GLADIATOR (2000) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch | Russell Crowe | Joaquin Phoenix | Ridley Scott

[@Jordashian93]

I’m telling you I’ve seen this film about a million times and I’ll watch it a million more. The acting, the story, THE MUSIC! Oh my god everything is perfect.

[@ashleyf423]

I've watched it so many times I didn't even realize all the lines I know by heart lol

[@WheresWaldo05]

Over rated movie.

[@k3n12ock]

lol same.

[@k3n12ock]

@@WheresWaldo05 0/10 rage bait. Try harder next time lil bro.

[@WheresWaldo05]

@@k3n12ock 41. 6'6". Would you like to come at me in real life keyboard warrior? I always find it funny when little peons get buhthurt over other peoples opinions. Go get a life coward.

[@itsreeeshaaa7560]

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed and Connie Nielsen. Completely stacked cast with a soundtrack for the ages. I still cry my eyes out 20 plus years later. Great reaction and commentary y’all.

[@antoniochasten3192]

Great cast, indeed, and Oliver Reed's last film. Every time I see him on screen I'm reminded that he died during a filming break. He promised Ridley Scott months before filming that he wasn't going to drink ( he was off and on the wagon for years) while shooting the film but he lied. His work around was drinking on weekends and while on break from filming Gladiator, he challenged some English sailors to a drinking contest in a pub where he shouldn't've been. He collapsed, an ambulance was called and he died en route to the hospital. What a film to have a great performance for what would be his last one.

[@kartiksharma7674]

@antoniochasten3192 I read somewhere that he had one last shot still left! they achieved it through CGI! It is so unrecognizable that perhaps this was why Gadiator won the oscar for best visual effects, beating out Hollow Man!

[@williamhayes3379]

I must confess, I was so PLEASED to see a young person recognizing the difference between soldiers and Praetorian guards.

[@Burn_Slow]

Why would a young person not know that?

[@williamhayes3379]

@Burn_Slow Have you checked in on what and how this generation is being taught?

[@tammyford2357]

And he knew maggots would clean the wound. Most reactors wince at that scene and don’t understand it.

[@Swttng780]

@@tammyford2357maybe they winced as I did because maggots are gross😂 not because of a lack of understanding

[@DefenestrateYourself]

@@Burn_Slow why would they? It’s not a relevant fact that would help you in daily 21st century life, sweetie

[@ThomasBeauchamp-m8m]

The final duel illustrated the difference between a fencer and a soldier. The emperor was trained to sword fight, Maximus was trained to kill.

[@waterbeauty85]

That reminds me of the swordfight between Ricardo Montalban and Frank Langella in the TV movie version of "The Mark of Zorro." During the fight Langella compliments Montalban on a technique saying "I've never seen that move before" and Montalban replies "You wouldn't. I learned on the battlefield." Even though Frank Langella is good actor and ably played Zorro/Diego de la Vega, I actually thought Ricardo Montalban was more charismatic as Capt. Esteban Pasquale.

[@mattkc27]

Hans Zimmer shaking his head at the confidence behind that "yeah John Williams" comment

[@MermaidMusings7]

They figured it out near the end of the video. lol

[@JournoNerd312]

Literally five seconds after the most Pirates of the Carribean/Dark Knight-ass musical theme of the movie lmao obviously Klaus Badelt did part of the Pirates soundtrack but goddamn

[@thedarkknight2221]

*”ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED, ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?!”* That line still gets me hyped no matter what!

[@billbillinger2117]

I feel Steph's reaction to Phoenix's creepiness in my bones.😂 He did such a good job in this role.

[@jmurdock8303]

That's Steph Carleone

[@Tanlawless]

need to see joaquins - leafs older movies

[@loberd09]

There are certain actor/role combos that my brain can’t ever uncouple. Phillip Seymour Hoffman as the prick in patch Adams is one. Phoenix as creepy Commodious is another.

[@evacombs9720]

@@loberd09 For me, as well. As with Jack Nicholson as Jack in, the Shining, I will only ever see Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus.

[@quicksimplebeauty]

The score was done by Hans Zimmer. It's a whole other character in the movie. Much like his score was a whole other character in The Last Samurai

[@CinePals]

Yeah, they realized this later during the discussion.

[@krayzy932]

I think his best work was Interstellar.

[@bbcseriesfan]

@@krayzy932 it's his favourite (or at least it was until Dune), but personally I feel like The Last Samurai, The Lion King and Inception are up there. (TBF, anything that man touches is GOLD)

[@quicksimplebeauty]

@@krayzy932 I've not seen Interstellar. I'll need to look it up. I love Hand Zimmer's scores

[@TNvibes423]

@@quicksimplebeautyinterstellar is a must!!!!!

[@angelkanul4415]

Love you reaction, Joaquin Phoenix should’ve won an Oscar for supporting cast, he was amazing on his role, and Russell Crowe was phenomenal playing the character of Maximus it earned him an Oscar!

[@qwi2311]

One of the most Perfect movies in existence. Soundtrack, Story, Dialogue and Actors all combine to become something much greater. If i find it Channel surfing i will watch whatever is left no matter how busy i am.

[@rdeetpratama9478]

Not only he nailed the movie, but also the people of Rome. They still called him as General Maximus even to this day 😂

[@skeezaworkan]

8:42 He's still remembered mostly as a stoic philosopher, an author of 'Meditations' and one of the greatest Emperors of Rome.

[@loadmastergod1961]

Meditations is such a great read. Should be mandatory in grade school

[@trev9168]

Proximo talking about being a gladiator with Maximus is one of my favorite scenes of all time

[@tonybuckley6413]

class isn’t it

[@deg6788]

Pure raw emotion ❤

[@felixdom9693]

High class I love that part too

[@rzawistowski33]

Apparently the actors didn't get along so their tension was real

[@chairofthebored]

At 40:03 you hear one of the gladiators state: "i served with you at Vindobona". It was to show Maximus' soldiers loyalty. He knew who Maximus was, and knew he was in hiding and didn't out him. Historically the empire had multiple standing armies, each of them more loyal to their generals than the empire itself. This ended up leading to many civil wars with each army fighting to kill off the others

[@BatmanFan76]

This movie is pretty much 2000’s nostalgia. IMO, this still has one of the best quotes of the movie. “Are you not entertained?!”

[@alexp6581]

For me it's "am I not merciful"

[@SecondSince]

Are you not into trains?!

[@torontomame]

​@@SecondSince HA! This is how I will always hear that line from now on. 👏😄

[@nasssMill17]

What we do in life Echoes in Eternity! STRENGTH & Honour Ultimately we are all dead men! Death smiles at us all... all a man can do is smile back!!! 🔥 too much heatttt

[@benjaminroe311ify]

Have you read Marcus Aurelius' Meditations? That line and the concepts behind it are covered heavily by his own writings. Fascinating stuff. I love that quote too.

[@lazydaisee3997]

Hans Zimmer always gets mentioned here for the soundtrack but ppl overlook the incredible Melbourne Lass LISA GERRARD who helped score the soundtrack and does vocals. She has been making music like this for decades and worked on films incl Dune, Man on Fire, Black Hawk Down and many more...especially films with an historic or non western setting. She has a huge library of varied and historical themed music with a collab called 'Dead can Dance' and much of the music (incl Gladiator) is done in a language she created for herself so she could talk privately to God!! She is simply amazing!

[@saulbass9293]

I adore this movie. The story, the acting, the scale and scope, the score, the cinematography, the directing, everything comes together to make a perfect representation of Hollywood at its best. Thanks for the reaction.

[@Barovian20]

Imagine committing an act so powerful that the entire Roman coliseum goes quiet enough to hear a pin drop. Also, Quintus didn't betray the emperor. He never wanted to do any of this to Maximus at any point. But Quintus knew that if he didn't carry out the orders, someone else would have and his family would have been included in them. In the end, Quintus was allowed to show his support for Maximus simply by honoring the coliseum and the conditions of the challenge. Gladiators die with honor, false emperors do not.

[@joealvarez8733]

And false emperors make great tiger food...😂😂😂 They're Great!!!!😂😂😂

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

@@joealvarez8733 Soft on the outside, crunchy on the inside.

[@cashewnuttel9054]

I just like to point out that Batman would not approve of this: 1:08:32.

[@seniorordenanza2387]

This movie was my first ever rated R movie. My dad insisted that this would be my first. It changed how I saw cinema. Never had I seen a movie with amazing acting performance, music score and cinematography in my life and I’ve loved it ever since.

[@rzawistowski33]

It's and excellent start for your first R. It set the standard for how it can still be a fantastic movie.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

This is great. It's definitely one of the best movies ever and there is nothing gratuitous really. Even the graphic violence and language in it just fits the story it's not over the top etc. Spectacular example of a story that was written and then earned an R rating instead of a story written TO earn an R rating.

[@innercircle341]

The line Maximus The Merciful was shouted as an ad lib by an extra and Ridley kept it in

[@TimboSlice313]

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. Coldest line of the whole movie 🥶

[@deltablaze77]

Coldest line in a movie.

[@TimboSlice313]

Idk man there’s a lot good ones out there but this is top 10 forsure 👌🏼

[@rylanmalis1162]

If I recall, he didn't like that line, but he nailed it.

[@Atlas_Redux]

@@rylanmalis1162 I can see why, it's a little forced. It's very "script" like. That said, many lines are, it is very theatrical.

[@karmehed]

I don't know if any other movie I have ever seen has had such a powerful soundtrack. The main track " Now We Are Free" feels like it is plucked straight out of this era and it is soooooo damn powerful.

[@artbagley1406]

"Who will help me carry him?" Men, Senators, soldiers, slaves, gladiators, boys will -- ALL PEOPLE will help you carry Maximus!!! Thank you for a reaction that's on a level above most others!

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

"The time for honoring yourself will soon be at an end...Highness." Coldest line in the movie.

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

The actor who played Proximo (the Gladiator trainer) was Oliver Reed. He was an extraordinary british actor, with a very interesting, fascinating and atypical life. He also was known for his alcoholism, having some scandals on TV and cinema as a consequence of this. During the filming of Gladiator in 1999, he sadly passed away. He had been sober for months, but one night (during a break from filming the movie) in an Irish pub in Malta (after a bet), he drank three bottles of Jamaican rum, eight bottles of German beer, numerous double whiskeys and challenged five young English sailors of the Royal Navy to arm-wrestling at The Pub bar (which after this incident was called Ollie's Last Pub). His bill, which was never paid, is preserved in a decorative frame in the bar.

[@Varekai0723]

Oliver Reed and Russell Crowe also couldn't stand each other during filming.

[@VoidVintage]

o7

[@justintorres502]

God. What a fuckin stamp to put down before you go. RIP my man ✊🏼

[@VoidVintage]

@@justintorres502 Most of our medals are worn on the inside. He wore his proudly. We, happy few, should be so fortunate.

[@lieunh]

Maximus is so well respected, you can see even the Roman guards tapping their spears along with the gladiators' chants.

[@hylianwolf6]

"Are you in danger of becoming a good man?" Such a solid line..

[@Khay-77]

Maximus Decimus Meridius. One of the most badass characters in all of cinema.

[@HellTundra]

- What we do in life, echoes in eternity.

[@rylanmalis1162]

That line still hits hard to this day.

[@DarkerNemesis]

Saw this back in 2000 in Theaters, the battle scene was epic. Seeing the Catapults fire one by one, and the arrows was EPIC, After the movie I went home an started playing Age of Empires hehe.

[@jimmyzee7040]

Ending gets me every time, tears a flowing

[@alexdavies3132]

The soundtrack to this movie is 100% perfection.

[@matdouglas6631]

after the first Colosseum battle, when the crowd and the other Gladiators are chanting MAXIMUS and the score matches the chant ...... so amazing

[@MJU1979]

John Williams is so legendary, he actually gets credit for scoring movies he’s never been a part of…lol

[@radicalreactions1633]

What does John Williams have to do with this? This is Hans Zimmer - someone that doesn't get credit for films that he SHOULD get credit for considering how many of his pathetic clones are still working.

[@Tazza19931]

@@radicalreactions1633 What do you mean what does he have to do with this? I might be misunderstanding your comment, but OP is replying to the fact that they stated in the video that it was John Williams who scored the film, and not Hans Zimmer.

[@jackfrost295]

​@@radicalreactions1633they said they thought it was scored by Williams during their reaction. He is responding to them saying that.

[@AARONANKRUM]

It's not just Hans Zimmer but Klaus Badelt. Klaus Badelt also scored Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. I've seen reviewers who see one film or the other comment on how they sound alike. Well, yeah.

[@nathanpark1058]

They had professional boxers and wrestlers in ancient Rome too. In fact, a wrestler named Narcissus was the real Emperor Commodus's bodyguard and he drowned Commodus in his own bath. Boxers in ancient Rome wore iron gloves and fought to the death.

[@senpainoticeme9675]

Another fun fact, during intermissions between battles in the Colosseum, enterprising merchants advertise their trades to the audience while peddlers sell food and wine. The producers decided to take it away from the film because they thought the movie goers would find that absurd and a modern construct.

[@TheWindcrow]

Maximus: "The frost...sometimes it makes the blade stick" Such a cold line before he kills that guy.

[@engokaihe9056]

There should never be a sequel to this masterpiece

[@rzawistowski33]

I'm fine with a sequel but it needed a different name. Gladiator 2 is so bad. Gladiators Rise or some to separate it but still connect would be fine. Like Mad Max did with Fury Road. So they can stand alone.

[@LuminairPrime]

I think we can all agree that, in hindsight, Phoenix NEEDED all the awards for this performance. Poor Steph could barely look at him in some scenes. What some actors do in life echoes in eternity!

[@trackhoodie1741]

Please look up Russell Crowe sharing stories of his family trips to Rome after this movie. This fictional movie made him ROYALTY in real life!

[@primaitalia753]

And he deserves it. 🦅🌿

[@realitycheck5376]

Commodus to his father: "I have courage . . . perhaps not on the battlefield . . . 😂

[@TheJohhnyE]

So stunning, so brave. 😂

[@AFC9798]

Many things to love about this film but one of my favourites is how Maximus and Commodus are true polar opposites. They share no real similarities which seems increasingly rare with current protagonist and antagonist films.

[@radguurl]

For that opening battle scene, they legit SET A REAL FOREST ON FIRE and that is not CGI. As soon as that scene finished, I was like "Hell to yeah, I am LOCKED THE F IN!" and knew this movie was gonna be 🔥

[@ElmStReactions]

Doesnt matter how many times i watch this (so many), that ending tears me up everytime

[@servo5000]

I've seen this movie so many times, but only recently realized Maximus was having visions of his own afterlife in the very beginning of the movie. So beautifully done. What a work of art.

[@steakcakegrillbake5444]

The sheer weakness of the emperor at the end in comparison to Maximus is so brutal as you just see him get manhandled

[@warrenbfeagins]

Phoenix should have won an Oscar. It's out of this world CRAAAAAAZY that he didn't. Oliver Reed was a beast too. R.I.P. 🙏🏿

[@decidueye2963]

Nah, it's overrated and he acted like he's bit on pressure. Benecio del Toro way better

[@warrenbfeagins]

@@decidueye2963 No it's not overrated. It's a magnificent performance. Crowe should've won for The Insider, not Gladiator. Also, Del Toro should've won an Oscar for 21 Grams.

[@decidueye2963]

@@warrenbfeagins Nah, Phoenix performance wasn't that good and he acts like he's anxious also his acting isn't there much mostly thumbs up and thumbs down. It's not really special either. Del Toro was better. Phoenix improved from Walk the line. People say so much about the character at the point of ignoring other characters performance like it's godly. It's not really and many can do Commodus more than Maximus role. It's overrated at this point

[@shag139]

Ceaser is original Dumbledore.

[@justintorres502]

I feel so dumb for never noticing that. And I guess never reading it in a comment til now. Awesome, thanks.

[@Wickerrman]

Caeser* and yes, it's Richard Harris

[@shag139]

@ autocorrect

[@Wickerrman]

@@shag139 That's fair, but remember KZbin allows comment editing :)

[@DefenestrateYourself]

The real Dumbledore. Michael Gambon was miscast

[@coldflamebluedragon196]

This by far is top, most powerful movie in my book that Russell Crowe has ever starred in! His performance and the storyline is legendary

[@nasssMill17]

1:05:58 "love ur kids guys... even if they not right for the Family Business love your kids" - Mr.Boose bahaha very well said! 😅😂💯💯

[@OgBobby42]

1:07:54 you misunderstand Quintus here, he’s not “a slimy little guy” he’s just smart, him and maximus alone did not have the power or influence to overthrow the ceaser in the start of the movie so he did the smart thing and acted loyal, in the final duel however he and maximus DO have that power and influence so he commands his gaurds to follow the rules of the 1v1 duel to the death. He’s an honourable man in my books

[@chrispratt3666]

Marcus Aurelius kept his plan to install Maximus secret. That's why Commodus killed him, so it would never get out. To Quintus, Maximus just looked like he was turning treasonous at the start of the movie. Killing a man's family because he committed treason is pretty harsh but I agree that everything Quintus does could be seen as honorable.

[@9thSapper]

Also, in the deleted scenes Commodus had two of Quintus's men executed. He believed they knew of Maximus's escape and said nothing. He made Quintus give the command to kill them. Quintus was not happy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipCZoIagp9WreK8si=-8CWm5XwU49fPrLK

[@V.i.c.o.d.y.n]

And the road to Hell is paved with good intention. He's smart in terms of self preservation, but he had no qualms sending a death squad to Maximus' home for his wife and child. Some things remain unforgiveable, regardless of the reason. Sure there's complexities to the character, but a silver spoon covered in shit is still no fine dining, so to speak. At least that's how I see it.

[@houseofaction]

@@V.i.c.o.d.y.n he had absolutely no choice

[@DefenestrateYourself]

@@houseofaction just following orders? Where have we seen that before 🤔

[@Masterchief93th]

The score of Gladiator is my favorite by Hans Zimmer. pure goosebumps 🤩

[@JuliusTrout-s7p]

Stunning reaction. I have seen this film so many times. My favourite line is 'He was a soldier of Rome - Honour Him'.

[@Rfcfan1996]

Hans Zimmer is the composer. He also reworked a part of the theme for Pirates of the Caribbean.

[@quicksimplebeauty]

and the great score to The Last Samurai

[@DefenestrateYourself]

He was the head composer for Pirates but was contractually obligated to work on Last Samurai, so they gave credit to another teammate

[@davewatkins4868]

This movie is pretty much eternal, so well done.

[@mannys4036]

There are times I like reactions and most times I don't, but this was a great reaction to an amazing movie. Nothing more could be said in their post analysis; it was amazing. Well done team!

[@Em-ih5du]

My top 1 movie of all times. The story, the acting, the music, the sets, the casting, the fights. Likeable hero, wonderfully flawed villain, dialog easily quotable. Everything is perfect. So well made it still holds up decades later. I'll never be able to watch it again for the first time but at least I get to see people react to it :)

[@natmanprime4295]

Wow I've never seen such a comprehensive yet entertaining reaction to this film (and ive seen a TON of them)! Such editing work im blown away ! Subbed

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

44:35 that shot makes the whole movie. "MAXIMUS! MAXIMUS! MAXIMUS!"

[@ackerion2830]

The script, the acting, the production design, the story, the editing, the music, the directing. A masterpiece.

[@shantanu4423]

This movie is the definition of "CINEMA".

[@deltablaze77]

I have seen this movie so many times. And I am never upset to watch it again. Just one of those rare films. I could probably watch it twice back-to-back and still be entertained.

[@hugomsb9391]

Quintus is a "Yes, man". An highly disciplined soldier that follows orders, plain and simple.......... unless he sees something not honourable, literally. He saw with his own eyes, Commodus injuring Maximus, from that point on, he made sure that the fight would be fair.

[@ArturZmienko]

this single role made Joaquin it is his greatest role yes he has great performances in other movies but this is his masterpiece

[@decidueye2963]

It's his masterpiece ? His performance isn't that good and needs to be more quirky. Walk the line and Master are way better. Even Her is better performance.

[@TheJohhnyE]

​@decidueye2963 why would he need to be more "quirky?" 😂

[@decidueye2963]

@TheJohhnyE Cuz it's Commodus as a villain and he tries to be quirky but he wasn't good at it at that time.He looks like he's trembling and get out of the project

[@dax977]

Great reaction both 👍🏽 this is an all time classic! The cinematography, score and acting really draws you into everything ! ❤

[@shmick6079]

This is my favourite movie of all time. I never tire of it.

[@JBKNL]

First time watch? WTF? how could you go so long without seeing this movie? O.o Richard Harris has so little time on this movie, but every scene he has is just amazing! Totally love his performance! So many great lines!

[@marcosantiago6818]

Great watching this movie again with you guys. You guys are fun. And I love the intelligence with which you watch and comment on the movie afterward. By the way, Spaniards wife is actually Ridley Scott's wife ;-)

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

This is one of my all time favorite movies! You two did an EXCELLENT reaction. thank you! I absolutely loved the score by Hans Zimmer too! Amazing. I don't know if this was mentioned anywhere, but Connie Nielson did not know that Joaquin was going to YELL, "AM I NOT MERCIFUL?!!!" right in her face. Maximus' wife in the movie was played by Ridley Scott's *future wife. They married 15 years later.

[@mariedbk]

this is my favorite movie ever. it's perfect in every way possible. scenario, music, landscape, epic battle scene , powerful and cult quotes... everything about this movie is perfect

[@chriscoombes6751]

Back in the days everything wasn't all Superheroes, you had beautiful epic masterpieces like this to enjoy! -don't think I can add anything more than you've said to how great this film was, I just wait with bated breath to see how the 'long awaited' sequel is received ... personally I don't think this needed one!

[@zzzkoszzz]

8:43 Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. He is known as "The Philosopher". He wrote many books but for contemporary times he wrote 'Meditations' which is an important work in the philosophy of Stoicism.

[@Irishrover101]

Only saw it again yesterday in preparation for Gladiator 2. So looking forward to G2. Outstanding movie 🎬

[@logankerlee]

I watched this originally in the theaters. It was AMAZING! I was only 12 years old at the time when this was released and yeah, seeing this in theaters was such an experience! I'm very happy that you both enjoyed this so much while also being able to grasp some of the deeper meanings and thoughts presented in this movie. All in all, amazing reaction. I'm happily subbing to this channel, now. :)

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

A Masterpeace Of A Movie! 👊😊✊ Ridley Scott - Awesomeness 👌😆👍🍁

[@Vulcanerd]

This movie is gorgeously shot, epic in scope, well acted, etc... and I care not one whit for it other than the memes I do enjoy. This is absolutely in no way to poopoo people who wholeheartedly love this movie. They should be able to enjoy the movie unencumbered by my or anyone else’s criticisms/dislike. I’m so glad you guys did and it was fun watching you guys enjoy it.

[@Celticrose9999]

Derek Jacobi (Gracchus) played in a mini series AGES AGO, about the Roman Emperors, iClaudius, he played Claudius. John Hurt was Caligula, Patrick Stewart played in it, and HE HAD HAIR.

[@desmawalker556]

I remember watching that as a kid with my Older Sister on MASTERPIECE THEATRE. 💖😀

[@malcontent79]

Steph's expression when Boosh explained maggot medical treatment was 100 percent worth the price of admission.

[@idgaffritp]

Steph's facial expression and "Eww" at every incest scene had me LMAO! 🤣

[@blacklite911]

I can’t believe they made a sequel of this

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Yeah, but I'm hopeful. The trailers look great!

[@1960317]

I would love to see the prequel, The Rise of General Maximus.

[@taneshah.1260]

​@@i_love_rescue_animalsYeah, this is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I did not need a sequel. But between Denzel and Pedro, I'm optimistic.

[@afroahmed3989]

I can't believe they used a rap song for that sequel's trailer, Ridley Scott's ego has no limit.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

@@afroahmed3989 Man! I didn't notice that in the trailer I saw! I'll have to watch more than one and see. I surely would have noticed, because I'm an old lady and generally, not a fan.

[@SedriqMiers]

i watched in the theatre it was an unforgettable experience with the end scene moving me to tears. Its an absolute great classic.

[@jimmybobsap8729]

I was entertained lol I remember in school when asked to go to any point in time I said “the opening of the Colosseum” everyone stared at me😂

[@lidlett9883]

This was the very last epic film before CGI took over. Russell Crowe even told his fellow actors "Look around this is the last time they'll build such sets." There was to be a long fight between Praxomus and the Emperor's guards. Unfortunately the actor passed away before it could be filmed.

[@xxchevcheliosxxable]

Love me some Michael and Steph duo! The only thing I’m having a hard time with is Michael sitting on the left and Steph on the right😂😂😂 it’s throwing me off

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Maximus' home is supposed to be in Trujillo, Spain.

[@mrmagnus420]

I’m my top 5 favorite movies of all time. Just simply amazing in every aspect of the game. From top to bottom a perfect movie.

[@Roman_Zelinskiy]

Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. - Marcus Aurelius

[@michaelceraso1977]

Nice work you 2, THis won Russell Crowe his Oscar and good guess on the music score, but it was Hans Zimmer who did it and he has many other scores that are epic too.

[@lavinder11]

This played in theaters recently. I took a gen Z friend who was too young and he was blown away.

[@gussiejives]

He’s not mentioned enough, but Oliver Reed really does give it his all in his last performance. That scene where he’s recalling his days in the arena and his voice trembles “…like a storm… like you were the thunder god himself….”

[@onewinter9411]

This movie and Troy is just worth rewatching a million times.

[@TorreyBostick]

Gladiator is one of the best movies ever made, the acting, set design, fights and my gosh the music are all fantastic.!

[@jandehaan7445]

Surprising good reaction i also seen this movie a million times and still top 10 best movie ever made to bad that Ridley Scott has lost his way.

[@SE-gs6gd]

Great movie. Shows that good leaders can lead anywhere and lead anyone.

[@joelheath5411]

This really is a 10/10 film, everything about it is superb. In my opinion it is a perfect movie

[@Jskew]

Great reaction. Not John perfection Williams but the second best musical director in this world Hans Zimmer. Those two men have elevated cinema beyond this world. I went and saw this movie 6 times in the theater when it was released. The scene of entering the Coliseum with surround sound was epic. It is only the second movie I ever saw more than once on the big screen. Moulin Rouge was the other. Much love and keep on keepin on J.

[@electricflesh4534]

One of my favorite movies. So many scenes along with the score still give me goosebumps. Epic, epic movie.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Great reaction! (I have seen several for this movie, and I think yours may be the best.) They chained "red" guys - who would be the ones to put up a good fight - with "yellow" ones - who would probably not last long. Thus Maximus was paired with Juba.

[@talex86]

I love you guys. Your whole channel is awesome, but you too are my favorite pair from your channel. Great duo. :))

[@TFT-JF]

Great reaction! Thank you for knowing the history.

[@alexhaas9653]

Amazing movie. Great cast all around. And Phoenix plays his part to perfection. Really a force here. So many great scenes between Commodus, Lucilla, Maximus and Marcus Aurelius. The ending also leaves no man untouched. Maximus wading through the field towards his home on the other side - reunited with his family.