Action-Adventure Gladiator Sequel | Paramount

[Arachnerd]

Sir Christopher Nolan continues to be Ridley Scott's biggest fan.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I like Nolan's movies a lot but can't say I agree with him here.

 

[DarkKnight88]

 

[Drizzle]

I like Nolan's movies a lot but can't say I agree with him here.

To be fair, he did say "favorite" and not "best" which is something that people tend to jump on, myself included, but there is a difference. For example, my favorite movie from 2019 is probably Avengers: Endgame but I in no way would call it the best movie of that year, which would IMO be Parasite.

 

[DarkKnight88]

Yeah, I don’t really understand why people take it personally or jump in to say they’re wrong. As if they wouldn’t disagree with your choices either lol There’s not a consensus for these things.

Personally, it’s kind of refreshing when I hear a pick that’s not on everybody’s list.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Silvermoth]

I saw it last night and really enjoyed it. Although the two women next to me talked the whole time and also had to cover their eyes during the fight scenes. Not sure what they were expecting. It’s called “gladiator 2” not “Paul mescal asks how your day was”.

It’s an interesting film in the current era and I think it has something to say about masculinity and men being dragged into the cult of devotion. Not sure yet 100% what it was saying but it’s definitely an interesting film

 

[Erik20]

I think Paul Mescal is the biggest problem with this movie. He just doesn't have the charisma for a leading role in a movie like this. I was constantly being reminded that he's no Russell Crowe. (And it really doesn't help that the movie keeps bringing him up )

I still somewhat enjoyed the movie, it's fine, but it's forgettable.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Mysteryman]

So is, $450 million, PROFITABLE?

 

[Pennywise]

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

The 2nd movie was pretty disappointing not to mention unnecessary. Not sure I'll bother with a 3rd movie.

 

[blueharvest]

Russell Crowe Criticizes ‘Gladiator 2’: ‘A Really Unfortunate Example’ of the Creative Team ‘Not Understanding What Made the First One Special’

Russell Crowe says 'Gladiator 2' is an unfortunate example of the creative team not understand what made the first one so special.

variety.com

 

[flickchick85]

I kinda want him to sit down with Ridley to talk about this because they are both super candid and wouldn't bother trying to be polite about it, and they'd each respect it.

 

[TheVileOne]

I fully agree with Russell Crowe on this one. Also, I couldn't stomach Paul Mescal and how petulant he was in the movie.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Hard to disagree with Crowe really. I found the sequel very lackluster

 

[DarkKnight88]

I kinda want him to sit down with Ridley to talk about this because they are both super candid and wouldn't bother trying to be polite about it, and they'd respect it.

Can only imagine what American Gangster was like with Scott, Crowe and Denzel Washington all in the same room lol

 

[Drizzle]

I thought Gladiator II was just okay. More forgettable than anything, especially in comparison to the first one. I can't blame Crowe for voicing his opinion. But Ridley's done worse in the last decade.