Gladiator II Review - Epic Return or Terrible Sequel?

[@17031974h]

I just watched it and came across this KZbin video. My opinion about the movie is this: bad story writing, distorted and inaccurate historical narration, unsuccessful and exaggerated theatrical bad acting, events and ceremonies that cannot be applied in practice in Roman history, bad editing. Mescal is very bland, there is no character depth. The man's wife was murdered a week ago and he is walking around throughout the movie grinning at his friends' stupid jokes. The man's facial expressions had nothing to do with the scenes he played. There are also those who shamelessly say that Denzel will be nominated for an Oscar with this movie, but I can't find anything to say :))) (I'm keeping Pedro separate.) I have watched B-class movies before, which were of better quality but did not make a splash because they had a lower budget. This was pure torture for these eyes, which had previously watched the Gladiator 1, ROME TV series and Spartacus. Fast forward to now and I finished it in an hour. I'm glad I didn't pay at the cinema.

[@wkhan5]

💯 I don’t even think Denzel Washington was that great in this.

[@shhimwatching]

That's fair honestly. I thought he injected so much life and interest. Not his best, but certainly needed.

[@2bsure]

To be honest Gladiator didn't need a sequel. However said, it was an entertaining movie. Nowhere near as good as Gladiator but that is understandable as few sequels can ever be as good. Maximus being the central character in Gladiator was masculine, strong and a leader. Nowadays they don't want to portray this image of men without women being equal. Strength and honour. The best character in This movie was Denzel, he really gave his character meaning. I enjoyed it overall but videos like this often make us look deeper but don't put me off it.

[@Majus555]

This film? Second brewing of a tea bag in my opinion.

[@shhimwatching]

🤣 expertly put 🫖

[@wrldtrvlr4vr]

Didn’t need a sequel. Gladiator was a standalone classic

[@shhimwatching]

Yeah, despite me enjoying some aspects of this, part of me wishes they’d just left it alone.

[@shhimwatching]

Thanks for watching😁. . . So, I know I repeat it so many times, but how damn good is Denzel in this??👍

[@coryborg]

Decent movie , Pedro pascals character was entirely unnecessary though. This sequel also kinda ruins the whole vibe from the original, had this been a a stand alone film I’d like it…

[@WolfHowl71]

I think Ridley Scott has devolved into money grubbing.

[@Maczomba1]

Denzel was good but that Maximus sons actor… he is bad

[@royfr8136]

The father - son connection was a bad idea - a lame attempt to make you feel something for the main character in this - but it just takes away from the original film. - He had a love and loyalty to his wife a child but was banging the emperor's daughter around the same time.... ? Why couldn't Maximus be admired and respected for simply being a man?.... That's because men have no value unless they provide something like fatherhood...

[@shhimwatching]

Yep I feel exactly the same 👍🏻

[@Spincushor]

you have no ideea how the roman empire was like I see. Sex had nothing to do with being honorable.

[@shhimwatching]

@@Spincushor absolutely I'm sure in a real world scenario sure, and correct, I don't know much about the real Roman Empire... but when you dig into the history proper, Ridley likes to cherry pick bits. But, when you plant into FICTION the idea in the first film that this man is honourable to his wife and son to a 21st century audience and then you flip that in a later sequel, it does a disservice to the story and the perceived honour of that character. It's not a question of history, it's a question of... was it necessary? I don't think it was.

[@royfr8136]

​@@SpincushorI see you have completely missed my point...

[@royfr8136]

​@@shhimwatchingyes it's the narrative choice and the perception of modern audiences. That's the point. But being a loyal husband and father... That wasn't valued? Well, that how it's presented in the first film

[@wkhan5]

Terrible. The mutant dog like apes and sharks, not to mention little to no character development

[@shhimwatching]

Those goddamn sharks 🦈 and yeah mutant apes were super weird.

[@JoshuaWyborn]

So… like… erm… ive still not seen the first 😂😂😂

[@shhimwatching]

Good god man 🤦‍♂️

[@SillySpanish]

Nope not good

[@psychmike1717]

I like d the movie. I was entertained.

[@JM2909]

Terrible sequel.

[@Qthetar]

The movie was amazing you’re just tasteless