Maximus : I knew a man who once said, "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."
Commodus : I wonder, did your friend smile at his own death?
Maximus : You must know. He was your father.
Commodus : You loved my father, I know. But so did I. That makes us brothers, doesn't it? Smile for me now, brother! (Commodus hugs him and viciously stabs him in the back)
Those who recognize this quote will know that it is taken from the movie 'Gladiator' (2000) by Sir Ridley Scott, starring Russel Crowe. The Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius wins battle after battle for Marcus Aurelius Caesar. Marcus' son Commodus has the ambition of becoming the next Caesar and is jealous of Maximus' succes. He kills his own father and blames Maximus, who escapes. Later he gets caught by slave traders and sold as a gladiator to fight in the arena. Soon he acquires fame and glory and is taken to Rome to fight in the Colloseum. There he will face his destiny and get a chance to avenge his family...
This movie is without doubt the best movie ever made, if you ask me. I've seen it 8 times already and it keeps moving me. The soundtracks are also very touching and made by Hans Zimmer, who has composed the soundtracks for movies like The Last Samurai, Mission Impossible and Black Hawk Down. Take my advice and watch this movie!
