GLADIATOR REACTION | FIRST TIME WATCHING! | EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL!!

[@colinperry8824]

For years my wife wouldn't watch this film, wasn't interested in a film about war, men fighting and seeing blood and guts. In the end I did finally convinced her to watch it and by the end film she was shouting kill him, kill him, through her tears. It is now her favourite movie.

[@skyebates246]

I think sometimes women underestimate men they think I films will be boring without any complexity or emotion just fighting and they miss out on watching great films like gladiator and braveheart and many more.

[@cazzychaps]

Tell your wife to watch the series Spartacus. If she makes it through the first episode, she'll love it!

[@diannaellis4708]

She should watch 300

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

Oliver Reed, who played Proximus, the gladiator trainer, died during this movie. He was a very famous british actor with an extremely interesting life and personality. He was alcoholic during almost his whole life, with many scandals on TV shows and in his private life. During this film, he has been sober since the filming started. But he got drunk in a pub, during a bet, and sadly died. That bill never was paid (nowadays placed in a frame) and that pub was re-named "Ollie´s last pub".

[@diannaellis4708]

@@domingocurbelomorales8635 That is so sad.

[@joannetyndall3625]

Epic movie...one of the best ,

[@originalpottsy]

I'm an Aussie and I've just come back from 3 months in Europe and spent about a month in Rome, lots to see. Went to the colleseum and could not understand how they built it. Fun fact, it was also designed to be flooded as Nero loved navy battles and many boat wars were held. So many inventions were done by the Romans like sanitation, roads, water supplies and grain stores & irrigation.

[@sdfrag]

Rome the best city in the history

[@wesleylogan8860]

I’ve watched this movie a lot of times, and I get choked up every time at the same moment you did.

[@theConquerersMama]

Same

[@kristin8932]

Same, I always have tears

[@taniaPBear]

Everything a film should be. I'm so glad you watched this and thank you for sharing the experience, I loved every minute, your film reactions are every bit as fun and immersive as your music reactions. ✌❤

[@SandraLinke-u7j]

Still remember the impact this opening had on me sitting in an absolutely silent cinema back then. And the complete display of emotions I went through during the whole movie. For me, a masterpiece ❤

[@theConquerersMama]

I was excited to see it when it opened because I like Ridley Scott and had seen Russel crow in some things. I was not prepared for how visually stunning it was at the time. People are more used to this speed and style of battle scenes now. This was such an emotional feast. Entertaining in the way grand old films were. I have now seen it so many times and still am moved.

[@sdfrag]

The best movie ever

[@davidwilkins5932]

Great reaction to a modern classic. Your editing choices were excellent, and thanks for not cutting it too short, the way so many reactors do.

[@jacekkrzysztoszek5271]

The actor who played Joffrey admitted that commodus was his inspiration in acting the way he acted his role.

[@farrier1234]

Praetorian-Emperors elite life guard.

[@lindataggart9076]

Welcome to excellent film making

[@SC-gp7kt]

This is a masterpiece. Sad, but great, and the music is hauntingly beautiful ❤

[@diannaellis4708]

What I found fascinating is that Russell Crowe did all his own stunts and is an expert horseman. Also, in the beginning battle scene, the scratches on his face and nose are real. The horse he was riding got spooked and backed into some tree branches . The director decide to leave them as battle wounds.

[@smilewme88]

Russell won the Oscar for this brilliant movie 🥰🥰🥰

[@jillfromatlanta427]

When Maximus yells "Praetorian!" In the woods, he is not calling him by name. The soldiers were part of the Praetorian Guard (elite soldiers)....fyi

[@jameswallis503]

Interesting you say you’ve not hated a king so much since Joffrey….jack Gleeson actually used this portrayal of commodus as his inspiration for how to play Joffrey 😄

[@brendahuggins2253]

I appreciate you getting right to it, not talking for 5 minutes!

[@Shintigercurl]

fun fact: the part where the praetorian guard sheath their swords is surprisingly very accurate. you see, all the roman emperors had to make sure that the guard were respected and well paid, since they were his personal bodyguards. if they felt disrespected, not paid well enough or just plain didn't like him, he would just turn on him. at the very least, they wouldn't protect him any longer, thus falling prey to assassins. at the most, they would straight up kill him. look up how the roman emperors died. you'd be surprised by how many times "killed by the praetorian guard" comes up.

[@AFKeveryday]

you are a beast.. i love your reactions.. music and movies... man, i could be your friend if time and space wasn't so finite.. thanks

[@mikefetterman6782]

A large portion of forest was set for a controlled burn by the local government, and Ridley Scott got them to allow the actors to launch fire to the forest for the first shot of the movie. It was a real setting alight of a real forest for clearing.

[@mikefetterman6782]

The Roman army was stopped in Northern England by the Scotts.

[@juttapopp1869]

As a German, I am somewhat unhappy about the portrayal of my people in the beginning, lol. Hey, they're fighting off invaders as best they can!

[@infiad1275]

They got their revenge if I'm not mistaken.

[@klausM54]

Roman soldiers not wearing shiny armor and bright red capes in battle is so much more believable. BTW, Oliver Reed, the actor who played Proximo the gladiator trainer died during the production of the movie.

[@mayabairey]

Oliver Reed played Bill Sikes in Oliver! which Sal watched on patreon. Interesting to see him in this.

[@twittertwice]

What You didn’t notice is that him lying on the ground, it was actually him lying on the two graves that he had dug and Put his wife in child in the earth. So he hadn’t so much given up as he was probably exhausted, but he had to bury his loved ones first and then he just lie on top and Went to sleep.

[@cadleo]

Epic, incredible filmmaking. You will love this one.

[@yelnikigwawa1845]

The final several musical pieces were performed by Lisa Gerrard. Hans Zimmer selected her, in part, because she sings in a language she made up as a child. She says only she and God understand it, so when she sings, she’s singing to God. 😢

[@Lykkos-321]

you know how to react man, superb reaction and the position of your profile in the screen was super comfortable! hope your channel grows asap!

[@josephsoltero7326]

52:40-53:10 Absolutely right about that ending score. It's ethereal and peaceful; simple, soothing and encouraging; mournful and joyful at the same time-everything you'd hope the afterlife is. This track has become a staple of my playlists. You can go through all human emotions in its 8 minutes. From what I've learned, Lisa Gerrard sang the lyrics in her own made-up language while thinking about her recently deceased brother. Hans Zimmer made sure to record everything she sang in the studio because he never wanted to miss something she did that could never be reproduced, so in awe he was of her talent.

[@lorig-ski]

When I saw this in the theater, I hated Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) SO intensely that I almost couldn't stand to sit through the movie! That is some next level acting right there! Everyone in and everything about this movie is perfection!

[@KathyMaKB]

SalvoG this is one of my favorite movies and I'm thrilled you are reacting to it. Going in hot. Let's go.

[@barryscott8041]

Thank you for being understanding about the kiss Lucilla and Maximus share, in his prison cell. Two desperate people who may never see each other again.....I've seen 2 Reactors FLIP OUT, and judge them both. This romance pre-dated their spouses....It's made clear in all the dialogue. In a movie filled with evil and butchery, ....A kiss is found offensive. She says "I have felt alone all my life. Except with you." He was the love of her life. For me, it's the most beautiful moment in the whole damn picture

[@TheAlkochef]

Before the fight, he get recognized as a true leader, then,, he order the troops to unleash HELL. Its litterally hell. Flaming arrows and catapult ammo filled with casts of liquid burning oil lol. Ruthless.

[@kristymcdowell6185]

Oliver Reed who plays Proximo died during the filming of this. He drank himself to death at a bar on a bet. He played Proximo so damn good. They all did especially Crowe, and Phoenix.

[@emmastafford1423]

Wonderful reaction to an amazing film. Thank you x

[@WanderingRoe]

Absolutely loved this reaction, one of the best I’ve seen in a while! Bravo!!

[@machellemead4036]

The first Colosseum fight was a reenactment, a battle he as a General no doubt studied extensively!

[@artbagley1406]

"So much for the glory of Rome." Not a ringing endorsement of Commodus? The last executioner-soldier on the horse was not named Praetorian; Praetorian is his position in the army, one of the most trusted guards of the ruling class.

[@michaelhubi5276]

It is not a position of the army, because the Praetorians were not part of the army. Praetorians were the bodyguards of the emperors.

[@davidmalarkey1302]

Great movie from Ridley Scott.

[@lilyandrose8557]

If you haven’t seen ‘Ben Hur’ with Charlton Heston from 1959. Long movie with an intermission for an audience to have a break, but the same themes of a quest for justice and vengeance in the era of the Roman Empire.

[@lilyandrose8557]

I really loved your reaction, thank you.

[@danieldoesdumbstuff]

This is my favorite reaction of my favorite movie

[@KathyMaKB]

Excellent reaction. TY

[@Nick_Barone]

Best opening

[@danielh.5116]

Love the reaction!

[@sdfrag]

The best movie ever ❤ music is fantastic, Rome is a wonderful city with an incredible history

[@CarolinaCharles777]

Yup...we've all been there, man! 😪

[@jeffreyraines2572]

Ridley Scott is the GOAT. Who Did Commodus reminded you of ? lol

[@senseij23]

No, Obama and Biden did. Trump is more of a Senator Gracchus. A politician who is a man of the people

[@pamelalee1508]

Absolutely one of my favorite film..for all the reasons you noted... If you want to see another Russell Crowe film where his genius acting leads the story..please check out 💥...A Beautiful Mind The title doesn't give away what you'll see..in Gladiator you pretty much knew the subject matter..however in this recommendation it's sort of hidden...only later will you know...either way it's an excellent movie... 🌿🌿🌿

[@1MahaDas]

It's always interesting to view the human reactions that this film manages to manifest. For sure this movie intense, but it also paints a glimpse into the secondary life/after life that awaits the immortal soul. In twenty years on, few if not any motion pictures since then, even consider the idea of an After Life!

[@Collie-711]

Subscribed Love watching movies with you Love your reactions 👏🏻☮️ Thank you ✌🏻

[@aspieanarchist5439]

A few of the historical inaccuracies in this film: 1. There was no Maximus and if there was, his name would have been rendered more like Decimus Meridius Maximus, not Maximus Decimus Meridius, in Classical Latin. 2. They were called Iberians or Basques back then, not Spaniards. The ones closer to France were called Aquitanis, Franks, Gauls or Celtiberians. 3. The real Marcus Aurelius gave up on the republic long before Commodus was born. 4. Although Aurelius was more moral than later emperors, he was still extremely detached from the Vox Populi, indeed that was one of the few ways Commodus was actually more Caesar-like than his father. 5. Commodus was not that cartoonishly evil, it took a lot of betrayals by family and friends to make him that insane and brutal and his depravity never got close to Nero or Caligula level ever and even their depravity was probably exaggerated by their political enemies, especially the Christians and Senate! 6. Lucilla was nowhere near as honorable as the film portrays her. She was every bit the conniving politician her brother was if not worse in some ways and tried to poison him on multiple occasions and paid off his friends to betray and try to assassinate him which as you can imagine did not exactly help the dude`s already paranoid mind! 7. There was a lot of incest going on in Rome at the time, however the historical records say nothing about Lucilla and Commodus being part of it! 8. Commodus did indeed fight as a gladiator in his own colosseum, however he was a hack at it and almost always paid his own soldiers to lose! 9. Commodus saw himself as the reincarnation of both Remus and Hercules. Real missed opportunity there! 10. Commodus didn`t die in the colosseum, he was drowned in a vomitorium by his own trainer and friend Narcissus who was paid off by one of the Senators. 11. This should be obvious considering they were Latin Italics, but Romans did not in fact speak English with British and Aussie/New Zealand accents. 12. Commodus didn`t say most of the things he said in the film, however his few more sympathetic quotes such as "I would have burned the whole world to the ground if you would only have loved me!" to his father and "I am the father of the Roman people and I long to hold them to my bosom and never let go" are historically accurate. Yeah, turns out being raised a Roman nepo baby by the OG stoic isn`t exactly great for a kid developing emotional intelligence, who woulda thunk, right?

[@williambranch4283]

My ancestors talking to my in-law ancestors. NW European vs Italian.

[@martinmayhew145]

Maximus picked up earlier that Commodus sword play lacked defence and he turns his back on opponent. So the last fight would be a little easier

[@Blaiyan]

Subscribed.

[@ColKurtzknew]

Another Hans Zimmer brilliant score.

[@damianatejerina7144]

Excelente edición 👌así hay que reaccionar

[@CRAkins1020]

This Mortal Coil

[@geraldherrmann787]

Whoever loves this movie should watch BEN HUR with Charlton Heston from 1959. Must!

[@geraldherrmann787]

Gladiator 2 by Ridley Scott will be in theaters this fall (after a quarter century). Trailer is up!

[@TheAlkochef]

sceptical, ngl

[@infiad1275]

Some movies shouldn't have a sequel or a remake.

[@tonyangelo1440]

If you’re ready for the double whammy and one equally as powerful or actually, let’s go with two Mel Gibson movies. Braveheart and Apocalypto. Maybe you’ve seen Braveheart? If you’ve never seen Apocalypto, it’s going to blow your mind.

[@DestinyAwaits19]

Braveheart sucks. It looks and feels dated. Apocalypto is a masterpiece however.

[@tonyangelo1440]

@@DestinyAwaits19 Wow. One does not simply disrespect Braveheart in such a flippant manner! 😳

[@theConquerersMama]

Braveheart is epic story telling in the Grand Old Movie tradition. Satisfying for the emotional journeys, the action, and the scope of a film that takes you to another era. Do not go in wanting a documentary. Mel Gibson may not be a perfect person to hang around with but he knows how to craft a film and tell stories really well.

[@luciaennocenti9710]

Apocalypto

[@sharonjoan1970]

♥️🖤♥️

[@juliecowen3641]

You need to watch the film called UNHINGED with Russel Crowe its great but very different.

[@DarkSister.]

❤

[@Collie-711]

Must watch Troy

[@pamnicklas5536]

There is a new Gladiator movie out now....I have not bothered to watch it since most remakes suck big time. Loved your reaction! 😊❤

[@pobstrel]

You couldn't watch it even if you wanted to. As Gladiator 2 isn't released until November 15th! And it's a sequel not a remake.

[@theConquerersMama]

You must be thinking of something else. There is a sequel coming out in November. It isn't a remake. The same boy who plays young Lucius is in it with Pedro Pascal

[@MomCatMeows]

Y'a that's a rough movie ending 🤧

[@Haxmaxxen]

Im sorry but Proximo is the star of this movie. "you should see the Colosseum Spaniard. 50 thousand Romans following every moment of your sword. The silence before you strike and the noise afterwards. It rises, rises, like a storm, like you were the thundergod yourself.."

[@mikenelson1624]

✨🌾👋

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Yeah and thry are hyping Pasqual like he's the new Russell Crowe. Sorry, but he can't touch Crowe's talent and command of the scene. I will see the sequel for Denzel and Djimon.

[@venomoverlord7016]

pausing the film and talking is a great way to make viewers turn out and ruin the impact of the film - dont do this - i wont watch this reaction

[@BobBenson-qz8lp]

I believe this was the last great epic movie ever made from the amazing 40 yr run of movies beginning in 1966 with Dr. Zhivago up thru Gladiator. After 2000, movies were basically slapped together using CGI overkill and crappy scripts, Poor budgets.