My Patrons Want To Make Me Cry!! Gladiator | First Time Watching | Patreon Pick

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We're back for our first Patreon Selected Movie. This week we're watching Gladiator! This was an absolutely amazing experience and I'm so glad I was able to watcha movie the community selected and enjoyed!
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[@Joeshoki]

Over the course of the action scenes, Russell Crowe lost all feeling in his right forefinger for two years afterwards. He also aggravated his achilles, broke his foot, cracked his hip, and popped some bicep tendons out of their sockets. But even so, he won an Academy Award for best actor. An absolute LEGEND

[@ratflail215]

Are you not entertained?! :D

[@NightSkyJeff]

Method acting at its finest. ;)

[@SLAPERZZ1]

Don’t your fingers hurt from being a badger? 🤣

[@NightSkyJeff]

@@SLAPERZZ1 TIL what the slang term "badger" means (someone who is overly prepared or overly keen for something).

[@SLAPERZZ1]

@@NightSkyJeff well done

[@markherron3897]

One of the most iconic villains ever. Great performances from both leads.

[@BigSteelThrill]

#1 hated screen muthafukka.

[@Supes97]

Joaquin almost made me believe that he a whole real life Commodus, like that what he does in his spare time😂What an actor man!

[@littlejimmycratner]

Oliver Reed acting was also incredible

[@soundbreak7]

Joaquin is next level acting , one of the best

[@disobedientdolphin]

God, Joaquin Phoenix is just so good in this movie. Also you may have recognized the late Richard Harris (Marc Aurel, the emperor) as Professor Dumbledore in HP 1+2 (RIP).

[@brunofernandes7770]

Love❤

[@Kiloryn]

Too bad you didn't include the "Am I not merciful" scene. I love that part

[@rhoetusochten4211]

No joke, when I left the theater, I wiped rears from my eyes. I'm a big, gruff looking dude. Two college age girls were in the line for the next showing, and one says, "was he crying? WAS HE CRYING? I can't go in there!" I'm not ashamed to say, yes, I cried. That ending was beautiful.

[@phoenixpocho9572]

women are disgusted by men crying.

[@stpatty3310]

@@phoenixpocho9572 You don't know many women, do you?

[@ET.AIMusic]

@@phoenixpocho9572 your right hand cannot identify as a woman. Just sayin' ;)

[@vortexlight8387]

its not perse disgusted, its more to do with hopelessness. they think If a man (whos physically stronger than me) cries, that means he cannot defend me, then im really fucked. @@phoenixpocho9572

[@charlieyellowstone8248]

@stpatty3310 He is a pansy, so he talks big

[@samhardwell1712]

Gladiator is a diamond movie. Just like the last samurai.

[@romeojaniashvili9911]

It's not a movie, it's an all-time masterpiece of cinematography. This is a masterpiece for another 100th generation will be watched. It is a pity that they don't shoot more of these

[@MatthewRottaris]

And that forest burning isn’t CGI. It’s a real forest so they only had one shot at that opening scene.

[@bdleo300]

Definitely the best opening in cinematic history...

[@d.t.nelson8805]

It wasn't that Lucilla knew Maximus' family was going to killed, she found out after the decision had already been made and the soldiers had been sent to carry out the order--not that she could have done anything to stop it if she had known before hand.

[@ForeverBloom]

I’ve only subscribed to a few reaction channels since it’s such an over saturated type of content but after watching your reaction to LOTR and HP, as well as this film I decided to sub. You seem to be genuinely invested in the films you watch and you show a lot of compassion. I whole heartedly appreciate that. Looking forward to future reactions.

[@stefsolari]

Wow, I appreciate it so much. I’m still a bit new to the reaction world so I genuinely appreciate your kindness, it means a lot. Thank you for this

[@chuckcharles3113]

It also probably helps that she's probably one of the most beautiful women on KZbin ever.

[@Jericho363]

@@johnrob3215 🤣🤣🤣 I know I, too, have been waiting with bated breath for.....what's her name....to bring the world her amazing vision and keen insight that us mere mortals could never possibly fathom. I love reaction channels and they are, no doubt, worthy of paying to watch them enlighten all us stoops to the beauty of cinema. If it wasn't for Hollywood and now these modern day visionaries....the world itself would stop rotating on its axis.

[@bigdream_dreambig]

​ @John Rob ​ @KOBA 🤦‍♂ While new vision and insights do pop up from time to time, they're secondary. The point of a reaction video is empathy, sharing a positive experience with someone new, vicarious pleasure, and exploring the shared and differing feelings and perspectives in our fellow humans -- but clearly you don't value these things which means you don't belong here.

[@seanlinehan1136]

im sorry but not at all. i couldn't even commit to the whole thing bc her lack of knowledge of basic history is astonishing, but forgivable. her inability to follow basic plot points (she forgot Commodus thought Maximus was dead!?) is ridiculous, though, and her lack of understanding of basic character development is like trying to watch a 5 year old grasp the grand intricacies of an episode of Dora the Explorer. these are the kind of ppl you waste a good reaction on. she seems nice, tho

[@Wyoming35]

Stef you should have studied harder in History class

[@avichanda4641]

It's never too late

[@miketilton6393]

Hey. Don't be sn a-hole

[@miketilton6393]

​@@avichanda4641I've been obsessed with roman history for a long time. It helped appreciate and understand this movie more

[@EviIJo]

You edited out all the best scenes.

[@kennethwilliams7731]

That was Joaquin Phoenix aka "The Joker" portraying Commodus! It was a thankless role but he threw himself into the role and was an excellent villain! He made you hate him! That is the sign of an exceptional actor,not taking the part of the beloved hero, but chewing up the scenery with hatred and vengeance!

[@pauld6222]

I couldn't think of another actor that could have played that part as well as him. Just amazing acting.

[@georgebaker1486]

Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator and Jack Gleeson in Game of Thrones have to be the most universally hated villains of all time. You know you did a good job portraying a villain when you get threats in real life. And if you give those threats to actors of a fictional character you are a loser of the highest degree.

[@Katie-j8w]

@@georgebaker1486late reply, but don’t forget about some of the other GoT villains. Another top one being Ramsay Snow/Bolton, played by Welsh actor Iwan Rheon. Brilliant performance of another kind of deliciously evil, cruel villain, pretty hated too. He coincidentally stars in an Ancient Rome series now, Those About to Die.

[@Grekus12387]

My all-time favorite; the movie that made me want to become a filmmaker, the reason I moved to LA almost a decade ago, the reason I still write screenplays back on the East coast. Let's Go Stef 💪. Got my snacks and drink ready.

[@geminicricket4975]

Several of the characters you see in this movie were real historical figures. Marcus Aurelius was considered the last of the "Good Emperors" of Rome. Commodus was his son but while he did not murder his father he was such a bad emperor that he, himself, was murdered by members of his household and the Praetorian Guard. The Praetorian Guard, ironically, existed to protect the emperor and Commodus was also not the first to be killed by them.

[@gabysuazo7942]

Well you can't be pretty and intelligent at the same time. Can't have everything in life. Bless your little heart tho.

[@bbwng54]

Stef needs her patrons to vote her to see 1) The Green Mile and 2) The Shawshank Redemption

[@davidoliver9174]

Dibs on The Green Mile. It's a film that you watch and the room gets really smokey at the end (your eyes start to water for some reason). Gets me every time.

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

😅

[@brandonchang4685]

Green mile

[@MegaForrestgump]

BOTH!!!

[@moondog3056]

I don't know if that's a good idea. She didn't understand anything with this movie. She will be even more lost with those. Take a drink every time she says she is confused and you'll be passed out in no time.

[@carloslionel1653]

No matter how many times I watch this movie or watch someone else react to it. I always get emotional at the end… Maximus is the epitome of what we ALL should try to be like in life. Among the Top 10 greatest movies of all times. No question.

[@tannhauser5399]

@Carlos Lionel - then you probably would enjoy reading something like Marcus Aurelius "Meditations" writing...

[@carloslionel1653]

@@tannhauser5399 I certainly will read it, thanks for recommending it 👌👍

[@kairos_fluent]

Reaction doesn't just mean asking questions.

[@barryscott8041]

I found this Unwatchable. Non-stop questions and talking over dialogue. I heard "I'm confused" 3 times and bailed

[@Kat957]

As someone with a bit of an obsession with Ancient Rome, it is amazing to me how little she seems to know about it. Most of the things she's confused about were definitely taught in schools so it's not like you have to do extra research to learn it.

[@neutchain7838]

Many people finds ancient history incredibly boring and tedious because its just not something they're interested in. And even if you learn it enough to pass your test there is a really good chance that a couple years later you will forget all about it. I for one love history, so for me all it took was reading stuff and I could recite the gist of it only had to go back to make sure I've got the finer details right.

[@JeanParisot]

I was thinking the same thing. I think she might actually be too 'young' for this film in that regard.

[@RobRochon]

@@neutchain7838 if you find ancient history such as this "boring and tedious" then its because you didn't even try to learn it through laziness. If you actually tried you can visualize all of this as if watching a movie but in real life.

[@6ic6ic6ic]

​@@RobRochonThat's not how it works. For example. I did really well in math at school. Bumped ahead 2 grades. I tried and I wasn't lazy at all. I had zero interest in it and found it very boring though. I just had an aptitude. People like what they like and dislike what they do independant of effort. It's a little crazy to me that you could manage to conflate effort with enjoyment. Sounds like someone was lazy in logic.

[@RobRochon]

@@6ic6ic6ic the fail in logic is attempting to conflate an academic subject such as math with reading history.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Stumbled across your channel due to this epic film & I say you did it justice. Russell Crowe was outstanding as was Joaquin Phoenix (who was so good that I think I despise Commodus more than any other character ever). Excellent cinematography, set design & score make this in my top 20 movies. If I may suggest an equally fine film by Crowe, watch “Master and Commander”. It’s a period piece that historians note that it is one of the most accurate depictions of naval warfare ever. Think I’ll stick around & see what you’re watching; maybe some classic films will come up…?

[@mikaele7290]

Great reaction to a great movie. BTW, Richard Harris played Emperor Marcus Aurelius who also played Dumbledore in Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets. What a great actor. Aloha

[@bluebird1239]

Richard Harris also was the singer in the seven minute hit song MacArthur Park. Apparently, he also recorded several albums of music.

[@jamesalexander5623]

@@bluebird1239 He Played King Arthur in "Camelot"

[@rollotomassi6232]

Also starred in the great film "A Man called Horse"

[@penfold7455]

His son, Jared Harris, is another great actor. One of his most recent projects, the 5-part miniseries "Chernobyl" , should be a future reaction for you to do.

[@rollotomassi6232]

@@penfold7455 I didn't know that Jared is his son, absolutely a great actor

[@vex2788]

man im still a 36 year old man and i still bawl my eyes out at the end even after so many viewings of this movie. Still my favorite ever since it came out.

[@RlmorganInSC]

I am 66 and saw a few things that the character Maximus saw/endured so I am not exactly soft around the edges and I cannot keep from being misty eyed at the end.

[@dockingtroll6801]

You are still 36... how many years have you been 36??

[@betterdeadthanred7410]

I've never seen someone so confused not watching a mystery movie lol

[@jbster211]

Lol same here. I just had to skip thru to my favorite parts.

[@stefsolari]

I like to take you through my mind process of things, I love it

[@barryscott8041]

Too much confusion for me.

[@zh2184]

Stef! I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate you on your decision to have your Patreon members suggest movies for you to watch. There were so many incredible Hollywood movies made between 1980 - 2010 that many in your generation have not yet seen, and I assure your members will do you right. Your reaction made me subscribe immediately.

[@QuantumFlux_22]

There are always two sides to that sword.

[@Blaiyan]

Should be followed by Braveheart

[@brysonfreeman7226]

Glad you’re watching Gladiator, it’s one of my absolute favorite movies of all time, I think I would at some point love for you to watch TV shows such as (like): Breaking Bad, Game Of Thrones (even with the divisive ending), and Stranger Things

[@jimmygreer2140]

OMG if Stef hasn't seen Stranger Things I would freakin love that reaction. Especially with the character of Eddie.

[@brysonfreeman7226]

@@jimmygreer2140 Eddie was only in one season, which is: Season 4

[@jimmygreer2140]

@@brysonfreeman7226 yes, but still was an epic character. And since Stef is also a guitarist...... Yeah, I would really be curious to see her reaction to that character.

[@Jon_from_LI]

Walked out of the theater having seen this for the first time back in 2000 when it was released, and was thankful that I wasn't the only MAN who was choked up by that ending. Then I saw the movie again in the theater about a week later, and I hardly EVER see a movie more than once in the theaters.

[@skillsphere9245]

ive seen this movie litterally 40 or 50 times and still go back to it now and then everytime it never gets old also this movie won like 27 nominations or something i think it could be put on maybe top 5 or top 3 best movies ever made in history just legendary script and play and altho the story was never based on one real individual it was based on 2 lives who did live and who knows somewhere in the roman empire this story really unfolded those times where full of betrayal and intrigue bribery and power ...

[@JustaGuy2.0]

I watched it in the theater as, i went to the premier

[@dezinguy]

Hey Stef, I don't know for sure, but when you asked why Commodus looked sleep deprived in the scene when he saw Maximus for the first time in after he was ordered to be executed, I think his sister Lucilla was, over time, drugging him. You see it in one of the scenes when she gave him a 'tonic' and he drank it.

[@bigdream_dreambig]

"And thank you for picking this as the first film from Patreon. You guys are not going easy on me -- I'll keep that in mind." Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture< Actor, Costume Design, Visual Effects, and Sound (and nominated for 7 more). They offered you the best of the best. What more could you ask for?! 😁

[@eduardocarabajal2718]

Una de las mejores reacciónes. tus lágrimas fueron también las mías.

[@CChissel]

Man.. people have no interest in history, or at least ancient history. I’ve seen so many reactions to this movie and hardly any knows about Rome or what they did, or even gladiators which are the most famous and known aspect of Rome! I guess it’s just cause I’m a history nerd, I shouldn’t expect everyone to know much but I didn’t realize so few people know much about Ancient Rome, given how commonly its referenced in modern times and how famous the coliseum is, it’s kind of weird to me.

[@MayhapsYes]

No, this is common history knowledge that everyone is supposed to learn in elementary school.

[@jeffk862]

@solan it's taught in school, most students, especially girls, just don't take any interest in paying attention

[@barryscott8041]

We were taught about the Roman Empire in high school.....in the 1970s.

[@michaeladams7102]

If you want to cry, the #1 guaranteed movie to make you cry is "The Green Mile".

[@paulfeist]

EVERY time... I've watched most of the reactions to The Green Mile on KZbin, and at certain scenes, I STILL shed a few tears.

[@michaeladams7102]

@@paulfeist On the day of my judgement when I stand before God and he asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I going to say? That it was my job.

[@paulfeist]

@@michaeladams7102 That's the one... EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

This is very powerful movie. One of the greatest EVER made. It's not even close to 100% historically accurate. However... It does give a pretty accurate portrayal into tactics of Roman Legions in battle at the time and how brutal the warfare was. Also the plotting to kill the Emporer. The games in the Colloseum... the corruption of Rome and Senate... All pretty realistic if not historically accurate portrayels. One of the main things that isn't accurate in the films is Gladiators rarely killed or died in the arena. It was known to happen but they often survived their battle and were treated more like Sports Celebrities at the time. Still with the violence of the games in the arena sometimes Gladiators did die in gruesome ways. Wonderful and inspiring movie.

[@TedBrogan]

I dont understand why the subtitles stay on the screen at all times. Is that some kind of alternate setting? How is this being watched? Pirated version or something?

[@nrgmanifest]

Maybe it's just the edits but she really don't like finishing her thoughts... or sentences lol

[@stefsolari]

I do, It just takes a while because I can't predict how long the pauses are since I don't like talking through scenes

[@nrgmanifest]

@@stefsolari I can dig it. Honestly i prefer it your way... nothing worse than a reactor talking thru important scenes or dialog

[@hacheocho5778]

3 min in she’s a talker

[@ernieojeda]

Why don't you fight? Because the humidity. Lol

[@alexkats30]

This was one of the first movies 🍿 I was able to watch in a cinema, as I was just coming of age. What an experience

[@geneaikenii1092]

Oh, girl.... this is History. If I were you: If I didn't know...do not ask so many questions. Just watch. Look and learn. Then comment on something you do know. Would be way more enjoyable for the viewer. Promise. On the bright side, the selection for this reaction was an excellent one. Good luck going forward with this channel. Mean it.

[@wadegarrett2376]

love seeing people's reaction to this movie. they are all the same with despising J.Phoenix's character in this movie which just shows how amazing he was

[@peersvensson9253]

I'm not she knows that Rome, Gladiators, the Colosseum and so on are all real

[@jmgonzalez4]

It's okay, I still cry at the end of this one. One of the first 2 dvd's I ever purchased.. this and shawshank redemption (yeah, that's how good this movie is!) Purchased this back when I only made less than 10 bucks an hour, working full-time and going to grad school. It just seemed... essential. Oh, and this one also put Joaquin Phoenix on my radar. Wow, phenomenal acting. HATED Commodus.

[@inteligenciaallien2173]

Lindo filme, linda música, linda trilha sonora... E você Stef Solari tem uma Alma boa 🙏🏻👽🖖🏻

[@AdmiralDonkey]

Great film. Phoenix is a fantastic villain - really makes you hate him from the start. Commodus was a real Roman emperor and a terrible one by all accounts. Mad, cruel and sadistic. In reality actually much worse than he was depicted in this film. And he really did fight as a gladiator, though like in the film he cheated a lot. Also like the film, his sister really did try to have him assassinated. The attempt failed though and he exiled her before having her killed. Eventually another assassination attempt was successful, by his own personal guard no less. The praetorians (Quintus and his men in the film) were the elite guard of the Emperor. Crazy then that no less than 13 emperors were assassinated by their own praetorian guard!

[@davidbateleur8357]

The Breakfast Club + The Lost Boys are highly recommended for a react. You will love both movies :P

[@jbryan8864]

Life was hard back then. You were lucky if you lived to 30. This was their form of entertainment. Probably similar to how we would go to the movie theater. He was captured by slavers and sold to the fighting pits.

[@Czecher86]

wonder what they teach kids outside of europe, case u have no clue what Rome or gladiator was...

[@Gutslinger]

We're taught about Rome and stuff in the US. But, you only learn what you learn, I guess.

[@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin]

The ignorance of the average anglophone woman is total.

[@SBguitarcovers]

I feel like you would love "The Mask of Zorro"

[@adam-do9tt]

I still think that Lucius was Maximus’s son… More of that unspoken history between Maximus and the emperor’s sister; yet another thing that Commodus wanted but could never had; yet Maximus did…

[@alexistrebexis3195]

WHY watch the extended version for a first time viewing? Ever? Everyone that falls in love with a movie, 999 times out of 1000, they see the theatrical first. It’s always more well done. THEN watch the extended. But not first!

[@Cheepchipsable]

You don't seem to grasp, Gladiatorial events were spectator sports. They wanted entertainment, not fairness, which is why sometimes they were chained in pairs, or against people on chariots. Famous battles were re-enacted, as well as mythical ones with the gladiators dressing up as various characters. There was basically a circuit of town with their own arenas. The Colosseum in Rome could be flooded and battles fought using boats. Picture NBL or NFL with knives.

[@josephcrowe2908]

Commodus is not a moral man. Joaquin is an incredible actor. Deserved Best Supporting Actor award.

[@user-Chris.Alger11]

Just one suggestion: If you must speak, stop the movie, you're missing many salient points.

[@stefsolari]

I only talk when there are pauses in the movie or I pause and continue (it gets edited) for your knowledge , you'll start to notice how I go about it as you continue watching my reactions

[@daninervo5717]

Is it just me or do all these reactor patreons always choose the same handful of movies? lol maybe audience overlap? Incredible movie, just doesnt seem like something you'd particularly be interested in. Good reaction regardless 🏄🏄

[@johnwillis4706]

The Princess loved Maximus more than any in life, save her son. Which is inferred might belong to Maximus. For her to release him to go to his family was a grand gesture, that had to be killing her. She realized she must release him to honor him.

[@megavideopowermegavideopow8657]

The arena they fought in is the famous ROMAN COLISEUM which still stands today and this is were the early Christians were fed to the Lions as entertainment

[@Nemophilist850]

The people will tolerate most things if you give them bread and circuses. You've seen it your entire life if you think about it.

[@drewsaad3948]

She likes the name Maximus(who doesn't) 😅😅😅....that little smile she gave

[@wingsclippedwolf]

Like Braveheart, this is an excellent film and story. These two examples also continue Hollywood's butchery and contempt of history. LOL. Gladiators were expensive to train, so killing them left right and center would be a waste of money; only one in twenty fights ended in a death, twenty fights a day in the Colosseum in a day of gladiatorial bouts, with the occasional spectacle of a large-scale blood bath battle.

[@paulfeist]

They DID occasionally put prisoners to be executed in the arena with trained gladiators.... those fights ended pretty much you'd expect; as executions. But, nowhere near as often as fiction across the centuries has portrayed.

[@Aradim90]

While his name is "Maximus" it doesn't actually conform to Roman naming conventions, his actual name should have been Decimus Meridius Maximus

[@jpatherton2415]

Great reaction! You should pause instead of speaking over the dialogue. The story can be hard to follow if you miss some of the details.

[@chrissmith7584]

Gotta watch Glory (1989) w/ Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman

[@TheHulk2008]

I mean the Roman military were bad ass in B.C. but by A.D. they were a skilled machine unstoppable unless you had major strategy.

[@RambinoYT]

This is my all time #1 Film, i love this movie and Russel did such a job displaying emotion in his role. Happy you watched this :D The music in this is legendary and makes the emotion come through like nothing else, only thing comparable would be LOTR

[@WeFreestyleForever]

If you loved this watch Apocalypto and Dances with Wolves. Both epics like this.

[@Ferruccio_Guicciardi]

18:07 "I have seen much of the rest of the world. It is brutal and cruel and dark. Rome is the light !"

[@CS-cg6gg]

You need to watch Braveheart.

[@swampje1985]

Rubbing dirt on your hands before a fight might be for luck, but I'd like to think it's like using chalk to improve your grip. 😊 I still love this movie after all these years. This was also the moment I became a fan of Hans Zimmer as a composer, his score is epic!

[@kjek1]

Gets on my nerves the way everyone harps on about JP because he’s the in thing now, but Crowe carries the film; well deserved oscar.

[@davidbateleur8357]

Troy - The next movie to react in the same vain as Gladiator.

[@adamwatson3718]

Your doing great girl. . Don't be ashamed for crying. I can tell how empathic you are . By how quick you can feel how they feel. .. embrace it. Your fans don't hate you. Or enjoy making you cry.. we enjoy seeing your feelings to remind us of our own feelings..

[@NightSkyJeff]

26:45 - The crowd chanting "live! live! live!", forcing the Emperor to give the thumbs-up and let Maximus live, is a perfect microcosm of the predicament that Commodus faces: he wants to dissolve the senate (who represents the voice of the people, albeit corruptly) and claim all power for himself. But in the arena, it is *precisely* the voice of the people that reigns supreme, and if Commodus were to demand Maximus' death while the crowd calls for him to live, Commodus would quickly become an unloved and unwelcome emperor.

[@HyPnOsS1933]

Realty of some emperors of Rome are way more psycho caligula for example 3 years in power and he did some crazy shit 😂

[@robwalsh9843]

19:35 Gladiator matches were a business. Like boxing and UFC fighting, except with weapons and death. Proximo is merely being a businessman.

[@innercircle341]

very hard watching someone who just doesn't get it. Awful.

[@BlackDeathThrash]

Nice reaction. You should do The Last Samurai, Master and Commander, and Braveheart next.

[@markwang77]

Master and Commander is so underrated

[@davyboy9397]

Totally and Last of the Mohicans and The Patriot too

[@sleezye100]

Girl talks to dam much

[@markvasiljev2562]

cried less than me , after wathing it 20 times and watching this particular monent at the end waiting her to cry . - gold digger

[@jamesnorthup7717]

If you want to see how amazing Joaquin Phoenix is watch Joker!!

[@reverts3031]

I've seen this movie so many, many times, but that doesn't stop the tears at the end!

[@rolandmasdo7667]

Watch also “The Last Samurai “ by Tom Cruise. Similar to this also.❤❤

[@videonaj]

One of the all time classics. You may be on the way to a proper education.

[@mariusdmeridius6712]

Stef Solari - Great reaction video! Thank you. You have a new subscriber 🙂

[@harrypike731]

Why is Maximus being 'the shortest' of the Gladiators something ironic? Could it be that - like alot of young women - you have the discriminatory view that a man being shorter = weak / lesser? Newsflash - most special forces fighters are average height or shorter, as are the best MMA fighters. Historically, the average Roman man was like 5,5" and they made mince-meat out of the taller, bigger Germanic/Northern barbarian tribes. Food for thought.

[@stefsolari]

No, it's just that most men tend to point each other out simply on weight, height, figure, etc. I was raised with all boys in my family and I would hear it all the time when it came to that. Newsflash - not everyone has the same life and though-process you expect. Just a food for thought.

[@shannonvanpatten8341]

The grandfather of this movie is the 1959 film "BEN HUR". You should give it a look.

[@stuckinparadise9676]

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus is a conniving, manipulative emperor who wanted to marry her own sister. He also plays the clown in "Joker", for which he won an Academy award.

[@thebrooder]

He's fighting because he's a slave and doesn't have a choice, at first.

[@billthomas478]

The real Commodus was far worse then depicted and was assassinated

[@christopherhardy8937]

On a historical note, commidus was a co-emperor with his father for a few years before Marcus Arelius died. But Commidus was a butthole. He would fight in the arena and rig his own gladiator battles. He was assassinated some time into his rule

[@naldow8555]

The lack of knowledge of some history (no disrespect) is kind of rewarding, to know that you're learning some snippets of it. Hopefully it doesnt get forgotten quickly

[@barryscott8041]

They taught us about the Roman Empire, in high school (1970s). Maybe not anymore.....

[@lazios]

Your quote is as obvious as true: courage is to be able to do despite fear, not to be crushed by it, a person who doesn't feel fear (assuming it exists), has some (serious) mental disorder. Saying that, I'm here casually, nice reaction. 🍺

[@edwardkohv7337]

It's cool to see the reaction from a person who does not understand anything

[@littlejimmycratner]

Rubbing soil in hands is his "pre-game" ritual. Now days most athletes and performers have some kind of ritual to calm down and focus.

[@charlielondon722]

Time for homering yourself will soon come to an end, highness 😮

[@tigertomk]

I love the choice of movies, weather yours or your fans vote, but if imay offer some suggestions in the same genre. Willow, Conan the barbarian, Excalibur, and 13th warrior are some great movies.

[@furball8732]

Maximus's wife and son were not hung I'm afraid. They were as a matter of fact, crucified. That was a standard punishment for "criminals" in Rome back in the day. A fate far worse than being hung. You can see that when maximus kissed his dead wive's feet, her body wasn't swinging free as a hung corpse would. Rather it was fixed in place like someone crucified.

[@KevDaly]

All Roman emperors were called Caesar, in case you were wondering. Originally by adoption but quickly by convention.

[@bardust]

Over the years I've watched this movie tenfold times. I always cried. In recent years I've watched probably a dozen or more reactions. I always cry.

[@vrljabrlja629]

You should check out "Troy" or "Brawehearth"

[@albusanguis]

@27:17 disqualified. xD stonk logic