Joaquin Phoenix as Max California in 8MM (1999)
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[...]Maximus climbs upon one of the chariot horses that has been unharnessed and rides with the chariots, attacking the Legionnaires one by one until most
have been disabled or killed. All the while, Commodus sits on his throne, clearly enjoying
himself like a child. His mouth falls open and his tongue laps the air. He tosses his head side to side in glee.
- G L A D I A T O R (2000)
You wrote to me once, listing the four chief virtues: wisdom, justice, fortitude and temperance. As I read the list, I knew I had none of them. But I have other virtues, father. Ambition. That can be a virtue when it drives us to excel. Resourcefulness. Courage. Perhaps not on the battlefield, but … there are many forms of courage. Devotion, to my family and to you. But none of my virtues were on your list. Even then it was as if you didn’t want me for your son.
Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus in Gladiator (2000)
