Gladiator is Still A Great Guy Flick! - Talking About Tapes

Gladiator 2 is being made for some unknown reason. Production was shut down recently due to the strikes. While Hollywood tries to figure out how to make that work Tony and Frank decided to get together and talk about the original Gladiator from 2000. Watch them break down how its still a great guy flick!
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[@nerology32]

Started with AVGN, got into rental reviews, and now I’ve been watching hack the movies for the last couple years. Keep it coming Tony

[@robk.6591]

Gawd, how I hated Commodus in this. One of the most satisfying villain deaths in movie history.

[@Samsquamsh]

What up Rob. Hope you're doin' good bud.

[@shainewhite2781]

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

[@ectoplasm]

This was Scarface for dudes in the early 2000s who wore SOBE T-shirts, camo cargo shorts, and Oakley sunglasses. Pretty dope movie, though.

[@_Pauper_]

Okay had the shorts drank the SOBE, different glass more black flys

[@BigRed0059]

You don’t dress like that still? Cargo shorts for life. 😊

[@_Pauper_]

@@BigRed0059 I refuse cargo pants/shorts. Camo is right the fuck out. (I’ve got a shaved head and a facial scar I don’t want folks getting the wrong impression in my super progressive burrow of Detroit) I OCCASIONALLY rock a flannel. I’d probably try a sip of SOBE but I don’t do sweet drinks anymore. 🎼”I guess this is growing up”

[@BigRed0059]

Haha. I need the pockets for all my things.

[@kyleking8656]

​@@BigRed0059Utility over style all day. I will never carry a purse, satchel, fanny pack, or backpack, but I will walk around with some loaded cargo pockets. It's a power move really, we are just trying to take up as much space as possible.

[@mr.exposition]

Honestly we dont have enough Frank here, give us more Frank! And bring Trisha while you're at it lol

[@wstine79]

The Barbarian horde battle recreation in the arena with my favorite scene of the movie. Maximus organizing the Gladiators was cool. I saw the Air Canister in The Chariot and didn't rooting the scene

[@_Pauper_]

My buddies all assumed those guys were Celts so, being good male teens who just found out about their Scottish heritage, went crazy for this scene. My family is predominantly from Eastern Europe so I thought their exuberance was quant.

[@kdusel1991]

This movie is pretty awesome! Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are both perfect and the score is god tier!

[@lutherheggs451]

The extended cut is far superior to the garbage theatrical version. There were so many things in the theatrical that didn't make sense that were cut for some reason and actually make sense once the context is put back.

[@kdusel1991]

@@lutherheggs451 never saw the extended cut. Should I?

[@georgenelson8284]

One of the Greatest films ever made. One of my favorite theatre experiences. Awesome vid Tony

[@RedDeathShinigami]

Tony ,let me tell you, next to Casey, Frank is your best guest! He is just so nice and down to earth in contrast to your...well...you do ok Tony. Please more Casey/Frank Episodes!

[@kdusel1991]

Frank is awesome!! Casey's awesome too!!

[@tthomaselli2]

Hack The Movies- Thanks for the memory refresher around 39:41-41:13 about Oliver Reed. I completely forgot that he passed away in mid-1999.

[@JamesJohnson-tr1gu]

Djimon Honsu is a really good actor, that doesn't get enough love...he was one of the fans choices to play Kratos 10 or 15 years ago when we were all fantasy casting a God Of War movie

[@kdusel1991]

This movie is awesome!!! Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are both perfect! The score is great too!!

[@YakBat]

The man should still be cast as the real T'Challa Black Panther.

[@noneed4me2n7]

Read the Sicilian. Good book. Gladiator is just a fun movie to watch, discrepancies and all. Howard turned into Imus.

[@tthomaselli2]

Hack The Movies- Thanks for the memory refresher around 15:16-16:01 about Silvio Berlusconi. I completely forgot about him, at first & I was like "That was the guy who was convicted of tax fraud, suffered the consequences, returned to the Italian Senate after winning a seat in the 2022 Italian general election & died of C.M.M.L., 8½ months later.".

[@gaylanmolina3246]

So glad to see frank back on another review 🤙😁

[@leighhunt6331]

There was only ever one continuing story that was worth following into a sequel after this movie (if any), and it was what would happen to Djimon Hounsou's character immediately after the events of the original, and he is too old to play that now, so this is a very bad idea.

[@Nay-kp6uu]

He trusted him enough to play Robin Hood

[@ZERODIS0]

Unlike some Robin hoods I can talk with an English accent

[@Nay-kp6uu]

@@ZERODIS0 Hey! Blinken!

[@l-wook]

Ooooh yah, what happened there??? Ouch😮

[@TalkingThrones]

It's definitely still one of my favorites. While the sequel has me nervous, I am sort of interested to see what Ridley does with the amazing new cast. Hopefully it surprises us the way Blade Runner 2049 did. 🙏

[@theflail]

Weeeee!!!! FRAAAAANK!!

[@_Pauper_]

I was gonna say Thank God It’s Frank!

[@YakBat]

Russell taking off his armor in Robin Hood made me realize i couldn't survive in the past. I cant wear the same shirt for more than a few hours.

[@alexkrajci]

Gladiator (2000): Cast/Crew Cast: Maximus Decimus Meridius - Russell Crowe Commodus - Joaquin Phoenix Lucilla - Connie Nielsen Proximo - Oliver Reed Senator Gracchus - Derek Jacobi Juba - Djimon Hounsou Marcus Aurelius - Richard Harris Hagen - Ralph Moller Cicero - Tommy Flanagan Senator Falco - David Schofield Senator Gaius - John Shrapnel Quintus - Thomas Arana Lucius Verus - Paul Mescal Cassius - David Hemmings Tigris Of Gaul - Lou Ferrigno Crew: Directed By Ridley Scott Produced By Ridley Scott, Douglas Wick, Walter F. Parks, Laurie McDonald, Lucy Fisher, Branko Lustig & David Franzoni Screenplay By David Franzoni, John Logan & William Nicholson Story By David Franzoni Music By Hans Zimmer Director Of Photography: John Mathieson Editor: Pietro Scalia Filming Dates: 1/18/1999-5/29/1999 Release Date: 5/5/2000 (USA) Production Companies: Universal Pictures DreamWorks Pictures Scott Free Productions Red Wagon Entertainment Distributor: Universal Pictures (2000) (USA) (Theatrical)

[@vincentpuccio3689]

When you make it big you have to give Tony a cameo in every film you do

[@jasoncoward-aintscared]

Franklynn is an S-tier thespian. No kaps allowed.

[@TheVgrey]

Finally someone is talking about gladiator with Cuba gooding jr

[@orangelazarus86]

The 1st time I saw this movie was freshman year HS, 2000-01. Our history teacher threw it on claiming it was the most accurate depiction of Rome. He was arrested the next year by the FBI. You be the judge on the accuracy of his claims.

[@vincentpuccio3689]

Derek Jacobi, who plays Graccus back in the early 70s starred in a BBC miniseries called I Claudius it was fantastic! It even has a young John Hurt and a Patrick Stewart with hair!

[@tigertank06]

Loved that series. It’s very compelling and once it gets going, you can’t stop watching.

[@freemovies3524]

only 1 thing wrong with Gladiator for me, the editing is way to quick during the action and the camera is too close

[@CondorCalabasas]

One of the best movies of all time. Its one of those must watch films that makes you understand why people love movies so much. The music, the acting, and imagery all gets me right in the feels like few movies do. And plus as an action movie fanboy the action and gore is 10/10. Its nasty and i love it.

[@SilverBack_Props]

Great episode Tony and Frank!!

[@StuNankivell]

3:33 Crowe put on an accent early on in production and Scott quickly canned the idea :)

[@BigGahmBoss]

I was getting into that trailer at the end, Frank. Good shit

[@alexkrajci]

2000's Gladiator Was American Film Critic Jay Sherman's Second Best Film Of 2000 On His Best Of 2000 List.

[@theflail]

Your marquee is obstructed on one of the cameras and now I want a Gladiator prequel called "Ladiator."

[@alexkrajci]

Gladiator 2 (2024): Cast/Crew Cast: Maximus Decimus Meridius - Russell Crowe Lucius Verus - Chris Hemsworth TBA - Denzel Washington TBA - Pedro Pascal Emperor Caracella - Joseph Quinn Emperor Geta - Barry Keoghan Lucilla - Connie Nielsen Senator Gracchus - Derek Jacobi Juba - Djimon Hounsou TBA - Lior Raz TBA - Peter Mensah TBA - Matt Lucas TBA - Mary Winstead TBA - Tim McInnerny Crew: Directed By Ridley Scott Produced By Ridley Scott, Douglas Wick, Walter F. Parks, Laurie McDonald, Lucy Fisher, Michael Pruss & David Franzoni Screenplay By David Franzoni, John Logan, David Scarpa, Nick Cave & Peter Craig Story By David Franzoni Music By Hans Zimmer Director Of Photography: John Mathieson Editor: Pietro Scalia Filming Dates: 5/8/2023-1/17/2024 Release Date: 11/22/2024 (USA) Production Companies: Universal Pictures Paramount Pictures Scott Free Productions Red Wagon Entertainment Distributor: Universal Pictures (2024) (USA) (Theatrical)

[@user-bd7lw6pz8d]

the reason for thomas flanagan scars was due to a fight in a scottish bar in the 80s and scaring is called the "Glasgow Smile"

[@alexkrajci]

Ms. Debbie Did Cry On 2000's Gladiator.

[@shainewhite2781]

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😊

[@maloperverso8118]

I was Entertained! 👍

[@GAMER3Productions]

Fun Fact: one of the executioners for Maximus was Michael Sheen

[@tigertank06]

Which one?

[@GAMER3Productions]

@@tigertank06 I think it’s when he was about to execute him. I watched it on Prime Video and it told me the cast for that scene.

[@carlredbird3054]

Scar from lion king is the hero, obviously a little child couldn't control an entire kingdom. Also his plan to make peace with the hyenas and expanding his territory was definitely the best course

[@kamenrangerzeo8251]

Tony really know his history about the trojin war in his roman attire. "Friends, Romans, country men. Lend me your ears 🌽." @HackTheMovies: question tony have you seen the Last Voyage of the demeter yet? If so can you do a review of it with Joe and Sean from Movie Dumpster on your show.

[@KieranAPB]

Ridley Scott should of hired Sean Connery to play Maximus, I heard he does a great Spanish accent.

[@Roberto_Valencia]

My favorite Russell Crowe film. Russell Crowe is one of my all-time favorite actors.

[@OffbeatPlay]

Every time it cuts to Tony: LADIATOR. Tony already has the sequel figured out???

[@strifenineteen]

Hey Tony so the guy you were thinking of was Baron Strucker

[@vincentpuccio3689]

This movie was a remake of “The Fall Of The Roman Empire” Starring those great Italian actors Steven Boyd and Alex (Obi Wan Kenobi) Guinese

[@CyborgSodaCollects]

Are you not entertained? The gladiator sequel has been in development hell for the past 20 years... Just let it die. The original script that they had was so freaking ridiculous It literally involved god resurrecting Maximus decimals from the dead.

[@billywilton-jordan7981]

I'm amazed that toward the end when you where talking about inaccuracies in biographical movies that you brought up Cocaine Bear but not Quentin Tarantino movies such as Inglorious Bastards and especially Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.

[@lutherheggs451]

I don't know why people feel the need to talk about literal fictional films like Inglorious Basterds or Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as if they're documentaries. Literally none of those things in either movie actually happened.

[@wstine79]

"Your Emperor Tony is pleased to give you THE BARBARIAN HORDE!!!"

[@YakBat]

Its the battle of Hannibal

[@norafromflorida]

My ex used to say she was half Sicilian, half Italian 😂

[@pauliewalnuts2527]

if it was titled "the gladiator " i would say no sequal. but "gladiator" leans more towards it being a series fallowing the story of various gladiators

[@tthomaselli2]

Hack The Movies- What line did Frank say he liked, again around 58:19-58:23?...

[@frankvolpe3232]

“I knew your brother would send assassins, I did not realize he would send his best.” Talking about Lucilla. Nice little dig by Maximus!

[@loganskoff4554]

Saving private Ryan would be a fun video.

[@michaeladonis08]

Like the short hair look Tony, only thing is you should get a shape up to make the cut look better, it would help with your hairline. Stay blessed brotha loved the review

[@liolioliopaque2403]

We not gonna say anything about the way Frank says coliseum ?.

[@aham420]

"Making movies, making songs 'n fight-in' round the world!"

[@samueltheprideofafrikarobi9319]

It's hilarious to me that, as amazing and timeless is this movie is, and as many Oscars as it has, that it still got snowed at the award ceremony that buy a movie called Cabaret. A poorly shot musical complete with burlesque numbers starring Liza Minnelli. The Oscars really have a thing for musicals apparently. 🤣 Because looking at the two films side-by-side, there's legitimately no way it should have taken some of the Oscars away from Gladiator that it did. They're not even in the same ballpark cinematically. I think it was a case of the Academy not liking to recognize big studio action films because they're not "art" enough in their eyes.

[@alexkrajci]

The Only Version Of 2000's Gladiator That I Prefer Is The Original Theatrical Version (155 Mins).

[@UfodexENMD]

More Frank!

[@killum109]

I was about to correct you about Hannibal, but you corrected it before I could. But luckily I can still correct you, Hannibal was a Carthaginian General, not whatever hell you said.

[@CelestialWoodway]

Oliver Reed rocks!

[@vincentpuccio3689]

The chant that the German barbarians are using was lifted from another wall classic” Zulu”

[@YesterdaysMoose]

I wasn't going to comment, but then Tony got on Frank's case for saying "supposably" instead of supposedly. Tony, you keep saying "inneresting" instead of interesting, then you said "borin" when you meant boring. Glass houses, man. Glass houses. 😉👍

[@HackTheMovies]

DELETE THIS COMMENT

[@ilkvomit88]

Hanz Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard . . . Nuff said

[@leftymcnally6913]

Wonder Woman's mom is in this movie too!!!

[@turtleturds]

I told him to ride the mike!!

[@grkpektis]

This is a movie I bought the DVD of so I can skip the dialogue and get right to the violence

[@alexkrajci]

Gladiator (2000): Academy Awards Wins & Nominations (Alternate) Wins: Best Picture - Ridley Scott, Douglas Wick, Walter F. Parks, Laurie McDonald, Lucy Fisher, Branko Lustig, David Franzoni Best Director - Ridley Scott Best Original Screenplay - David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson Best Art Direction - Arthur Max, Crispian Sallis Best Costume Design - Janty Yates Best Make-Up - Paul Engelen, Graham Johnston Best Film Editing - Pietro Scalia Best Cinematography - John Mathieson Best Visual Effects - Tim Burk, Neil Corbould, Rob Harvey, John Nelson Best Original Score - Hans Zimmer Best Sound Mixing - Bob Beemer, Scott Millan, Ken Weston Best Sound Editing - Per Hallberg Nominations: Best Actor - Russell Crowe Best Supporting Actor - Joaquin Phoenix

[@daviddodson8922]

I for whatever reason have never liked this movie. Although I haven't seen it in many years. So maybe if I watched it again I wouldn't be bored out of my mind like I was when I was younger.

[@vincentpuccio3689]

Back in the 60s70s channel 9 in nyc would show the Mighty Sons of Hercules. All English dubbed Italian gladiator films. Don’t be so quick to criticize Godzilla dubbing

[@johnestrada294]

I was hoping this was gonna be a TMNT: Mutant Mayhem review, or at least worst TMNT movie. Hope those are coming soon!!!

[@ayyokennedy]

Frank needs something that rhymes with monlyflans 😅

[@frankvolpe3232]

😂 I’m flattered! 😊 I’m not sure it’s good for my brand though 😂

[@Krillinjustchillin]

Kid from my schools dad worked on the production for this movie. Also it’s pronounced like Carth uge. Carthage

[@crippledbazooka]

hell yeah

[@Comicsnculture]

You should watch it in a double bill with carry on Cleo

[@jeanfrancoisrondeau6444]

This movie is intertaining

[@tony7713]

Buttons putting over time on that shirt 👕

[@noahalliston3838]

Musician Nick Cave wrote a script treatment for a proposed sequel to this and it was so outrageous that it might have just worked in the right hands. Look it up if you're interested in where the story could have gone.

[@phoenixfdl]

Ore frank more crystal and more trish!

[@ryanpowell2540]

I think I've only ever seen this once on TV twenty years ago and I thought it was boring back then. I saw in a documentary that "thumbs-down" meant to spare the gladiator, to put your sword into the sand. To kill them, you thrust your thumb towards your neck, indicating stabbing them in the throat.

[@vincentpuccio3689]

My father was 1st generation Sicilian and he would have told you he wasn’t Italian. Italians would call us “Molies” you guys know what that means.

[@AloisWeimar]

Ave True to Cae.. uh Antonius ?

[@Chilanta24]

Rick and Morty used the real history 😂 1:20:24

[@vincentpuccio3689]

Good digital cities? New York and king Kong 2005. I was born and raised in New York, and I would’ve sworn that it was filmed in New York.

[@vincentpuccio3689]

Victor mature, kills a couple of tigers in Demetrius and the gladiators check that film out

[@themadpancaker]

I mean, Hannibal tried bringing the elephants to Rome sooner. Just saying.

[@Paul-zr8sw]

For someone that's a huge horror buff, how do you not know who David Hemmings is?

[@timscheuermann2554]

ready to rumble is a manly man movie i heard.

[@gustavoflorio5383]

👍

[@jamesquick3365]

Niceee.

[@JamesJohnson-tr1gu]

Watching this movie today, makes me wonder how good (or bad ) will the Amazon God Of War show will be?

[@lancelotfisher7616]

Doin a great job Tony. Great JOB👍!!

[@MisterMidgar]

Nice outfit Tony!

[@freemovies3524]

💯

[@l-wook]

I was a young guy when this came out and everyone was comparing it to Braveheart. Kinda ruined it for me, not as good as Braveheart, why make that comparison?

[@imwalkworse6298]

one of the best movies ever made. the end.

[@DJ_VR648]

did u hear about the indian in the cupboard

[@HackTheMovies]

?

[@randomhereoh]

For the algorithm

[@benjamindover4337]

I prefer the term Dick Flick

[@freemovies3524]

[@SquidGunman]

It holds up perfectly, and is still amazing!

[@freemovies3524]

only 1 thing wrong with Gladiator for me, the editing is way to quick during the action and the camera is too close

[@charlesbullghost5491]

This movie as obviously has much stuff in this movie that shouldn't be there! theirs 🤣😅 a camera crew standing off the side in the desert stadium scene. During the famous gladiators hands rising theirs a smug of a air plane just happen to go by 🤠. A scene of the grand audience. An audience member actually moves a plastic bottle out of the way so obviously noticed🤡!! The African warrior lady with a man riding horse chirot scene. Theirs back are turn away the man is clearly wearing combat boots👻. The gladiators death💀scene his clearly laying on a pillow just above the dirt ground scene. My insight of the great impressive movie. I probably laugh about that later.🤣😂😆😅🤠🤡👻🤣hahahahaha