Gladiator

Commodus vs Maximus

Commodus plots the death of Maximus in the arena of Rome. Commodus, himself wants to kill Maximus gaining the approval of the mob. He stacks the cards against Maximus by stabbing him with a dagger, puncturing his lung. Maximus is forced to fight with the wound concealed beneath his armor. During the fight Maximus rips the sword from the hands of Commodus. Commodus requests a sword from his guards, but they betray him and refuse to lend him their weapons. Commodus pulls out a hidden dagger and renews his attack. Maximus eventually kills Commodus but is dying from his fatal wounds.

The reason why i choose this scene is because Maximus rises through the ranks of the gladiatorial arena to avenge the murder of his family and his Emperor. In the end, he orders the release of Proximo's gladiators and Senator Gracchus. He saves the Rome and dies in brave and honor. Finally, he reunites with his family in the afterlife.

Lee Jia Jing
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