When Maximus is talking with his aides, all of a sudden its a soldier who is sent to Germany troops is returned with his head severed. The drums of war began. By mobilizing all the capabilities, and ultimately Germany forces to its knees under the Roman troops led by General Maximus.
With that success, Maximus became a favorite of the people of Rome, including the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Even the Emperor took the controversial decision by calling Maximus as the man who would replace him. This is certainly making his biological son Commodus was furious.
Hearing the news, Commodus came to his father, pleading and hugged his father. But his arms was evident when he buried his father face into his body until his father can not breathe and died instantly.
Finally Emperor Commodus crowned to be Emperor of Roman succeeded his father. Maximus did not want to swear allegiance to the new Emperor, because he suspected the dead were killed by the Emperor Commodus.
Fear seized Maximus, this cunning man ordered Maximus and his family were executed. But Maximus managed to escape. However Maximus was helpless to save his wife and son of Commodus troops massacre. He saw they were dead hung. His heart was broken. Because blood loss plus a heavy psychological burden, maximus fainted. He fell asleep in the tomb his wife and son.
Finally he was taken by a group of people and sold to be made into a gladiator. Maximus has grown into a strong Gladiator. This is what brings it back toward Rome. He won many victories. One day he competed at the Coloseum Rome in celebration of the coronation of Commodus.
All the people Romans proud with him even though they have not known him. They only knew that maximus was previously called The Spaniard (Spanish people). Finally Commodus knows that it is Maximus, he became angry. In his palace, Commodus who wedged position suddenly had an idea to hold a great match between him and Maximus.
The opportunity is certainly not wasted by Maximus. Finally they were duels.But, one night before the game, Commodus commit fraud. He stabbed maximus for Maximus did not appear in combat. However, Maximus tries to appear and he managed to kill Commodus. This victory is inseparable from the role of Lucilla. She is Commodus sister. He paved the way for Maximus in achieving a duel. Unfortunately Maximus also died of wounds he sustained earlier that night.
As a note writer in this film is how the feelings of love towards lucia, coupled with revenge for the death of his wife and children, as well as loyalty to Rome makes Maximus strong survive and to save Rome from ruin.
Between love, vengeance and loyalty, could be the capital to make something better.
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