Gladiator (2000) | First Time Watching | Movie Reaction

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[@nobleconsejera5278]

“Lucius” is in fact a Roman name (Latin). Many of the names that JK Rowling took for the characters have a Latin or Greek origin. It is kind of shocking when you first read the books… There was a Roman emperor, Nero, whose first name was Lucius Domitius. And it is very interesting because it means practically the same as the name Lucifer… Did you know that this name meant “Light Bearer”? It is actually a beautiful name :)

[@RyanESmail]

While it might be the LONGEST movie I’ve ever watched, I would agree with you

[@georgeizcazu152]

At the beginning the romans aren't fighting the vikings, but the barbarians from Germania.

[@midnighttoker9268]

Yeah don't know where he got Vikings from, the Vikings were the Norse whom lived further north and were constantly fighting with the Germanics, Vikings also didn't come until later in history, at this point in time they were just known as the Norsemen.

[@georgeizcazu152]

@@midnighttoker9268 I think he got that from looking at their helmets, especially their leader's, at the beginning of the battle.

[@DT-hp8de]

Made me cringe every time he said vikings

[@lennyvalentin6485]

@@midnighttoker9268 The Norsemen/Vikings actually WERE Germanic tribesmen who wandered further north into what is now Denmark and then also crossed over to the Scandinavian peninsula. You see remnants of this still today in our calendars - "Wednesday" comes from the Germanic "Wodenstag" - Woden's Day. Woden being the proto-version of the Norse mythology's Allfather, Odin/Oden. In Scandinavia, "Wednesday" is "Onsdag" - Oden's Day. So...calling those guys vikings is kind of half correct. In a manner of speaking. :) End of Historical Trivia Section!

[@midnighttoker9268]

@@lennyvalentin6485 By that standard you could call the Germanics Romans, and the Romans Greeks, and the Greeks Persian, the Persians Babylonian, the Babylonians Sumerian, hell you could just call all of them Sumerian, all of their cultures and mythologies were rooted from there, but none of that would be accurate, these were their own people, with their own cultures, territories, and own beliefs.

[@kevinexline5392]

Two little nuanced moments I’ve always loved about the movie is the slap as a sister, and then the kiss as a subject, and when Maximus says “the time for honoring yourself will soon be at an end… Highness.” Caesar being the term used for the emperor, Maximus calling Commodus “Highness” means he still only sees him as nothing more than the child of a true emperor.

[@rayjones2606]

The actor with the scars on his face is name Tommy Flanagan. His facial scars are the result of a knife attack outside a nightclub where he had been working as a DJ. After leaving the club he was attacked by a gang, stabbed and slashed with a knife, leaving him with scars. The scars on his face are referred to as a Glasgow smile.

[@nobleconsejera5278]

By the way, the actor who plays Marcus Aurelius (the old emperor) is the one who played Dumbledore in the first two movies from the Harry Potter saga. His name was Richard Harris. He died shortly after the second movie was finished

[@richardscanlan3419]

His best role was in "Cromwell" 1970 - who he played.But,yeah,a fine actor.

[@EricAKATheBelgianGuy]

@richardscanlan3419 I also liked him in Unforgiven.

[@richardscanlan3419]

yep@@EricAKATheBelgianGuy

[@abc123tiktok]

This movie will always have a special place in my heart. I was at my friends place doing a sleep over when my dad randomly stopped by. He told my friends parents he was going to take us to see some Disney movie at the time. Instead we went to see this and just loved this movie. It was also the very first dvd we ever bought.

[@shainewhite2781]

Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!? ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!? IS THIS NOT WHAT YOU ARE HERE FOR!?

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Well deserved

[@katiestewart5688]

What I loved most is how many film critics destroyed the film and gave it bad write-ups: and what won best picture of the year?😂

[@Lucas-Stl]

I feel the need to recommend Master and Commander, who’s with me?!

[@soozb15]

Definitely!!

[@laylavonmav2587]

Absolutely!

[@jamesalexander5623]

Hell Yes!

[@minjidelpilar4849]

Yes please! I was just thinking of suggesting it.

[@Lucas-Stl]

@@minjidelpilar4849 It was either that or starting the Robin Hood train with the 2010 movie. xD

[@EricAKATheBelgianGuy]

Trivia for Gladiator: 1. Released in 2000, directed by Ridley Scott (same director who did the first Alien movie and Black Hawk Down). 2. Gladiator won five Oscars in 2000 - Best Picture, Best Actor (Russell Crowe as Maximus), Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound. It was nominated in seven other categories - Best Director (Ridley Scott), Best Supporting Actor (Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Score. Its five wins and twelve nominations were the most in each respective category that year. 3. Oliver Reed (Proximo) died three weeks before filming was finished, and so post-production forced some CGI effects and a body double to be used to replace him. Gladiator is dedicated to his memory. 4. His face is hard to realize, perhaps, but Richard Harris (Marcus Aurelius) played Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies, before he himself passed away while filming Prisoner of Azkaban. 5. Gladiator's success led to a brief revival of the genre known as "sword and sandal," usually epics of ancient Rome or Egypt. After the 1963 film Cleopatra went massively over-budget, and was known more for its behind-the-scenes issues anyway, the genre went stagnant for a long time. 6. Mel Gibson was originally offered the role of Maximus, but he turned it down, because he thought he was too old for it. 7. Connie Nielsen, who played Lucilla, was a Roman history buff, and the production crew consulted her a few times. 8. Since tigers are known to be difficult to train, it was surprising when those tigers actually were unfazed by the actors and crew. In fact, several of them had to be roused up when it came time to film their scene with Russell Crowe. 9. Before Richard Harris was given the role of Marcus Aurelius, Russell Crowe suggested Christopher Plummer; they had co-starred in the movie The Insider the previous year. Crowe was nominated for Best Actor three years in a row, with The Insider being his first, and Gladiator next, followed by A Beautiful Mind one year later. 10. Joaquin Phoenix is the younger brother of the late River Phoenix, who was seen on James' channel as Chris in Stand By Me and young Indiana Jones in Last Crusade.

[@tremorsfan]

Oliver Reed died challenging a bunch of sailors to a drinking contest. So he died as he lived.

[@mrtim5363]

#8 Tigers are nocturnal animals that sleep in the heat of the day, & prowl at night. Middle of an arena, middle of the day? Without shade, under bright lights. They probably just wanted to take their regularly scheduled afternoon nap.

[@slowerthinker]

The senator with the white beard who was opposed to Commodus was portrayed by Derek Jacobi who has plenty of experience with Roman Emperors - He played the title role in the critically acclaimed 1970s BBC drama series _I Claudius_

[@yonukdeh]

Jacobi in "Henry V" (89) & "Dead Again" ('91)! ❤❤ He is amazing actor! Watching Henry V in High School (class of '91) made me a Jacobi & Braunaugh fan! 'Much Ado About Nothing" w/ Denzel Washington, Braunaugh, Emma Thompson, Keanu Reeves, Bill Murray, is also fun! ('93). Thanks for refreshing my GenX memories! 😎

[@morehamsandwich]

Joaquin Phoenix, who played the villain, is a brilliant actor

[@GrouchyMarx]

For another excellent Russell Crowe film do _A Beautiful Mind_ from 2001. And as usual, do no research as there's definitely spoilers out there. All you need to know is it's directed by Ron Howard (Apollo 13), and won Best Picture and Director out of four academy awards.

[@jamesalexander5623]

I loved "Master and Commander : The Far Side of the World" It was easily Crowe's best Acting!

[@angelagraves865]

King Arthur (2004) with Clive Owen and Keira Knightly, directed by Antoine Fuqua takes place in in Britannia as the Romans are pulling out of the region. The story is about one last mission above Hadrian's Wall into Pict (or Woad) territory at the same time a Saxon invasion is taking place nearby. Definitely worth the watch.

[@kylewestlake982]

If he does watch it, he better make sure its the Director's cut

[@pikaporeon]

when i was 12 years old my dad got us a 'big screen' (40") TV and a DVD player and the first movie we got for it was Gladiator, lot of fond memories here

[@laylavonmav2587]

Another great movie with Russell Crow is “Master and Commander”.

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Added thanks

[@jamesalexander5623]

@@AwesomeUSMovies It is the best "Age of Sail" Film ever made! .... You can see the Ship that was used as the HMS Surprise in San Diego Harbour!

[@QuinceyG]

This is such a good movie for the performances alone. Russell Crowe (Maximus) and Joaquin Phoenix (Commodus) were stellar. So glad you had a chance to experience this genre of film :)

[@tsogobauggi8721]

33:28 He bowed but he called him "your highness" and not emperor, so the bow and the 'your highness' were both insults. :)

[@infiad1275]

"Gotcha bitch!" 😅

[@bwilliams463]

The real Emperor Commodus claimed to be undefeated in 1000 fights in the Colosseum, but the odds on his fights were always stacked heavily in his favor. He was so hated that after he was killed, all images and statues of him were destroyed.

[@laylavonmav2587]

Damnatio memoriae.

[@katiestewart5688]

Not completely destroyed....where did the phrase commode come from 😉

[@laylavonmav2587]

@@katiestewart5688 🤣🤣🤣🤣😁😁😁😁

[@tsogobauggi8721]

42:08 For knowing more of Russel Crowe you now need to the film "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" (2003). The greatest movie about the Age of Sail and just one of the best films ever made. :)

[@highstimulation2497]

I really love your saying "Never forget that You Are Awesome." It's very positive and some people need to hear it:)

[@sarahstardust]

Commodus was "only a little bit nuts" lol. Understatement 😅

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Agreed

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

SPQR - Senatus Populusque Romanus - The Roman Senate and the People... this was the sign of the Roman Empire and Roman Legion, and the tattoo he was grinding off his shoulder.

[@Adplusamequalsadam]

The tattoo he was removing said SPQR. It’s a tattoo all Roman soldier had, some also had unit tattoos as well for identification. SPQR= Senatus Populusque Romanus, the senate and people of Rome.

[@marygifford9379]

Commodus stabbed Maximus in the kidney before their fight. This is excruciatingly painful, and you bleed out quickly. Your reactions are refreshingly different from others. You pick up on details and listen to the dialogue much more as well.

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Great to hear thanks so much for watching. Lots of Awesome content to check out

[@TerryVogelaar]

"Isn't Lucius in Harry Potter?" Yes, and in case you want to know, the actor who played emperor Marcus Aurelius also played Dumbledore in the first two movies.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Dang, love that.

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

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. one of the greatest face reveal introductions in cinema

[@llorona7847]

Joaquin Phoenix is one of the best actors of his generation and his brother River had the potential to be the best actor to grace the silver screen had he not died so young. You saw River Phoenix in Stand By Me

[@jannathompson2262]

Interview with a Vampire was dedicated to River Phoenix at the very end...😢

[@Farmer_Dave]

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 later known 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. While on campaign between 170 and 180, Marcus wrote his Meditations in Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. The original title of this work, if it had one, is unknown. 'Meditations' - as well as other titles including 'To Himself' - were adopted later. He had a logical mind, and his notes were representative of Stoic philosophy and spirituality. Meditations is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty. George Long's English translation of Meditations was included in Volume 2 of the Harvard Classics. It has been considered by many commentators to be one of the greatest works of philosophy. I 8

[@diannaellis4708]

The dirt kept the sweat from making his hands slippery and it also was a reminder that he was a farmer

[@quailman]

Joaquin Phoenix absolutely killed this role. Brilliant acting

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

He did, he was the emperor right?

[@quailman]

@@AwesomeUSMovies yes sir he was

[@shotgunbettygaming]

Bread & Circus...the Ancient Roman Empire had it figured out millennia ago. For your own tidbit of trivia, the actor playing Maximus' servant (the guy with the giant scar on his cheek) is Tommy Flanagan and the scars are REAL. He was jumped as a youth outside a record shop and had his face sliced by thugs who robbed him. You may also recognize him from Braveheart as one of William Wallace's (Mel Gibson) friends.

[@texasps91]

The son becomes emperor. Like the conversation she had with her father, she said had she been able to be Emperor she would be what he taught her to be. In a way she did become emperor, being the closest advisor to her son only 8.

[@beyo5]

The emperor was played by same guy who played Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter flicks. The main Senator played Emperor Claudius in the TV mini series I Claudius (which was really good). Historically, Commodus is known to be a gladiator groupie, and the philosopher king Marcus Aurelius was the last of the "good" emperors. Joachin Phoenix (Commodus) is a big star in lots of movies recently.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

The HP bit is cool. I can see it now

[@EricAKATheBelgianGuy]

​@@AwesomeUSMoviesRichard Harris is the actor's name. He has a brief role in the Western "Unforgiven," if you ever get around to that one.

[@lennyvalentin6485]

@@EricAKATheBelgianGuy And he CRUSHES the role in that movie! Absolutely brilliant acting, you couldn't believe these two characters were played by the same guy. "Unforgiven" (1992) is an absolutely brilliant, epic movie by the way which everyone who enjoys epic movies needs to watch. Richard's son, Jared Harris, is equally broad in his acting skill-set, one might add. See him in "The Expanse" or "Chernobyl" for example - two hugely different characters in every way, both played by the same guy.

[@aaronembry9692]

Yay, one of my favorite movies of all time.

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Awesome

[@thbemky827]

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was probably the greatest Roman figure of all time... he laid down a lot of groundwork for western secular thought and traditions.. hes an incredible person to study

[@BDogg2023]

“Meditations”

[@orangewarm1]

Julius Caesar; Crassus, Mark Antony.

[@thbemky827]

@@orangewarm1 Caesar is a close second

[@jamesalexander5623]

@@thbemky827 Augustus Created the Roman Empire!

[@thbemky827]

@@jamesalexander5623 "Augustus was known for his brutality and ruled by fear and terror rather than common love from the populous."

[@tsogobauggi8721]

22:31 It is raining right now here in northern Finland. And it's night now. But no storm. :)

[@ehbiscuit]

Russell Crowe who played Maximus. He was also in A Beautiful Mind and my favorite, Cinderella Man as James J. Braddock.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Added to my list, thanks for the suggestion.

[@BDogg2023]

@@AwesomeUSMoviesCinderella Man is so good. You would love it. Depression era boxing family man true story.

[@russellward4624]

That was flower pedals in water. Nothing gross.

[@SC-gp7kt]

One of the masterpieces of our generation. Heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time.

[@lyletuck]

Richard Harris (the emperor at the beginning) was also Dumbledore in the first Harry Potter movie. Joaquin Phoenix (Commodus) was also the Joker in "Joker" and Johnny Cash in "Walk The Line." Tommy Flanagan (Cicero) was also in "Braveheart." And Russell Crowe (Maximus) is a major movie star who has been in "L.A. Confidential" "A Beautiful Mind" "Master and Commander: The Far Side Of The World" and many other films.

[@corydawson06]

Gladiator 2 will come out in theaters this November 2024. The story is a continuing plot after Maximus died. There are some returning characters played by the same actors in the movie. They will also introduce new characters and a main antagonist. It’s directed by the same director, Ridley Scott. Can’t wait to go see it. Hopefully it’ll be good.

[@greenpeasuit]

Commodus was played by Joaquin Phoenix. Other movies you will probably recognize him in when you get around to watching them are "Signs" (recommended), "Her" (not so much), & "Walk the Line" (recommended if you are a Johnny Cash fan). His brother River Phoenix was also famous starring in "La Bamba".

[@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 (Also with the actor who plays the old emperor)

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Ditto LA Confidential and The Next Three Days..

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Joaquin Phoenix (who played Comidus )is a great actor! Check him out in Joker!

[@thseed7]

The Romans are washing their hands in wine, citrus and flowers after the battle

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Good to know so not as gross

[@highstimulation2497]

"What are they throwing? Oh, bread!" bread and circuses, indeed.

[@evelynroadmedia9415]

Ridley Scott is one of the biggest directors around, or at the time this film was made, as mentioned I think a lot of the budget was on production/CGI so the cast was a little on the budget side. Although Russel Crowe may demand a bit of money, and over recently years Joaquin Phoenix may need a few more dollars (has become more recognised for some good acting in numerous films, mainly 2019 Joker). A lot of the cast was British, actor and comedian Omid Djalili played the slave trader, a fair few of the politicians are British, how can I forget a British icon in Oliver Reed (stared in a real old Christmas film called 'Oliver). Maximus african warrior friend is Djimon Hounsou has appeared in a few films over the last 5 to 10 years. I believe Sven-Ole Thorsen who was the Gladiator legend (undefeated, wore silver armour) has a strong link to Arnold Schwarzenegger (from his body building days), and I think the same applies to Ralf Moeller (one of Maximus friends, big guy that cut his fellow gladiators hand off because he was dead). Sorry I am making a meal of this comment, so I will leave you to research the rest, if I have left anything for you to find out.

[@slugcult1973]

I love these reactions. They remind me how these movies made me feel when I first watched them so long ago. BTW, Rome collapsed in the 5th century. The Vikings didn't show up until the 8th century. They were Germanic tribes in what was the battle of the Teotoburg Forest at the beginning of the movie.

[@kevinjs26]

Not Vikings, but the historically even fiercer warriors of the continental Germanic tribes. Despite the loss of the battle in the movie, The Germanic tribes famously held off the Roman legions and kept Germany free of Italic rule forever. Read the story of the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, it is truly awesome.

[@d.t.nelson8805]

Russell Crowe (Maximus) movies to check out - A Beautiful Mind, Master & Commander, Cinderella Man, L.A. Confidential, Man of Steel, Thor: Love & Thunder, The Insider, & A Good Year. Joaquin Phoenix (Commodus) movies to see - Signs, Her, The Joker, The Village, Parenthood (1989 movie, not tv show - Joaquin Phoenix as a kid) In a side note... you saw Joaquin Phoenix's brother (River Phoenix) in Stand By Me.

[@Curraghmore]

The Romans and Vikings never met in battle, because the Roman Empire was finished before Vikings became established in Scandinavia. The Romans would have fought other Northern Europeans from some of the same areas, but they were Goths and Barbarians.

[@jamesalexander5623]

Later the Huns!

[@aleatharhea]

Oh my yes I love thunderstorms. When I was a young woman and I couldn't sleep, I would put on a vinyl record of a thunderstorm and tap right out.

[@nobleconsejera5278]

16:00 Just a comment on a little detail: The Romans called the Iberian Paeninsula Hispania, and it included what we call nowadays Portugal (Lusitania)

[@jamesalexander5623]

Look on a Map of Europe .... Maximus was riding from most likely the other side of the Rhine in Germany to Toledo in Spain!

[@russellward4624]

Maximum wasnt the soldiers in purples general. They are Pretorian's, the Roman version on the secret service.

[@peterhecker1343]

Dear James :) The First Battle was Romans vs Germanians not vs Vikings The Vikings used to live up in the North of Europe( Denmark,Sweden,Finland ,Etc) Germanians used to live in the Center of Europe (also the Gauls and many other Tribes) thats where Germany got its name from ;) (France is where the Gauls used to live)

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Thanks for explaining

[@cog4life]

Such a great film. Hard to watch….but oh so rewarding. Thanks for this! I’m watching this New Years Day 2024. 😊

[@Armyaunt73]

The Emperor in the beginning was Dumbledore from Harry Potter

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Love it

[@jamesmarciel5237]

5:25 you mention the resources and cost to film scenes like this, and while usually a large amount, this wasn’t the case as much with this battle scene. The forest was scheduled to be cleared for fire prevention and land management by the government there on location. The production company was able to negotiate a deal with the government to clear this he land for them. This way they could film the battle and use the fire bombs catapulted into the trees. So the movie was able to save money of the location and helped the government by paying them for the use of the forest.

[@benhoward2825]

The actor with the cut on his cheek-that’s actually his real face, he actually has that cut on his face. Fun fact, in the movie Monty Python And The Holy Grail, he’s one of the guards that Sir Galahad slays in the scene where Sir Galahad (John Cleese) is seen running from the same position multiple times

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Haven't seen that yet

[@BDogg2023]

The gritty, high contrast, jumpy style of the fight scenes was something Ridley Scott pioneered for this film, though some people say it’s a rip off of the Wachowskis “bullet time” innovation in The Matrix a year or two earlier.

[@lennyvalentin6485]

As I recall, the initial battle scenes were shot with cameras set to high shutter speed - like you typically see in cable TV sports broadcasts of football matches (not meaning the US handegg variety here) and so on, which removes the film blur so typical of 24 frames per second photography. It's not really anything remotely like the "bullet time" scenes in "The Matrix", it just makes everything look really sharp (to simulate the adrenaline rush, I guess) and as a result, more stuttery, due to the low framerate of movie photography. I suppose someone unfamiliar with the technical details of how cameras and movie trick photography work etc might conceivably confuse the two tho... :) One must remember that the "bullet time" effect from the original matrix movie was a very analog process which required A LOT of setup, as it was shot using a combination of high-speed movie cameras and still picture photography. A highly dynamic, long battle sequence couldn't be done this way, it would take forever to shoot and cost way too much money.

[@BDogg2023]

@@lennyvalentin6485 I’ve watched the makings of, too. Loved all four films. All of them. I worked in Hollywood most of my adult life. An old friend used to be a script reader for Joel Silver. Actually, I know people in virtually every aspect of film making. I even have a credit on IMDb. How did I know someone was going to take issue with my loose comparison? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Scott sped up the film, then removed frames, giving it that jumpy quality. Yes, bullet time used multiple cameras in a circle, all firing at the same time, allowing the camera to jump around in space time. The end effect of both was a jumpy action style that was new to film. Not the same, but similar in feeling. Both styles went on to influence most of the major action films that have come along since.

[@MrQuinn-tc3uo]

The executioners were a part of comoduses petorian guard. Not from the army.

[@edwinpayne2231]

One of the best epics ever made. The real Commodus actually had incestuous relations with his sister and had children. And he did fight in the arena and yes he cheated and set up his appointments to lose.

[@lennyvalentin6485]

Undoubtedly, the Roman Colisseum fulfilled a similar function as the gothic cathedrals did during the middle ages - they towered over the rest of the city, filling the little people with awe.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

It did its job well. Even today it's a spectacle

[@jeremybr2020]

One thing that never made sense to me was how Maximus never made more of an issue that he was literally taken off his own land, made into a slave and forced into fighting. You would think he would've pushed back a bit more on that. Is that how they did things? What keeps them from making anyone they want into slaves?

[@kenllixx]

Hiii! did anyone told you already that the actor who plays Proximo (Oliver Reed) aka Maximus "owner" died before the end of filming so in the moment when you see him died you actually seeing a cgi version of him.

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That's cool they could still incorporate him.

[@kenllixx]

@@AwesomeUSMovies yeap! specially considering how old this movie is.

[@ddaddy1775]

Interesting fact. In Roman times, thumbs up meant death and thumbs down meant live, but the story got mixed up over the years to mean the opposite.

[@roygarcia4200]

You also definitely need to watch Master And Commander: The Far Side of the World, American Gangster, A Beautiful Mind, 3:10 To Yuma, Spy Game, The Mexican, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James And The Giant Peach, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Night At The Museum trilogy, Robin Hood (2010), Peter Pan (2003), Road To Perdition, Scooby-Doo (2002), Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, Legally Blonde, The Master Of Disguise, Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken, Team America: World Police, The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, Antz, MouseHunt, Paulie, The Grinch (2000), The Cat In The Hat (2003), Godzilla (1998), The Cable Guy, Osmosis Jones, Bicentennial Man

[@tsogobauggi8721]

"What we do in life, echoes in eternity." :)

[@filipohman7277]

Awesome Work Bro, Thanks 👍👍👍👍 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸

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Thank you! 👍

[@russellward4624]

The actual emporor Comedus the charceter is very loosly based on actualy fought in the colosseum. He was assasinated in his bathtub.

[@merchillio]

Truly an epic film, every scene could be a painting

[@saaamember97]

I believe that this movie will have it's place in the pantheon of motion pictures ..... Right up there with the great epics, "The Ten Commandments" and "Ben Hur."

[@Muck006]

Some tourist was carving something into the Coliseum ... and got a 60.000 € fine for it. Not enough IMO.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Agreed

[@tempsitch5632]

@15:23 Anyone that has played GTA IV: Ballad Of Tony, this bald guy is Yussef Amir.

[@sheryldalton8965]

Ridley Scott is a genuis film maker.

[@davidsoliz5735]

Gladiator is a great movie but The Count of Monte Cristo is the best revenge movie of all time. I'm guessing you've read the book.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Read it a couple of times

[@bogdannila1478]

how can a grown ass man not see Gladiator until this age?!?!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Books are better then movies

[@SimoExMachina2]

This movie showed me that Calvin against four Hobbeses is not a fair fight, but Calvin could still prevail.

[@radiofreeastrocast3010]

This soundtrack is one of my top ten albums of all time! "Are you not entertained?!"

[@Raysboss302]

I been in Rome. Italie! As a Dutchman that’s tick tock. Lol Great fellow Europeans. But we have a farmer battle. Never forget. Strength and Horner. We’re on the brink.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Guess I need to make my way to the Netherlands

[@Froehlich07]

"So we're dealing with a period piece huh"... Uhm yes, it's about gladiators in rome when the col... Let's just say you got it, yes it's a period piece👍

[@tremorsfan]

Nick Cave tried to write a sequel. It would have involved Maximus waking up in Elysium where he finds that the old gods are being overtaken by Christianity. So they send Maxiums to kill Jesus. Only Jesus tricks Maximus and sends him to earth in the body of a Christian martyr. He eventually becomes immortal with the end of the film being a montage of him fighting in every major war throughout history (Crusades, World War 1&2 Vietnam) with the final scene being him working for the Pentagon.

[@willlockler9433]

I have to join others and recommend Master and Commander after this.

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[@TheAlmaward]

Vikings? LOL You literally JUST GOT DONE reading the text saying they're in Germania. Vikings are from much farther north. "How much time and money was spent?" You just read the text telling you that it was a 12-year campaign. "I'd rather die like the Emperor, in my 70s." In reality, Marcus Aurelius died at age 58. LOL

[@goldieschooch8512]

Epic movie! I wonder if they feel like they are in that era when they are on location & in character? ✌🏻☀️

[@Muck006]

Ancient mythology is full of stories of "sons avenging their fathers" ... for this reason you "get rid off the family" as well!

[@rhinno1969]

FYI: Maximus is Russell Crowe and Commodus is Joaquin Phoenix (Joker)

[@michaelwhite4608]

Been looking forward to this one

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Great

[@russellward4624]

1st dvd I ever bought.

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love it

[@sharonjoan1970]

Love this Movie so Much❤Can't wait to Experience this Masterpiece with you❤

[@richardhansen3703]

In the opening scene it was barbarians not Vikings.😃

[@karenlackner192]

James…. You need to add ‘A Beautiful Mind’ to your watch list. Russell Crowe stars in it. It’s an amazing true story.

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[@balansboy]

This movie is the definition of an Epic Movie

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I'd say an AWESOME movie.. but ya no.. Gotta promote the channel

[@rayjones2606]

only 480p for anyone else?

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Shouldn't be... Wow that is WEIRD. Never have I had that problem before. I'll ask about it.

[@drdassler]

Yes.

[@thenathanhaines]

@@AwesomeUSMovies When you upload a video, KZbin starts processing it and transcoding it into various different resolutions and bitrates. So if you publish it immediately and someone sees it, they'll see the lower resolution before the higher ones hit dozens of minutes later. :)

[@rayjones2606]

@@thenathanhaines 20 hours later and i still only see 480 :(

[@marygifford9379]

May I suggest another historical drama/musical, Academy award winner Fiddler on the Roof, 1973.

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[@Roller-Ball]

NOTICE TO EDITOR............ I bet you edit the reviews with either headphones or earbuds. In doing this you make the reviewer 2-5 times louder than the movie, when you finish. This makes it really difficult to watch and listen without headphones or earbuds. I wish you would go back and watch without headphones or earbuds to understand that not everyone is using them to watch. Just trying to pass on information. It might have more people watching than just clicking off. Because the volume is so far off. Regards Rollerball.

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Appreciate the feedback. Thanks

[@egozentric]

600 years too early. Germania - NOT Scandinavia ! The vikings dont exist until the years 793-1066 CE. This is set in year 180 CE.

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Got it thanks

[@egozentric]

I recommend see "The 13th Warrior" with Banderas that touches on early viking culture. I enjoyed that and i believ you will also like it much.@@AwesomeUSMovies

[@ralphmcclure6896]

Yea Marcus Aurelius and commodes were both real commadus was his son and did fight gladiators in the arena and was killed by a gladiator all that is true

[@surlycanadian]

He was assassinated in his private quarters in the dead of night by a wrestler named Narcissus

[@highstimulation2497]

Valhalla indeed, mate.

[@lindataggart9076]

Hi from Oregon..love to your mom healing ..Enjoy the show..