Gladiator II review: This sequel falls short of its masterpiece predecessor but is still heaps of farfetched and ferocious fun
4 months, 1 week ago

Gladiator II review: This sequel falls short of its masterpiece predecessor but is still heaps of farfetched and ferocious fun

Daily Mail  

Gladiator II Rating: For some, the original Gladiator 24 years ago was Sir Ridley Scott’s masterpiece. Mind you, he also gave us Alien, Blade Runner and Thelma & Louise, not to mention the famous 1973 advert for Hovis, the one with the delivery boy pushing his bike up the steep cobbled street - 'T’was like taking bread to the top of the world!' Normal People star Paul Mescal in the Paramount Pictures Gladiator II Lucius played by Paul and Marcus Acacius played by The Last Of Us star Pedro Pascal It stars the excellent Paul Mescal as Lucius, the young nephew of dastardly Emperor Commodus in the first film. Throughout, you can almost hear the cogs in Scott’s mind turning like chariot wheels as he and screenwriter David Scarpa contrive unsubtle parallels with the original film, in which, as you’ll recall, Russell Crowe’s Maximus Decimus Meridius was 'father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife'. Paul pictured amid a Gladiator fight Macrinus played by The Equalizer star Denzel Washington And let’s not even start on the savage sharks brought in to pep up the recreation of a naval battle.

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Two giant films poke at our current society. Is it on purpose?
2 months ago

Two giant films poke at our current society. Is it on purpose?

LA Times  

A strongman ruler practices the fine political art of divide and conquer, insisting on loyalty at all costs. As Justin Chang wrote in his New Yorker review of the two movies, “Both are chockablock with political conspiracies, authoritarian abuses and foul-tempered monkeys, none of which adds up to a full-blown phenomenon.” But it does provoke a strange sort of whiplash …

Gladiator 2 OTT release date: Movie streams online, here’s where to watch it
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gladiator 2 OTT release date: Movie streams online, here’s where to watch it

Live Mint  

Gladiator 2 OTT release date: Following the historic epic's release in theatres on November 15 last year, the Paul Mescal starrer has now landed on the OTT platform. In addition to the lead actor Paul Mescal, Gladiator 2 stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington are among the actors included. While …

Christopher Nolan names ‘masterful’ epic as his favourite film of 2024
3 months ago

Christopher Nolan names ‘masterful’ epic as his favourite film of 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Oscar winner Christopher Nolan has named Gladiator 2 as his favourite …

"Gladiator II" and the missed opportunity of history far more riveting than Ridley Scott's fiction
3 months, 2 weeks ago

"Gladiator II" and the missed opportunity of history far more riveting than Ridley Scott's fiction

Salon  

About two hours into "Gladiator II," Hanno steps up to deliver a speech that might finally tell us why we should care about anyone or anything in Ridley Scott's newest sharks-and-sandals potboiler. Fred Hechinger plays Emperor Caracalla in "Gladiator II" Ironically enough, the real-life Caracalla, described as a soldier's emperor who bore all the hardships of an enlisted legionary, might …

Naked baboons and bloodthirsty sharks? Why not? says ‘Gladiator II’ VFX team
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Naked baboons and bloodthirsty sharks? Why not? says ‘Gladiator II’ VFX team

LA Times  

With “Gladiator II,” Ridley Scott returns to the bloody world of his Oscar-winning swords-and-sandals epic. “He’s nuts,” Bakowski says with a laugh via Zoom, about the English director. Yet “Gladiator” still loomed large in the eyes of all involved — especially when it came to redesigning the film’s most iconic location: the Colosseum. He would roll for minutes upon minutes …

Gladiator 2 cinematographer reveals why the quality of Ridley Scott's films have been negatively impacted
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gladiator 2 cinematographer reveals why the quality of Ridley Scott's films have been negatively impacted

Hindustan Times  

After 24 years of collaboration, Gladiator II cinematographer John Mathieson seemed to have slammed filmmaker Ridley Scott calling him impatient. John Mathieson speaks up During an interview on The DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast, John criticised Ridley's filming process on Gladiator 2. It’s not very good for cinematography.” Talking about Ridley’s use of multiple cameras, John added, “He is quite impatient …

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ make gravity-defying theater debuts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ make gravity-defying theater debuts

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading to one of the busiest moviegoing weekends of the year. Jon M. Chu’s lavish big-budget musical “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, debuted with $114 million domestically and $164.2 million globally …

Gladiator 2: Is this movie accurate history? No. But it’s good history.
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gladiator 2: Is this movie accurate history? No. But it’s good history.

Slate  

Let’s get this out of the way immediately: No, the Romans never introduced sharks to the Colosseum. Without giving away too much of the plot of Ridley Scott’s new epic Gladiator II, the sequel to the beloved first installment that made Russell Crowe an icon back in the year 2000, one long action sequence does indeed revolve around flooding the …

'Gladiator II' Cast Talk About Their Characters In The Film
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Gladiator II' Cast Talk About Their Characters In The Film

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Gladiator,” the 2000 epic drama directed by Ridley Scott and starring Oscar winner Russell Crowe, has stood the test of time, captivating audiences for over two decades with its visceral storytelling and sweeping visual grandeur. Fans of the original will recognize the same high-stakes drama and gritty authenticity, but this time with a mostly new cast: Paul …

Did ships really battle in the Colosseum? The bizarre true stories that inspired Gladiator II
4 months ago

Did ships really battle in the Colosseum? The bizarre true stories that inspired Gladiator II

BBC  

Did ships really battle in the Colosseum? The bizarre true stories that inspired Gladiator II Aidan Monaghan Ridley Scott's epic sequel starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington has been widely criticised for its historical inaccuracies. Aidan Monaghan While it's believed that rhinoceroses were shown off to Romans in the Colosseum, they wouldn't have gone up against gladiators When Emperor Titus …

Review: ‘Gladiator II,’ though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington
4 months ago

Review: ‘Gladiator II,’ though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington

LA Times  

Ridley Scott’s 2000 sword-and-sandal epic “Gladiator” closed on a memorable shot that became an indelible image associated with the film: Russell Crowe’s hand, callused and battle-worn, softly caressing strands of wheat, as his character Maximus makes his way home to some place in the afterlife. Therein lies the Achilles’ heel of “Gladiator II” — there is simply too much plot …

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II Is Bigger and Messier Than the First
4 months ago

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II Is Bigger and Messier Than the First

Bloomberg  

In 2000, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator made perhaps the ultimate dad movie. The story of the Roman general-turned-slave Maximus Decimus Meridus, played by Russell Crowe, reduced grown men to tears with its portrayal of honor in the face of cowardice, and went on to win best picture at the Oscars the next year. Now, 24 years later, Scott returns with Gladiator …

Paul Mescal says Ridley Scott is making Gladiator 3 more 'political' like The Godfather: 'It won't go back to the arena'
4 months ago

Paul Mescal says Ridley Scott is making Gladiator 3 more 'political' like The Godfather: 'It won't go back to the arena'

Hindustan Times  

Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel has just hit the US theatres, but the veteran director is already hard at work on a third instalment. Paul Mescal plays the lead in Gladiator 2 There will certainly be a Gladiator III Gladiator II stars Irish actor Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Russell Crowe's Maximus from the multiple Oscar-winning original. “Given …

Gladiator 2 is bad, but there’s one good reason to see it.
4 months ago

Gladiator 2 is bad, but there’s one good reason to see it.

Slate  

Devising a logical sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 blockbuster Gladiator was not a self-evident task, given that the hero of the original, Russell Crowe’s Maximus Decimus Meridius, does not survive the movie. Scott has always known how to direct a rousing grand-scale action sequence, but the advance of CGI has made those elaborate spectacles both less plausible and harder not …

Gladiator 2 review: Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe, but this is still a thrilling spectacle
4 months ago

Gladiator 2 review: Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe, but this is still a thrilling spectacle

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In one corner, we have Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus, son of …

Gladiator 2 is an awful mess – no wonder it made Russell Crowe uncomfortable
4 months ago

Gladiator 2 is an awful mess – no wonder it made Russell Crowe uncomfortable

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Back in June, Russell Crowe told a US podcast that he …

'Gladiator 2' movie review: A stirring ode to the power of shared dreams
4 months ago

'Gladiator 2' movie review: A stirring ode to the power of shared dreams

New Indian Express  

What makes a nation? However, fate has other plans and he ends up inheriting the late emperor Marcus Aurelius’ dream of Rome. The veteran filmmaker takes delight in painting the opulence of Rome’s aristocracy in the same vein he captures the decadence of the empire’s less fortunate. In one scene, we see a plague-ridden woman begging for food and in …

Gladiator II review: Ridley Scott delivers exciting yet unmemorable spectacle, cursed to remain in Maximus' large shadow
4 months ago

Gladiator II review: Ridley Scott delivers exciting yet unmemorable spectacle, cursed to remain in Maximus' large shadow

Hindustan Times  

Gladiator II review: Right from its opening battle sequence, Ridley Scott's Gladiator II grabs you by the collar to have your attention and refuses to let go. Gladiator II review: Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in a still from the Ridley Scott film What is Gladiator II about Gladiator II is about Hanno, a Numidian soldier who hates Rome. What …

Gladiator 2 review: Paul Mescal's epic struggles to stir emotion
4 months ago

Gladiator 2 review: Paul Mescal's epic struggles to stir emotion

India Today  

Gladiator 2 recaptures the grandeur of ancient Rome, echoing the epic scale of the 2000 original. Set over two decades after Gladiator, the story follows Lucius, now called Hanno, who lives as a soldier in Numidia until General Marcus Acacius invades, forcing him back into the Roman Empire. Unlike the original, which skillfully pulled emotional strings, Gladiator 2 fails to …

Gladiator 2 first reviews: Critics call Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington sequel ‘imitative’ but ‘entertaining’
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4 months, 1 week ago

Gladiator 2 first reviews: Critics call Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington sequel ‘imitative’ but ‘entertaining’

Hindustan Times  

Gladiator 2 first reviews: The first reviews for Ridley Scott’s epic historical film Gladiator 2, a sequel to his hit 2000 film Gladiator, are in. Those who think about the Roman Empire deserve better’ Gladiator 2 received mixed reviews from critics, with reactions ranging from calling it ‘serviceable’ to ‘popcorn film of the year’. Sure, not all of us spend …

Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena
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4 months, 1 week ago

Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena

Hindustan Times  

Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. “Gladiator II” isn’t quite the prestige film the first one, a best-picture winner, was in 2001. In fact, he does it so easily and guilefully that, once things begin unraveling for him, the air leaves “Gladiator II.” You don’t quite believe his recklessness …

Movie Review: ‘Gladiator II,’ with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena
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4 months, 1 week ago

Movie Review: ‘Gladiator II,’ with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena

Associated Press  

Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. Paul Mescal, “Gladiator II” isn’t quite the prestige film the first one, a best-picture winner, was in 2001. In fact, he does it so easily and guilefully that, once things begin unraveling for him, the air leaves “Gladiator II.” You don’t quite believe …

Gladiator II review: 'By far the best popcorn film of the year'
4 months, 1 week ago

Gladiator II review: 'By far the best popcorn film of the year'

BBC  

Gladiator II review: 'By far the best popcorn film of the year' Aidan Monaghan Paul Mescal is the "mesmerising centre" of Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel, which balances emotional drama and social themes with all-out action spectacle. Mescal's intelligent performance raises the level of the film beyond its violent combat In the big-action arena scenes, Scott pulls out all the …

Gladiator: A timeless epic that continues to resonate
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4 months, 1 week ago

Gladiator: A timeless epic that continues to resonate

Hindustan Times  

November 15 sees the release of Gladiator II, Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to the Oscar-winning smash hit Gladiator. Paul Mescal plays the lead in Gladiator 2 What Gladiator is about Gladiator tells the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a loyal Roman general who loses everything after being betrayed by the power-hungry Emperor Commodus. Gladiator II stars Paul Mescal in his …

Revealed: The 5 glaring historical inaccuracies in the Gladiator II trailer - including American accents and a cup of TEA
4 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: The 5 glaring historical inaccuracies in the Gladiator II trailer - including American accents and a cup of TEA

Daily Mail  

After nearly a quarter of a century, a sequel to Ridley Scott's epic historical blockbuster, 'Gladiator', is finally about to be released. RHINO RIDING 'Gladiator II' is set in Rome around AD 200, at the height of the Roman Empire, about 20 years after the events of the first film, 'Gladiator', starring Russell Crowe. Here, a gladiatorial fight is depicted …

Godfather-style Gladiator 3 already in the works, hints Sir Ridley Scott
4 months, 1 week ago

Godfather-style Gladiator 3 already in the works, hints Sir Ridley Scott

The Telegraph  

British filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott said there is “already an idea” for a third instalment to the Gladiator film franchise, inspired by the sequel to The Godfather by Francis Ford Coppola. Gladiator II is set years after Sir Ridley’s historical epic, released in 2000, starring Russell Crowe as Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius. Sir Ridley confirmed he had edited more …

Ridley Scott's Gladiator II: A Cinematic Symphony of Hope, Inutility, and Power
5 months ago

Ridley Scott's Gladiator II: A Cinematic Symphony of Hope, Inutility, and Power

India Today  

Film critics are raving about the highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott's epic historical drama, 'Gladiator II'. The film, starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, has received widespread praise for its captivating storytelling and stunning visuals. Critics have lauded the performances of the cast, with Denzel Washington delivering a captivating portrayal of the titular character. The film's intricate direction and …

A Cinematic Masterpiece: Critics Praise Denzel Washington's Performance in Gladiator 2
5 months ago

A Cinematic Masterpiece: Critics Praise Denzel Washington's Performance in Gladiator 2

Hindustan Times  

Positive early reactions to Gladiator 2 have praised the performance of Denzel Washington, who is predicted to win an Oscar for his role. The film's action-packed spectacle and visual grandeur have been highly praised, with critics noting its cinematic excellence and captivating storytelling. The film's release in India on November 15, 2024, has generated excitement and anticipation among fans and …

Gladiator 2 will have the ‘biggest action sequence I’ve ever done’, says Ridley Scott
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gladiator 2 will have the ‘biggest action sequence I’ve ever done’, says Ridley Scott

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ridley Scott has talked about the action …

Gladiator 2 trailer review: Ridley Scott’s epic saga gets thumps down from audience: ‘Music is terrible, not suited…’
8 months, 1 week ago

Gladiator 2 trailer review: Ridley Scott’s epic saga gets thumps down from audience: ‘Music is terrible, not suited…’

Live Mint  

The official trailer of Ridley Scott's highly anticipated sequel, 'Gladiator 2,' has been released by Paramount Pictures, offering a glimpse into a new chapter of Roman warfare and drama. Check users reaction on the trailer One user wrote, "A movie that never ever needed a sequel.” “There's someone at Paramount who knew the music was a terrible choice, sitting back …

Gladiator II looks like a copy of the original – but here's why the trailer is still causing frenzied excitement
8 months, 1 week ago

Gladiator II looks like a copy of the original – but here's why the trailer is still causing frenzied excitement

BBC  

Gladiator II looks like a copy of the original – but here's why the trailer is still causing frenzied excitement Paramount The trailer release has inspired a huge response, despite suggesting the Paul Mescal-starring sequel will copy the original. The release of Gladiator in 2000 was a watershed moment in modern culture for interest in Ancient Rome – Dr David …

WATCH | Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator 2' official trailer unveiled
8 months, 1 week ago

WATCH | Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator 2' official trailer unveiled

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The official trailer for Ridley Scott's highly anticipated sequel, 'Gladiator 2,' has been released by Paramount Pictures, offering a glimpse into a new chapter of Roman warfare and drama. Scheduled for release on November 22, the film features Paul Mescal in the lead role as a grown-up Lucius, son of Lucilla and nephew of Commodus, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix …

Everything we know about Gladiator II so far
8 months, 1 week ago

Everything we know about Gladiator II so far

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The original 2000 film followed Russell Crowe’s Roman general, who ended …

'Gladiator 2': Paul Mescal looks epic in 1st poster from Ridley Scott's film
8 months, 1 week ago

'Gladiator 2': Paul Mescal looks epic in 1st poster from Ridley Scott's film

India Today  

The first poster for the highly anticipated 'Gladiator 2' was unveiled on July 8, featuring Paul Mescal, and it has already set the internet ablaze. Directed by Ridley Scott, the sequel to the 2000 epic 'Gladiator' promises to be a cinematic spectacle, and the poster has only heightened the excitement. The poster showcases Paul Mescal in the role of Lucius …

Russell Crowe explains why he is ‘slightly uncomfortable’ with new Gladiator sequel
9 months, 1 week ago

Russell Crowe explains why he is ‘slightly uncomfortable’ with new Gladiator sequel

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russell Crowe has said he is “slightly …

Gladiator 2 footage stuns CinemaCon with ‘ripped’ Paul Mescal and ‘sinister’ Joseph Quinn
11 months, 1 week ago

Gladiator 2 footage stuns CinemaCon with ‘ripped’ Paul Mescal and ‘sinister’ Joseph Quinn

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The reactions are in after the first …

Pedro Pascal set to join Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ sequel
1 year, 10 months ago

Pedro Pascal set to join Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ sequel

The Hindu  

Game of Thrones star Pedro Pascal is set to join the untitled sequel of Gladiator for Paramount Pictures. The actor, who collected immense praise for his performance in the recent post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us, is reportedly in final negotiations to join the big project. Ridley Scott, director of the epic historical film that won five Academy Awards, …

Is the Gladiator sequel a good idea?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is the Gladiator sequel a good idea?

The Independent  

There is only a year and a half to wait until Normal People and Aftersun’s Paul Mescal is due to stride out into the Colosseum in his thongs, plumed helmet, leather wrist bands, and with his shield and short sword. open image in gallery Paul Mescal, who will star in ‘Gladiator 2’, rose to stardom in ‘Normal People’ in 2020 …

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 lands late 2024 release date
2 years, 1 month ago

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 lands late 2024 release date

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Director Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 has officially …

Russell Crowe reveals guilt overshadowed his Gladiator Oscar win: ‘Why did I get all the attention?’
4 years, 7 months ago

Russell Crowe reveals guilt overshadowed his Gladiator Oscar win: ‘Why did I get all the attention?’

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russell Crowe has revealed that he struggled …

Gladiator 2 producers reveal sequel 'will be set 25 to 30 years after the original'
5 years, 9 months ago

Gladiator 2 producers reveal sequel 'will be set 25 to 30 years after the original'

Daily Mail  

Producers of the hotly-anticipated Gladiator sequel have revealed the film will be set 25 to 30 years after the events of the epic. But producers Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald have now confirmed they are working with Ridley and writer Peter Craig on the project. Anticipated: A sequel to the Ridley Scott drama was confirmed to be moving forward …

Gladiator 2: Ridley Scott to direct sequel to Oscar Best Picture winner
6 years, 4 months ago

Gladiator 2: Ridley Scott to direct sequel to Oscar Best Picture winner

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ridley Scott is set to direct a sequel to his hit …

Gladiator 2: The strangest sequel never made?
6 years, 7 months ago

Gladiator 2: The strangest sequel never made?

BBC  

Gladiator 2: The strangest sequel never made? Alamy Djimon Hounsou played Juba, Maximus’s fellow gladiator who teamed up with him in the Colosseum – he would have been back for Gladiator 2 “He is an agitator,” say Jupiter of Hephaestus. Alamy Joaquin Phoenix made a memorable impression as Emperor Commodus in Gladiator – his nephew, equally decadent, would have been …

Ridley Scott wants to make Gladiator sequel; says he knows how to bring Maximus back
8 years ago

Ridley Scott wants to make Gladiator sequel; says he knows how to bring Maximus back

Firstpost  

Gladiator director Ridley Scott says that he has devised a way to make a sequel of the film despite plot limitations Gladiator director Ridley Scott has said that he wishes to make a sequel of the 2000 film, which eventually won the Academy Award for Best Picture. In an interview to Entertainment Weekly at the South by South West Film …

Into the Arena
24 years, 10 months ago

Into the Arena

LA Times  

TIMES FILM CRITIC “Gladiator” delivers when it counts--but then and only then. Whether it’s as commanding general Maximus, adored by the armed multitudes, or a friendless man fighting for his life in a “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” plot, Crowe brings essential physical and psychological reality to the role. “Gladiator” is supremely atmospheric, shrewdly mixing traditional Roman movie …

"Gladiator"
24 years, 10 months ago

"Gladiator"

Salon  

For all practical purposes, Ridley Scott's reputation as one of the most important mainstream directors of his era rests on just two movies, but what movies they are! So the answer to your question about "Gladiator" is that the lights are blazing and the music's playing nice and loud, but as far as I can tell nobody's home. But for …

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