Cinema Gladiator Gifts

Book vs film

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

Rage.

I only root so hard for my time because I hate your team so much.

Bad for you but to die for

His family thought he'd been wasting his life, but Steve Wiebe was about to prove everyone wrong.

"Good news...I found a doctor who says you can still play!"

American Football.

'So...worked in 'IT' long?'

Punishment for the kicker.

"It's a 24/7 work culture out there!"

Football.

"They pay well but they expect a lot from you."

'I've decided to skip my senior year and go directly into an endless cycle of unrealistic expectations and failure.'

"It was your father's idea - He can't bear to miss a second of the game."

'I've fired the entire company except you, Jerkins. You'll have more work without pay, but you do have job security.'

'Get out there, Holmes, and pile on!'

'Quit whining, Sid, and walk it off! I'm not falling for that pulled muscle thing again!'

'He intentionally entangles his face mask in my hand!'

The rat race

"It's a dog-eat-dog economy. And I'm the Doberman."

'They aren't shy about cutting you out of the decision making process.'

'This should soothe any hurt feelings.'

'If you know what's good for you Allan, you'll let me pass.'

"Well, dad. . . when I was a kid I got in trouble for trampling on the lawn or for beating up others. . . today, I get a lot of money for it!"

The Thurston State Hornets make their entry onto the field.

A football player accidentally kicks off the head of another football player.

"I've called the meeting to discuss the problem of stress int he workplace."

Pecking order spats take their toll.

"You're ruthless in your ambition, Henderson- I admire that."

HornyWood

'I'm just your average suburban gladiator mum.'

Football Blockers.

'Great talk, J.T. You certaimly filled them with the fighting spirit!'

It was supposed to be a friendly takeover?