GLADIATOR (2000) -- movie reaction -- FIRST TIME WATCHING

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0:00 intro
1:27 movie
43:52 comments
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[@MrQuinn-tc3uo]

He is from spain. Hence, "Spaniard." when he was describing his home to marcus, he said he was from "Tahillo", which is a region in spain.

[@okchristina]

I totally missed that -- I assumed he said a place that would have been a few hours (by today's travel options) from Rome.

[@josemanueld5413]

Trujillo, not Tahillo. Its a city in Extremadura - West of Spain

[@cmstone5178]

Organization was a key factor of their success, not just for how the Army fought. The logistics to supply them across the vast Empire was monumental in and of itself.

[@okchristina]

And all without modern communication. It is a marvel!

[@georger.3489]

One of the best historical movies. Glad that you gave it a chance.

[@boboboy8189]

it's not historical movie, just fiction. if you read history about emperor, you will know this not happening in real story

[@kikebautista2110]

Historical backgroung but thats it. Comodus rule for 11 years for example. Mrcus Aurelius never wanted to take back the Republic. Rome wasnt borned as a Republic either but a Kingdom and so on...

[@promiscuous675]

Caesar is a title in modern terms Emperor. The Caesar at the beginning is Marcus Aurelius known as the last of the "Five Good Emperors".

[@boboboy8189]

in Arabic, they called roman emperor as "Kaisar". while Persian emperor as "Kisra".

[@promiscuous675]

@boboboy8189 In Germen Kaiser and in Russian Tsar, all thanks to the Romans.

[@okchristina]

I was wondering if that was the case or if it was a family name like the Tudors. Again, this is why I do this -- to learn more!

[@promiscuous675]

@@okchristina For the first Caesar "Gaius Julius Caesar" it was actually a part of his name, a kind of hereditary nickname. None of the Caesars that followed him were his direct offspring, though "Augustus" who directly followed him was his adopted nephew, so it became a title taken by all the subsequent Emperors.

[@okchristina]

Excellent details. Thank you!

[@aaronjl18]

20:46 They were chained together as battle buddies - one with a shield for defense and one with a sword for offense. The better they worked together - the better chance they had at surviving. When they were testing them and marking them - that's when they were setting which would be shields (yellow) and which would be swords (red).

[@shinrapresident7010]

Rome was the greatest civilization to exist in human history. Humanity will never recover from the loss when Rome fell. 2,000 years later and we still emulate these great people.

[@boboboy8189]

greatest civilization? they use human sport to kill each other is great? they even invade others land and calling others as barbarian, slavery is rampant.

[@okchristina]

I think they were innovative and influential, for sure. Every civilization has its evils!!

[@boboboy8189]

@@okchristina the only thing they innovative is their architecture, other than that, we saw why it became source of their fall. new politic system they created causing enemy step in their border while senate is arguing, their economy based on interest led them in huge debt, new theology causing society arguing which is better. all of this did remind me US where it once as great country but today it became the worst country in the world.

[@rubydragon1034]

@@LtDan-rk4si Rome fell because of a debased currency and starving Germanic tribes spawned from Arminius' rebellion. Evil, corruption and perversion was found in both the republic and empire.

[@TheRedPeril]

😂

[@weaselw703]

think they call him spaniard since his house was in Spain and thats where he got captured as a slave

[@okchristina]

Interesting!

[@georgemorley5926]

From Australia , great reaction to a real classic , Peace from down under

[@okchristina]

G’day and thank you so much!! :)

[@promiscuous675]

Thank you. Please would you try watching "Zulu" (1964), and if you want another Ridley Scott movie try his first "The Duellists" (1977).

[@cmstone5178]

Both good recommendations. The Barbarians chanting in the opening scene is taken directly from the movie Zulu.

[@okchristina]

Thanks! Both added to my master watchlist for future consideration!!

[@nathanbarnes8535]

"Caesar" is just a title given to all Roman emperors from the time of Julius Caesar. Great reactions and I look forward to seeing more from you.

[@okchristina]

I did not know that about the title Caesar until having posted this reaction. This is why I love doing this!! Thank you and thanks for watching!!

[@DavidB-2268]

​@OK CHRISTINA "Caesar" as a title was reflected into the 20th century, when Germany (Germania) used the title "Kaiser", up until just before WWII.

[@wgandy9541]

I just found your channel and have subscribed and liked this video! I really enjoy your dry sense of humor and wit. I will be looking to see what you have already reacted to and look forward to your future videos! Best wishes for your new channel.

[@okchristina]

Oh, thank you! That just made my day! :) This channel is still pretty new -- tomorrow is the 2 month anniversary! I do my own editing and each video has improved in quality, so I hope you can enjoy them even in their imperfect state (remember, you don't have to be perfect!!). Thanks, again, for watching and feel free to take part in polls or make suggestions of future watches! Lots of great things to come...

[@ICGvids]

Just found your channel and I have been really enjoying your reactions. ❤

[@okchristina]

Thank you thank you! That made my day :)

[@ICGvids]

@@okchristina you are most welcome, thanks for the reactions!

[@TheToscanaMan]

I just love this movie. I had to get the Hans Zimmer soundtrack to this because it's so perfect. The ending with Maximus going to Elysium to join his wife and boy always gets me. Yeah Commodus pursuing his sister was creepy, but probably common back then. Great reaction.

[@okchristina]

It is a good soundtrack. He definitely borrowed a few things from other composers, but it doesn’t mean it doesn’t sound great!! If you want to hear what inspired Zimmer, I recommend listening to The Planets by Gustav Holst. Specifically Mars, but the entire work is AWESOME!!!!!

[@NormanLacombe]

been grinding ur videos love ur reactions cant wait for more

[@okchristina]

Aww thanks for the binge time! That makes my evening. More on the way now that the new camera and studio setup is up and running!

[@NormanLacombe]

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[@artbagley1406]

So refreshing to hear a woman say she's interested in history, especially history movies. BUT BEWARE, Christina: movies are definitely NOT the best sources to base one's historical knowledge on. Hollywood does not follow history's true stories; Hollywood loves to "color outside the lines" a lot of the time! Screenwriters take many and deep liberties with actual history, twisting time lines, character traits, and true events to suit THEIR needs, which don't always include enlightening the viewing public. But continue on with your history-based movie watching; seems like you'll get a lot out of your efforts. Thanks for reacting to "Gladiator."

[@okchristina]

Oh yes, all info is taken with a grain of salt. I actually have gained a lot of missing info from knowledgeable viewers in the comments... again with a grain of salt as needed. But this is one of the reasons I started the channel -- to continue to broaden horizons. Thanks for watching!

[@marius4390]

The Germanic tribes and others beyond the Roman borders used to attack the borders of the empire because Rome had constant wars with them.

[@okchristina]

Got it. I can see how that would be the case!

[@treystevenson9872]

By the time of Marcus Aurelius Hispania (Spain) had been a Roman Province for hundreds of years so there were Romans living there for that amount of time. Maximus and his family lived in Spain, that’s why he is called the ‘Spaniard’.

[@okchristina]

That empire was so vast! It makes sense that it was that far west. And for that many years. Amazing. Thank you for helping to clarify this for me. I love learning these facts!

[@treystevenson9872]

@@okchristina You’re very welcome. Scipio Africanus, one of my favorite ancient commanders, conquered the rest of the Carthaginian armies in Spain in 206 BCE during the second Punic war giving Rome control of the region for hundreds of years. I love history!

[@okchristina]

Me, too!!!

[@NateAZ]

Historical note, though this movie is mostly fictional, the story of Maximus was loosely based on the life of Marcus Nonius Macrinus who served as a general under Marcus, then Commodus. However, Marcus Nonius Macrinus actually ended up living a long life and dying a wealthy man, having never been sold into slavery. The real Commodus was also not a very moral man, and had an unhealthy adoration for the gladiator games...though he wasn't the worst Caesar ever, I believe that one is still a toss up between Nero and Caligula. Nero for ruthless brutality and Caligula for being a totally sick and twisted nut bag deviant. Regardless, I think this film is a masterpiece. It reminds me of big production films of the past, like Cleopatra with Liz Taylor and Richard Burton...huge epics that will always be a great watch.

[@okchristina]

I've heard of Nero and Caligula by reputation alone . Love the historical notes. Thank you!! Learning more and more... :)

[@kennethcontreras4325]

Wow.. Intelligent and caring woman. I'm doomed.

[@hondo341979]

At this period in time the emperor was called Cesar.

[@okchristina]

Ah yes, that makes sense. And a very cool name for such a position. Love it! Thanks.

[@ontarioguyincalgary4845]

Good reaction 😊

[@okchristina]

Thank you! :)

[@HeinrichVenter88]

Soundtrack is just great! If you want to get more onto the Roman streets, Rome from HBO is a good watch, but with it's adult content not very KZbin friendly.

[@okchristina]

Ooooooo I may have to check that out. I might end up with like 10 minutes of footage after all the editing, but maybe still worth it? lolol Thank you regardless even if for my own non-reaction watching!!

[@williambranch4283]

Civilization = more people + cities + better organization ... on average it expands until the barbarians are eliminated. This is 200 years after Julius Caesar.

[@okchristina]

That math seems to add up! Thank you :)

[@tgriffin8179]

I always say Pirates sounds like Gladiator… check which came first! Good react…keep’em coming!

[@okchristina]

LOL you are totally correct!! And also The Planets by almost a century. Thanks so much!!

[@keithnphx63]

As a history buff, would you consider reacting to the HBO series "John Adams?" I love that one.

[@okchristina]

I have not seen that series, but I have heard it is fabulous. I just added it to my master watchlist for future consideration.

[@keithnphx63]

@@okchristina Cool!

[@fabienbertoldi3406]

Pirate Soundtrack after Gladiator

[@okchristina]

I agree. And both after Holst ;)

[@UnitedRedDevils]

Thanks for an entertaining reaction to a brilliant film 🤘 Please consider reacting to 'Lucky Number Slevin' if you haven't seen it. Fantastic cast & keeps you twisting until the end.

[@okchristina]

Thank you!! I have not seen that movie so I have added it to my master watchlist. I love twisty movies like that!! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@WeFreestyleForever]

He didn't blink..

[@okchristina]

If we keep this up it can turn into a "who shot first" thing. haha (Star Wars reference)

[@seanbumstead1250]

He was born in spain thats where his wife and son were

[@okchristina]

Right. And borders of all of that area moved around a bit during that time and since, as well. I can see the confusion and the logic. Thanks!

[@miamicool666]

Merci beaucoup pour votre réaction sarcastique mais très inspiré.

[@okchristina]

Merci!

[@rolandmasdo7667]

Please react also to “The Last Samurai “ by Tom Cruise. Almost similar to this.❤❤

[@okchristina]

I have not seen that and I will add it to my watchlist!

[@aranerem5569]

Hello there

[@okchristina]

Hello here!

[@creaturecaldwell9858]

Julius was the first ceaser ..the Romans were the best..then later became screwed

[@boboboy8189]

just like today USA

[@okchristina]

I am learning quite a lot!!

[@creaturecaldwell9858]

@@okchristina . I think Julius's last name was Ceaser..so they began to call all the others Ceaser after

[@creaturecaldwell9858]

@@boboboy8189 . If we let it happen

[@paulmartin2348]

@@creaturecaldwell9858 It has already happened. We are now in free fall.

[@kennethcontreras4325]

I know this doesn't mean anything, but from just your intro, I can tell you're a woman I would be happy to marry and spend the rest of my life with. How creepy is that. I'm confused. I have never been through or felt something so strange. To fall for a woman I don't know and have never met.after only this intro... I must be insane.

[@okchristina]

Wow I had no idea this intro was that captivating! ;) If only all them were... I would be quite the successful movie reactor! I'm afraid I'm not quite THAT interesting. But thank you for watching regardless!!