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"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 …

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'Gladiator II' Review: The Sequel Is Actually Good

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Paul Mescal portrays Lucius in "Gladiator II." “Gladiator II” continues years after Maximus’ death with his son, Lucius, now attempting to uphold the dream of a corrupt-free Rome first introduced by former emperor Marcus Aurelius. Cuba Scott/Paramount Pictures As I mentioned before, “Gladiator II” does make a lot of references to the original film, specifically to Maximus and his legacy …

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

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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 …

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1 month ago

People are begging fans to stop trying to make 'Glicked' happen days before Gladiator II and Wicked releases

Daily Mail

Movie fanatics have slammed those who are pushing for Glicked Movie fanatics are begging fans to stop pushing the term 'Glicked', which sees people seeing the films Wicked and Gladiator II on the same day. After it was revealed that both Wicked and Gladiator II would hit movie theaters on November 22, fans took to social media to suggest a …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Denzel Washington and King Charles totally botch handshake at Gladiator II premiere

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Kanguva to The Sabarmati Report, theatrical releases of the week

India TV News

Theatrical releases of this week promise touching re-releases, mind-blowing action, captivating drama, and epic storytelling. Additionally, to enjoy the wonder and charm of Bollywood's Badshaah re-releases like Kal Ho Na Ho, Pardes, and Veer Zaara during Shah Rukh Khan's birthday month will also be available in theatres. Driven by a strong sense of justice and impacted by Ridhi Dogra's realistic …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Gladiator II and Wicked dubbed new Barbenheimer as fans fight over nickname

Daily Mail

Last year saw Barbie and Oppenheimer go head-to-head at the box office Both highly-anticipated movies will be released in theaters on November 22 They're set to be the two biggest blockbusters of the year, and will be released in movie theaters simultaneously, but film fans are fighting over what the joint nickname for Wicked and Gladiator II should be. Ariana …

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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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Paul Mescal reveals the first thing Denzel Washington said to him on set of Gladiator 2

The Independent

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Comic-Con 2024: Roland Emmerich was ‘totally surprised’ Anthony Hopkins was interested in his gladiator series

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

'Gladiator II' Review: The Sequel Is Actually Good

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

People are begging fans to stop trying to make 'Glicked' happen days before Gladiator II and Wicked releases

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

Denzel Washington and King Charles totally botch handshake at Gladiator II premiere

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

Kanguva to The Sabarmati Report, theatrical releases of the week

Gladiator II and Wicked dubbed new Barbenheimer as fans fight over nickname

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

Paul Mescal reveals the first thing Denzel Washington said to him on set of Gladiator 2

Comic-Con 2024: Roland Emmerich was ‘totally surprised’ Anthony Hopkins was interested in his gladiator series