Mel Gibson gross?? That was an awesome movie!
I've spent far too much time studying that particular time and place to think much of Mel's "interpretation." I feel the same way about
The Patriot, which is, in its way, an even greater offense. Mind you I don't begrudge anyone their gore-besotted battle scenes--I must admit I likes me a good bloodbath--but I do object to being patronized and lied to by a nutjob with a messianic complex.
One thing I think we can say for certain though is that Mel Gibson never sacrificed the body in the dying seconds of a meaningless game. Vrby's hatty was great stuff, but if it were up to me, OEL would get the wrestling belt.