Gladiator 2 SPOILER Review - Ending Explained

[@edgar214ER]

Grace looking like a Oscar statue

[@mully107]

Denzel's character wasn't fleeing at the end. He was riding to claim the army. He literally said it. "Meet them at the gates"

[@tylergrimes6062]

Oh, I’m loving the method dressing for these reviews as of late Grace!

[@JGeeNbDZZU8k9YHfsxkcZFumFiXBhj]

I do agree it adds to her content well. And hey, might as well take advantage of that tax write off and get some nice clothes!

[@ScarletW82]

Same! I literally came on here to make a comment about her shirt coordination with the movie, but it looks like you beat me to it😂

[@lorrainydaydreams]

That was the first thing that popped into my head after I clicked 😭🩷🩷🩷

[@-AtomsPhere-]

That little mini rant about “bad scripts” at the end is SO TRUE. You simply cant have a good movie with a poor script, UNLESS you just go total camp. But for dramas, it’s ESSENTIAL.

[@festo512]

See blade. See matrix. If action scenes are good, script quality doesn't matter.

[@-AtomsPhere-]

@ I’ve never seen Blade, but I’d definitely argue The Mattix had a solid script. Maybe not the best dialogue, but a well constructed and engaging story. I probably should have used the word “screenplay” instead of script.

[@festo512]

@@-AtomsPhere- are you serious? Take away the action and you have dark city. A movie that failed because of its bad script. Do you disagree?

[@-AtomsPhere-]

@ which ones dark city again? Is that the one Sam Raimi directed? Um, yeah I guess I disagree. I think aspects of The Matrix’s screenplay were pretty substantial in changing movies and culture. I think the most impactful and memorable part of that movie was Morbius asking Neo if he wanted the red or blue pill. That was all impactful because of a well written screen play. And yeah, of course the action helped, but the concepts and screenplay in the Matrix were pretty solid and led to that being a hugely influential movie.

[@festo512]

@@-AtomsPhere- it was impactful only because of the action scenes.

[@J007297]

To be fair, 9 out 10 gladiators never died and most of the gladiators were free men who took the job of being a gladiator to earn money. And it WAS like WWE of that times and it was mostly for betting and romans used to bet on anything.

[@GeorgeXRP]

Source? 🤔 🧐

[@J007297]

History Books. History professors. You can ask anyone of them. They will tell you.

[@mutscot]

That "bad shot" is clearly a homage to the first one. Russell did run upstairs in EXACTLY the same way. In fact, people at the theater said when that shot came out: " He runs upstairs exactly like his father".

[@bigshyrobot]

He has no clear enemy, His enemy is simply rome.

[@vokasimid5330]

Exactly what i was thinking

[@Cahluvca]

💯

[@pluckyduck11y]

That's more interesting

[@bobwilliams8151]

er..except when it isn't.

[@johnireland1000]

Exactly what I thought as I was watching it!

[@christiner5265]

Grace staunchly supports Tony Stark trying to kill poor Bucky when he finds out about his momma, but doesn't get Lucius killing Macrinus who did it on purpose lol.

[@seancoetzee5399]

Remember the important ingredient to many setups and actions.... Good writing....

[@christiner5265]

@@seancoetzee5399 Yeah Gladiator 2 wasn't well-written and Captain America Civil War was, the writing isn't what I'm questioning. I'm questioning her wanting Lucius to have empathy for an outright villain who shot an arrow into his mom's chest in an absurd third act.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Maximus was a dirty dawg, he had babies with 2 different women within months of each other

[@TheMantis1968]

I spent the WHOLE movie thinking about how was that his son.

[@Dawood.Pervez]

They have disgraced maximus. Why was this film made?

[@alexor081]

The script for Gladiator one famously wasn't finished when they were doing that movie so after all these years Ridley decided to do it the right way. Right a repeat of the first one, structure it as well as they can and then film it with their mind at ease. Apparently, it's all about rectifying lucky turnarounds in this life.

[@willjackson5885]

I like how this movie would have completely changed human history

[@Ulyssestnt]

Haha right on..where was Elogabolus?

[@Kwalakun]

Clicked on this while I’m waiting for Wicked to start 😂😂

[@redt8311]

The final scene of this movie justified its existence as far as I’m concerned. based on that final scene, I assume that Lucius finally became the emperor he should’ve been. Overall, once I ignore some of the elementary aspects of the script at times and some inconsistencies and abrupt character motivation changes overall I was entertained.

[@Formallyknownashandle]

Like if you’re living for Grace’s Gladiator II outfit 🤩

[@darkweeknd33]

I actually loved it hate when people compare it to the 1st or expect it to be better. The 1st is a masterpiece, it will never be beaten

[@STM_122]

Why wouldn't people compare it to the first one?

[@darkweeknd33]

@GooShoeGoo because you can't beat the first one

[@mysticy.]

@@darkweeknd33 you can atleast try to match it or come close, neither of which were done

[@dejajade6726]

Well of course people will compare it: it's literally the sequel 😭😭

[@darkweeknd33]

@dejajade6726 comparing everything will get you no where

[@TheCivicRepublicMilitary]

Some guy said the movie was trash in my theater and everyone began to throw popcorn and candy at him 😂

[@futuremovieactor]

Yeah. They really did May Calamawy dirty. Whether or not it was because she's of Palestinian descent, it's insulting that she had what promised to be a pretty big role reduced to a background cameo.

[@supahsamurai1]

I don’t know about this one Grace, I think this movie comes off great....like all your complaints sound more like personal nitpicks. I don't disagree with some of your ideas on how some of the character motivations and actions could have took place and for sure made everything better....but for you to even say "don't even bother seeing this movie in theaters" in your non-spoiler review kind of hurts because I think this movie still does pretty well to at least warrant that.

[@stephaniebfi4297]

The movie should have been about Denzel's character. To believe Macrinus would have just jumped on a horse to fight Lucius...it just took me out. It was like I was literally watching them wrap up the movie. I was excited to see Macrinus take over Rome and interested in his back story. He would have been a great villain for Gladiator 3. They botched it. They struggled to find a motivation for Lucius.

[@yeahiagree1070]

He rode away on the horse.. Lucius chased him. Don’t make things up just to support your point.

[@SibsReviewsThat]

If you can get past the shaky script due to having such an ensemble cast, the film is a fantastic summer blockbuster. I saw it through the lens of an extended Game of Thrones episode and lost myself in the magic. Denzel is absolute magic 👌🏾✨

[@ricardoramirez8392]

Almost tripped while running to KZbin for this spoiler review!!!! Again, Grace is killing it with the AMAZING OUTFITS!!! ❤️

[@Sanj1n]

Grace, your latest attires to review movies and shows are so beautiful.

[@devin_leary]

The reason why I'm happy with this sequel is the first one had one major hole. The actual future of Rome and the impact of Maximus. This film really helped with that.

[@MightyAtom1952]

The fits for the video!! Just keep them coming, Grace. Keep them coming! haha

[@Sanj1n]

I think the movie was fine but very derivative of the first one.

[@ruzahel6287]

Yes I feel this way about a lot of film remakes. They seem to be better if viewed as a stand alone.

[@bingbong3643]

Macrinus, according to historical records, died a year after assassinating Caracalla. His main goal was to become Emperor of Rome not watch it burn like the joker, which he achieved briefly before being overthrown in a rebellion led by Lucius, the rightful heir to the throne. This dynamic and its implications were explained in the movie, though you seemed to have willfully ignore it just to crap on an excellent sequel. FYI: It’s never made clear if Macrinus knew Lucius was Maximus son or not. He was just using him to set his revenge and power grab in motion.

[@Dawood.Pervez]

Whilst I completely agree that she has glazed over the facts and not understood the film at all like you have, it was not a good sequel. No sequel would work for a film as a perfect as Gladiator. Ultimately I don’t think this film should have been made. Fun and entertaining, but slightly taints the legacy of the film I consider the greatest ever.

[@bingbong3643]

@ It really didn’t taint the first film at all. Go read about the original script, it could have truly tarnished the legacy of the first movie. As far as modern sequels go, this was solid. The main issue is that it’s hard to relate to Lucius. The actor playing him doesn’t have the same charismatic presence on screen as Russell Crowe did. Instead, you find yourself identifying more with Macrinus, who is far more charismatic.

[@shadysorkin9214]

Excellent sequel? I didn't care about a single character. CGI looked terrible. Performances were pretty bad outside of Denzel. Plot was all over the place. You gotta watch better movies if you think this is excellent.

[@ruzahel6287]

Doesn’t mean he still didn’t cause Rome to implode as the video mentioned, in the movie and perhaps in history as well. Everyone can tell he wanted to be emperor but he didn’t do a good job of it in the movie which she’s pointing out.

[@bingbong3643]

@ His rule only lasted one year. It was done the way it was done for dramatic and cinematic effect.

[@Anxiety101Awareness]

Wait for the Extend Cut Ridley has already confirmed a 4hr version , we all know his best work has been the extended cuts

[@mariamarie862]

i have no idea why the mixed reviews. i enjoyed this movie so much. Denzel and the cast brought it. alot of action, no over the top love story, and descent story. i didn't even feel the 2 plus hours. next up.wicked for me

[@gopackgo1412]

Gladiator 2 should have been Gladiator 3. I felt like theres a huge gap that we never saw.

[@EBrown-cr1gr]

Omg Grace! The hair, the makeup, the top! This IS glamor!

[@maxxrolo8530]

OMG GRACE! YOU LOOK SO FABULOUS! The hair & dress ! ❤

[@MyMaxzi]

I agree with Denzel’s character break down. I didn’t get him at the end

[@ScarletW82]

Grace, dont stop coordinating your clothes with the mvie or shiw you are reviewing. Very fun!!!!

[@VTTVpsycho]

Grace looks like a disco gladiator 💛💛💛

[@Davidflynn99]

I watched this movie last weekend and I forgot everything about it😂

[@Cahluvca]

😂

[@kishenchohan1286]

The Baboons scene and that Rhino scenes with Paul Mascal killing that guy was some of the best parts

[@bigshyrobot]

Mescal's character never ever comes to see Denzel's character as a mentor or inspiration. He's very clear about not believing in his philosophy

[@loganhurley4764]

A clear inversion of Maximus’ relationship with Proximo. Instead of becoming his closest ally, the master is now his greatest enemy.

[@AlvaroChuquiureZadig]

The movie draaaagsss ooooon, I don't think Paul is miss casted but there's both lack of direction (or complete trust on the actor) and the fact that he's not speaking on his native accent (while everybody else is allowed) doesn't help, instead of acting grand magnanimous etc he ends up being stoic, he shines on the more personal interactions tho and ofc on every physical aspect of the movie. We know this is not history accurate film but sharks? that whole section is a waste of time. Maybe after this Riddley will stop getting this huge budgets and now i really doubt hell get more alien movies.

[@TheDeckOfficer]

Ridley Scott seems to enjoy doing extended cuts lately, so maybe he’ll do one for Gladiator 2?

[@Dawood.Pervez]

Really upsetting as someone who considers Gladiator the greatest film ever made.

[@Ben-10_AD]

I didn't like Gladiator 2, because the first one is so high and so brillant. The first is actually one of my favourite movies of all time. But still, I love Paul Mescal, very lovely and humble guy, and I'll support him and all the cast as well. But the script is quite weak. Excellent review as always Grace ❤❤❤

[@JLCVF]

I liked the movie. I understand that it has several problems, but I found it extremely entertaining and the audience that saw the movie with me even applauded at the end.

[@KimTae-uh6ji]

people love action. thats the only thing why they were entertained to this movie.

[@OneandOnly-zs4eq]

Grace looks great in gold!

[@kaleyjoplinRAWRR]

I really like Denzel, he’s one of my favorite actors but I didn’t really enjoy him in this film. Idk, the whole time I just saw Denzel as he is in his other films. I don’t know how to explain it very well but I was not really impressed. I thought Paul was fine though. I loved the artwork of the opening scenes and the nice references to the first film. I think the score was pretty forgettable though, aside from the song at the end, which was in the first film. Overall, I thought this movie was good, it was better than I thought it’d be but nowhere near as great as the first one.

[@stephano.s]

bezel was the best part

[@tomwood555]

I actually was pleasantly surprised by the film but I do agree with allot of the criticism. Cgi sharks and gladiators do not mix, you might as well put dinosaurs in the arena if your going to go over the top to that degree. The twin emperors are seriously underwritten and frankly Caricatures The score is weak and very forgettable

[@vokasimid5330]

The camera work was also uninspiring

[@LEOIAMLEOONYOUTUBE]

I am definitely a girl because I only think about the Roman Empire when other people bring it up. 💯🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💯🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💯

[@greygorygaming]

Don't forget the changes it made to the first film. Maximus apparently still loved Lucilla but abandoned her while she was married to another man and while she was impregnated by him. Even though Maximus was not fond of Lucilla the last time he saw her as was established by the first film, and Maximus said he respected Lucilla's husband. And then it's revealed in II that Lucilla felt she needed to send Lucius away after the events of the first film because she feared for his safety, but why didn't she do that in the first film when her brother was bascially trying to kill her son? A lot of people lost their lives because of her son.

[@summermoore8901]

Grace was not Entertained.

[@bigkahuna2606]

6:40 I know I hate it when my flip gets switched.

[@piglet311]

Brilliant

[@brucecrawford_17]

I completely agree, Grace. I felt so disappointed with this sequel. 🤦🏻‍♂️ I hated how it basically undid the first film’s victory and just replayed the story beats to do the same thing again. Thank you for making me not feel alone.

[@turtlesnail9824]

I thought it was great fun and I just watched the first movie a few days ago. I liked the villain more in this movie but Paul can’t beat Crowe.

[@TheRManProds]

GRACE WITH THE OSCAR STATUE OUTFIT!

[@timnoori668]

What pissed me off the most was when the main character was chasing Denzel at the end on his horse and nobody in the army tried to stop him from getting ti denzel. And let him end up getting behind Denzel

[@Ulyssestnt]

Pretorians were notorious fence sitters.

[@yeahiagree1070]

It’s.. a movie. If some random solider shot Lucius in the back that would have been a more satisfying ending for you?

[@AashAaron]

I liked the movie but it felt like Gladiator lite to me. I felt myself checking off the boxes like The Force Awakens.

[@MovieGeek34]

Grace doesn’t understand this movie, like super Mario bros.

[@RickiMinaj23]

I'M IN LOVE with your outfit! Ugh. Love this theming of reviews. Chefs kiss 💋

[@simoneaustin8076]

grace didn’t hold back in this one! i found myself many times agreeing with what you said, especially the vegas part and about script writing!

[@BluePrada]

All your points were so good!!

[@bigmic1972]

He didn’t take the poem as problematic or insulting because he was told that I demand didn’t speak English, so the only thing he knew was the poem

[@JohnCastillo-t1c]

I just saw Gladiator 2 Grace. You are right about the plot. It felt really rush, espically towards the end. On the bright side, Denezal Washington's character does steal the show as he uses all the characters, including Lucious in his bid to take the throne. The other problem is Paul Mescal. Listen i like the guy and he does have a look about him that screams badass. The problem though is that there are moments where he does go full Russal Crowe. Same with the two actors as the emporers, you could tell they were trying not to use Jaquin phoneix's performence, but it does come out once or twice. Overall a very enjoyable, if not mismatch film. I give it 5 out of 10.

[@bigmic1972]

One thing I had a problem with I never saw where there was even enough security to keep all of these fighters in prison

[@EvilMiddo]

I love the method dressing grace

[@andrewdotjames]

Dang Grace gold is your color.

[@entropy22]

Not Grace giving us movie critique but also STYLE. ❤

[@ejbell]

Rome had co emperors before. Lucilla's first husband, Lucius Verrus, was a co emperor with Marcus Aurelius, which made Lucilla an empress. You'd think they'd mention that since it would give Lucilla and Lucius more clout. (Except that it's seemingly common knowledge now that Lucius was actually Maximus's son. Illegitimacy, who cares?) 😂

[@TheMantis1968]

So Maximus had an affair with Lucilla and gave birth to Lucius. In the first movie, didn't Lucilla tell Commodus that Lucius was his son.

[@ejbell]

@TheMantis1968 Well, in G1Lucius is said to be 8yo (though they say he was 12yo in G2) and Maximus's son with his wife was 'nearly 8'. So Maximus didn't necessarily have an affair if he met his wife after leaving Lucilla and quickly having a kid. Though Lucilla definitely would have been having an affair with him. In G1, Commodus never thinks Lucius is Maximus's son, he just hates that Lucilla at one point loved him. There's one line where Lucilla is speaking to Maximus and says she's living in fear 'because your son is heir to the throne'. She's speaking in 2nd person, not really telling Maximus that Lucius is his son. But it's a line that could be easily reinterpreted that way, sneakily.

[@henryivan6858]

"Sharks, rhinos and monkeys. Oh my!" 😂

[@GCOMradio_Lyfeblood]

This proves that majority of movies should be released on a streaming platform. I adore Denzel but not enough to labor through a two hour movie in the theaters. I’ll wait. Should’ve released it on HBOMax. If it was questionable writing & worse editing, the movie should have been on streaming. Why are these writers allowed to give such poor work and it being given the “Ok”. Ridley just directed something cuz he could. Don’t matter if it was good or not. He passed that stage of his career.

[@ianhlavac3495]

That shirt is awesome Grace 😆. Perfect for the video.

[@TheRManProds]

OMG GRACE'S OUTFIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@denniskristos3800]

If anything, David Scarpa sn't half the screen writer that David Franzoni and John Logan are. And that's probably the most glaring mistake Ridley Scott made with "Gladiator II". He should've brought them back and we'd have a chance at a great film instead of something that is, merely good.

[@ChrisVillegas-m4n]

Anytime I can go to dinner and a movie is a good day at the movies!

[@fatine88]

🤩 Your look is just … so on point Grace! 🤌🏻

[@wsabbat422]

Grace you look just amazing! The hair, the glam, the personality to boot, I stan!

[@Frangucci]

It was disappointing to me how bad the writing was. The screenwriter, David Scarpa also wrote Ridley Scott's Napolean which was even worse. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but Gladiator 2 is not a good story. Ridley Scott can still craft a scene, the action was good, and gritty. But your right Grace, the movie didn't make much sense

[@insomnimatt]

I think this one was... made for those that loved the first movie. I took my step dad who hasn't been to a theater since that movie about the plane landing in the lake of ny I think or chicago. whatever it was. gladiator is one of his favorite movies and he loved it. I was entertained and enjoyed seeing a plot from the first closed. not to mention Paul and pedro made it much easier to sit. haha 😂😅❤

[@mattymoo903]

Grace that top is so Wonder Woman 1984 and I love it.

[@tanjimmy6988]

It good but not the masterpiece like the first one

[@RamenzillaX]

Looks like Glicked isn't happening. Wicked all the way.

[@niemand9362]

I hate the poster. It looks like it's from a bad tv movie.

[@hessflix]

SPOT ON review! Great calls all round!

[@piglet311]

Crossing the historical with mythological was brilliantly done in The Northman

[@Huntercook98]

I have no plans to watch this movie, but I need something to listen to while I clean 😅 Thanks, Grace! ❤

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Should have been a musical, like Joker 2

[@ericarchie7426]

Wow! And I thought Grace looked beautiful in the 'Wicked' spoiler video! Her style game is on point! 🥰🙌

[@bigd4998]

Just here for Grace content…”dude! Dude! dude!” Haha

[@roberthemedes1064]

I watched it last night with my friends and overall we enjoyed it. However, I thought the sharks in the arena was a bit too much. The movie heavily ties in to the first movie from the opening credits to the the other references to Maximus along with Connie Nielsen's character. Denzel had a really good role.

[@poke1855]

YESSSSS GIVE ME ALL THE GRACE IN THE WORLD!!!!!😊🎉THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊

[@samazwe]

I know everyone sings the praises of Denzel, but I genuinely was left scratching my head at everything that had to do with his character. Sometimes the performance veered into camp and not in a good way, and his choices continued to baffle me especially in the 3rd act. I need a second and third viewing maybe, I dunno.

[@kathypham7907]

I agree, his performance really threw me off and took me out of the movie. Idk some of his choices were really “modern” to me

[@stephano.s]

please stop watching movies

[@samazwe]

@@stephano.s no

[@seanohalloran384]

I didn’t see it yet but from the trailers it already looks like Gladiator 2 takes too many tropes from Gladiator 1. PS You look beautiful💯Great video!

[@loststoryproductions]

Just finished watching the movie. Grace is literally spot on with the issues with this movie. The star actors get you through the movie so it’s an average movie instead of a horrible movie.

[@blountman747]

All your outfits you keep wearing for all your reviews just incredible

[@hhh1200]

movie was trash. what was denzel thinking? he should be the villian in a tom cruise MI movie, not this trash

[@stephano.s]

ong he was the best thing about it

[@bingbong3643]

The only thing that didn’t make sense was Lucius being Maximus kid. That said this reveal did make the film a worthy sequel instead of a retread.

[@mariabeatriz3090]

Love how Grace just tells it as it is :)

[@iikaedenii]

Denzel to me was the Littlefinger of Rome who got turned into the Joker of Rome by the end and I feel that was the issue He should've just been a "chaos is a ladder" type guy who just wanted to seize power (something that is totally realistic to the time of politicking and conspiracies and doesn't need added motives to it... keep it simple)

[@phil4986]

Ridley Scott really hates the movie fans. Your description of a Joker Two type issue was perfect. Scott is a very bitter man when it comes to the fans. Bizarre way to treat your money source.

[@meganfisette9163]

I personally liked this film because of the plot twists. Or, because the events didn’t unfold how I thought they would.

[@harwwy]

im not gonna watch the movie nor have i seen the first one, but i clicked on this because i had to say this: GRACE, you look FANTASTIC! so sparkly! so GORGEOUS!

[@RodneyDollar]

Yeah I don’t think I’ll see it I mean that 310 million budget won’t help it’s favor

[@skeletahltv]

Imma be honest this movie made me mad. It was like a bad copy of the original, beat for beat but split into 2 characters (mezcal and pascal) and it borrowed so much from the original without contributing anything. Plus the plotline with Lucius to me doesn't fit in with the way Maximus is portrayed in the first film. I feel this was an unnecessary insult to the legacy of the original not to mention most of the performances were poor aside from maybe Denzel tho he spoke completely different from all the other characters

[@cbolivar3518]

I can't quite put my finger on it, but I really, really hated this movie!!!! I was about to leave the theater even before it finished. The sharks was the cherry on the cake for me!!!! I was like: "Oh, so, this is Gladiator the Comedy!" Colossal waste of time!!!!