😭 First Time Watching *GLADIATOR* (2000) REACTION

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[@AximandTheCursed]

This movie is a magnificent example of the old saying "Those who urgently wish to rule are the last people who should be allowed to do so."

[@invictus7940]

Commodus was popular among the people in reality, he was possibly a bastard legitimated by Aurelius, and its unlikely he killed his father. We dont know cause there is no trusty sources, as often for antiquity history. But we knows Commodus was seen as a bad emperor later in Rome's history for political reasons, and as Nero and some other emperors he was declared damnatio aeternae - erased from Roman history. We should be inspired by this way of seeing history for some of our current 'leaders'.

[@MattCollectorControl]

Power is always dangerous. It attracts the worst, corrupts the best. Power is only granted to those who are prepared to lower themselves to pick it up... Also, this movies ending with the sunset is symbolic because it is known after the events of Commodus rule. The Senate failed to regain sovereignty as Aurelius wished. Instead, emperors were often bought into power by senatorial favour and kept there through greedy local leaders of towns as well as conniving appointed governors of nearby provinces.

[@craigtalbott731]

Exactly...but only if they _are_ the very *last* people around.

[@JedHead77]

Like the US from 2016-2020

[@AximandTheCursed]

@@JedHead77 Good thing they stopped Hillary from getting in, eh?

[@annjenkins2677]

I've seen this movie atleast 30 times and I cry at the end every time. Gladiator is my favorite movie of all time.

[@JayTheRed8]

Same, it is absolutely world class cinematography. The scene when he says "you are the son that I should have had" hits me everytime.

[@annjenkins2677]

@@JayTheRed8 oh yeah !! There are a bunch of scenes that hit me everytime. The biggest I can think of is at the end when he is laying there and asks if" Lucious is safe "and when she says to him " go to them "

[@MikkoRantalainen]

The music in the end is perfect. If you try watching the end without sound, it doesn't hit the same way.

[@frankdunne-gp6oy]

So I did fcking wimps

[@campagnollo]

One of the true tragedies of this film was Oliver Reed’s, Proximo, last film. He died during production. He was to bury the figurines at the end of the film, but because of his IRL death, they had Juba bury them and killed Proximo off; it’s actually a CGI face of Proximo for his death scene. Also, Jack Gleason, Joffrey of GoT, drew acting inspiration from Commodus’ character for his role as Joffrey.

[@jmwilliamsart]

Except that Joffrey in GOT was even worse than Commodus.

[@timothymorris157]

It’s amazing that he went from being that young boy with Rachel against Scarecrow in Batman Begins to King Joffrey until season four in Game Of Thrones.

[@epicgamergaming1]

@@jmwilliamsart inspiration can go further than the original what are you getting at?

[@eXcommunicate1979]

I feel like the Juba ending fits better

[@kroanosm617]

@@eXcommunicate1979 It's the perfect ending.

[@coldflamebluedragon196]

Maximus and Commodus is legit one of the greatest hero/villain rivalries in all of cinema. Would love to see your reaction to Master and Commander. It’s another Russell Crowe movie and easily the most accurate naval movie of all time

[@gazlator]

Master and Commander - excellent suggestion!! I'll second that.

[@stephengamber7000]

YES! Master and Commander is epic.

[@Jordashian93]

What great performances Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix did in this movie. Can’t wait to see Phoenix in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, where he’ll play the French emperor later this year

[@Christobanistan]

Oh that sounds JUICY!

[@selardohr7697]

Oh cool i haven't heard about that, i bet that'll be good

[@TheJrr71]

I haven't heard of that either, but now I can totally picture Joaquin in the "hat", glowering. I'm looking forward to that a lot!

[@mikeaninger7388]

Dude that’s happening?!?! My heart skipped a beat!

[@mikeaninger7388]

This and Black Hawk down have to be Ridley Scott’s is masterpieces. Well… Alien too.

[@DamonNomad82]

I have fond memories of this movie. I was a senior in high school when it was released, and I saw it with other members of my high school class at a New Year's party. It was only the second R-rated movie I ever saw (after Braveheart) and the first that I didn't watch with my parents. Interestingly, while the movie's version of Commodus was the perfect movie villain, the historical Commodus was much, much more twisted and depraved.

[@trayolphia5756]

4:07 “I feel like in war, even if you win…you lose…” A saying I remember from my grandfather - “war doesn’t show us who is/was right…war shows who is left”

[@tgriffin8179]

The sense of loss at the end is hard…something honorable had been taken too soon. (Even though he would not want to return if he could.) Such a wonderful and inspiring story. Great react…keep’em coming!

[@oblivionsmuse]

This movie will never be not great. Even though I've seen it dozens of times, it can STILL give me chills and makes me shed tears. That's what you call a masterpiece. Another indicator that it's a good movie? Magy and Laura crying profusely. lol

[@specialed36ify]

"Are you not entertained?!" One of the most iconic lines ever. Love both of your reactions.

[@shainewhite2781]

Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture. Befire Russell Crowe was cast as Maximus, Hugh Jackman was considered to play the role, but dropped out to play Wolverine in the Live action X MEN movie. Interestingly enough, Crowe was considered to play Wolverine. Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise, Tom Sizemore, and Antonio Banderas were considered as well. The opening scene was filmed in Surrey England, the gladiator training school was filmed in Morocco, and the scenes involving Ancient Rome were filmed in Morocco, which lasted 19 weeks. Oliver Reed, Proximo, died of a heart attack while filming on May 2, 1999. It was dedicated in his memory. Crowe sustained several injuries during filming and almost died as a direct result of them. While fighting Tigris Of Gaul, the tiger almost killed Russell Crowe. It was a close call for him.

[@DRfragrancemadness693]

This movie is a classic. When all of us watching will be long gone, others will continue enjoying this masterpiece. Nice to see two young ladies appreciate this movie. Good for you. This is proof that not all is lost in this world 😄 It has been over 20 years now and Hollywood still has not produced a film even remotely close to being as great !

[@UberDurable]

That's what you call an EPIC movie!

[@GaryGregg-ls6od]

Fun fact: in Ancient Rome the sword was known as the Gladius-hence a Gladiator is one who wields the Gladius!😊

[@tannhauser5399]

@Gary Gregg - true! But let's not forget about "Bread and circuses" - Roman practice of providing free wheat to Roman citizens as well as costly circus games and other forms of entertainment as a means of gaining political power... Simple view > as long as people are entertain, and have something to eat and have roof over the head - they are not gonna revolt as such. In a way, applicable to the current age too.

[@iiiDartsiii]

the real Commodus was the cause of the fall of Rome, people starved and civil war started but he was assassinated while in the bathtub by his personal trainer named Maximus :D

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

Narcissus*

[@LMan86]

I cried when his wife and son appeared in the afterlife sequence, excited to see him finally come “home” 😭

[@Shawn_Dark_Heart]

Great movie worthy of its best picture Academy Award. Russell Crowe did a fantastic performance. As the lead character Maximus this movie made me cry. Despite that I found it entertaining one of the best gladiator movies I have seen since Ben Hur. Very well directed and acted. My least favorite character was the emperor.

[@xenomorph2056]

38:23 is arguably one of the best moments in this movie. As devastating as it is, he accomplished his final goal.

[@diosito5534]

i didnt know there was an extended cut, now i need to watch it so bad!!

[@totomomo18]

Great movie. This movie has one of my favorite quotes "I don't pretend to be a man of the people but I do try to be a man for the people" by Gracchus. You know the actor who play Gracchus played Claudius the emperor that is mention in the movie in a great mini series I, Claudius. Other great Russell Crowe movies you should see is A Beautiful Mind, L.A. Confidential ,The Next Three Days. Other great period movies are Rob Roi 1995 with Liam Nissan and The Count of Monte Cristo 2002

[@DamonNomad82]

That version of the "Count of Monte Cristo" also features Richard Harris, who played the old Emperor in Gladiator.

[@totomomo18]

@@DamonNomad82 I know Richard Harris Rip was also in Unforgiven and Patriot Games

[@kurtfrancis4621]

I, Claudius staring Derek Jacobi was an OUTSTANDING mini-series of the 1970s.

[@JMan377]

This movie makes me cry all the freaking time even though I already know what's gonna happen. It's a good story

[@Flastew]

This is one of the movies that you can watch over multiple times. Great job reacting, you guys are really good together.

[@dimitrijohnson6240]

If you liked this movie, y'all should watch the movie 300.

[@jarrettenaope7038]

This Movie is to Russel Crowe like Wolverine is to Hugh JACKMAN 😍…Soo Great

[@drorbital3034]

Yes, I agree Joaquin Phoenix played a great Caesar. He's a great actor in this roll because you just despise him in every way!

[@TerraZetzz]

If only Maximus had accepted Caesar's offer immediately. The events of the entire movie would've been avoided. At the very least, the Caesar should've had Quintus in the room as witness to back up Maximus. Mistakes were made.

[@watevatube]

They had huge smiles, glad these girls enjoyed the movie! One of my favorite movies ever!

[@lukegamer4931]

Yes 1 of my favourites this movie, the characters, the plot, the action and the music I love it all 😁

[@RambinoYT]

My all time favorite movie, its such a great movie. The music in this movie cannot be matched ever

[@cezararosti9054]

I always see your reactions here in Brazil you beautiful ones, you guys are too nice.....🥰🥰🥰🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@19nzinga]

This movie is definitely a classic.

[@TampaCEO]

30:00 - Oh my God the looks on your faces when he grabs at his sister. It's so funny! Thanks for another great reaction.

[@bigjoeofthe707]

Are you not entertained?

[@Christobanistan]

15:29 Maggies face!! 😬🤣

[@MrFirsito]

my favourite movie right after kingdom of heaven (directors cut) ... soundtrack is heavenly good

[@BaschBarrage]

This is my most favorite movie since childhood, its one of the classics. ..and Laura, always looking pretty and cute

[@jdovma1]

You'll get a lot of suggestions to watch Braveheart after this. And absolutely, it's one of the greatest films ever made. But another epic historical film that I think you'll love is Last Of The Mohicans (1992). It's got the history, it's got the drama, it's got the action, it's got the romance. And it's got one of the most amazing scores you'll ever hear. Sounds like the recipe to me. 😎

[@razz4040]

This really is an epic movie. Your and Laura's reaction to it was spot-on. Another Russell Crowe movie I think you two would enjoy is 3:10 to Yuma, which also stars Christian Bale.

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

Next 3 days? brilliant film

[@marus3953]

Kingdom of Heaven or Count of Monte Cristo are good picks.

[@fOrGiiVeMe]

Mis dos películas favoritas 🖤

[@jdovma1]

I cosign Count Of Monte Cristo, for sure. Viva Edmond Dantes.

[@rbrtck]

I wouldn't say those people were cheering for Commodus. It sure looks like they hate him a lot and were jeering, not cheering.

[@Demigord]

so the emperor at the beginning was known as the last of the 5 good emperors. The first four passed the power to a man of high quality, and things went well. Then Commodus took the throne (unlike the movie, it's believed his father did want that for his son)

[@thestanleys3657]

Definitely one of my favourite movies Great reaction Magy and Laura 👍😃

[@kristupastadasrusteika2030]

For me this movie is soo good like i watched three times when i was a kid i cried three times like this movie is so strong for me if i watch again i would cry again cause this movie means a lot to me

[@ericshue2376]

This is one of the greatest movies ever. Top 100 top 50 etc

[@andywilliams513]

This is a movie that calls into question how one lives their life, the principles that guide one through their life.

[@philmullineaux5405]

Ridley Scott makes all great movies! His first two sci-fi movies set the standard for all sci-fi afterwards, except for John Carpenter's, The Thing! But Ridley did alien in 79 and Bladerunner in 81 or 82, and still nothing compares! And his movies are all special and practical effects, no CGI! So much better than CGI! Oliver Reed is his teacher. He's old school Hollywood. He died before the film was finished, so some of his duologue and time in film, is actually CGI!😮😮😮

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

ive been trying to place the choral music used in GLADIATOR, & it is quite similar to the Ennio Morriconi haunting sound used so brilliantly in the Clint eastwood Spaghetti Westerns.

[@philmullineaux5405]

The giant German guy is Rolf Mueller. And 80s era pro bodybuilder, after Arnold's time. He was very good, ! The undefeated gladiator is Sven Ol Thorsen. He's been in Hollywood for over forty years! His first movie was with Arnold, in Conan the Barbarian. And to this day, he's never learned a sentence of English...he just repeats lines that are given to him!😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@singularitywatch]

Love the channel, just found it. You ladies are correct, the villain actor is Joaquin Phoenix. Amazing actor and this is considered his breakthrough role. I have never hated a bad guy so much as this guy. So good.

[@JedHead77]

39:42: Starring Superman’s father, Wonder Woman’s mother, the Joker, and Dumbledore! 🤓

[@15blackshirt]

For more Roman and gladiator culture, there are the historical dramas Rome and Spartacus

[@jasonsalazar9711]

Fun fact: the kid who played Maximus's son is the same kid who played the little boy in "La Vita e Bella." Another great reaction video of yours.

[@the_ZAMURAI]

I’m glad-iator that you liked it

[@StudM01]

*Claps like a seal*

[@jaimerincon6436]

God damn it

[@jdovma1]

Dad? Oh sorry, had you confused with someone else. lol

[@Mr.Tin_88]

1:59 "What we do in life, echoes in eternity". I would definitely tattoo that line. One of my favorite movies of all time.

[@vkdeen7570]

my top 3 movies of all time and probably my favourite movie soundtrack of all time it's a beautiful movie in every sense

[@jdovma1]

For me, top 10 favorite movie scores (minus any John Williams bc he's in a class of his own): 10. Pirates Of The Caribbean 9. Rocky 8. Karate Kid 7. Back To The Future 6. Gladiator 5. Godfather 4. Braveheart 3. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly 2. Last Of The Mohicans 1. Conan The Barbarian

[@vkdeen7570]

@@jdovma1 some bangers in there for sure pirates, braveheart, karate kid, rocky etc all classics 👌

[@MrKurtykurt]

“Unleash Hell!” 😅 this girl giving me John Malkovich from Rounders vibes and I’m here for it

[@earth7551]

You should also do a reaction to the 1992 Boxing ' Gladiator ' movie with Cuba Gooding ,James Marshall, Brian Dennehy A truly wonderfully unique underrated gem with romance love heart and soul in the tough cold street's of Chicago Awesome soundtrack

[@dennisfitzgerald8486]

The emperor was played by Joaquin Phoenix who won the academy award for ''Joker'', I know Magy saw joker maybe show it to Laura., great movie.

[@Alexszander]

keep an eye out for the reaction to "Joker" with Laura 😉 coming soon!

[@kylespeirs6510]

Love these types of films and the series Gladiator was awesome. This is the best reaction channel. ❤

[@mythdusterds]

The opening battle is impressive.

[@Alexszander]

Wonderful idea, Magy, introducing Laura to this movie! I remember how much you enjoyed it. "I feel like in war, even if you win, you lose" - that's such a poignant commentary, proud of you! Both Maximus and Proximo have such magnetic personalities, inspiring their men no matter the situation. Maximus captured the hearts of everyone through his actions, his just character, fantastic lines like "What we do in life echoes in eternity", "Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained?!" or "Proximo, are you in danger of becoming a good man?" Joaquin Phoenix did a fantastic job, played this role with such talent, managing to make everyone hate Commodus and in a certain way, pity him for what a flawed man he was, his insecurities and fears burdening him for his entire life. The scene where Maximus starts hallucinating, seeing his family, accompanied by that musical score - guaranteed to make you tear up, no matter how many times you see it. In the end, he was reunited with them. I really liked hearing your thoughts about the ending, why even if it was a sad ending, Maximus had to die for the movie to transmit that powerful message. Thank you for the beautiful reaction ❤

[@justsmashing4628]

Band of Brothers please…😊

[@j.jmcquade5278]

"I'll give the crowd something they've never seen before" I think of this every day i go into work at Subway

[@ricardorgomez]

This is really the movie that put Russell Crowe on the map. He was so perfect. And Joaquin Phoenix. This was his first big role as well. Fantastic movie. Such a huge hit when released. A movie that should be shown to boys. How to be men.

[@jeffreytupas4314]

You should also try "Armageddon", a mixed of science fiction, epicness, love and emotional climax

[@n.johanness7451]

This movie makes everybody cry and then when I watch you cry I cry again. Every time I watch a reaction to it ❤😢

[@Blaiyan]

Okay I have owned this movie since the year it was released on DVD an I do not remember ever seeing a couple of the scenes in here.

[@nilvaaparecidagoncalvesvie8200]

Hello i am from Brasil,this is one of my favorite films.Ive seen It several times It touches me deeply its not Just violence or Power It has a very strong spiritual touch

[@billstein2]

The citizens of Rome were conditioned by their society to believe that not going to the games was like denouncing Rome. It was their civic duty to go, and a person would be punished if they showed anything but pleasure while they watched.

[@doug3691]

"The things we do echo in Eternity." Home at last. Take care, ladies.

[@Demigord]

"father to a murdered son. Husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next" Top... 15? movie line

[@MCchaoz]

Hi Magy and Laura, I just stop by to say, great reaction. I think you have find a nice style for this reactions and they are coming really well. Now a little bit of topic, I also want to say, I think Laura is really beautiful, for me she is the beauty one of this chanel (maybe an unpopular opinion since I think must people would prefer Magy, but for me Laura is beautier). Anyway, keept up the good work.

[@philmullineaux5405]

The original king is Richard Harris. Also Old School Hollywood royalty! His greatest movie is sixty years old, A Man Called Horse!!

[@gazlator]

As a bit of a challenge, it might be interesting for you guys to compare this epic movie with the epic movie that this one is directly based on - "The Fall of the Roman Empire" (1964).

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

Maximus kickimus buttimus...Excellent script, acting and production.. well deserving of the Oscars it bagged. Saddened by the ending as much as you girls were.

[@axzell2]

15:24 Movies depicting this is type of violence is the modern versions of Gladiator games. They damage the brain in the same way as the spectators at the gladiator games chanting "kill kill kill!"

[@jimmyperez3911]

An epic movie for sure winner of 5 academy awards including best picture, you girls chose a great film to react to awesome!!!!!! glad you loved it

[@LMAndrewO]

Consider watching Troy (2004) 😚

[@thatepicwizardguy]

still one of the greatest action dramas of all time.

[@marcanthony8873]

“ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!?”

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Is Laura the sister of Viki? She must be. She not only looks like her, but their voices, patterns of speaking, and expressions are alike. If anyone knows, please confirm.

[@tonyyul703]

Can't wait till Maggie introduces her to MIDDLE EARTH AND THE LORD OF THE RINGS

[@Kick278]

I have a question... I don't know a lot about Connie Nielsen, but is this her best performance ever?

[@ernieojeda]

Maggy!!:) glad you loved it

[@albertmas3752]

15:25 In facth, that's actually NOT true. In reality gladiators rarely died. When they did it was simply by accident or a badly infected wound. The reason is really simple: it cost huge amounts of money to train gladiators and couldn't afford to lose them in a fight.

[@logic109]

Hmm? That was just discovered?

[@albertmas3752]

@@logic109 It's been known since always. But it looks more epic in movies when they kill each other. Can you imagine WWE fighters really hurting each other? They'd all be dead or physically disabled before reaching 35. But people still watch it for the fun. Gladiators were the WWE from the Roman Empire.

[@stevem2323]

He was a soldier of Rome, honor him.

[@shadowking9739]

When Maximus is trying to stab Commodus with his own knife, if you look closely you can see the prop dagger's handle bending.

[@s.dilipkumar6421]

John Wick chapter 4 movie reaction please 💓💖💗💞

[@lilianekomy]

I have never seen a character as perfidious and unstable as Commander

[@Inquiringmind0]

What's the point of showing a movie like this if you're going to censor all the best and important moments. It makes it impossible to get into the flow and you can't even see what it is that you are reacting to. It's pretty much unwatchable.

[@NatalieV0331]

they cant just reupload a movie....they need to edit out parts

[@Inquiringmind0]

@@NatalieV0331 Yes, I know. I'm saying it's a bad edit. A good edit makes you feel like you've seen the entire movie and have the full picture even though it has been cut down to a quarter of the time. A bad edit is when it feels like you're watching a bunch of random scenes stringed together. It's incoherent.

[@clauslarsen8971]

My two favourite ladies and my favourite movie

[@JedHead77]

Mags, there will be a SEQUEL starring The Mandalorian himself, Pedro Pascal!

[@JamesGilburt-lb7sg]

Hi Magy, could you make your next movie reaction Back To The Future Part 3 please?

[@juliocuellar7014]

Like your reactions pretty señorita Maggie. This movie is one of my favorites. Great girls for reacting to this movie👍👍👍👍

[@BlackieNuff]

Okay, ladies... I have a change of pace and a total laugh/snifflefest (you will laugh and you will cry) to recommend for you... If you like "family films" with a nice story (I assume you do, since you recently reacted to Hoochie or Hibachi or Hitachi or whatever that dog's name is), and if you love animals (again, I'm pretty sure you do), and if you enjoy when the animals talk, then I think you're gonna like these : Babe (1995) Babe : Pig In The City (1998) Unless you've seen them already somehow, then I guess that settles that... 🙂

[@ayoubyasfi5220]

Joaquin Phoenix, what a legendary reaction as commodus .. phenomenal actor

[@mrhobs]

Lots of tension toward the end. Love a movie that can make me care enough to feel tense.

[@JedHead77]

I recently watched a multi-part documentary series on the Roman Colosseum, and Commodus was even worse than he was here.

[@feilog]

Richard Harris was a magnificent actor, and absolutely the best Dumbledore.

[@mythdusterds]

There is actor who portrayed the first Professor Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter film at the 6:04 mark.