Gladiator (2000) 🤯📼First Time Film Club📼🤯 - First Time Watching/Movie Reaction & Review

[@itdano]

Her: I don't like war, drama, or heavily emotional movies. Me: And you're watching Gladiator? OK... Her: People tell me I'm gonna cry. We'll see. Me: Yeah. We will see.

[@hypnohype]

You will cry but not yet

[@woodbbl]

Nevermind that, I'm looking at a couple of the other movies on that list and like...Matthew is right, this isn't too terribly heavy. I don't want to spoil any of the movies she hasn't watched yet but he BETTER have invested in kleenex, and maybe body armor, for a couple of these! 😬 (they're amazing movies,though.just gotta get through the emotional wreckage! 😂)

[@sharkdentures3247]

One lesson I learned, and keep to this day, from a Theatre 101 College course I took was: A great performance isn't simply, how beloved you are, but by how intense the emotions you evoke are. So, being completely loved OR totally reviled in a role are equally signs of a GREAT performance! I give total props to Joaquin Phoenix for his awesome portrayal of a despicable character.

[@marcbloom7462]

I think Christopher Plumber was better in The Fall of the Roman Empire.

[@arkikali5632]

Totally agree. Heroes aren't as great without the good foil of an awesome villain.

[@lupuswarrior6785]

This probably led to him landing the joker role

[@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER]

Phoenix was so good in this movie i hated him as a person. He is an amazing actor

[@takeshikovacs7629]

@@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER same... I totally hated him for many yrs.. didnt like seeing him in any movie. Still don't really care for him but not to that extent anymore

[@chefskiss6179]

Djimon Hounsou asked Ridley Scott how he wants him to play his character, and Ridley just said to him quite simply... "You're his guardian angel."

[@GlareBoxTV]

It would have been great to see a film that follows his journey after Gladiator. Djimon is an underrated actor and needs a blockbuster movie where he's the lead like Russell Crowe was in Gladiator.

[@calivibes_84]

@@GlareBoxTV He’s a fantastic actor. I’ve always been bummed he hasn’t had a bigger career/roles. There was Blood Diamond but nothing of that caliber since, I don’t think. 👎🏻

[@GlareBoxTV]

@@calivibes_84 Apparently he's attached to star as the lead in African History Y, a spin-off to American History X

[@calivibes_84]

@GlareBox Ooh, interesting and exciting.

[@douglasmckenzie3324]

This is definitely a movie that makes men cry . I definitely cried at the end 😭

[@Commandasaurus]

Same. No matter how often I watch it, as a grown almost 40yo male, I sob at the end, because the writing is excellent, Russel Crowe gives the performance of a lifetime and the whole setup is tragically epic (plus NOW WE ARE FREE plays... damn!). I f you don't cry at the end, you either have a heart of stone or are just an emotionless rock... MEN ARE ALLOWED TO CRY! :D

[@patrickgogan3517]

@@Commandasaurus hell i was tearing up at 14 in the theatre

[@Commandasaurus]

@Trevor Rogert Gladiator BY FAR. Braveheart is great movie, but it didn't have the same emotional impact to me, maybe because I sympathise more with the setting of Gladiator (I love ancient Greek and Rome settings too much). Also I found the political focus to be the main reason I didn't like Braveheart as much. Gladiator is an epic revenge tale where Maximus may be helping Rome inadvertently, but he does so to avenge his family and the death of his father figure and mentor first and foremost. That just gets me... also I found his friendship with Djimon Honsous and Ralph Möller's Characters to be so genuine and awesome...

[@bluelagoon1980]

This is one of three movies that make my 50s-born father cry. The others are The Shawshank Redemption, and I once came home from Jr. High in time to catch him crying at the ending to Titanic. And yes, men are allowed to cry.

[@Jason_Van_Stone]

Only two movies had me ballin' like a baby. Gladiator and the end of Warrior. I get teary eyed to movies with the feels, but those two just get me 😭

[@IkeThe9th]

Maximus: “To my boy, I tell him I will see him again soon. To keep his heels down while riding. To my wife... that is not your business.” Juba: [smiles] The boyish humor Maximus conveys here makes the smiles and laughter between these two husbands from different lands so easily believable. Oddly, that is one of my favorite scenes. So glad you included it.

[@My-Name-Isnt-Important]

The gladiator in the shiny armor is Arnold Schwarzenegger's best friend, Sven-Ole Thorsen. They were both body builders and came to the US together. Arnold helped him get into Hollywood and would usually have him in roles in his own films, such as Predator, Conan, and other early Arnold films. Once Arnold got established, Thorsen was able to branch out and get his own roles, not just because of his friend but due to his own work. He is a stunt man and actor.

[@deg6788]

He played a major part in conan the barbarian... His scream is used in the game golden axe as a villains death scream..... Aaaaaaooooorgggh

[@mrnice81]

@Shep Proudfoot You refering to a role he played or just trolling? He was born '44, pretty sure there weren't any 1-year-old nazi officers ever.

[@MrShiftey13]

I remember him in Running Man as the big security guard at the end who just walked away and let Arnold have at the Family Feud guy.

[@phunkjnky]

I believe he is also LaFours in "Mall Rats."

[@CynicalRaptor]

I can’t believe y’all skipped over the “and I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next” that is one of the most intense scenes in movie history by far. I get chills every time.

[@juliesalander4706]

'Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife and I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next' EPIC!!

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

It brings chill to me every time i hear it@@juliesalander4706

[@chefskiss6179]

The Joker, Queen of Themyscira, and Jor-El walk into a coliseum...

[@gawainethefirst]

The Queen of Themyscira- Hippolyta.

[@PaulSchober]

@@gawainethefirst Queen of the mascara? I thought that was the MC with the eyebrows and wig.

[@TeamMemberNumberEight]

... And Claudius says “who will help me carry him?”

[@stephaniefranco7764]

Oh. My. God. How in the HELL DID I NOT SEE THAT. I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS HER!!!

[@patrickgogan3517]

@@stephaniefranco7764 well this movie is 21 years old shes a lot younger here

[@lancemac71]

"Did you mislead me?" The cinematic shirpa winks at the camera and asks, "Are you not entertained?"

[@haloman117fanatic]

"DEFEND YOURSELF " afterwords had me in Stitches lol

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

“I know there’s a Phoenix in it.” Me: “I don’t remember a literal Phoenix in this mo- ohhh Joaquin......”

[@gjhoward]

Yeah my reaction too

[@HermanVonPetri]

My thoughts were "you're thinking of Dumbledore not Fawkes." Then it dawned on me.

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

"You know what a phoenix is?" ".......? Uhhh, the state, Joaquin, or the mythical bird?"

[@jonnybgoode7742]

@@bcn1gh7h4wk state?

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

@@jonnybgoode7742 quote from Supernatural. Sam asks Dean if he knows about the phoenix, that's what he responds.

[@Daehawk]

Such a great movie. The ending is sad yet joyful. Thats what I want when I die. To have my wife waiting on me. I miss her.

[@scumbagblowme9487]

Me to. I'm sure a lot of men do.

[@deg6788]

She is waiting don't worry....

[@sub-zero7008]

God bless you brother ❤️

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

So sorry for your loss...

[@fourthdrawerdown6297]

14:15: “ Cheater!” Nope. That’s a tiger. Waka waka

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

"Oi! 'Ow you doen'... Lewk over ther'... Tha's a Toiger, one of 'em most dangerous animals on 'a planet." "I'mma touch et."

[@hydradominatus3641]

Why does a Maximus horse always look sad? ... because it has a long face. 🤪

[@Atlas_Redux]

I'm going to slap you gently now. *slap*

[@llorona7847]

Part that gets me every time is when Lucilla tells Maximus “go to them”. The look on his face. He knows he’s dying but feels the sweet relief being reunited with his family. An outstanding performance all around.

[@Imylover]

The reaction when Commodus mocks the death of Maximus' wife & son are absolutely priceless! It was genuine shock & disgust, as it should be.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

You skipped the "i will have my revenge" line. I didn't know man could do such an irrational thing. This is the twilight of our species.

[@AthanImmortal]

my guess is that's easily recognised by the copyright system.

[@rogeriopenna9014]

What irrational thing?

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

And by the "twilight of our species" you of course mean the precious ten thousand years plus the ten thousand years hence.

[@wedgeantilles4712]

SCharles: Who gives a shit. It's a line in a fucking movie. Like any other.

[@brandonfuller7429]

@@wedgeantilles4712 That's probably the dumbest take I've ever heard on cinema.

[@judeless77]

I’ve seen it many many times but it still makes me cry. Lisa Gerard’s voice is haunting yet enchanting. Definitely consider seeing Whale Rider

[@nataliesutherland7222]

Saw this in the cinema. That's how old I am.

[@greghefley3626]

My biggest regret. I wish I could.

[@Raider8784]

Dude same

[@seamustheplatypus]

You and me both. 😅

[@sub-zero7008]

Snap ❤️

[@Kratosx23]

Love seeing that cry. This movie is fucking incredible.

[@patrickgogan3517]

Mans version of Titanic

[@stevemccullagh36]

I wish you'd shown more of Oliver Reed during the reaction and talked about him more in the post-show, but I realise you can't cover everything. So sad that he died during the filming but such a great performance to go out on.

[@mrwomby5007]

This was your best reaction yet! When you both started weeping at Maximus finding his wife and son I began to smile until I realised that I was crying too.

[@shainewhite2781]

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!?! ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED NOW!?!!

[@joesmith3098]

AM I NOT MERCIFUL?

[@fourthdrawerdown6297]

Yes. Yes I am.

[@JoyoSnooze]

@@joesmith3098 Joaquin Phoenix with the low key best performance of the movie.

[@joesmith3098]

@@JoyoSnooze it's hard to argue that! Russel Crowe was great, I would argue one of his best roles but villains provide unique opportunities to explore, wander, or stretch the character or performance. Joaquin knocked it out of the park here. Similar to me w Heath ledger in Dark Knight, whole movie was a good as you could hope but Ledger just stole every scene he was in!

[@ajstyles5704]

Isn’t this why you are here?

[@mvf80]

If you love a good revenge story, watch the Count of Monte Cristo with Jim Caviezel!

[@totomomo18]

Great movie. Another good one with him is Frequency 2000

[@christopherdibble6899]

You misspeak, you mean The Count Of Monte Cristo with Richard Chamberlain, which is closer to the book, but not as good/detailed as the book! As both films change the ending.

[@mvf80]

@@christopherdibble6899 I didn’t realize there was a version with Richard Chamerlain. I’ll have to check that one out.

[@christopherdibble6899]

Well worth a watch!

[@totomomo18]

@@christopherdibble6899 Nope he didn't sometime movie changes make the story much better than the book version and I read the book.

[@ryan1976]

For a less heavy adventure drama, you should do “The Fugitive” if you haven’t seen it.

[@patrickgogan3517]

This^

[@TheToscanaMan]

"Did you intentionally mislead me?" BUSTED dude... this is an incredibly emotional movie. I always come undone. I've seen other reactions and they come undone too. You're right, the writing is excellent. Beautiful visuals. The right people playing the parts. Excellent reaction. Thanks.

[@MyMrAnimal]

Oh it's gonna be a weird one, seeing how much you cry instead of laugh!

[@chriskelly3481]

Right?! 😆

[@vovindequasahi]

Hahaha I love in the end they all gather to carry Maximus like a fallen hero, and just leave Commodus laying there!

[@xColinMalarkeyx]

Don’t be ashamed of those tears. One of the best movies ever made and I cry at the end too. Every time.

[@celeboria]

And now to cheer you up again: The Princess Bride and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

[@esinohio]

The Princess Bride oh oh oh, Do the Princess Bride!!!! Happy tears!

[@LV4TD101]

Definitely the Princess Bride..........."anyone want a peanut".... lol

[@MrGratefulNC]

Couldn't agree more Princess Pride one of my favorite movie of all time

[@markg6671]

smh look at the list, y'all... she's already seen The Princess Bride.

[@celeboria]

@@markg6671 Thank you! Still, one more time to cheer her up.

[@djhart25]

"I thought you said this wasn't gonna be heavy.." made me lol, that's some entrapment right there

[@hugomsb9391]

"Did you intentionally mislead me?" Ok, I subscribed right in that moment!lol Great reaction.

[@knightfamily1657]

"What you do in life echoes in eternity" gets me every time

[@chrisgordon6639]

I love this movie. Somebody said that it is the closest movie ever made to an Opera. The grandness, the drama, the story. Makes me wish I understood Italian. If I did, I'd be haunting the opera.

[@NominePatris]

When the movie is over and you are talking about it and you almost cry , that's the sign of a good movie. I really enjoyed seeing your Grrr-face XD

[@corumhayes8178]

"The weakling reality with the big man mentality.." OMG I LOVE THAT PHRASE!!

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

Emily your facial expressions perfectly convey everybody's feelings about Commodus and indeed the entire movie.

[@simonbeaird7436]

9:15: 'Gladiator' was shot in Britain (for ancient Germany), Morocco (for the African scenes) and Malta (for Rome). I'm guessing that Maximus' journey home was shot in Morocco. Wonderful reaction to this powerful story from both of you. This was the last movie of the great Oliver Reed (Proximo). He passed away during the filming.😢

[@tfpp1]

Emily, for whatever it's worth, I always appreciate it when reactors are brave enough to be vulnerable when they watch movies. Everybody cries (in general I mean, not just this movie), so I hope you don't feel too self-conscious. Nobody's judging you, least of all me. Anyway, looking forward to more. Take care!

[@markodarkman1061]

Great epic movie, another one is Braveheart 1995. If you want other revenge movies you should watch : Straw Dogs 1971,The Princess Bride 1987, Memento 2000,Once Upon time in The West 1968,The Count of Monte Christo 2002,Cape Fear 1991,Outlander 2008,Get Carter 1971.

[@davidkerr885]

Great reaction! Ridley Scott is great, besides this I think Kingdom of Heaven is one of his best works. It's a long one but the extended edition has got to be one of the best historical films ever made.

[@paulmccloud9395]

One of my top 10 movies of all time. 1 - The Shawshank Redemption 2 - The Last Samurai 3 - Leon 4 - The Fifth Element 5 - Dances With Wolves 6 - The Martian 7 - The Day The Earth Stood Still (original) 8 - Gladiator 9 - The Matrix 10 - Bicentennial Man

[@clydewest2853]

Maximus: Brothers, what we do in life echoes in eternity.

[@KBH27]

Also check out 1492: Conquest of Paradise (Ridley Scott) The Pillars of The Earth The Last King of Scotland (Forest Whitaker as dictator Idi Amin) The Name of the Rose (Sean Connery)

[@tripdad]

"Is that Dumbledore?" LOL

[@shainewhite2781]

Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture. I saw this film, thought it was boring, then I realized it was pretty amazing, spectacular, and epic! Its one of the best movies I've ever seen.

[@fehrlystandardentertainment]

When she said why did you mislead me you should have said, "what I told you was true...from a certain point of view."

[@jed4087]

Ok Obi-Wan

[@jazzx251]

This is the third of Ridley Scott's CLASSIC movies. Of course - ALIEN and Bladerunnner were first - with a very honourable mention to Thelma and Louise whose final scene is immortal. And then this - an unfashionable idea of returning to Roman period action-drama. It's brilliant in every way - the most recent classic of the genre.

[@willynilly2545]

Yes the soundtrack is amazing I still listen to it all the time. Vocals by Lisa Gerrard from DEAD CAN DANCE. She also co-wrote it and she and Zimmer won a Golden Globe for it and were nominated for an Oscar as well. There was controversy because he used a lot of themes from pieces from Wagner and Siegfried. Because it wasn't completely original it was almost disqualified from the Oscars

[@timhonigs6859]

Such a good movie. When this came out, ppl were completely in shock. Glad to see the other side of emotion. And, yes, I saw the swipe of a tear from Matt too. Love these good emotional drama/action movies.

[@Hawkskull]

After Gladiator, I tend to find the only thing that can de-stress me is "A Knight's Tale" it's the perfect combination of the same vibe, but 100% reversed and crying for the right reasons

[@MrDstyle09]

Hey guys Thanks for doing this classic movie, It was great seeing Emily's expressions throughout this movie is PRICELESS! So let's keep going on this journey down the rabbit hole of this video library! Great job once again guys!😃👍👍👍👍

[@consciousbeing1188]

This movie won a lot of Academy Awards for many VERY good reasons... A true cinematic masterpiece. Makes me cry every time... 6'3" & 250lbs be damned lol I still got a heart.

[@telocity]

"The time of honoring yourself will soon be at an end" is such a perfect reply to horrific goading of Commodus by turning his statements back on him. Any other reaction, reply or even non-reaction would have fallen short of that perfect sentence.

[@justinamerican8200]

This kind of reminds me of a time my sister was working in a ma and pa video rental place and all day they could pick what movie was running on all the screens. They'd usually try to pick something new and one time my sister picked Jerry McGuire to play on the all the TV screens in the video store, a store where men, women, and children would be walking. She'd seen the movie but had kind of blocked out the Rated R material. And then... "DON'T! STOP! FUCKING ME! EVER EVER EVER!" The minute you said it was "kinda light" I was like, "at some point in this movie a little kid is hanged from a tree."

[@slowerthinker]

At 19:55 the guy who carries off Russell Crowe's body is Derek Jacobi who played the title role in the BBC series *"I Claudius"* -one of the most critically acclaimed dramas of the 1970s. It covers the period from ~25BC to AD55 and if you like political intrigue in ancient Rome (and don't mind cheap looking sets) then it is still an incredible watch.

[@TamagoSenshi]

Somehow, I didn't realise until this reaction that the guy who played Van Gogh in Doctor Who played the soldier who was supposed to execute Maximus. The scene where Van Gogh travels to the present is such an iconic scene, so seeing him here is like "No, Mr painter man, you mustn't!"

[@vodengc520]

29:09 The final three songs in the movie/soundtrack (Elysium/Honor Him/Now We Are Free) played in succession is my absolute favorite sequence of music from anything, ever. I've created a playlist of just those three songs and listened to it on repeat so many times since I saw this movie in the theater. This movie will always be in my top 5 movies of all time.

[@carlitos4903]

Thanks Matthew and Emily for this lovely reaction. It is difficult not to feel anything when watching this movie and not involve all those emotions that it provokes. Good job guys! 👏👏👏👏

[@dcabral00]

This may not be a popular opinion but while everyone loves this movie because of Russell Crowe, I think it was great and an epic because of Joaquin Phoenix.

[@jerome007ify]

Even though I’ve seen this great movie many times I couldn’t help but well up at Emily’s reaction. Great vid guys. 🧡

[@thatwastheweekthatwaswasit1707]

Oh Emily... your reaction to this was EVERYTHING. Best reaction to this I've seen... :)

[@MrAkilleus]

"I would have butchered the world, if only you told me you loved me." Probably the heaviest line of dialogue ever. 😭

[@gen77c]

Now if a pilot in an Airplane asks you if you like Gladiator movies you can say "yes"!

[@Aeroldoth3]

What about Turkish prisons?

[@dracoargentum9783]

@@Aeroldoth3 😭those poor, poor coffee beans...

[@ThePeda94]

I really liked watching you react to a more „serious“ movie, that was a nice change. Don‘t get me wrong here, I thought your reactions to those comedies and action movies were great but I feel like your discussion after the movie was...deeper as usual in a way? Anyways, loved it!

[@joelsplawn5933]

New viewer here. I really appreciate when a guy cries like you do, sir. I cry very often in movies and not enough guys do that. Have you guys seen Braveheart?

[@SweetLou0523]

I love how Zimmer incorporated parts of Holsts' Mars Suite in the beginning. Mars was the Roman God of War, and its a battle scene. Kinda music nerd trivia but definitely one of my favorite bits of trivia!

[@derJOgelle]

Hahaha, "Jerk Smirk"! Me at "(I'll cry.) We'll see!"! Sorry!😅 Also, not gonna blame you, I had the same "Grrrr" Face/BloodLustLook! Great video as usual! Weird seeing you guys get teary-eyed for a change but it's very relatable as this movie breaks me every time! Looking forward to future reactions, whether Comedy, Drama, Action, Horror, SciFi, or whatever! Thanks for this! Much love! Stay safe!

[@revy2294]

I watched this movie when i was 10 with my Dad before he got cancer and passed away. I will always remember it, that night. Great reaction. I enjoyed your thoughts on the film. (:

[@tobyb4304]

I was lucky enough to see this movie with a live orchestra + Lisa Gerrard. Seriously, you've got to look out for something like that! Incredible!

[@evangelyon01]

Gosh ! That was great. A masterpiece. None of you broadcast very often i think. It's usually comedies. But i would have so much appreciated the "Am I not mercyful" scene. One of the greatest scene of the movie. Keep going guys.

[@MrSheckstr]

So now that you’ve watched a Gladiator movie, anything going on involving a Turkish Prison?

[@IvorClegg]

Midnight Express??? :-)

[@chefskiss6179]

I dunno, can I get there by... airplane? ;)

[@FramedHamProductions]

@@IvorClegg Oh Billy!

[@kevinerose]

Robin Hood Men In Tights!

[@dannydavis1659]

HAHAHA

[@d.-_-.b]

I think you were describing wanting to see the kind of movie *Gallipoli* (1981) is.

[@WedgeTheEagle]

Gladiator is an amazing movie, and brutal at the same time. Great reaction video! Your best collective reaction was to Maximus's family's death...Matthew in tears (as I was) and Emily in shear horror. After a movie like this, I think a comedy should be next to bring some balance to things.

[@1989NickyD]

19:09 I was waiting for the sound Hannibal Lecter makes when he's talking about what he ate with some Fava Beans and a nice Chianti 😁

[@williamwoods5592]

I totally remember this movie The Gladiator. It was such a good movie for real. I really like this movie for real. And Russell Crow is such a good actor. I really like his performance and he is such a good actor.

[@Razgriz85]

Oliver Reed (Proximo) died before filming was complete, so there are a couple scenes where they use a CGI double to replace him. Fun fact: if you rewatch the first Colosseum battle, you can see the air tanks in the back of the carriages that they used to flip them.

[@newfate26]

His death quote is a recycled shot from earlier in the film with the background replaced and the shadows cranked up.

[@IDidntSetAHandle]

What a great movie, and great reaction. I was lucky enough to see this with a live orchestra performing the soundtrack, just before the pandemic. It's always stirring, but that time I could feel it in my bones.

[@maylapaty]

"Now we are free" Oh I love Hans Zimmer.

[@NialasDubh]

Note to self: stay off Emily's enemies list.

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

Yeaaahh.!! I piii a little When i se that look !! Take a break and listen/React to Nightwish/Floor *Storytime* Wacken 2013 LIVE !! Or/and *Yours Is An Empty Hope* Wembley LIVE !! Floor has a little suprice for you !!haha

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

BTW: Floor Jansen IS most Versitale/Best female vocalist in the world today our Goddest and Valkyrie Warrior Queen of Metal !! pure Titanium !! Stay safe.

[@JP-1990]

I love how chill the hubby is.

[@Alte.Kameraden]

Fun fact the audio used for the chanting before the big fight was ripped right from the Movie Zulu. Didn't know the Zulu made it to the Rhine.

[@chriswhamilton]

Gladiator has a good soundtrack for sure. Braveheart and The Mission are two of the best movie soundtracks, you should react to both movies too.

[@celeboria]

Russle Crowe should have won 4 Oscars almost back to back for L.A.Confidential, The Insider, Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind. Check out those 3 other amazing performances of his. You are going to love them.

[@zvimur]

Also, "Master and Commander"

[@gabrielapat2671]

Especially "Beatiful Mind". I couldn't believe he didn't win.

[@theConquerersMama]

Agreed 💯

[@Daveyboy100880]

Damn guys, you made me cry watching you cry! Great video for a great film. I saw it twice in the cinema, and it was one of the first movies I bought on DVD, so I've always had a soft spot for it. It was funny that you mentioned the quality of the writing, as the script was still being written and rewritten as the film was shooting! They were flying by the seat of their pants, the studio was really worried and to too it all, Oliver Reed died before completing all his scenes. It's amazing that they were able to get a coherent film out of it all, let alone a modern classic! Just goes to show that you never can tell when magic is gonna happen. And yeah, how much does Game of Thrones owe to this movie, huh?!

[@cytorakdemon]

"Remember, honey, when I promised this wouldn't be a heavy movie?" **tearing up** "That's right, cinema sherpa, you did." **also tearing up** "I lied." **bawling** "Lululahhhhhh!"

[@MrSporkster]

The real life Commodus did indeed fight as a gladiator in the Colosseum, but his death was very different: he was strangled to death in his bath by his own wrestling partner.

[@raphaelperry8159]

The reason why he was strangled is pretty funny 'though. He wrote a list of people he'd like to have murdered, including one of his lovers, then accidentally left the list lying around where someone on the list could see it.......

[@DerekMoore82]

React to Moon (2009) with Sam Rockwell. It's kinda like a cross between Ridley Scott's Alien and The 6th Sense, good twists, makes you cry, etc. Cool flick.

[@kevNCC-D]

After empire strikes back then the fellowship of the ring. Gladiator is my 3rd favorite film off all time. So glad u reacted 2 this all time CLASSIC. Everything about this film i love and of course the music the one and only legend hans zimmer. Please keep these great reactions coming

[@LovelessDogg1]

I love how when they decided to carry Maximus after the fight, they just left Commodus because fuck that guy. 🤣 The real Commodus was even worse by any standard, and the movie kinda downplayed his madness and gave him a noble death compared to the real one.

[@snorpenbass4196]

He got stabbed by his own bodyguard, wasn't it? Who was, amusingly enough, also a former gladiator...

[@rimreckable]

Him returning to his farm to find his wife and child is one of the most difficult scenes that I have ever sat through

[@fredericjuliard4261]

Next Step : The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List and The Green Mile... I can't wait. ;) M3rC1.

[@williamwoods5592]

This movie was first released over 21 years ago in theaters.

[@alexanderaflalo4128]

Told her it wasn't gonna be heavy? Lol.....this is one of the heaviest guy-flicks ever made hahaha.

[@lisamaitland157]

There is a reason why no one give him a sword in the arena.. There is a missing scene where César, kills Quintis's men for no reason. "thinks they help Maximus escape. No sword was payback..

[@tonygriffin_]

The old Emperor ('Dumbledore') is a character called Marcus Aurelius. In reality, he was a very thoughtful man, a Stoic philosopher as well as Emperor of Rome and conqueror of Germania. He wrote almost daily of his thoughts about many aspects of life and humanity, his 'Meditations' as he called them, and though lost for a thousand years, a copy was found in Constantinople/Byzantium (Istanbul, Turkey, today) and now, in the 21st century, is available on Amazon. It's a great read, full of incredible insights and comments.

[@rossjlee]

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo!!! Some parts are hard to watch but its done perfectly. Always on edge.

[@neilcollins4210]

If I may, Good Revenge Story -------- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) Good Action Mystery ------- The 13th Warrior (1999) Best Overall Movie Ever --- Willow (1988)

[@Fnelrbnef]

It's funny that Jack Gleeson took direct inspiration from Joaquin Phoenix's role here.

[@dracoargentum9783]

Speaking of awesome soundtracks, you guys should view "Sunshine". It is really good.

[@theConquerersMama]

Amazing

[@TravMaxAdventures]

Such a great film and film score. I don’t care how many times I watch this film 9:44 always makes me feel like someone is cutting onions. And of course the ending too. Simply put, it’s brilliant.

[@timroebuck3458]

Hans Zimmer is a damn great composer. He and John Williams are probably the greatest composers alive now.