Was never convinced that an essentially perfect film needed a sequel, but I was probably always going to go and see it anyway, and this has reassured me that at least it'll look glorious and have some amazing action sequences. Further pluses: Denzel and Pedro Pascal.
What do we all think? Can this film meaningfully continue the first or should they have just left it alone?
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It's been many years since I last watched Gladiator, but I don't remember coming away with questions or a clear and untold story.
That said I'm totally sold on the idea of a ship battle in a colosseum!
I agree that the original is one of the all-time greats! It probably should have been left alone…
Although… the trailer looks great. With some of the scenes so similar to the first film, to the point of it being a re-make rather than a sequel! I guess we’ll know soon enough 🙏🏽
Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, boat fights, and rhino riding? I'm okay with this.
In regard to naval battle... they did exists, they are called naumachia
Just got back from the cinema. Denzel steals the show. It was entertaining and I enjoyed it (as a Gladiator fanboy) but my partner thought it was largely nonsense. I agree it was a bit basic but... it was nice to just do some more Gladiatoring after all this time.
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