When Maximus is admiring the small bird before it flies away, then he remembers that war is afoot. That's when we get a

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TheSouthernDarruin — 10 years ago(March 23, 2016 07:11 AM)

When Maximus is admiring the small bird before it flies away, then he remembers that war is afoot. That's when we get a great look at Maximus the ordinary man, as opposed to the the soldier and general.

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nutmustardxx — 9 years ago(April 23, 2016 11:56 AM)

He's probably thinking how close freedom is, how close death ishow soon he can fly away from all this to see his wife n kid. Alot of symbolism in that shot. forgot about that onegood call

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snickerdoodle68 — 9 years ago(January 04, 2017 06:55 PM)

A soldier preparing for war who takes time to admire the beauty of nature. I like that scene too because it shows us his humanity: that he may be a great warrior who has killed many men but he is also not barbaric or unfeeling.