Gladiator 2

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Sign of a great filmmaker who has completely ran out of ideas. Sad.
maybe. But the era is open for some epic films. Im a fan of historical fiction so im a bit biased... but overall film/production quality is whats important...and its not Marvel or DC..... though the worst thing they could do is try and make a gladiator into a super hero
 

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maybe. But the era is open for some epic films. Im a fan of historical fiction so im a bit biased... but overall film/production quality is whats important...and its not Marvel or DC..... though the worst thing they could do is try and make a gladiator into a super hero
I'm actually quite sad by this comment. Gladiator didn't need a part 2, let alone a part 3.

You want epic right now, there is a lot on TV right now that fits that.
 

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I'm actually quite sad by this comment. Gladiator didn't need a part 2, let alone a part 3.

You want epic right now, there is a lot on TV right now that fits that.
This def wasn’t needed, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to a big spectacle Ridley sword and sandal epic starring probably the most charismatic actors in the game right now.
 

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I'm actually quite sad by this comment. Gladiator didn't need a part 2, let alone a part 3.

You want epic right now, there is a lot on TV right now that fits that.
I agree Gladiator needed no sequel. IMO thats just hollywood riding the title of a known property even though they carried over some characters.
But I wont hate on them for making quality films on content that I like just because they are lazy in originality
 

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This def wasn’t needed, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to a big spectacle Ridley sword and sandal epic starring probably the most charismatic actors in the game right now.
I don't know, the more I see the trailer, the more I don't like the Denzel casting. But I'll reserve judgement.
 

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This is going to make a bundle of money, this and Wicked. Between the two, the theater I saw this in had probably 20 sold out shows.

Laughably bad stuff for me. Tried soooo hard to evoke the first one by slurping all over Crowe's you-know-what. No set-up for the cartoonish emperors, who were very cardboard cutout unlike Commodus, a beyond weak "reason" why our MC was "outcast," hamfisted fight scenes by and large, a waste of great acting talent, and a beige MC.

Plus, that was a sad half callback to Caligula.

Way to kill off the first black Roman emperor before he becomes the emperor. That's a great message to send. The butchery of Roman history is expected and can be ignored, but that is idiotic.

In what part of the ancient world are ships literally sailing up to the walls of a heavily fortified walled city and, in minutes, breaching and taking the city? I mean, gimme a break here. Reeks of "It looks cool, so whatevs."

Also, what slave is allowed to keep an arrow segment and a freaking ring when they're forcibly taken into slavery after a battle? Absolute idiocy.

If you don't mind a dumb movie beyond cheese that's sword and sandal action, this one's for you. If you're looking for something even remotely like Gladiator, bypass this train wreck.
 

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I'll put this bit in a spoiler, but man, what a hilarious comment. If you've ever read Asterix and Obelix, you'll get it. If you haven't read it, you should.

The film’s portrayal of a rebellious Numidian city seems more like a playful nod to the French comic series Asterix and Obelix, where a small village defies Roman domination. Instead of reflecting the complexities of Roman imperialism, the film adopts the trope of a tiny, indomitable group holding out against an empire in a heavily fortified harbour city.

This blending of myth and history evokes a comic strip sensibility rather than a serious historical narrative, prioritising spectacle over accuracy.
 
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I went in there not expecting any type of historic accuracy and looking for a fun watch that entertained me. That’s what I got. Was worth my 12 bucks!
 

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I went in there not expecting any type of historic accuracy and looking for a fun watch that entertained me. That’s what I got. Was worth my 12 bucks!

Glad to hear you enjoyed the movie. I haven't been to a movie theater in years, but this is a film that makes me rethink it.
 
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I’m guessing theater experience is going to be the best way to see it. This movie has spectacle over everything else written all over it.
And I watched it on the extra large screen at the Harkins… was cool
 

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There were some entertaining parts, mainly provided by the nostalgia factor.

Didn’t like Denzel in the role. So many things happened with ZERO context. Just didn’t work very well.

Halfway through I was hoping Djimon was in the movie. Alas, I was disappointed.

I don’t think it’s a bad movie, and on its own I might even love it. But as a sequel to a vastly superior movie? Meh.
 

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There were some entertaining parts, mainly provided by the nostalgia factor.

Didn’t like Denzel in the role. So many things happened with ZERO context. Just didn’t work very well.

Halfway through I was hoping Djimon was in the movie. Alas, I was disappointed.

I don’t think it’s a bad movie, and on its own I might even love it. But as a sequel to a vastly superior movie? Meh.
Probably seeing it on Wednesday. Good to go in with low expectations and hopefully be pleasantly surprised….
 

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