Watching GLADIATOR For The First Time (I'm shamefully late to this)

[@CatherineLaSalle]

i don't think anyone requested this but I just HAD to finally watch this film after bawling my eyes out at Hans Zimmer's incredible concert in LA last month!! the music y'all 😭 also apologies for the audio not being 100% in sync for my ending commentary: i edited this on a plane mid-turbulence and was trying my best 😆 but alas it's a bit wonky, so sorry about that! otherwise enjoy!!

[@mariohenssler6151]

Could've been worse... could've been Alive you were editing mid turbulence 😅

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

A very strong 1st impression of you, I must say. 🙂 I wish that you do "Saving Private Ryan" an Epic Movie 🎬 directed by Stephen Spielberg And the equally Epic Mini-Series 'spawned' by the aforementioned movie - "Band of Brothers". Produced by Spielberg and Tom Hanks. It would be very interesting to hear your thoughtful, insightful and intelligent comments on the movie and mini-series.

[@parksnrec5476]

That music pulls those dang tears out doesn't it? I have seen Gladiator probably 20 times by now, it gets me every time.

[@calvinthestormfreak]

I cried too x

[@calvinthestormfreak]

btw you single?

[@egyptwns89_26]

This movie doesn't need a sequel. That's my stance.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Yeah I’m learning through this comment section that sequel was indeed NOT highly anticipated - Ive seen some hype online since the trailers have come out, but didn’t realize that people were so against it! Although I can’t say I blame anyone for having trepidations because this first one is absolute perfection

[@k5sss]

@@CatherineLaSalleI just saw the sequel and … it’s worth the wait.

[@k5sss]

Need? No. But having seen it, it adds to the story very well.

[@TrentRushton]

@@egyptwns89_26 I agree no sequel, I hope the new film will have no connection to the original

[@SkyForgeVideos]

​@@k5sss "Very well" nah fam. It borrows from the original and... Adds to it. But "very well"? Nah. I don't think this generation knows what good writing even is anymore. So much has been replaced be spectacle alone. I don't need to see a garbage remake/retcon of the original with Denzel Washington talking with a Boston accent to know it terrible. And just about anyone could write a better story in about 10 minutes flat of you gave them time. I know I sure could.

[@irishinnj72]

Russell Crowe was interviewed back in 2020 for the anniversary of Gladiator. He said that not only did they use live tigers in that one fight scene, Crowe had to do a scene with one. Ridley Scott had him do a scene where a tiger comes up out of the ground and Crowe had to dive roll away from it. Crowe did the scene but said that the tiger's claws came within a few inches of nailing him. He told Scott, "I hope you got that take, because I'm not doing that again."

[@mothercricket]

Because actors don't embellish

[@GyvonJante]

Possibly one of a few takes but when the film came out they talked about the techniques involved at the time INCLUDING computer manipulation of putting the tigers a little bluster than they actually are in the scene. I’m Not saying that it isn’t as accurately as you’ve told just saying that upon the films release this was one of the points that they’ve made in hyping up the spectacle of the film.

[@hylianwolf6]

LMAOOOO

[@Eglador]

“What we do in life echoes in eternity” Great movie...

[@CatherineLaSalle]

So many epic one-liners, that one included!!

[@Clambamthankyoumam]

It’s my favorite line of the movie!

[@kristhomas4039]

@@CatherineLaSalle I would really really like for you to react to the movie Ninja Assassin, please react to that next

[@deewills353]

I saw this in 2000 & grown men walked out of the theater rubbing their eyes.The ending gets me too,especially anyone who has helped carry a loved ones casket in a funeral,thats a powerful ending.There's only one Gladiator & only ever gonna be one Gladiator;)

[@timhilton7254]

Don't worry about crying, it just means you have a soul.

[@Kelvin-c9h]

Misunderstanding human emotions as a soul is pathetic idiocy , fairytale misinterpreted supernatural superstition show's the uneducated superstition of humanity!

[@CatherineLaSalle]

AHAHA phew

[@k5sss]

Joaquin Phoenix absolutely killed it in this role. The universal loathing he generates with relatively few words is truly amazing.

[@birdchurch9488]

The OG Joffrey, the character was that hated because the actor was so good.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Truly!! I’m such a fan of his work, I cannot BELIEVE I’ve gone this long without seeing this performance from him!

[@ThanLam-kg6sc]

finally someone gives credit to Hans Zimmer for the magic he brings to these masterpieces the guy is a genuis and the best in his field

[@hebber1961]

Most reactors miss the point when Maximus says how long he's been away from home. It's not just the length of time, it's really that he knows it to the day and the half day how long it's been.

[@WrathOfGrapesN7]

When Maximus asks if anyone's been in the army, and one of the gladiators says that he served under him, it goes to show just how much respect he had from his men. That guy knew exactly who he was, and didn't say a word to anyone.

[@javierlorenzomartinez2330]

Hay una leyenda en España, de un río que perdían la memoria, décimo junio bruto , cruzo el río y nombró a todos los legionarios por su nombre

[@javierlorenzomartinez2330]

Con eso demostró que era un cuento

[@jagger1218]

I saw Hans Zimmer last month as well. Hearing Gladiator performed live with the original singer, my breath was taken away. The best show I’ve ever seen.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Yessssss you know what I’m saying!! I had tears rolling down my cheeks, and in that moment I knew I NEEDED to watch this film! She was spectacular - his entire orchestra is so talented, it honestly may be the best concert experience of my life

[@commsense1979]

"Is it normal to cry?" you ask. Yes, yes it is.

[@brantfrans8595]

Man this movie is an absolute masterpiece. Russell Crowe is a phenomenal actor.

[@Khay-77]

It's crazy he could have won back to back to back best actor awards three years in a row for wildly different roles.

[@soundbreak7]

Joaquin to

[@CatherineLaSalle]

He was an absolute boss in this that’s for sure!

[@Time4utube]

​@Khay-77 LA confidential is good too

[@Khay-77]

@Time4utube is definitely one of my all-time favorite movies even. I meant he had The Insider, Gladiator, and A Beautiful Mind come out three years in a row he could have easily won Best actor for all 3. LA Confidential came out a few years prior to those.

[@TheToscanaMan]

"Is it normal to cry?" For this movie.... YES. I always do. And the score is amazing especially "Now we are free". Interesting backstory on that song. Enjoyed watching with you. Thanks. Ciao.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Thanks so much for watching along!! I’m relieved to learn that we all cried here lol

[@3monthbender]

"Did he say he's yielding crops after this?" He's an experienced soldier and general who epitomizes the idea, 'It's better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.' And he would much rather be on his farm than at war.

[@charlize1253]

The Roman (and Greek) ideal was a citizen soldier who only served in times of emergency to defend the Republic and then went home to his farm. But in practice, by the time of the events of this movie (the reign of Marcus Aurelius), that was more a nostalgic relic than reality, and the legions were mostly professional troops.

[@ThomasBeauchamp-m8m]

Quintas was sworn to the emperor, no matter who it was. In the final fight, he upheld the rules of the Colosseum by denying the emperor a sword. Also, they showed the difference between a noble who knew how to fence versus a soldier who knew how to kill.

[@Roman_Zelinskiy]

there was a scene (in the full director's cut, but it was cut in the theatrical version) before the last fight, when Quintus, as if apologizing and justifying himself, says to Maximus: "I'm a soldier. I obey.", to which Maximus replies with the words of Marcus Aurelius: "Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear." These words made Quintus rethink his role and redeem himself to Maximus

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Fair point, he had no choice but im glad he came around in the end 🤘🏼

[@k5sss]

The Praetorian Guard were sworn to protect the *Empire*, and they are suspected of killing a lot of bad *Emperors*. But in that first scene, Quintus didn’t yet know how bad Commodus would turn out to be.

[@GreatOutdoors1]

What I didn't understand in that last fight, Commodus has his sword knocked out of his hand, why couldn't he just pick it back up instead of asking for a new one?

[@crisc1049]

​I didnt put attention to that, maybe the sword was broken? And thats why he was asking for a new one?​@@GreatOutdoors1

[@slow074]

The man with the golden mask/helmet that fight Maximus, is played by Sven-Ole Thorsen. He has never had a main role, he has only played smaller parts (like this in Gladiator) during his whole career. Do a search on him and I can almost guarantee that you have seen him before 😊👍

[@birdchurch9488]

"We're watching Gladiator today..." that's all you had to say, let's friggin' go. One of my fave films ever made! Perfect combo of amazing writing, characters, music and action. Cool fact - the opening battle is filmed in Bourne Woods, England in an area of the forest already fixed for deforestation so the fire in that battle is real, Ridley Scott just helped to speed up the deforestation process. P.S. props to War Doggo! There was a dream that was Rome...

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Wooooooaaaahhh, shoutout to the location scouts for picking that out, that’s wild! That opening battle really kicked things off with a bang, I knew we were in for a treat from there on

[@angelkanul4415]

Love your reaction, and it’s ok to cry on this movie if you don’t you don’t have a heart, I’ve seen this movie like 20 times and all 20 times I cried

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ahahaha I’m glad to hear through these comments that it’s not just me!

[@sca88]

One of the best films ever from acting, score and epic. When I first saw this I knew a tiny bit of German since I dated a girl from Germany (I'm in the USA) in the 90's but I could understand the German barbarian in the beginning.

[@SpiritualGifts-vp3ox]

Máximas represents the light of masculinity a life of service duty and honor. Commodus represents the darkness of masculinity a life of selfishness obsession and cruelty. Marcus represents all men who see both these things as the fruit of themselves. It is the journey that seeks to walk in the light before death meets us.

[@Divionist]

'Now we are Free' is one of my favorite movie soundtracks. It's just so beautiful. It must have been amazing to hear live.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

It was truly a life altering experience hearing it live. As soon as I started to cry at his concert I KNEW I needed to freaking get my shiz together and finally watch this movie!

[@Divionist]

@CatherineLaSalle I also heard it first before watching. My bro would listen to this song a lot at home, and at high volume. I liked the song, but I LOVED it after I watched the movie (through channel surfing) 😊

[@yzwme586]

i've seen this movie 100+ times and i always tear up at the end

[@wakebacon8301]

It's OK if you haven't watched classics like this, now we get to watch it with you. Thanks Catherine!

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ya know what, fair point!! 😂 thanks so much for being here!

[@philhayes1420]

I won't comment on Gladiator 2 as I haven't seen it yet but this movie did not need a sequel. Honestly what I would love most of all is to see some real creativity in Hollywood and for studios to take a chance on new ideas and not go with so many remakes and sequels, all because they feel like they are the "safe option" instead of risking making something new.

[@tebogokolobe9535]

We aren't here because the sequel is "highly anticipated", we are here because the sequel seeks to destroy this once great movie

[@isaacm2374]

Calm down. The sequel is not needed by it doesn't destroy Gladiator

[@tebogokolobe9535]

@@isaacm2374 If you google gladiator, you will get the most recent version of it unless you know what you're looking for. Its the same with Lord of the rings and star wars. People who write and produce sequels have their own politics and agendas. No one works one a sequel because they are a good writer, capable of creating their own work

[@Musabre]

This movie defined a significant part of my childhood. Holidays up at my dad's place, headphones on, blasting the DVD of this over and over just coz i loved the battle scenes and the music so much ^_^. Amazingly i was able to see this at the cinema way under-age , my dad was a wizard at sneaking me and my brother into movies that were certified far older lol. Absolutely epic.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ahaha shoutout to your dad for smuggling you in! I imagine seeing this as a kid hits DIFFERENT

[@Musabre]

@@CatherineLaSalle Yup, it definitely started a love for movies at a young age. I actually just managed to get front row tickets to Hanz Zimmer Live for next year! Omg it's like a dream. It's always sold out within seconds in the past 🥳

[@nealrepetti2396]

" What we do in life echoes through eternity" . Never a more true statement.

[@yellowblanka6058]

I saw this for the first time on DVD, it was the first DVD I ever watched in fact as at the time DVD Players had just started reaching commodity prices. Oddly enough, despite it being a great movie I probably hadn't watched it since watching it on DVD decades ago and recently re-watched it on streaming and was asking myself "why have I not re-watched this again in all these years?" Great film.

[@yellowblanka6058]

I love how wry she was throughout most of the movie, but ultimately the ending still ended up making her cry.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

They got me in the end 🥲🥲

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

The actor who played Proximo (the Gladiator trainer) was Oliver Reed. He was an extraordinary british actor, with a very interesting, fascinating and atypical life. He also was known for his alcoholism, having some scandals on TV and cinema as a consequence of this. During the filming of Gladiator in 1999, he sadly passed away. He had been sober for months, but one night (during a break from filming the movie) in an Irish pub in Malta (after a bet), he drank three bottles of Jamaican rum, eight bottles of German beer, numerous double whiskeys and challenged five young English sailors of the Royal Navy to arm-wrestling at The Pub bar (which after this incident was called Ollie's Last Pub). His bill, which was never paid, is preserved in a decorative frame in the bar.

[@46FreddieMercury91]

Proximos final scene had to be created by CGI at enormous cost to the budget

[@birdchurch9488]

@@46FreddieMercury91 Oliver Reed was such a unique talent

[@johnscott4196]

Commodus didn't order Maximus' family killed because he was angry. He murdered them to eliminate any heirs and his property could be confiscated. Very common then

[@ruairiedwards8616]

Gladiator is and will forever be one of my absolute favourite films of all time. Strength and honour

[@budweiser600]

You sold me queer giraffes.

[@TrentRushton]

I love how you said his family is calling to him, that is exactly right, he went home in the end.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Is it possible to be sad yet happy at the same time 😭🥲

[@TrentRushton]

@@CatherineLaSalle Sad that Maximus died but happy he reunites with his family.

[@aliss1325]

So glad you finally got to see this masterpiece. Its also so amazinv that you wanted to watch this based upon your experience listening to the soundtrack live. (If I got that right) so powerful and bone chilling

[@ace360]

She was.. "Entertained!" Aliss🇦🇺 Stay awesome over there Aliss from the future ⚡

[@birdchurch9488]

'Now we are Free' is one if the best songs in film. I think the only other film song to have made such an impact on me was 'Promentory' from Last of the Mohicans

[@ace360]

@@birdchurch9488 I sometimes play that song when I eat pumpkin pie 😂...Makes it all the More Epic

[@CatherineLaSalle]

It was sooooo amazing to hear the score live, when I felt a tear roll down my cheek I knew I NEEDED to finally watch this!! It did not disappoint 🙌🏼🩷

[@daddyjosh9931]

I can't put into words how special this movie is to me and so many. so heartwarming to see you get emotional during this one, had me tearing up along side you despite already seeing this a hundred times. can't freaking wait to see number 2 this week!

[@ahmadfaisal6267]

Apparently you don't need to waste your money on part 2. By all accounts it seems to be a movie that's quantity over quality...

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ahahaha I always feel bad in a way whenever I can get others choked up as well, but that’s a testament to how epic and beautiful this movie is! I see why it’s up there in so many peoples’ all time favorites

[@natmanprime4295]

Very satisfying reaction! Great analysis at the end. i cried for the millionth time ive seen this

[@gandalfnooo2743]

i WILL see you again....but not yet... not yet.......

[@CatherineLaSalle]

*instant tears*

[@RandomCogitations]

The line where Commotus says, "AM I NOT MERCIFUL?" was not scripted, so the actress Connie Nielsen was totally caught off guard. Best movie ever. Also, Olive Reed, who played Proximo, actually died during the filming of Gladiator. So many fantastic actors here.

[@thatsbollox]

Crazy good movie. When it came out, it was one of those movies everyone at the cinema came out raving about it. Won a bunch of Oscars but coulda/shoulda won more...such as the score, and maybe best supporting actor for Pheonix to go with Russel Crowe's deserved best actor.

[@christophersmith3695]

That scene with him walking through the crowd of gladiators after revealing himself is so EPIC. It's what pushed me to name my son Maximus.

[@RosaLichtenstein01]

Don't feel too bad, Catherine, practically everyone reacts the way you did at the end.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ahahaha phew!! I figured it was a tearjerker for all 😂😂

[@RosaLichtenstein01]

@@CatherineLaSalle :-)

[@FrenchieQc]

If you DON'T react like that at the end, you're kinda broken inside.

[@yellowblanka6058]

Apparently the actress who played Lucilla did not know that Joaquin was going to yell in her face in that scene so her reaction was genuine.

[@tehawfulestface1337]

Hi Catherine. The soldiers ordered to execute Maximus were Commodus’ Praetorian bodyguards. They have no loyalty to Maximus. An artistic choice to differentiate them from Maximus’s Legionnaires, the Praetorians wear black armor. Maximus was a farmer. Rubbing dirt in his hands was a farmer getting ready for the ‘dirty’ work ahead back home in the Philippines. One of the most perfect films I’ve ever seen, that at the moment I have no desire to see the sequel. Maybe, until after a few more years

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

Holy crap, in the Philippines? The Roman Empire truly was massive! 😂😂😂

[@tehawfulestface1337]

@@happyslapsgiving5421 The country is predominantly ‘Roman’ Catholic. 😁 Farming, plowing and planting crops were taught in grades 5 to 6. You were graded on your harvest. I didn’t do well in math, but had the biggest cabbage at grade 6. 😂

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ahhhhhh that makes so much sense in regards to his habit of touching the sand/dirt before battle! Really good observation

[@doubleog6149]

Not many supporting actors can hold their own in movies the same way Joaquin did as Commodus, I will still defend the hill that Joaquin also steals scenes he is in for Gladiator. This film is a masterpiece.

[@birdchurch9488]

"Tell me what you've been doing busy little bee"

[@lechatel]

It is fashionable to say so, as Joaaquin's star has risen. But actually Crowe had by far the hardest part. (And Phoenix said so himself.) Not only did he have to carry the whole epic story, do the action scenes (he did his own stunts and the mark on his face after the cavalry charge was when his horse reared into a tree and he cut his face on branches) but he had the difficult task of making a traditional action hero believable. Most epic heroes end up bland and wooden. Crowe took the whole hero thing to next level while still being a human being with believable emotions. His acting is extremely subtle. The very first scene looking at the robin. The scene on the roof with Juba. The final scenes when he is between two worlds as he dies. Some recent A List actors have tried to lead this kind of epic with no where near the success. Villains, on the other hand, are far more free-wheeling to play. You can really have fun and ham them up as much as you like.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

For real, he absolutely stole the show. I couldn’t look away, he was captivating! It feels criminal that I’ve gone this long being a fan of his without seeing this performance!

[@kimai1641]

Catherine, maggots only eat dead flesh so are perfectly suited to clean wounds. In fact they still use them for burn victims *not always, but sometimes*.

[@lordfoul6259]

They also used leeches

[@pollentree]

20+years later and still gets ya

[@JohnyBarReacts]

Amazing classic movie, it's a masterpiece of all cinematography, i love story like this and that's wonderful to see people like it too 😌

[@matttorrence2900]

I saw this in the theater in May 2000.

[@abelaberdeen3757]

Catherine: "Is it normal to cry? Me: "Are You Human? If so...YES!"

[@primal1233]

Gladiator is an amazing movie

[@CatherineLaSalle]

i cannot believe I have slept on it for this long, I'm severely ashamed!!

[@tobiahvega7611]

Just saw Gladiator II yesterday! Great reaction and glad you could revisit your Roman era 😉 Glad you’re back and hope you had a good trip!

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ohhh I hope you enjoyed! Based on the comments section here I fear it doesn’t hold a candle to this one, but I still want to go see a movie like this on the big screen!

[@acereporter73]

"I'm terribly vexed." 🤣😂😆

[@CatherineLaSalle]

He says with the straightest face 😂 I had to laugh

[@Jon_from_LI]

Grown men cried at the end of this movie. I can't speak for the sequel since I haven't seen it yet (and to be frank, I'm not overly driven to see it right away anyway).

[@priyamd4759]

Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard have their magic repeated in the movie "The Insider" Starring Russel Crowe and Al Pacino among other greats. A must watch. Regards from India,

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ooooh I will have to check that out - they are absolute powerhouses together with this music!

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

one of my top 5 movies of all time

[@CatherineLaSalle]

I can see why 🙌🏼

[@jasongarcia1886]

What's your other 4 on your list

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

@@jasongarcia1886 in no particular order Gladiator Shawshank Redemption T2 LOTR Return of the King Saving Private Ryan The Dark Knight any of those could make me stop whatever im doing and watch instead.

[@lordfoul6259]

I just rewatched this last week and I cried at the end and surprisingly it was the Percy Jackson books that let me know that Commodus was actually Rome's most psychotic emperor

[@charlize1253]

The real Emperor Commodus did fight gladiators in the arena in order to prove his manliness, but just as in the movie, he cheated: he made his opponents use swords made of soft lead while he used a real weapon.

[@justonecornetto80]

You obviously haven't heard of Caligula and Nero.

[@charlize1253]

@@justonecornetto80 Caligula is my standard response to people who complain about politics today: as long as we haven't elected a horse to the Senate, we're still doing a little better than Rome.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Woooooaaah wait he made it into the Percy Jackson series?! 👀

[@lordfoul6259]

@CatherineLaSalle yeah it was actually in the Trials Of Apollo book series but all those books are in the same universe so I just call them all Percy Jackson books

[@harry_yung]

One of my favourite movies of all time, will just pretend the sequel doesn't exist

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

Marcus Ulpius Traianus and Publius Aelius Hadrianus (both from Hispania, actual Spain), were the best and greatest emperors of the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was a great one, probably the most cultured and profound, having his written testimonies as reliable proof.

[@yellowblanka6058]

According to Google, a male adult Tiger ranges between 200 and 680 lbs. with females ranging between 140 and 370 lbs. 200 seems small for a tiger, and they look fairly large, so probably closer to 400 lbs. for these tigers.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ahaha thank you, I was hoping someone would do some recon 😂😂

[@danvasqu]

Young Padawan, you need not apologize for you have much to learn. The fact that you are so dedicated to Star Wars is honorable. I was only 4 years old when I saw Star Wars in the Theaters. Remember the Force will be with you…always. - Danny V.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Aww thank you so much! Thanks for being here - May The Force Be With You!

[@RaulGarfias]

Fun fact: in the scene where Maximus founds his family murdered, Crowe was supposed to just get to a mark on the ground, fall to his knees and cry while the camera showed the hanging feet. Crowe came to Ridley Scott and said to him that he didn’t agree with the scene being only that, that he had to at least get to their feet and kiss them. He said that Maximus would feel he ultimately failed them, but that he wouldn’t fail them at least at getting to them. Ridley said that it would look ridiculous, but Crowe insisted. He was allowed to give it a shot, so they did one take. Ridley Scott was impressed, but apparently didn’t want to verbally admit he was wrong, so he just said to Crowe “just a little less snot”. So they tried again and the shot was included (thank God for that).

[@henrysmith4774]

Don't feel bad about being late for this movie. I only watched it later in high school and there are plenty of others I haven't gotten around to watching. Another really good Ridley Scott Epic is Kingdom of Heaven (Make sure to watch the Director's edition as there was a lot of key stuff cut from the theatrical version). It depicts the events leading up to the 3rd Crusade and has Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, Eva Green and a bunch of other really good actors. It also has an amazing soundtrack although I can't remember the composer off the top of my head.

[@veeyazzie3957]

Composer is the great Harry Gregson Williams 👌🎶🎵🎶🎵 He did Gladiator 2 this time

[@shaolinsoccer]

I watched the second one the other day. All I got to say is lower your expectations and you might enjoy the movie.

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

Marcus Aurelius was played by the first Dumbledore, yes (Richard Harris). Harris appeared in the first two HP films, but later on died. Therefore, Michael Gambon continued playing Dumbledore in the rest of HP saga. Also, Richard Harris, had many stories of carousing and escapades with Peter O´Toole (and also an incident with the aforementioned Oliver Reed)

[@CatherineLaSalle]

I KNEW he seemed familiar - had no idea / couldn’t pinpoint that he was Dumbledore while I was watching though!

[@javix2013]

From Hans Zimmer I recommend his first work in Hollywood, the one he did for Rain Man with Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, a beautiful soundtrack, a mix of electronics with flute. That work opened more doors for him in Hollywood. And speaking of Ridley Scott and Hans Zimmer, they have made more movies together, I recommend for reactines: Black Rain, Thelma and Louise, Black Hawk Down and Hannibal.

[@thelodownshow313]

Ridley Scot at his finest

[@JayrikOh]

Seeing the emotion you had in all the climactic parts brought me back to when I first saw it! Just saw the sequel and while I'm part of the group that said it doesn't need a sequel, it still was enjoyable from an entertainment standpoint. I agree the soundtrack is GOATED forever.

[@jasonhoff6407]

I am so happy to see someone who knew that war maneuver was a flank at the beginning. Well done!

[@seanfallin9320]

Maximus’ own soldiers didn’t betray him. It was the praetorian guard (the dudes in purple). They’re essentially the emperor’s secret service, not the normal soldiers in Maximus’ army

[@rocket-ninety-nine]

This score is my favorite of all time. So thank you for pointing out just how good Zimmer is in this. Great react and Good Job "keeping it together" 🤣

[@CatherineLaSalle]

AHA I tried my best but the gorgeousness of the music just broke me 😭

[@blane7060]

Women: So how often do you guys think of Rome Guys: 🥲For Rome!

[@apulse1]

This movie is my second favorite film of all time and I try and watch it at least once a month and I cry every time at the end and that’s okay. What we do in life echos in eternity is such a true line and Maximus definitely lived a life of honor

[@Qualimar]

"You think I'm afraid?" "I think you've been afraid all your life". Maximus probably cut Commodus deeper with that exchange than with the actual dagger.

[@robertcolson2233]

This channel just watched Predator, Gladiator w/ the tigers is the Guerrilla who head shot the hostage in Predator. Sven ol Tholson. He's got cameos in several of Arnold's Movies!

[@seekexplorewander]

History teacher/buff here. I was 19 or so when this came out. Saw it in the theater with my dad. When the barbarians showed up at the beginning ready for battle I heard their war cry and thought "jesus - that's not Germanic language - that's the war cry of the Zulu nation from South Africa"....almost as if the soundtrack from the 1964 movie Zulu was ripped off entirely. Years later, I learned that Ridley Scott loved Zulu so much that he decided he wanted to use their war cry from the movie and felt like it was so intense it helped set the mood for the battle against the romans. Love to see others like the same things I do.

[@tlotredits]

It is indeed rare to find war movies that have thousands of real extras instead of CGI, I'd recommend for that the movie "Alexander" from 2004, it is the best depiction of antiquity wars ever filmed, even though initially the movie had bad reviews because of certain casting choices and slow pacing if you're not that much into the presented historical period, it's a very well researched and directed film especially regarding the large scale battles.

[@user-Chris.Alger11]

Absolutely A1 reaction. So many subtleties in this movie, not sure you missed ANY of them. Equally, a comprehensive & insightful summary. I simply HAD TO join, on the strength of this watch alone. Keep up the good work. ; )

[@travisf3875]

One of my favorites! That soundtrack is amazing. Still gives me goosebumps. I need to go see that Hans Zimmer show when it is in my area for sure.

[@lumpyfishgravy]

Now you've seen this Russell Crowe classic, you need to see Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

[@birdchurch9488]

Great shout, amazing film

[@rubenrojasavalos173]

There was a dream called Rome!…it was a desire of Marcus Aurelius!…this movie is a masterpierce, and Hans Zimmer is the Mozart of our century!

[@MrLivewire1970]

Kingdom of Heaven is another Ridley Scott movie with Orlando Bloom you might enjoy. If you haven't seen the Blade Runner films, those should be on your list too.

[@happyslapsgiving5421]

Oh, I understand your passion with Rome. I've lived in Rome most of my life.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

I absolutely loved living there for a summer, I could really see myself living there permanently one day in my fantasies 😭😭 I NEED to go back!

[@ace360]

Oh Cat I have been waiting for this...."Are You Not Entertained!!!!" ⚔️🤘 Hand's down one of my favorite movies of all time up There with "The Last Samurai" Hanz Zimmer 🎵 ...Now We are Free..;)

[@CatherineLaSalle]

About to be streaming this epic song on Spotify for the rest of the year and crying!! Sooooo darn good!

[@birdchurch9488]

The Last Samurai, also what a film...

[@ace360]

@@birdchurch9488 Thanks man 🙏☯️ I have The Armor from it when I went to Japan to study Kendo back in 2009 replicaded ❤️⚔️ and The Sword Tom Cruise gets at the end 🙏

[@birdchurch9488]

@ace360 That's so cool! I think it might be my fave Tom cruise film, def top 3. If you had fight in the Colosseum, are you rocking a lightsaber or a katana?

[@ace360]

@@birdchurch9488 Dimachaerus Fighting style from My Stunt day's with Dustin clare aka Gannicus from "Spartacus Vengeance" Back in 2011 I really need to upload those pictures 🤣👊👍

[@dillondelgado2059]

Crying at the end of this movie occurs pretty much every time one watches it. There's nothing wrong with you, it's just that powerful!

[@jimmyzee7040]

Gets me every time, tears a flowing, jeez !

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Honestly I’d question anyone who doesn’t get a little choked up from this ending 🥲

[@zebrion5793]

"Is it normal to cry?" As a grown man who cries every time I see this movie, yes it's completely normal. You know how you always see those memes/shorts about how men want to just go out in a blaze of glory instead of peacefully in their beds? This movie shows why. We want to know that at the end of our lives, we died protecting something with cared for. We want to be remembered by those we leave behind, and have no regrets as we move on to meet those who went before us.

[@spazbog123]

Your not crying, I'm crying um I mean I'm not crying, you're crying.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Not a dry eye in the room here 🙃🥲

[@nommyyt]

I'm not sure if anyone's said this yet because there's a lot of comments but the men who arrested Maximus after Commodus killed the previous emperor were not Maximus' soldiers. Except for Quintus (the guy who betrayed Maximus and told the guards to execute him), the men were Praetorian Guards not soldiers from the army. That means they were from Rome and served directly as the imperial family's guards. They don't really know Maximus and were loyal to Commodus. Commodus had to move very fast to get rid of Maximus because if Maximus had had time to get out and rally his men (an entire army loyal to him), it would have been over. Quintus was imperative in this maneuver. He was an ambitious man who probably betrayed Maximus after being offered power by Commodus. Later in Rome we see that he's been promoted to the head of Commodus' Praetorian Guard, a very prestigious position.

[@Jimmylimmy3939]

Hans Zimmer really nailed the soundtrack. Gets me every time 😢

[@StevenFleming-x7q]

This Film Is Simply Awesome So Glad You Got To See & Enjoy this fantastic film. Russell Crowe is Incredible in this. (may i recommend another cracking film starring Russell Crowe & Guy Pearce It's Called LA Confidential it's a Great Thriller) Have a lovely Day👍

[@StevenFleming-x7q]

I Can't Believe i Forgot American Gangster Co-starring the Brilliant Denzel Washington Based on a True story well worth a viewing. Take care & Enjoy the Rest of your Evening

[@ace360]

29:15 One of the most iconic revenge promises in cinema History! ⚔️ 47:32 🎵🙏 I bet so Cat I remember when you and Tom told Me in May I was so Hyped for you guys seeing Hanz Zimmer Live, I still get Onion ninjas from this no worry's My Friend Great reaction and review Cat.."Strength and Honor" 👊

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Ahahaha a revenge promise indeed! Absolutely stone cold 🤘🏼 can’t believe it took me this long to get to this, thank goodness for Hans Zimmer!!

[@ty_the_RetoVideo_guy5543r]

This was the movie where I finally discovered you can hate a character but appreciate the performance. Jaoquin really is incredible in this movie. I just revisited this not too long ago too, and by the end was weeping like a baby. And cannot say enough about this movies score..

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Heck yessss I was so mesmerized every time Commodus was onscreen! Even though he continued to devolve deeper and deeper into his madness, I couldn’t look away. He really stole the show with this role

[@ty_the_RetoVideo_guy5543r]

@CatherineLaSalle I had to see who beat him for best supporting actor that year, and it was Benicio Del Toro in Traffic. That movie was remarkable too but not sure if he was better than Jaoquin

[@charlize1253]

When Maximus talks of going home, the Roman (and Greek) ideal was a citizen soldier who volunteered to defend the Republic in times of crisis and then went home. But in practice, by the time of the events of this movie (the reign of Marcus Aurelius), that was more a nostalgic relic than reality, and by then the legions were mostly professionals.

[@starlord3496]

I was a guest on set for the beginning battle scene it was filmed in Aldershot UK I played football for Aldershot we was invited to set. It was a shame I didn't appreciate where I was at the time.

[@lechatel]

That is basically the story of all of us.

[@CatherineLaSalle]

No way!!! That is epic!

[@starlord3496]

@CatherineLaSalle I just wished I appreciated it more when I was there but I was 16 at the time and wasn't a movie/TV guy till late 20s

[@chrisbergsten1429]

Ridley Scott always makes gorgeous-looking films. The sets are hyper-detailed and full of texture, the lighting and camerawork is artful, the close scenes are intimate, and the wide scenes are sweeping. Obviously he's not the one doing the set design and camerawork, but he has a very clear idea what he wants his movies to look like. If you look up "cinematic" in the dictionary, there's a still from a Ridley Scott movie. 😛 Just because his movies are gorgeous doesn't mean they're good; he's made some stinkers. But this is one of the good ones. Neither the story or characters are particularly complex, but the story is satisfyingly told, and the actors deliver some solid performances, especially Joaquin Phoenix's take on the cruel, cowardly, petulant, and unloved Commodus. Russell Crowe convincingly sells all of his badass lines. The music is iconic. Count me among the people who thought Gladiator never needed a sequel, and especially not the sequel that it got. If you liked Lisa Gerrard (the singer), she had a long run as part of Dead Can Dance, plus a bit of a solo career and numerous collabs, so quite a catalog to check out. Most of it is kind of vaguely Middle Eastern, folk, classical, or ambient vibes with her singing a made-up language over it.

[@johnscott4196]

Who cares about you not seeing something before most people? Don't worry about stuff like that.

[@88Cdizzle]

"You take life when you have to, as I do." "I have only one more life to take, then it is done." That response goes so hard!

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Literally they were cooking with GREASE

[@cbergg1]

I saw Hans in NY in September and it really was something. There were times i could feel my eyes start to water too

[@CatherineLaSalle]

Dare I say, his show might be one of my all-time favorite concert experiences ever. It was truly one-of-a-kind, and hearing the scores to so many of his iconic films LIVE was especially emotional

[@johnwillis4706]

Great Reaction. My dear young Lady, if this movie illicettes no emontion you aren't human. Princess Drucella and Maximus had a history and it is illuded that her son actuall belonged to Maximus, She loved Maximus more that any in life save her son. Releasing him to go to his family was teh hardet thing she ever did, hense, her sturn peach to the Senator and all the soldiers in the collaseum. Maximus was a man on his last mission and he saw it through to completion.