content: Who said that this movie was based on historycal facts ?? : So what's all the BS from the over reviewers about a gladitor woould never do this or that ; an emperor blablablablabla...... If you want history go to the library and get a book ! If you want great action, great settings, beautiful pictures and exceptional acting then get this movie !!!!!!!!!! Crowe & Phoenix are great, the story is full of action, suspense, love, etc... Great movie