30 Facts You Didn't Know About Gladiator

[@jowatson6750]

I think that Phoenix nailed it, and was brilliant in delivering the best, most convincing and frightening depiction of an evil and depraved Roman emperor.

[@HartmutJagerArt]

Yes, he should have gotten an Oscar too ! -

[@usaturnuranus]

Yes! Phoenix is ALWAYS convincing, every role I've personally watched him in. He immerses himself in his characters so completely that I never have a problem suspending my disbelief.

[@samsingh3753]

I agree

[@LukeShowBizTv]

@@jowatson6750 💯

[@interestsavvy6813]

Didn't he want to have sex with his sister

[@Jetaisalex]

I feel that a lot of the writing for dialogue is underrated in Gladiator. When Lucilla says Maximus is lying, but he quips back "I never acquired your comfort with it." Or when Commodus tries to provoke Maximus by insulting his dead wife and child, Maximus replies with "The time for honoring yourself will soon come to an end." Or when Maximus is doing a speech for his army "What we do in life, echoes in eternity!" So many masterful lines that if were written today, would probably be written much simpler and not nearly have the same effect it did.

[@joxyjoxyjoxy1]

Oliver Reed's oratory to Maximus about the coliseum, the crowd, the storm and thunder god himself is one of my favorite moments in cinematic history.

[@debrahouston2884]

Hence, all the more amazing that the script was only 1/3 finished when they began filming.

[@joxyjoxyjoxy1]

@@debrahouston2884 You would think a movie like that would be a disjointed mess. Die Hard was done the same way. In fact, the ambulance they were to escape in is not in the truck when the bad guys first come out of it. No one noticed.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Gladiator is a classic. I went to see it at the cinema when I was 16. Russell Crowe deserved to win the Oscar for his portrayal of Maximus.

[@kevinyoung1430]

One of the few movies I've ever seen in person where people actually stood up and clapped at the end.

[@bentonrp]

I was 16 too when I saw it in theatres with both family and friends. :) Got me heavily into Roman history as my favorite movie of the time. Shortly after, in basic training, they made me platoon leader. They then revealed our names would be Gladiators. Dream come true! :)

[@colorfulshow33]

Yeah it was masterpiece

[@stevenbarrett4110]

@Daniel Williamson I absolutely agree that Crowe deserved best actor Oscar. Should have been best movie too, but that honor was given I recall to 'Crouching tiger, Hidden Dragon', a movie depicting people floating above bamboo trees, LUDICROUS NONSENSE!!!

[@wplains]

@@stevenbarrett4110 Beginning of woke destroying everything worthwhile. After all, Gladiator was about a very masculine, honourable (white) man who was faithful to his dead wife and child. Everything the woke detest!

[@debrahouston2884]

Incredible film and among my top 5 all-time faves! Ridley Scott's work is par excellence!

[@Honkiavelli]

One of the greatest movies in the last 50 years. This is a stand alone movie and should not be diminished by a sequel.

[@ilikegamesandtech6712]

you can't diminish what has already been experienced

[@joxyjoxyjoxy1]

You're right. That's why Disney will acquire the rights and F it up. In the next Gladiator, Maximus will be a black trans chick.

[@marcflora1977]

I agree wholeheartedly with your factual statement, some movies should be left well enough alone!

[@LordMalice6d9]

​@@joxyjoxyjoxy1Maximus is dead.

[@joxyjoxyjoxy1]

@@LordMalice6d9 That little detail won't stop Disney.

[@annettereynolds1995]

Gladiator is one of my favourite films. It's timeless. It's art. Please don't ruin it by making a sequel. It doesn't need it.

[@stefvan5564]

You are right,its perfect as it is.

[@duolingo0552]

Literally everyone dies in the film it isn't possible

[@kevinwest1985]

@@duolingo0552 of course it could. Prequel or sequel with another hero.

[@johncusatis3219]

no, if they try to make another one just ont watch it. this is a stand alone movie

[@hamhotpocket3788]

@@kevinwest1985 Let me be very clear. NO.

[@angelbabysqueaky3985]

My Son and I went to see Gladiator and both loved the movie. The acting and directing were superb. Rewatching the movie brought up the same emotions as the first time I saw it. A great movie.

I saw this 1 year before I re enlisted just after 9/11 the part where he says to his men " Strength and Honor" still gives me chills me and the others I served with would say that before the Thunder run in Iraq in 03

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I never get tired of watching Gladiator.

[@AngieN4444]

Same here

[@bulbakip6380]

Gladiator doesn't need a sequel. Master and Commander, on the other hand, could use a few. Most period accurate naval film and just such a good watch. 🙌🙌

[@ppvk2610]

It was such a disappointment to learn they didn't go for it even though the animo was there .. Simply because it didn't land as massively as Gladiator; Which, in part, was due to the promotion, wanting to lift on the success of Gladiator and selling it as some sort of Gladiator at sea.... So the wrong public is drawn and leave in disappointment Yet as time has shown there is an audience, and the movie is widely praised

[@ShogunEorling]

I'd pay good money for a Master and Commander sequel. With the same cast

[@glennross85]

@@ShogunEorling No they reboot with all female cast 👍

[@ShogunEorling]

@@glennross85 classic 1800's british navy

[@balthazarasquith]

@@glennross85 female, coloured, trans, disabled and gay and that would just be the captain lol

[@Angelmac1980]

Gladiator is in my top five all time. I can and do watch it over and over again. Great video

[@stephenreid6099]

There better not be a gladiator 2... leave this masterpiece alone

[@Eralen00]

If they make a gladiator 2 ... get ready for some forced diversity and feminism boys

[@nandinhocunha440]

Hollywood is gonna ruin this

[@forzajuve4845]

Warriors 2???

[@HFFCANADA]

If they make it for money itll suck if they make it to try and match the 1st it might do okay, but still I wouldn't fuk with it.

[@forzajuve4845]

They made it already.. it’s called the legend of awesomest Maximus

[@angelbabysqueaky3985]

Gladiator is a great movie with terrific acting and a great storyline. It really is a movie that can be watched ,more than once. Loved the movie.

[@kevinbarry4325]

Best action movie I’ve ever seen.I watched it in the theater when it first came out Jauquin Phoenix should have gotten oscar.

[@roytetwart]

I've watched this movie many, many times. I never tire of it!

[@midnightprince30]

As a lover of all historical based movies, Gladiator was a powerful, emotional achievement. Its aged well too.

[@jamesmeppler6375]

I'd say it only aged well if you don't actually know roman history

[@midnightprince30]

@@jamesmeppler6375 or if you realize it's not a documentary but a ficticious film

[@jamesmeppler6375]

@@midnightprince30 then what's the point? They chose to make it about history...that's the reason it's the way it is. Instead of making master and commander which has nothing to do with anything except colonials sailing. Which is acceptable because it's not TRYING to be something it's not

[@CountNadir]

For me it was Troy, followed by Conan the Barbarian (1982)

[@midnightprince30]

@@CountNadir Conan is classic.

[@jamesharrison1178]

I can not bring myself to believe there will be a second. Without Crowe or Phoenix in there, I just can’t see it being done as well. This movie was an instant classic and still stands in my top ten, maybe top five.

[@meeeka]

It's being done with another happy Imperial Roman family, the emperor Severus, who was fighting in Northern England, in the company of his two psycho sons. When Severus dropped dead, the two sons raced each other back to Rome, the winner supposedly to take the throne. Their mother, Julia Domina, tried to keep them off each other's throats. But the oldest son got to Rome first, later killing his brother, finally being murdered, eventually.

[@greatone9102]

I mean Crowe & phoenix died in the first one …but this one will be about Lucious

[@jennifernimmo9531]

They’re making a gladiator 2 coming out now November 2024!!! Staring Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, & Peter Mensah. The trailer is out now.

[@benchlife9375]

You don't mess about with a masterpiece let it stand for the ages.

[@jennifernimmo9531]

They’re making a gladiator 2 coming out now November 2024!!! Staring Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, & Peter Mensah. The trailer is out now.

[@deekds]

This movie is still my all time favourite movie! Such a classic!

[@wplains]

One of the striking things about this movie and history, is the fact that it’s the Roman (Italians) who are the cohesive, incredibly disciplined army and the Germans (tribes) who are a chaotic mess as warriors. Italy’s history is one of the most fascinating in the world

[@brexistentialism7628]

Roman history is not equal to Italian history while Italian history certainly has a lot in common with Roman culture. At the time when this movie is taking place a lot of the soldiers in the Roman army already were Germans and other tribesmen from bordering regions.

[@wplains]

@@brexistentialism7628 Let’s not pretend Italians are not directly descended from the great civilization that was Rome. It lasted millennia so Germans are in no way responsible for the glory of Rome. I know it’s now fashionable to change history to spare people’s feelings but anyone who knows a bit of history knows what reality is.

[@dacutler]

It's interesting that all western languages have much of their words rooted in Latin because it was spread so widely, and yet modern Italy didn't spread as much as other European countries in subsequent centuries.

[@wplains]

@@dacutler Well, no because Italy never had the great empire that was Rome. Italian itself descended from Latin. However, I’ll bet if we were able to go back in time and listen to a Roman speak, I’ll bet they had an Italian accent.

[@dacutler]

@@wplains My point was there is evidence of the people who came from the land we now call Italy, could be argued to be one of the most powerful colonialists of all, but that source didn't do anything like that in the next 2000 years. Spain, France, Great Britain, Portugal, The Netherlands Belgium all established colonies throughout the world, but Italy didn't.

[@JanNan]

One of the best films ever, and you are right it never gets old and is one of those films that had the best ending and NEVER needs a sequel ❤

[@jennifernimmo9531]

They’re making a gladiator 2 coming out now November 2024!!! Staring Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, & Peter Mensah. The trailer is out now.

[@allanwolis7656]

I really liked Maximus' charisma and leadership when he shouted "single column, single column" while training his sword to give instructions to his fellow gladiators. Truly depicting a general on the battlefield. A lot can be learned in this scene. Wow, I watched this movie more than 15 times...

[@Zorba.]

I'm a girl and I watched it 4 times. Great movie. Also watched Ipman series 3-4x. 👌

[@hennyb6979]

That line you quoted was awesome! One of my favourite scenes, such a great moment in the movie 😊

[@Fleato]

Gladiator may be one of the best films of our time. Such a great classic drama.

[@glenmo1]

Loved Gladiator ,❤️.. have seen it have seen it many times.. the end scene where his body is lifting off the ground and floating and then he goes to see his wife and son has caused tears in my eyes many a times! Great movie & great acting 👍

[@Mayshowers4]

I cry everytime!! 😢

[@willowbrook2717]

"He was a soldier of Rome. Honor him!"

I teared up on that part as well I thought about that when I was in Iraq a year and a half later my son was born while there i always remember that part

[@seanmiller5460]

Oliver Reed is one of my favorite actors of all time. I can not thank Ridley Scott enough for opting to finish the film with cgi, and a rewrite to accommodate his death, instead of having insurance pay for reshoots. RIP Oliver Reed, you made the air move

[@dickhitswater4836]

@Anthony an alcoholics alcoholic? What does that mean? I haven’t heard that reference before.

[@Anthony-tq9so]

@@dickhitswater4836 To be understood as A king among alkoholics, a real professional, Olly Reed was certainly that.

[@stevenlarson6125]

Oliver Reed is my cousin. My mom knows some more history about him. Although we've never met him.

[@Greenskiez]

To believe he was cgi makes me laugh. The technology wasn't advanced in 2000

[@fay-mSOPEfan62]

I don't think it was cgi, I think he used a stand-in for the back shots & re-used footage for the spoken part

[@DamonNomad82]

This film came out when I was a senior in high school, and my class watched it at a New Years party. I loved it, and have been a fan ever since. The casting was just perfect, from Russell Crowe to Joaquin Phoenix!

[@louisruotolo3526]

I hate when I see Gladiator show up on the channel guide because I can't keep from watching it again. I must have seen this movie a dozen times! It's epic. It's an icon. The acting, the scenery, the music, the legionnaire costumes, it's all perfect. I'm surprised they are making a sequel. You can't improve on perfection! As there will never be another 68 Mustang, a 71 Cuda, a 68 Charger or 35 Auburn Speedster, there will never be another Gladiator!

[@HartmutJagerArt]

Indeed - You can't improve on perfection! - But unfortunately, Money rules - and sequels are made to squeeze the last trop of blood out of a top class movie ! -

[@susannecoolkidsgerman7989]

@@HartmutJagerArt Sadly, you are absolutely right.

[@meeeka]

Don't forget the 67 Cougar!

[@jennifernimmo9531]

They’re making a gladiator 2 coming out now November 2024!!! Staring Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, & Peter Mensah. The trailer is out now.

[@benjaminnadeau7305]

"am I not merciful" ... Used this line so many times over the years

[@ms53ski]

As a retired tech teacher, I will give you an "A+" on you film report. Great content on one of my favorite films. Thanks for your hard work, enjoyed it...

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

am a woman old iTaly nobility so whaT ? we woman have RighTs no idea where woman have no RighTs

[@jennifernimmo9531]

They’re making a gladiator 2 coming out now November 2024!!! Staring Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, & Peter Mensah. The trailer is out now.

[@noahfecks7598]

As insane as Commodus is in this, I feel like they actually downplayed his cruelness.

[@3weiter]

they did. Few emperors came close to Commodus insanity. Not even Nero or Caligula got shit on Commodus.

[@DamonNomad82]

Malcolm McDowell came the closest to portraying the real Commodus in film, and he wasn't even playing Commodus, but Caligula!

[@Jarppispecial]

Best of the best would say nor shout out loud: What you do in life; echoes in eternity!

[@forzajuve4845]

@@DamonNomad82 except they didn’t show sex with his horse

[@toddgaak422]

@@3weiter I'm going to have to read up on Commodus then. To be more insane and depraved than Caligula? Oh boy.

[@mug86]

Great video about one of the best movies out there. Fun fact: I love the scene at 4:51 after he says "Are you not entertained?" and it cuts to the scene with a wide shot of the audience has that individual with white shirt and blue jeans on the left just chilling out and enjoying the show. The editing department let that one slip.

[@killerkram1337]

lmao i can see a camera there as well

[@docleadpill5556]

Great catch. I didn't realize the Romans invented denim and maybe cowboy boots.

[@Mark-lj1dj]

So there is 😂😂 i never noticed that one before. Good spot

[@chloekit4861]

Wow never saw that! Good one!

[@La__Rat]

I gotta take a screen shot and zoom in. The modern dude is on the left with jean. Haha.

[@philiphalapin9394]

Maximus to Commodus: “You have been afraid all your life!” Great line!

[@Maesterful]

What we do in this life echoes in eternity!

[@peterherrington3300]

"This" life ? If you're going to quote it , don't fuck it up

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

@@peterherrington3300 You are confirming that his failure will echo in eternity.

[@leoniewilko8548]

2 years later I’m watching the echo of your failure

[@MyelinProductions]

GREAT FILM REVIEW ~ THANK YOU!!!! As a Roman Legion Advisor/Adviser on history projects - the use of Roman Artillery - Ballista/Scorpio, Catapulta, Onager {like a Ballista}, Polybolos - repeating Ballista {multi fire}, all were in fact used in close areas such as forests and even urban areas where they could be moved and fitted. Roman Legions were VERY creative and used a great deal of trial & error and always adjusted and modified to the target and terrain. Often in Germania, Briton, and other areas of woodland warfare the Legions used artillery - it was crucial and often won the battle. Fire is a 'force multiplier' and the Romans used it well. Small systems could be moved with ground infantry and the larger systems held at a distance and used in unison to achieve objectives. The Roman Legions even used the Scorpios as "sniper weapons" and targeted individual targets to kill key persons or create problems in the enemy lines. Also Scropios were often integral with maneuver elements to act as direct support weapons. Good overview of a very well done movie. Be Safe & Well. Peace & Health

[@cindycollins2150]

Thank you, Myelin, for setting their film review straight on this point! When he talked about this I was shocked by how he explained the use of this battle tool.

[@MyelinProductions]

@@cindycollins2150 Thank You Cindy. As a former military officer, US Army, and a history trainer and adviser I have worked on many "Roman era" films and projects. This is a big issue often, since many productions do not even know the Roman Legions even had artillery. ALSO - PANTS!!! Romans wore pants!!! The "capri" knee high pants are so named after the island of Capri. Also called: Braccae (trousers). They were worn everywhere, part of the Legion uniform. IT gets crazy trying to explain this and even "so-called" experts forget the pants! Old saying: "Hollywood does not show it, because Hollywood does not know it." Peace & Health Cindy.

[@carlmagrath6389]

Also Scropios albit Scorpio's targeted individual targets to kill key persons Peace & Health RAFLMAO I'm laughing at the "to kill" and then he says, Peace & Health, lol (only noticed the misspelling when Grammarly said I spelled it wrong)

[@taifun442]

Marcus Crassus could have used some "creativity" at Carrhae.

[@MyelinProductions]

@@carlmagrath6389 Thanks Carl. Be Safe & Peace and Health to Us All!

[@richardfegley254]

Gladiator is a great movie I have enjoyed many, many times. Thank you for your wonderful work.

[@paperchain1239]

Quite simply a masterpiece of our times.

[@jaybowser9491]

Outstanding video! Probably my favorite movie and I definitely learned more than a few things from watching this. Agree completely about the script that wasn't advanced for Gladiator 2!

[@renatacantore3684]

Thank you for your amazing backstories behind (one of ) The Greatest movies ever made. I rewatched it recently & was moved beyond words yet again.🎥❤️🔥👏🏽👏🏼🏆

[@vickirafferty2745]

One of the best movies of all time and your production was amazing! Thank you, well done!

[@206beastman]

This was the only DVD I had when I got my first apartment. Watched it a thousand times I can repeat the hole movie aloud

[@TheGosslings]

The fire arrows used in the beginning were also an anachronism that Ridley Scott deliberately chose over historical accuracy. I believe his quote from the audio commentary was, "I know they didn't use them but I wanted fire arrows, dammit, so we're going to have fire arrows."

[@HartmutJagerArt]

Let us Not Forget - Gladiator is NOT a Documentary but a Movie ! -

[@victorpulis5113]

Ridley Scott is renowned for warping history! but his films ae so entertaining. Don't rely on them for historical accuracy just sit ack and enjoy.

[@RodgerRamjet]

Crowe.. to his credit... has made some of the most epic, historic movies of all time.. this movie, and "Master and Commander",are two of the best modern epics ever..and endlessly re-watchable.. Master and Commander, has tons of accuracy in it, in the real life of British Sailors, ships, etc..

[@DocZom]

Master and Commander was fantastic. Gladiator lost me at the opening battle sequence when Zulus were chanting, not Germans. Yeah, that chanting was lifted straight from the movie Zulu, which by the way you should see as it is incredibly accurate.

[@Mayshowers4]

Yes!! A must watch!

[@joeAK7.62]

gladiator is one of my all time favourite movies! the injustice maximus had to go through and his suffering i can relate to myself...

[@unc1589]

I was in what one would call a “life crisis” when this movie came out. When I walked out of the theater my entire life perception had changed. The “fix” still holds today. It is the most important movie of my life. I worked on American Gangster with Russell Crowe. During a scene change the whole company had to walk across a grassy field (Same area where Russel screamed at the kids). Walking beside me was Russel. He looked up at me (I’m tall) and ether wanted to say something or fool around (I bet money it’s the latter). I couldn’t look at him. It kinda bothered him and he starred me down. I didn’t engage because it was too emotional. I held back tears the whole walk which lasted 10/12 minutes. In Gladiator, Russel was me! A guy who held his ground when things were rough. (We shot that scene on governors Island). The whole shoot I avoided the guy. Gladiator meant way to much to me. It friggin fixed my problem. Actors move on and don’t like to talk about their previous work. But sometimes they should realize the importance of their work. I would have told him but I couldn’t hold back the tears. Lol Russel is a real “guy”! We were barbecuing in back of the trailers one day and Russell boy a bunch of high-end steaks to the back. He was flipping steaks with us like a regular guy. It made it worse for me because the guy wasn’t an asshole. My man Maximus.

[@halleck3]

Strong work! Usually when folks tell you "things you didn't know" there's a good chance you DID know them. In this case, you've provided a list of things I mostly didn't know!

[@Flustershy]

If Gladiator 2 ever comes out it has one of the biggest pair of boots to fill in history. Ridley Scott needs to perform nothing short of a miracle to even make a product that is just as good as Gladiator. Making an even better movie.... Don't think it can be done.

[@hollow3d]

It won’t ever be matched or surpassed.

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

Well now you see that he as delivered on his failure.

[@H_i_T_h_e_r_e]

Guess what

[@AnyoneCanSee]

I watched this again recently as I saw a clip on KZbin and released I hadn't seen it in years. I loved it. It stands up perfectly as there is so little CGI. Just to fill out crowds and complete parts of buildings. It was also funny as I'd forgotten an actress I worked with played her handmaid, she appeared at 8:04 in this video. It really took me back to her playing Ophelia for my company just when this film came out. She retired but was a great actress.

[@simoncross40K]

I remember being about 9 years old (1999) and going to the set in the bourne woods. It was massive with structures, a village and various other bits that you didnt get to see in the film. I stole a few bits as well. An arrow, a hilt that I found on the ground. They completely altered the landscape to film there. It was MEGA!

[@mohamednevim1124]

Great comprehensive highlights on the film. Thank you!

[@dierkrieger]

It was a great movie and I purely enjoyed it for a great piece of fiction. The acting was good, the music was great and easy to watch over and over.

[@chrisgkhawkinsart4974]

I grew up next to Bourne Woods in Surrey and as a teenager I watched the filming of the opening battle. I still have an arrow from it. Also some home video somewhere. It was absolutely awesome to watch.

[@HartmutJagerArt]

Put your home video on KZbin !

[@kroust1]

Amazing video!! Thank you so much!!

[@stoojona5119]

Been binge watching your channel since yesterday and your videos are proper hour eaters! Love it

[@GIBBO4182]

The 1st film I ever bought on DVD…amazing film and performance from Crowe and Phoenix

[@rizguevarra1118]

The best movie ever. Never get tired of watching. I fell in love with Maximus (LOL); he's charisma, integrity, faithfulness and loyalty that makes him the greatest of all.

[@ryanater69xd]

I love this film saying how it never gets bad it reminds me of saving private Ryan

[@nickfanthorpe8500]

I agree, same as green Mile and shawshank

[@ScentsOfSouthJersey]

Definitely a lot like SPR in the way that despite it being over 20 years old it still looks brand new, was light years ahead of its time and is better than the vast majority of movies that came out well after it

[@ryanater69xd]

@@ScentsOfSouthJersey true

[@therekluze4912]

Dude we just became best friends. My top two!

[@emmyg]

What did Joaquín say at 2:04 I could not hear it clearly?

[@Maesterful]

Am I not merciful? AM I NOT MERCIFUL!? You can tell that was improvised by how she flinches, she wasn't expecting that

[@johnv6806]

@@Maesterful so you're saying she's a bad actor

[@greenbow7888]

Phoenix's performance was excellent. Am surprised to hear he struggled with confidence.

[@oliveremmettknox7776]

I love Gladiator movie (2000). I was too young to watch the moive was released came in May 5, 2000, but I got a chance to watch the movie a few times in the late 2010's and the early 2020s and I love this movie. Also, I love listening and never get tired of listening to "Now We Are Free" with Lisa Gerrard's hauntingly beautiful voice at the movie credits along with Hans Zimmer's songs, " Honor Him" and "Elysium."

[@increase9896]

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[@jjramos46]

This movie is in my top 5. Easily. I can always watch Gladiator.

[@stevenbarrett4110]

Thank you for doing the research so that I may learn about a movie I absolutely love. I can't see any other movie in the future, enflaming my emotions the way Gladiator did. Nothing comes close.

[@HartmutJagerArt]

How about "Spartacus" ?

[@jameshogg929]

The only thing that bothered me about this movie was when Maximus met the boy in Rome and got worried about getting recognized,but he was already the most loved General in the legions,everybody would know who he was.

[@oriyomiayinde8275]

I totally enjoy this❤ surprise to see the behind the scenes clips. Great Job

[@charlesjohnson253]

There is no report that Commodus had an incestuous relationship with his sister, nor did hemurder his father, he was assassinated by the "wrestler ' Narssisus This stories are historically attributed to his predecessors , Caligula and Nero. Still the film is one of my favorites.

[@Infinitebrandon]

Outstanding video with excellent information. Proximo was a real badass and I gotta hear that Pavarotti now. Gladiator 2 was awesome news too. Thanks

[@chanelhenderson8460]

Still one of my favorite films of all time still my fave Crowe & Phoenix roles

[@RodgerRamjet]

had to add, no clue, there was a sequel coming... ! ! ! ! new sub ! ! enjoyed immensely..

[@alpappalardi7044]

A sequel. My my my. Big expectations on this.

[@odarrien]

Awesome details on one of my favorite movies of all time.

[@rajathnavas]

Rino made into gladiator 2

[@Popinazo]

4:53 I love the detail of the time traveler with a camera on the left, really portraits Roman culture.

[@Oneofakind123]

7:30 he did thumbs down to signal kill, but Maximus chooses to defy the emperor. That's how see it. So the thumb direction was correct.

[@paulsworldofmovies6722]

Nice video of a brilliant movie! More, please! I have subscribed due to the quality and entertainment in this video! Nice job!

[@steinetrinder696]

"Gladiator is a personal favorite, as it is beautifully shot and features an excellent cast. Despite any personal issues among individuals, their dedication to the art of acting was impeccable. Hopefully, the sequel can live up to the beauty of the first movie."

[@viswanaathv.s.220]

Great video with amazing facts on this epic movie. Thanks Buddy for taking time and effort to collect these facts & make this video. Sadly so many did not commented on your video. Everyone commented on the movie Gladiator. As important the movie is, this facts video deserves to be appreciated too. Cudos. Keep the great work going.

[@Dragoonknight88]

It´s just a awesome movie. And movies like that don´t need a second one. It can´t be as good as the first one.

[@iknowthatsrite6009]

Very Well Narrated👍 Thank you🤝

[@hannes5437]

The Ballista part isn't exactly wrong. The Roman empire used a sort of ballista called "Scorpio" which was used for siege and as "open battle Artillerie" they would have even been used in the infamous Varus battle.

[@nemo99nemo83]

Scorpio were much smaller with bolts more or less comparable to long bow arrows or stones/leadballs wouldn't have been impressive to see at all on the big screen

[@alexanderthegreat11]

yeah the more historical inaccurate parts are the fact that the battle is happening in a forest and especially the cavalry charge through said forest.

[@guatechapin22]

My favourite film of all time. I had the vhs and literally watched it so often until the tape broke

[@hawaboutnow]

Ridley Scott got his Rhino in G2 alright

[@ARmy2510]

That blurred sequence at the end of the battle was one of the biggest emotional moments in cinema. It's amazing how some problems on set can turn a scene into a masterpiece.

[@victorpulis5113]

another blunder was the audience in the colosseum. Men and women didn't sit together. Women sat in the uppermost tiers of the theatre

[@savdude]

1st time watching your presentation, very well done.

[@sigmunddroid5221]

“Thank Jesus that script never saw the light of day”……you said perfectly what we were all thinking as you rolled out that potential blunder of a good story.

[@martinkuliza]

15:25 I always loved it how a Vampire (Marcus) Made it into the film while having the name Marcus in another film Imagine Maximus turned into a Lycan just before being slaine LOL

[@mikegrossberg8624]

Something NOT mentioned in this video: The chant you hear before the opening battle, supposedly by the Germanic tribesmen, was actually taken from the movie "ZULU"

[@CrazyCarmenMirada]

I watch it mainly to hear the music again. Best movie original music EVER!

[@Razrman]

Whos here after watching Gladiator 2? 😅

[@ivanadrozdek6693]

Me! Not so good as the first one!

[@Razrman]

@ivanadrozdek6693 True. But really not bad as a sequel. Generally they screw up sequels.

[@elspethedwards8713]

I'm here

[@aldosigmann419]

Excellent summary - a lot of new enlightenment for me!

[@drewbretwalda2053]

My wife worked on it and said Oliver Reed was lovely. The one night her and the crew didn't go drinking with him, is the night he collapsed and died. Everyone was devastated when they found out the next morning and his presence hung over the rest of the filming. She still speaks of the experience as one of the most enjoyable movies she has filmed. Oh and Oliver Reed hated Russel Crowe as did nearly everybody as he was basically a complete asshole.

[@DocZom]

It is my understanding that nobody likes Russel Crowe in real life.

[@davideasiebert1941]

Seeing Crowe today shows me Karma works. He reminds me so much of my ex-husband a total control freak who was jealous of our infant son. Crowe, like Marlon Brando before him, can be a good actor only with a strong director who keeps him in line, but there is narcissistic tendencies that leave him so disliked by many.

[@raybon7939]

High sober achievers and drunks. notoriously don't get along. One of those life secrets people don't talk about.

[@LittleFatFeet68]

@@carlmagrath6389 How do you know his wife wasn't there nor worked on the film?

[@drewbretwalda2053]

@@carlmagrath6389 well my wife was there and it's nothing to do with my opinion. Infact nobody liked Russel Crowe as he was a total arse and from what i hear (as my wife still works in the industry) nothing has changed. Your comment is ridiculous and factually incorrect, so i shall take it with a large pinch of salt. He is a great actor but a horrible person, shame really.

[@rosac8168]

One of fav all time I can never get tired of this movie as matter watched it last night probably for the 50th time ! Yes it doesn’t need a sequel

[@richardcanedo1614]

There are more than a few things that are historically inaccurate about Gladiator, beyond the main character being wholly fictional. For instance, Marcus Aurelius _promoted_ his son Commodus as the next emperor, a break with the tradition of the previous four emperors. The film also messes badly with the politics of the Senate (such as it was by the late 2nd century) and the emperor (or princeps). But since it's mentioned specifically in the video (#27, 15:23-16:10), the Romans did have ballistas (not ballistos) but, yes, used them only in sieges. On the other hand, the use of catapults in the film is not inaccurate because they would have used them only in sieges. It's inaccurate because the catapult wasn't invented or widely used until centuries later. If you saw a movie about George Washington and he was sending tanks and fighter jets into battle, would that be a mistake, or "for the sake of entertainment value"? I understand that to tell a non-documentary story we sometimes have fill in gaps where we don't know everything. Hollywood, though, typically fails to trust that the history is interesting enough, so it changes fact to fiction or simply adds fiction "for the sake of entertainment value." With a reign and an era like those of Commodus, the facts are plenty.

[@sirosis7858]

The romans DID use scorpios in the field though, and those are closer to the modern conception of a ballista than the actual roman rock throwing ballista.

[@taifun442]

Also, the roman armor is crap!

[@radicalreactions1633]

There's NO SUCH thing as "promoting" someone as an Emperor, it's essentially a Monarchy, the next in lines gets it.

[@richardcanedo1614]

@@radicalreactions1633 Marcus Aurelius was the fifth and last of the so-called "Adoptive Emperors." Each emperor, who had biological sons, identified a younger and capable man (someone like the fictional Maximus in the movie), legally adopted him (well after the "son" had reached adulthood and proven his worth) and, when the emperor died, that adopted son became emperor. Aurelius broke that pattern. Although there was serious doubt about his biological son, Commodus's, fitness for the position, Marcus Aurelius refused to adopt a capable heir, Commodus did become emperor (reigning at Aurelius's side for well over a decade, then alone at his father's death), and after a controversial and troubled reign, was assassinated. That led to the notorious "Year of the Five Emperors." So if "promoted" isn't the right word (though I think it fits), perhaps "chose" or "favored" his son over adopting a talented and capable heir is more accurate. Or supply your own term, but the adoptive system had worked fairly well for about 90 years, and Marcus Aurelius broke with it by making his biological son his heir.

[@carolinejohnson22]

Its an absolute masterpiece of a film. You cant top it.

[@commissarlorax3406]

The reason why catapults and ballista were used was not for entertainment value but to show the technological diversity of Roman warfare. How they used superior technology, tactics and strategy to rule a massive portion of the known world

[@amandafrench8047]

I completely agree with your sentiments expressed at the end of your video re; the GLADIATOR sequel and your exclamation "jesus" referring to the super-natural plot involving Maximus made me laugh. Nice one cherub.

[@jrwardle1]

Great video! I agree … one of those movies one can watch over & over with no loss of enjoyment. But Oliver Reed ! What a feat of over indulgence!

[@antonioaaronosabel8183]

Im into 0:36 and I wished that How the Colisseum fight scenes be told. That the stands are empty, that after shooting the fight scenes, the Rome mob were added and edited so good. So accurately fitted that you'd think the Fight scenes and the Mob were really there at the same time.

[@speedomars]

Roman soldiers were tattooed with permanent dots-the mark of SPQR, or Senatus Populusque Romanus-and used as a means of identification and membership in a certain unit.

[@2bingtim]

But not for generals! They usually came from aristocratic Roman stock.

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

One of my all time favorite movies. "Strength and honor" is a line I have used to motivate myself since I first watched it 🙏

[@essm4179]

Gladiator-2 is definitely going to be a Disaster. After Ridley Scott's Napoleon Movie screw-up, its clear that he has gone full woke & weird. What a shame. But at least we will have Gladiator-1 forever to cherish.

[@thrie8149]

Can’t wait to see it. The HISTORY taught in this country is a farce. There is NOTHING on this planet looks exactly the same, has been the same since the beginning of the planet. That includes ALL races, including YOURS 😎

[@larryjones-emery807]

This is one of my favorite movies! Thank you for this excellent video. The first movie was art. I hope the sequel will be it's equal!