That's one of my favourite movies. :tup:
And glad to see I was not the only one who didn't fall in love with The Departed. Aside from Mark Wahlberg's character which I loved, it was an okay movie.
I don't know about Gladiator because I can't remember if I saw it or not but I won't compare it to LOTR simply because LOTR is great storytelling and imagination. I would consider 300 more great entertainment.
*Laughs* I am your typical chick flick girl with the occasional LOTR and Star Wars thrown in for good measure so you did hit the nail on the head. :) I thought it was well directed and I liked the dialogue so it was a good one in my opinion.
EDIT: One of my friends asked me if it was anything...