FIRST TIME WATCHING: GLADIATOR!!

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Welcome back to channel and thanks for checking out this video! This is a movie I've heard raving reviews about and let me say, it did NOT disappoint. I'm so happy to share this one with you as I LOVED this film! Also, I definitely needed more tissues...
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[@NightcrawlerLuver]

"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."

[@pokerhulk52]

Fun fact: Russell Crowe Hated this line and thought it was corny. Ridley Scott convinced him to say it

[@eternal_napalm6442]

"I hear your Son squeeled like a girl when they nailed him to the cross. And you Wife...moaned like a whore...when they ravaged her. Again and again and AGAIN!"

[@j.m.w.5064]

now you've made it cheesy...

[@Christrulesall2]

Most badass intimidating line in the movie. Blew me right out of my socks.

[@unclejunesgaming4325]

Best line in a movie for 2000

[@moviebad109]

Joaquin’s character resonated so deeply as a prime example of a villain played well that Jack Gleason talked about how Commodus was one of his chief inspirations for how he played Joffrey in Game of Thrones.

[@poolhall9632]

This makes a ton of sense.

[@camillafernandes4156]

That’s exactly what I thought the first time I watched Gladiator

[@DylanMadd]

I think it’s an age thing. Joaquin has really grown into a fantastic actor. When this came out, he was pretty young and took a lot of flack for perhaps overplaying the part. In retrospect, it’s quite a performance in a film with such powerhouse costars.

[@banditoheat]

It shows.

[@TequilaPrincessMx]

Well he did so well that he kinda ruined his carrier actually, no more acting for him after GoT because we hated him so much

[@mattnar3865]

The "I will see you again but not yet, not yet" I love how they finished with a kind of hopeful ending

[@bestopinion9257]

Because he can reunite with his family and live his life.

[@onyxdemonic2566]

This is my all-time favorite film. When I saw it in the theater I walked out at the end to use the restroom, bought another ticket and more snacks and walked right back in to watch it again. The only time I have ever done that.

[@anthonydean1743]

"If you find yourself alone, riding in green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled; for you are in Elysium, and you're already dead!"

[@shadowfire_08]

"what we do in life, echoes through eternity."

[@anthonydean1743]

@@shadowfire_08"We mortals are but shadows and dust. Shadows and dust, Maximus."

[@auradzrts691]

Roma Victor!!!

[@scottbell1414]

Strength and honor

[@wrybreadspread]

As iconic as Rhett Butler's line

[@joey2789]

My ex-wife didn't cry at the end of gladiator... I should of known right then something was off

[@djfrog2001]

That was a red flag

[@nickchkheidze9189]

She was on Commodus's side, wasn't she?

[@Hoi4o]

Even Commodus cried several times in the movie.

[@TheUmam24]

its a dead giveaway

[@2_572]

Me 2.

[@christerkolterjahn9336]

According to my brother's last wish, we played the music from the ending (where Maximus dies and meets his family) at his funeral. I could\t stop crying to this music before, and after his funeral even less. RIP Tommy!

[@McKamikazeHighlander]

"Pirate's of the Caribbean drew inspiration from this soundtrack" - was the same composer (yes, it was Hans Zimmer lol) Also, in the opening scene, they were given permission to destroy a forest in Southern England (the trees were rotting and a new one needed to be planted), so that opening battle is 100% practical effects, no CGI. This was the first film I ever saw at the cinema with just me and my Mum. My Dad took me to see Hans Zimmer live just before she died and I actually met Hans the following year - but just before I did, my father died too. We played "Honor Him" (the theme at the end of the film) at his funeral. Though it was always my favourite film, it will always hold more meaning for me

[@granthoover9045]

I saw Hans live as well in Dallas, it was the best concert I’ve ever seen. My family still talks about it to this day. He needs to do another USA tour!!!

[@MiyamotoDGuts]

My condolences to your family I hope you’re doing better

[@MrTille]

Actually, the lenght of the projectiles was cgi.

[@monsterlair]

I don't have any religious beliefs, but those final scenes of Maximus entering an afterlife are absolute poetry.

[@andrewpiltenko9432]

Same.

[@rodneypayne4827]

@Marvalontal ' and if not you're in Hades where all the fun people are!'

[@jodysanders6445]

Yes. Unequivocally yes.

[@lilscenechick1995]

I don't either but I cry every time, it's so beautiful

[@christianwillems6959]

I'm convinced that it wouldn't have worked without the music

[@johndawhale3197]

There are 2 Things I am sure of in life: 1. Water is wet 2. Everyone who has seen Gladiator has cried at the end...

[@nutroll1622]

water isn‘t wet

[@thomassandfield835]

I agree, I still have tears after watching this movie.. very powerful!

[@azenkwed]

I WAS CHOPPING ONIONS FFS !!!

[@Chris-yz7cs]

....go to them.😢

[@ucitymetalhead]

Yep literally the only movie that ever did that to me.

[@salvadorjimenez2872]

"He's just trying to bait you Maximus." It was hard to ignore those taunts, but it is worth noting that he managed to dis the Emperor yet again at 18:32. In royalty etiquette, the king, queen, or emperor is addressed as "your majesty" (or in this case, Ceasar). Princes & princesses are adressed as "your highness." By addressing him with the latter, he basically refuses to acknowledge him as emperor. Am new to your channel, & love your emotive reactions btw. ❣

[@djfrog2001]

I'd never caught that detail. Thank you sir

[@rollomaughfling380]

Those are modern interpretations of medieval English customs. Nothing at all to do with ancient Rome.

[@sheevinopalpatino4782]

@@rollomaughfling380 This film is completely ahistorical anyway haha

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@sheevinopalpatino4782 "Completely?" What a profoundly stupid comment.

[@damokt]

"Quintus. Free my men. Senator Grachus is to be reinstated. There was a dream that was Rome. It shall be realized. These are the wishes of Marcus Aurelius." The last words he spoke before he died. Always gets me. All he has been through, all that has happened, in the end he uses his last strength to set things right.

[@mitchellneu]

Well the last words he spoke were “Lucius is safe.” But yeah you were close. Same scene

[@bro987]

Rome became a Republic again.

[@CybrSlydr]

“I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

[@kptmaci4979]

@Mr. Al what being a devout christian has to do with any of it? He was just a good and wise person. His christianity only comes to his books in forms of lack of sexuality or life long reliationships with elves, that's it. Dont put the same value on being religious and being great oxford professor of languages. Those things have nothing to do with each other.

[@kptmaci4979]

@Mr. Al Yeah, for sure, classyfing me as an ignorant and a type that does not deserve to be cared about makes you look really wise... Have you heard of hipocrisy? Maybe try to speak like a person to another person next time, cause I can already tell, you didnt even try.

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

​@Mr. Al you clearly didn't read his mesage to the end. His point was that being a christian has nothing to do with being a good man, a wise man, or a great oxford professor. And if you think the opposite, well I gotta say that you're being delusional af about religions.

[@kptmaci4979]

@Mr. Al You still think, you look smart by talking down to me and insulting me and lecturing me on the "hipocrisy" when you said I was intolerant and then continued to said that I am person not worth anyone's time? If you think that is not hipocrisy, then dont act like you are on Tolkien level, cause you lack basic knowledge, or is it only your immature condescending attitude? You think, just because you agree with tolkien, you can act like you achieved stuff he did? Yeah, hipocrisy. If you truly would be smart, you would see, that the only person you are insulting with such reponses is yourself, as you show your level of ego with nothing to back it up and yet still insult others, without carefully reading and understanding their comments.

[@kptmaci4979]

@Mr. Al Also, how can you be such a Tolkien fanatic and not see, that you are acting like a youtube version of Saruman? xD You are digging your own grave here by using such attitude and talking down to people from your high tower of never ending pride. Release some air and try talking and being nicer to people, maybe someone will start to see you as a nice and actually knowledgeable human being. Cause now, you dont give such impression.

[@IndyCrewInNYC]

Saw this one in the theatre as a 14-year-old. I'll never forget it. When Maximus finally reveals himself to Emperor Commodus and raises his helmet, the theater audience started chanting "Maximus, Maximus!" Even then, I knew I was watching something very special. It's aged very well.

[@AbbaZabbaOlyFrn]

I was like 13 when I watched it in theaters, when Maximus revealed himself to Commodus everyone gasped and started getting excited then some guy a few rows ahead of me yelled "fucking get 'em Maximus!"

[@michaelm.1947]

"...the theater audience started chanting "Maximus, Maximus!" " That would have been amazing. What an excellent experience.

[@Outlaw8908]

I was 11 or 12 when my folks sat me down to watch the movie. I was a big time Roman History guy even then.

[@Voldemorts.Nipple]

Lol what a bullshit liar story. No one chanted anything mate don't lie

[@einflinkeswiesel2695]

The big roman fighting pits were designed so the sound of someone speaking in the middle would be heard at the seats in the top row. The architects already knew the concept of soundwaves. In the theatre of Aspendos you can experience that when someone whispers in the middle, you can hear it at the top row. It was really helpful for the acting that happened there

[@MoonchildMindaugas2]

Also, the thumb-up/down tradition started here. If the emperor enjoyed the fight he showed a thumb up (as in "the fighter stays up=alive"), if not - orltherwise ("down with the weak one"). 👍

[@ivanjelenic5627]

@@MoonchildMindaugas2 it was kinda the opposite in rome. thumbs up meant death for the gladiator, the opposite of what is now used.

[@L0rd0fLight1]

@@ivanjelenic5627 Actually no solid evidence for either case

[@joenobody5631]

@@MoonchildMindaugas2 That's a Hollywood invention.

[@grunt9950]

False.

[@stonedjesus9814]

About them speaking quietly on the floor of the coliseum and being heard: if you stand in the centre a rip a sheet of paper, to someone on the top row it will sound like a bee buzzing in their ear, the building is a marvellous feat of ancient sound engineering

[@walross1158]

Thats not how sound works

[@Seanph25]

@@walross1158 the point is the the acoustics of the building allow for sound to be heard far away

[@SpicyGaming101]

@@walross1158 please explain to us how sound works

[@waveymattdavey]

@@SpicyGaming101 I don't hear anything. I'm going to assume they haven't figured it out.

[@a-walpatches6460]

@@walross1158 That's exactly how sound works. Have you ever heard of the whispering wall?

[@davidbourgeois6101]

Joaquin Phoenix improvised the scene "Am I not merciful?", the shock in Connie Nielsen who play his sister was genuine since she no idea it was coming.

[@tetrafoot]

waw, I didn't know that... Great actor

[@PhilipReeder]

He did the first softer, "Am I not merciful?", and the second shouting one in separate takes. Later while editing was underway, Phoenix asked Ridley Scott which of the takes was being used. Ridley replied, "Both of them mate. Both of them". Phoenix's eyes got big and he smiled.

[@nightnaughty]

He is a method actor so gets too deep into his character clearly freaking out other members of the cast

[@gunman462]

Yeah kinda like when Will Smith improvised a scene in fresh prince shouting "The hell with him!" about his father in the show. He drew on his own experience and made the whole cast cry and you can hear it in the background.

[@ThePillzburry]

I imagine acting in a scene against Phoenix where he is supposed to be unhinged is terrifying.

[@trottheblackdog]

"He was a soldier of Rome. Honor him". I get choked up every time.

[@2183Spectre]

That part gets me too...

[@phj223]

It's nice, but then I think this particular soldier and general helped Rome slaughter tens or possibly hundreds of thousands of people in northern Europe. It's a mixed bag, ya feel me? :>

[@doubleT84]

@@phj223 Wow, today you learned about 'perspective'.

[@The_Flamekeepers]

@@phj223 all is fair in love and war, right? they were killing his men too.

[@phj223]

@@The_Flamekeepers Well, Maximus is from conquered Spain, and he was probably forced - or accepted an offer - to join the Roman army, which would proceed to do the same to other peoples and nations. It's a bit much to say, which he does early in the movie, that "most of the world is dark, Rome is the light".. I mean in the movie, obviously Maximus is a decent guy, especially compared to "Joffrey Sr." as it were, but let's be fair eh? It's not like he's Jesus or Baby Yoda.

[@landoncarter9239]

You should definitely check out “Master and Commander: the far side of the world” if you want another awesome Russel Crowe performance

[@johnr797]

Such an underrated movie

[@mitchellneu]

@@johnr797 absolutely

[@njones420]

Also Romper-Stomper...it's a tough watch, but he is excellent.

[@Native_Creation]

Definitely another one of his best films

[@texasfan8892]

Don't worry, it's physically impossible for us guys not to cry at the end of this movie either.

[@blacksheep_edge1412]

This one, and Saving Private Ryan. Seeing the old man on his knees begging his wife to tell him he's a good man, tears me up every time I see it.

[@thepaladinauthoryoutube]

Dogs actually have a long tradition of being like horses in that they were immensely useful for warfare (like lethal k9 units) and hunting dogs, as well as for sniffing out intruders in camp as guards. Also way cheaper than warhorses. They're much more like their wolfish ancestors in ancient days. And also still very good bois.

[@MaryJane-wk1ni]

Dogs are always the best good bois.

[@nightmaster5593]

good doggo!

[@Vibranium_man]

I heard that rome had used dogs in actual battle to attack enemy armies.

[@william678910]

Well...that's pretty much where dogs come from....Wolves.

[@thepaladinauthoryoutube]

@@william678910 Exactly, what I meant is that back then the genetic breeds were much closer to wolves than the usual domestic dogs we have today.

[@placebo5466]

"He's not gonna kill the family, is he?!" "Oh god, does he have a thing for his sister?" "He must be a product of inbreeding." Laughs in all of Roman histroy. Edit: Just a quick note. When the movie goes from Maximus mourning his family, then being found in a desert. He is a Spaniard. The Iberian coast was a massive trade route to Africa at that time. I'm guessing he was shipped over to Africa and being sent along the Med coast of Africa until finding his was back to Rome.

[@PaulSmith-sb7sj]

Google Charles II of Spain

[@rezdog75]

I always think it means that it is time to grab the rum.

[@mnomadvfx]

To be fair the Romans were mere amateurs at inbreeding compared to the Egyptian pharaonic dynasties. Those guys married their sisters as a rule to keep bloodlines pure.

[@Avocado11]

Pretty much every royal empire.

[@martinsharrett1872]

@@mnomadvfx - amateurs at inbreeding for sure. Leaders being naughty? They don't really take a back seat to anyone there 😁

[@LUXImTheBestLUX]

Nat: I didn't bring tissues Everyone: uh oh...

[@stevie6868]

Sitting in tears once again. Doesn’t matter how many times I see this movie or any reaction video. Amazing movie

[@connordirks]

Natalie: "I feel like Pirates of the Caribbean drew inspiration from this soundtrack; did Hans Zimmer do this?" Everyone: Yes & yes

[@YouWalkingCarpet]

The soundtrack was done by Zimmer and Lisa Gerard (most famous as one half of Dead Can Dance).

[@AdamDSaucy]

@@YouWalkingCarpet Klaus Badelt worked on this score too (he did the first Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack with Hans Zimmer) - she was absolutely spot on with the sound for this film!

[@ShieldThatGuardsTheRealmOfMen]

Gustav Holst: The Planets -> Hans Zimmer: Gladiator - > Hans Zimmer: Pirates of Caribbean :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXfWqHl_bMukrrc

[@esterzach]

The only soundtrack I know by heart and can recognize everywhere. GoT and Ennio Morricone's La Piovra music... Back when I was ... young

[@meestabeck]

I love this movie so much. I saw it on opening day. My brother and I watched it together many times. When I was 21 years old, he committed suicide. At my brother's funeral I gave him a eulogy. I ended it with. "One day I know that we will meet again. But not yet Brother. Not yet".

[@2_572]

Not as deep as yours but I mentally quoted that saying to my friend about not going to summer school.

[@denniswashburn9662]

I SAID THAT AT MY FATHERS SERVICE AFTER HE PASSED AWAY IN 2017

[@marezesim8119]

so so so sad for the loss of your brother.. stay strong

[@michaelm.1947]

Much strength, brother. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@michaelriddick7116]

I'm sorry for your loss man 💔😢 Hang in there, ok? 😭💪💪💪😓

[@1MahaDas]

I've discovered a whole new genre of KZbin video, the "watch my reaction to films I've never seen!" Vicarious reactions are somehow entertaining in themselves!

[@jhinckle90]

Every time I watch this film it makes me cry, because it’s a movie about sacrifice, loyalty and honor…values we’ve sort of lost. And about love and hope and justice…a man willing to give everything who has lost anything one would have.

[@balrog73]

As someone who has seen this a million times, it was so so refreshing to watch the reactions of someone who has not, and who totally "gets" why this movie is so epic. And after all this time I too still tear up when he goes on to be with his family.

[@tylerblind07]

Me too, for me it's the fact that everyone moves forward to have a hand in carrying him. What a great, great character.

[@ayeshaakhtar4727]

Yeah. Sure. Whatever

[@snakesocks]

The writers felt that early versions of the script lost momentum after the first act; it became just a simple revenge movie. So they introduced the theme of an afterlife. This means the character's central motivation throughout the film is _A soldier trying to get back to his family_ This is also how Maximus can die at the end and it still feels like a victory to the audience. The last line spoken to Maximus is _"Go to them!"_ Truly excellent screenplay writing.

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

that was a good change. it definitely adds a humble, heroic quality to maximus and an extra emotional kick

[@SoupieGuitar]

The sequel, written by Nick Cave was going to show Maximus' immortal soul fighting through every war from then to modern times 😌 it would of been epic 🙏

[@ceebee2]

The “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” gesture from the Emperor at the end of a gladiator fight was his decision on whether the final fighter would ultimately live or die.

[@mtfrosty2cor471]

Love that you sort of dissect what you're seeing in terms of filmography. This, paired with your attention to the story and characters, makes your reactions so great! And yes, Hans Zimmer, pretty much the GOAT of film scores 👍👍 Have you seen The Last Samurai?

[@chrisdoe2659]

"How did they film this?" They literally burnt down that section of the forest. They found out that a large section of it was scheduled to be removed by the Forestry Commission, and they got permission to set it on fire. It was a controlled burn disguised as a battle scene.

[@sertaki]

I had no idea! That is cool to know :D

[@BaconBeast11]

That makes sense. I always chuckled at how they filmed it in a plantation.

[@ricois3]

Wow I did not know that! That's so badass

[@immortaljanus]

Kind of hard to imagine that the Brits would say "We have too much forest..." :D

[@Lemmys_Mole]

The barbarian war chant is sampled from the classic 1964 movie "Zulu"

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

I'm a 66 year old man and when she speaks the words kneeling over Maximus "Go to them" I loose it there for me. Absolutely loose it. My wife of 30 years passed away 11 years ago from Pancreatic Cancer . She was the only girl I ever dated and not another since. I feel like I know what he is feeling at that moment and it's beautiful. Natalie, I really love your reactions and don't hold back. this is my first with your movie reactions and I just had to subscribe.

[@madjik2517]

I hear you.

[@5calambres]

You are a legend sir!

[@jeffreytan2948]

You sir wrote the most beautiful words I have ever read.

[@adriannadjiwon1081]

not yet..

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

@@adriannadjiwon1081 I've been "not yetting" for a while now. I guess a little more will have to do. I know who and what you are quoting. Clever .

[@KdotLINE]

IIRC Jack Gleeson based his portrayal of Joffrey from Game of Thrones, off of Joaquin Phoenix's Commodus, because of how well he made you hate the character.

[@Sindrijo]

The whole part where Proximo is talking to Maximus through the prison door where he says "It seems you have won your freedom" is CG... think about that.

[@Benjamas-]

If I remember correctly the whole dirt and soil thing was an idea that Russel Crow came up with, because his character was a farmer, and was his way of knowing the land and connecting with it before he fought, the way he smells it as well to see if it would be good farming soil

[@kharilane1340]

You are correct sir. The character of Maximus has elements of a real life Roman hero named Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus. He was a Roman noble in the early days of the Republic of Rome way before the time of the Emperors. He was given the title of Dictator to deal with an invasion and after winning the war, instead of staying Dictator and basically having the power of a king or emperor, he gave up his power voluntarily and went back to life as a farmer. He was considered a paragon of Roman virtue.

[@guyharandonmusic]

It also allows for better grip on the sword, just like athletes use chalk.

[@mumfy3131]

In the commentary Ridly Scott describes it as 'I'm having a feel of the earth...because if I die and get buried here I want to know what the ground feels like.'

[@ohauss]

@@kharilane1340 Well, the role of "dictator" at the time WAS only given for the duration of a specific task or crisis or a maximum of six months. In the end, however, that concept proved not to work - because the more Rome had to rely on singular characters to get through crises, the less these people were willing to step back into the shadows after the problem was over - if Rome owed them its continued existence, the expansion of its sphere of influence and the wealth coming in from newly conquered territories, why should they be condemned to obscurity? The inability to solve that problem was why in the end, the assassination of Caesar changed very little - the ship had already sailed. It was merely a matter of who would be the first to seize all power permanently.

[@badreprint]

"First Time Watching Gladiator" Oh ho ho, she's gonna cry! 😂💛

[@salvadoroars]

This was gold. Everyone knew there's a big chance he'll die. But that imagery all throughout the movie, longing for his wife and son and then finally going home. It's Bittersweet

[@whatsupdanger3045]

“Oh good. No horses. They’re just going to face off, man-to-man.” *Bill Lumbergh voice* “Yeahhhhh...”

[@Ali-fx2wo]

“This whole movie is just one massive bromance, and I kinda love it.” Best description of Gladiator I’ve ever heard.

[@v33punk]

Strength and honor.

[@victordrake2533]

@@v33punk Strength and honor

[@chipdirk9278]

@@victordrake2533 strength and honor

[@auslander1776]

@@chipdirk9278 strength and honor

[@PrinsPrygel]

​@@auslander1776 Strength and Honour.

[@jugglerjim01]

"....and today we're watching Gladiator" Me "Well, this is going to be messy"..

[@joekaput747]

Meanwhile, Me: Oh, she's gonna be a mess when she eventually gets to Schindler's List

[@vickster5001]

20 years on this film remains one of the best things ever made. It’s just beautiful. I love it and cry every time.

[@haraldisdead]

Looks at burning forest: "how did they film this?!" Well, they lit the entire forest on fire lol

[@MissJennieF]

That they did! :) The forest is very near my family home, where I lived at the time. The Forestry Commission wanted to clear a whole area of the woodland, and since the landscape would acceptably pass for Germania, Ridley Scott selflessly offered to firebomb the whole thing. The FC very gladly accepted 🔥🔥

[@haraldisdead]

@@MissJennieF nice lol

[@theartofflying3580]

This lady is seriously so delightful to watch along with.

[@Cubby9196]

I usually do not watch watch-along/reaction vids but I’m hooked on her genuine reactions to these movies and I definitely subbed.

[@JesseJ.Speigner]

I concur

[@Grizzlox]

I watch dozens of reaction channels and she's easily my favorite

[@audibleadventures9004]

way to many cuts I cant enjoy

[@cameronmcleod7246]

One of the greats, watched this so many times I've lost count.

[@CharlesZane_]

I can literally recite every line perfectly, I've seen it so many times.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

This was kinda my high school life. Watched this so many times on the weekends, on a shitty 480i tune TV. I wonder how well it holds up on a big screen.......🧐......

[@jainelson8840]

Me too! At least twice a year since it came out. Such a phenomenal movie. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!!

[@Simpliciti12]

What makes the heartfelt moments in this movie so moving is the music of the film. That ending when Maximus goes home when he passes, that music is just phenomenal. The music in this film is amazing.

[@vladimirchylik6754]

The going-home shot that started from the beginning alludes to Marcus Aurelius, the Emperor. He was also a stoic/stoicist. In stoicism fate plays an important role.

[@Neocoolzero]

Girl, this movie made entire generations of men weep at the cinema, I think it's safe to say you can cry all you want :D

[@dallinorr6929]

Fact.

[@generic_sauce]

Me: I gotta start winding down, I have work in the morning. Natalie: *uploads GLADIATOR reaction* Me:...I can stay up a little longer.

[@dallassukerkin6878]

:grins: Same thing here :)

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

Me: I have to sleep Nat: You'll sleep again.. but not yet. not yet

[@Asgaard]

Maximo Decimo Meridio. Maximo - His name Decimo - Tenth son of his mather Meridio - From Emerita Augusta, actual Merida, Spain.

[@vinzdorier]

"I always forget that gladiators were people forced to fight eachother." That's because they weren't, they were actually the equivalent of sportsmen, like boxers in our modern societies. It was their careers, and it was very rare that some of them would die in these fights. This film takes immense artistic freedom in the depiction of antique rome.

[@L0rd0fLight1]

Depends on the time period, some Emperors got a lot of gladiators killed in the pit.

[@Khay-77]

“What we do in life, echoes in eternity.”

[@Tar-Numendil]

That's my favorite line in the movie!

[@chitoryu12]

"Oh good, no horses. They're just gonna face off, man to man!" Tigers: "Allow us to introduce ourselves!"

[@scipioafricanus5871]

She got 99 problems but a horse ain't one!

[@thatHARVguy]

@@scipioafricanus5871 Of course, of course.

[@peo4989]

What do you mean itroduce Tigers cant speak moron

[@ilikeyoutube836]

@@peo4989 Are you actually serious?

[@dholley51492]

"My name is TIGER, T to the I-G"

[@MrSlinkyman]

Natalie, I absolutely love watching you watch these movies for the first time! The nostalgia is strong, I laugh with you, and I cry with you. Seeing gladiator through your eyes again brought up all the feels!

[@nathanrussell-raby5460]

03:05 - "How did they film this?" - That portion of the forest needed to be felled to prevent the spread of tree disease. The forest fire wasn't in the original draft of the script; the production got in touch with the local council and offered to cut down the diseased trees themselves, if they could set them on fire first.

[@Ottorockz]

*Natalie sees headless man- first thing said-"poor horse!" 😆

[@Shutterbug5269]

Nat: I didn't bring any tissues. Everybody watching: That was a mistake.

[@cloudcity77]

This is one of those movies where I cry even during the extended preview. Everything about it is cinematic GOLD!!! You are the first person I heard say there was a chance you thought Commodus would be spared. GREAT reaction and genuine commentary throughout... just curious how you thought that?

[@NormanFajardoMartinez]

His farm was in Spain, not Italy, and then he was taken to Morocco.

[@boldlygoing89]

Sees Natalie posted a new first time watching video 3 minutes ago: GLADIATOR. Whaaaat? Immediately had to watch as such a huge fan of this classic and your first time reactions. You did not disappoint and got me in the feels taking me back to the first time seeing it on the big screen. Strength and honor Natalie. What you react to on KZbin echoes in eternity. Now go get a big hug 🤗 You're awesome!

[@ACDelboy]

I'm a grown man. I was a grown man when i first saw this movie. It still makes me cry whenever i see it. Love your reaction

[@Ry_Guy1]

Gladiator is one of my all time favorite films and your reactions were so wonderful to watch! Just earned another subscriber. 🙌🏼

[@fatalcode4996]

"why even bring the dog?!" LOL, Ancient Romans had whole armies of dogs (Canis Pugnax) !

[@TrekBeatTK]

I feel sad and old to hear Gladiator called a “classic”.

[@Gerelos]

No worries man, Gladiator was an instant classic. It has been since it came out.

[@maddybelo]

Can’t believe it’s been 20 years since it came out 😳

[@whetupanui1277]

Ah yeah I feel ya 🙄

[@xyhmo]

I'm so old I was out of the loop already when it was released. Still sounds weird and kind of ”mandel effect”-like that this and many others things were big deals culturally and I had little or no idea that they even existed.

[@josepablolunasanchez1283]

Classics never age. They never get outdated.

[@riolkin]

Marcus Aurelius is my all-time favorite person from history. He is remembered in history as a philosopher king which, according to Plato, is a ruler who possesses intelligence, reliability, and a willingness to live a simple life. He was a stoic philosopher and constantly reflected on his failings and how he could improve himself. He is the last ruler of the Five Good Emperors that presided over the golden age of the Roman Empire. I highly recommend buying Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, it is a compilation of his musings of stoic philosophy and his thoughts on good living and is far better than any mass peddled self-help crap that you see nowadays.

[@wonkothesane8691]

Will do and thanks.

[@robbmiller8459]

He was also considered the father of modern stoicism. He was awfully tough on Christians tho.

[@ElvenPrince]

@@robbmiller8459 to be fair what emperor wasnt hard on them(i know theres one or two whos names im spacing on at the moment)

[@riolkin]

@@robbmiller8459 There is some interesting thoughts on that. It is unclear if he ever was directly responsible for the persecution of Christians at Lyons. As a matter of fact, the guy who wrote about those persecutions finished 150 years after it was supposed to have happened, and no Christian sources from the time even wrote about these events which is odd. I am thinking if this persecution did in fact take place (plenty of these events took place so its very reasonable to assume it did) that Aurelius had no direct contact with the event itself. This doesn't excuse the treatment of Christians during this time, but with everything we know of Marcus I can't imagine him approving the mass torture of people in his empire just for being a different religion. Discipline for the provinces was more regional than religious or cultural, if a city fell out of line it was the city who was punished, not a particular religion. But the martyrdom narrative is much more effective, so once Christianity became the dominant religion in Europe it makes sense that the history would be skewed.

[@ringil86]

For all his supposed wisdom and intelligence he made one of the worst decisions in History, which started the downward spiral that would eventually lead to Rome's collapse. He was the last of the five good emperors because for the previous four they had changed the tradition and chosen the next emperor based on merit and accomplishment and having lots of experience instead of being a blood relation. For some reason Marcus decided his own young, stupid, horrible son was the best candidate so he went back to blood lineage (yes he wanted Commodus to rule) with disastrous results immediately and down the line and Rome never recovered.

[@sophiepalmer-doran344]

historic notes Marcus Aurelius Antoninus 26 April 121 - 17 March 180 was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD and a Stoic philosopher. He was a member of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty, the last of the rulers known, but later, as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace, calm, and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD. He served as Roman consul in 140, 145, and 161. Marcus Aurelius was born during the reign of Hadrian to the emperor's nephew, the praetor Marcus Annius Verus, and the heiress Domitia Calvilla. His father died when he was three, and he was raised by his mother and his paternal grandfather. After Hadrian's adoptive son, Aelius Caesar, died in 138, the emperor adopted Marcus's uncle Antoninus Pius as his new heir. In turn, Antoninus adopted Marcus and Lucius, the son of Aelius. Hadrian died that year, and Antoninus became emperor. Now heir to the throne, Marcus studied Greek and Latin under tutors such as Herodes Atticus and Marcus Cornelius Fronto. He married Antoninus' daughter Faustina in 145. After Antoninus died in 161, Marcus Aurelius acceded to the throne alongside his adoptive brother, who reigned under the name Lucius Verus. Under his rule the Roman Empire witnessed heavy military conflict. In the East, the Romans fought successfully with a revitalized Parthian Empire and the rebel Kingdom of Armenia. Marcus defeated the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatian Iazyges in the Marcomannic Wars; however, these and other Germanic peoples began to represent a troubling reality for the Empire. He modified the silver purity of the Roman currency, the denarius. The persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire appears to have increased during his reign, but his involvement in this is unlikely since there is no record of early Christians in the 2nd century calling him a persecutor, and Tertullian even called Marcus a "protector of Christians".The Antonine Plague broke out in 165 or 166 and devastated the population of the Roman Empire, causing the deaths of five to ten million people. Lucius Verus may have died from the plague in 169.Unlike some of his predecessors, Marcus chose not to adopt an heir. His children included Lucilla, who married Lucius, and Commodus, whose succession after Marcus has been a subject of debate among both contemporary and modern historians. The Column and Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius still stand in Rome, where they were erected in celebration of his military victories. Meditations, the writings of "the philosopher" - as contemporary biographers called Marcus - are a significant source of the modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy. These writings have been praised by fellow writers, philosophers, monarchs, and politicians centuries after his death. Commodus 31 August 161 - 31 December 192 was a Roman emperor who ruled from 177 to 192. He served jointly with his father Marcus Aurelius from 177 until the latter's death in 180, and thereafter he reigned alone until his assassination. His reign is commonly thought as marking the end of a golden age of peace and prosperity in the history of the Roman Empire the Pax Romana. Commodus accompanied his father during the Marcomannic Wars in 172 and on a tour of the Eastern provinces in 176. The following year he became the youngest emperor and consul up to that point, at the age of 16. During his solo reign, the Roman Empire enjoyed reduced military conflict compared with the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Intrigues and conspiracies abounded, leading Commodus to revert to an increasingly dictatorial style of leadership, culminating in his creating a deific personality cult, including his performing as a gladiator in the Colosseum. Throughout his reign, Commodus entrusted the management of affairs to his palace chamberlain and praetorian prefects, namely Saoterus, Perennis and Cleander. Commodus' assassination in 192, by a wrestler in the bath who held him underwater, marked the end of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty. He was succeeded by Pertinax, the first emperor in the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors. Show less

[@Goodall10]

If this isn't the greatest movie ever made, I don't know what is. The shot at the end where everyone carries Maximus out of the Colosseum while Emperor Commodus lies dead and ignored in his all-white armor is my favorite shot ever.

[@angrypirate6666]

Fun fact: A lot of gladiatorial fights ended without death because Gladiators cost too much to train to just have them die.

[@AlanDantes76]

Fun fact: a lot is two different words.

[@angrypirate6666]

Fun fact: That's nice. Thank you for your due diligence.

[@ThePandion33]

Fun fact: not all Gladiators were slaves but free Romans who did it for the prestige.

[@jefftheriault7260]

Fun fact, funeral games for important figures went back at least as far as the Etruscan's and those fights usually were to the death. Although it was usually only one set of guys, not a progression of them.

[@Bobbacuda]

Fun fact: This is a fun fact

[@robertcunningham1695]

Joaquin Phoenix is such a damn good actor, the man really becomes the character. Russell Crowe is obviously one of the S tier actors of that era but Joaquin is just next level at getting into character, the man is the epitome of an artist.

[@Enrique-Garcia]

A lot of people think that Maximus not saluting the emperor was an act of defiance; it was and it wasn't. The instruction was to salute the emperor, and not turn your back to him. Commodus was NOT the true emperor, therefore there was no emperor to salute or turn his back on.

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

I wish she'd react to Master and Commander, Russel Crowe's best film and performance

[@micahg2242]

I've seen this multiple times but I was still crying with you there at the end 😭😭😭

[@Pink.andahalf]

It's worth pointing out that Maximus's farm would have made him fairly wealthy for that time period.

[@mnb9162]

Given that Caesar was basically calling him 'the son he should of had' you would expect that he probably paid him pretty well.

[@Jackson-xl7sv]

And would've been worked by slaves.

[@mnb9162]

@@Jackson-xl7sv As would have pretty much every country in the world at that time... Still exists in a lot of countries in Asia, middle east.

[@londonspade5896]

@DAVID FILER Depends on the owner, they could have been treated horribly and worked to death in a quarry, or had better lives than 99% of 'free' people within the empire.

[@afewsnakes]

@@Jackson-xl7sv GOTTA CANCEL THE GLADIATOR THEN

[@michaeljorden8968]

In my opinion this is still one of the greatest movies ever made.

[@VivekM85]

In real history, the part where commodus was killed by a gladiator was true but his name was Narcissus not Maximus and was in his bath. The movie had changed some of the storylines to make it feel more epic, but the brutality the extent to which a person need to go to to survive during the Roman era was portrayed well. Also Augustus Ceasar was not killed but died of natural causes. Nonetheless, the time of the roman empire life was hard and brutal with people living life from each day to day. Beautiful acting from Joaquin's and Russel's character and love how they stitched emotions and the sequences together. Love Ridley Scott movies.

[@tetrafoot]

“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” Marcus Aurelius.

[@Maximustrengthonor]

Always took Roman history classes as my electives when I could and a few philosophy courses . Marcus Aurelius quickly became my favorite . ;)

[@Kosh800]

@@Maximustrengthonor It's a shame most adaptations don't give him the honor he deserves. More often than not he's shown as Caesar's henchman more than a person in his own right.

[@walross1158]

@@Maximustrengthonor then you must fucking hate this movie

[@Maximustrengthonor]

@@walross1158 Should I also hate “inglorious basterds” and “once upon a time in hollywood” it’s a movie not a history class .

[@jameswilson8433]

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."

[@Jaasau]

I’m a grown man, and I cry every time at this movie.

[@honooryu5374]

As a grown man you have the obligation to do so and we are proud of you.

[@ZTMercx88]

I'm getting emotional from watching her watch this.

[@zachj2728]

@@honooryu5374 why would someone be proud of someone for crying?

[@honooryu5374]

@@zachj2728 why wouldn't be someone proud of a guy for crying in todays society. Takes balls.

[@zachj2728]

@@honooryu5374 i was just genuinely curious.✌

[@xenosaga8436]

The reason they kept showing Maximus in that field is because of what he said to his troops at the beginning. "If you find yourself riding through a field with the sun on your face, then rejoice. For you are in Elysium and you're already dead."

[@kellymarklong]

I reacted the same way when I first saw this movie. The final scene is so heart wrenching and bittersweet. The song at the end is performed by Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance. She also had a song in Man of Steel. You’ve also got a good ear. Hans Zimmer did do the soundtrack for this movie, as well as Man of Steel.

[@granddaddyotaku636]

"I will see you again But not yet... Not Yet..."

[@mikeaninger7388]

That one got me. 😭

[@lilscenechick1995]

This movie knows how to constantly play on your emotions. The second you've collected yourself, they hit you with another emotional line. I was a mess when I watched this for the first time. And I can't watch it without crying, period lol.

[@brokenrhyme]

I'M NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING.... By the way, if you've never seen Braveheart you should check it out. The Last Samurai was a good story as well.

[@nncerpower1]

YES ! Could have suggested those two as well !! After Gladiator, I would be curious to see her reaction to those movies ^^

[@luketimewalker]

ummm... the old handkerchief in the sky will kill her softly

[@Gray-soul_81]

ONIONS! I WAS CUTTING ONIONS!

[@MifflinMountainMusic]

I was just talking about Braveheart the other day with a friend, and we listed Gladiator, The Last Samurai, and The Patriot as some favorites.

[@joshland7826]

Or Troy. That's another good one.

[@NecropsY1]

watching Nat cry really hits me in the emotions reminds me of all the emotions i had first time watching this - great job :) This film never gets old

[@Mrjmaxted0291]

If you liked Russell Crowe in this you should check out Master and Commander! It's a really, really good period drama with extremely likeable characters!

[@canyoudigitsucka4865]

I really do hate joaquin phoenix in the whole movie. His acting is precious. And now he going to play Napoleon role in the Ridley Scott's movie.

[@skoomamuch356]

Ridley Scott is on fire recently (HBO series raised by wolves and wrapping of production of "The last Duel") given his age..

[@henrikandreason7261]

@@skoomamuch356 Nice to hear he is bouncing back after some of his recent dents.

[@redhen2470]

"How about another joke Wellington?"

[@Bjjbhcoa86]

I was very young when this film came out so I hated Joaquin for a very long time afterwards lol

[@cloudshad0ws]

Joaquin is one of the best living actors IMO. He's so good.

[@csmelen]

Joaquin Phoenix also deserved an academy award for his performance in Gladiator. If I may, watch Dead Poets Society with Robin Williams. A fantastic movie. Be sure to have your tissues nearby.

[@blacksheep_edge1412]

He was also fantastic in the dramas Moscow on the Hudson and One Hour Photo. He finally got an Oscar for Good Will Hunting, but he was great in other dramatic movies before that one. DPS is one of his all time greats too.

[@sigmacademy]

Unfortunately, this was the movie that didn't get the best movie award for the year it came out in. It's also the famous moment where Russell Crowe stormed out of the awards, which I would say was justified, considering it WAS the best movie of that year. :/ Edit: I'm not sure if it was snubbed for Best Movie or Best Actor, but I knew it was Gladiator that was the movie that made Russell Crowe walk out. :/

[@blacksheep_edge1412]

@@sigmacademy Gladiator won the Oscar for; Best Picture, Best Actor, Costume Design, Sound, and Best Visual Effects. It was nominated for, and didn't win; Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Joaquin Phoenix), Original Screen Play, Art Direction, Cinematography, Original Score, and Film Editing.

[@jmash7751]

He got annoyed when the BBC cut short his acceptance speech when he won best actor for A Beautiful Mind in 2002. Gladiator won multiple awards, including best pic. and Russell won again, too!

[@DerekTheRed]

Hans Zimmer, yes, one of the very best cinematic composer in the history of movies. And I don't mean that sarcastically. The guy's a genius. The only soundtrack I can think of that's even close is James Horner's Willow. These two bring me to tears every time.

[@insulaarachnid]

Great film! I always loved the costumes particularly for the Lucilla character.

[@juliomella5977]

Next time you feel like another one like this try Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven" director's cut. Theatrical cut took out scenes that make the plot confusing

[@N00B283]

yeah the directors cut is so much better, Kinda sad there aren't as many movies of that scope about the middle ages

[@shadowfire_08]

Oh please yes. this along with V for Vendetta are my top favorites of all time

[@pCadavez]

@Paul WT kingdom of heaven is a fine movie. Its not accurate in some details but pretty accurate in the general scope. In crusades times, most crusaders commanders were murderous assholes, and for most christians was ok to kill heathens for no further reason. If you cant accept that there is wrong in your 'side' of history you are just willfully blind. Plus, did you even see the movie? It depicts Saladin as a righteous man, wich he was, but it doesnt forgets the wrongdoings from other muslims

[@pCadavez]

@Paul WT yes, its propaganda only if it doesnt agrees with me

[@The_Flamekeepers]

@Paul WT you are objectively wrong and everyone else knows it. Please try to be a little more open minded.

[@jamesdaniels8007]

This is definitely Russell Crowe in his prime.

[@jacquelinelaface136]

I highly recommend The Nice Guys if you haven't seen it. Completely different but he plays a private investigator in the 70s and Ryan Gosling stars with him. Quite dark and funny, completely out of left field. He is great in it.

[@judeless77]

A Brilliant Mind is also amazing

[@jamesdaniels8007]

@@judeless77 that's my sister's favorite.

[@nicotine4015]

@@judeless77 A Beautiful Mind* I believe you were referring to? But yes, amazing movie!

[@mrjohndoee]

L A Confidential too

[@bencotton9414]

21:37 - Joaquin improvised that scream in her face and her reaction is genuine! Joaquin doesn't get enough plaudits! The guy's been KILLING IT for about 24+ years! And 22:39 - it wouldn't surprise me if Ridley Scott came up with that as he directed Russel Crowe to watch the path of the Robin's flight in the opening scene...

[@MatrixGodfather]

What we do in life echoes in eternity. Honestly my favorite line in this movie.

[@dkev001]

Gladiator won 5 academy awards. This is one of those movies that really needs to be seen on the big screen.

[@shanetierney613]

Best line: "He was a soldier of Rome. Honor him!"

[@fabiothefwad4340]

That ones good. My favorite is near the beginning. “Strength and Honor”

[@legendary3952]

“A general who became a slave a slave who became gladiator a gladiator who defied an emperor” 🔥 🔥

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED

[@jonathancrews169]

" What we do in life...Echoes in eternity!"

[@inefekt]

Nah, that's the cheesiest line in the whole movie, I would have left it out. Whatever, doesn't take away from it being one of the best movies of all time...

[@jordinagel1184]

A few things about Gladiators and their arenas. First, gladiators were basically athlete celebrities, and quite a bit of money was invested in them to train them at gladiator schools and keep them fit and healthy (good and healthy food, massages, the whole shebang). Of course, that means that there’s quite the investment behind each fighter, and their patron would not take kindly to suddenly losing all that. As a result, gladiators didn’t die nearly as much as modern pop culture would have us believe, in fact fights were rarely to the death. Gladiators were often outfitted with either matching or contrasting (like the heavily armored murmillo versus the almost naked but trident-and-net-armed retiarius) outfits to make the fights fair yet entertaining. Of course, fights such as the one we see with the chariots where one side is clearly outmatched still occurred, and were popular among the crowd, but the poor saps on the receiving end were rarely professional gladiators, that would be a horrid waste of money and talent(s). Often those were slaves or prisoners sent off to be torn apart by beasts for the pleasure of the masses. Also, the acoustics in a place such as the Colosseum meant that sound carried easily, so someone talking in the bottom rows or even the pit itself could be heard all the way to the top rows if there wasn’t noise from the crowd, without even needing to shout that much. The Greeks had perfected this system and built their initial amphitheaters in places with great natural acoustics, and the Romans (literally) built on that by copying their style and creating their own structures with good acoustics (though I’m sure that the Greeks had also managed to build their own “artificial” amphitheater’s without having to rely on natural spots).

[@MadsyTTV]

When I watched this film for the first time, it skyrocket to my top 3 favorite movies of all times. I loved all the actors and their performances but Joaquin Phoenix stole the show by a landslide...his performance was absolutely magnificent, whenever I think of a vile and horrible villain, I think of Joaquin's Commodus.

[@spacecadet35]

This is what happens when The Joker kills Dumbledore and becomes Emperor.

[@dhruvgeorge]

And then Jor-El kills Joker

[@SleepySloth2705]

@@dhruvgeorge And Queen Hippolyta has a crush on Jor-El

[@ForgeofSouls]

But not surprising lol

[@graceonfilmsnstuff]

lol

[@2nerC9]

I miss the original Dumbledore 😢

[@BensBrickDesigns]

Natlie: Okay, no horses. Just man against man. Movie: How about tigers?

[@WhatInTheDeepestShadeOfFeck]

That last scene where Maximus dies is the only scene of all time that always brings a tear to my eye when I watch it. It's absolutely beautiful. This is easily Russell Crowe's best movie.

[@supernicko123]

They filmed the initial battle scene without CGI, it was all practical effects. They found a forest that was going to be chopped down and burned it down during filming. One of the greatest movies ever!