Movie: Gladiator Release Date: May 5, 2000 Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielson, Ralf Moller, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel, Richard Harris, Tommy Flanagan Personal History: Watched Before Rating: 9 Oscars out of 10 When ‘Gladiator’ is ranked with other Academy Award Best Picture winners by critics, it…