"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius." | Gladiator (2000) First Time Watching Movie Reaction Mashup

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This channel is not monetized. No copyright infringement intended. The movie is not mine, the reactions are not mine, only the hard work, time, and dedication of putting this all together is mine. I wouldn't call myself a hero, cause what's a hero? But sometimes, there's a man....

[@Stogie2112]

2:38 "My name is Maximus....." [Reactors start hooting and yelling and talking.....] Me yelling, "SHUT UP! I want to hear Maximus talk!!" 😆😆

[@YoureMrLebowski]

fair enough. 🙂

[@Stogie2112]

@@YoureMrLebowski …. Just joking, of course! It’s an excellent reaction video. 👍👍

[@YoureMrLebowski]

@@Stogie2112yeah, "fair enough" was not the best response. i knew you were joking, while at the same time emphasizing the significance of this specific dialogue. 🙂

[@Stogie2112]

@@YoureMrLebowski … It’s fascinating how people get so emotionally attached to one line from a film, isn’t it? 👍👍

[@machtnichtsseimann]

Well, count me in as having a similar reaction to these reactions! 😆 I wanted to hear Maximus in this intense dramatic reveal with more non-verbal responses from the reactors. To the Content Creator: I still appreciate your compilation here. It's not a knock on you. The scene is so powerful. It's often a gripe I have with certain reaction videos where they talk so much over scenes. 🤪

[@MegaForrestgump]

"And I will have my vengeance. In this life or the next."

[@mikemartin8461]

Don't think anybody could have delivered that line like but him

[@jerryt87]

Stone cold.

[@mikemartin8461]

@@jerryt87 I maybe can agree with you on that

[@fezzik7619]

Right. That’s the line we all heard in the scene.

[@CSC52698]

Commodus's speechless reaction was perfectly acted by Joaquin Phoenix. Incredible antagonist and that soundtrack!

[@aqdjbcr]

He does a good job making you absolutely hate him and wish for his death

[@2tone753]

4:58 The most dangerous thing ever. A self-chosen leader, outstanding achievements as a soldier and troop leader, natural authority, empathy, respect from friends and foes, etc. He is the type of leader for whom you go through fire, not on orders, but because he is worth it.

[@TheBrother847]

The fact that I have stood where these events have taken place many times in Rome is truly a sight and blessing to behold. I recommend everyone go to the Roman Coliseum at least once in their life, its breath taking!

[@althelas]

My friends an I went a few years ago anfd since we are all early risers, we were there right in the morning and for 15 glorious minutes we were all alone in there and yes it is breath taking.

[@mycroft16]

Studied Latin for a number of years. And learning the long history of Rome was absolutely incredible. Rome was lightyears ahead of everyone else at the time. To have seen Rome at its pinnacle would have been something else. I can't even imagine what the Colisseum would be like. I dearly want to see it someday. The fact that it has survived as much as it has for so long is a real testament to the prowess and power of Rome.

[@jarodmorris611]

@@mycroft16 Maybe you're aware, but look up Roman concrete. It's not the concrete of modern times. It was way better.

[@mycroft16]

@jarodmorris611 very aware. Took 4 years of Latin in high-school from an old Italian lady. It was awesome. Learned a lot of history. Rome was a lot of things, but the two most important I think were extremely skilled engineers, and the other was tolerance. "Pay your taxes and don't disrespect our gods. You can worship whoever you wish." And that was about it really.

[@althelas]

@@jarodmorris611 have you read the article from MIT about Roman concrete? Last year they made a new discovery and previously thoughts about pozzolanic material being the ingredience that gave the concrete its durability were not correct. It was something else. Roman concrete was/is selfhealing due to the process it was made and the inclusion of lime.

[@lapourjenkins9724]

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son. Husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.

[@joka6210]

Better security than the Secret Service

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

Well there was no damn DEI hires in those days :P

[@Teddy-zr8yv]

​@@eddiewinehosen6665 based

[@moepdiesau1768]

Calling the praetorian guard better security than the secret service, especially considering the recent events, is one of the better jokes i read on this site :D

[@billyboblillybob344]

@@eddiewinehosen6665 Sure there was. Those are the ones that piss themselves and get beheaded for dragging down their chained partners...

[@darcskies777]

@@eddiewinehosen6665there actually were. You’re just an idiot that was never taught actual history because it is too embarrassing to your animalistic tribe

[@shaundavenport621]

The real Commodus had a less glamorous death.He was drowned in his bath by his wrestling tutor!😅

[@JackLawrence-dn2jb]

One of the best scenes in the history of cinema, no hyperbole. Thanks for this MrLebowski.

[@ballybunion9]

"Drop your weapons." And nobody drops their weapons until Maximus nods his head. I like that!

[@mycroft16]

Fun detail often overlooked. He earns his spot as their literal commander during this battle. Not just a good Gladiator but their leader. A true general in every sense.

[@Stogie2112]

Hundreds of revenge films have been made, but "Gladiator" is much more than a revenge film. The personal and political agendas of the supporting characters give the story a great deal of depth and complexity. Lucilla, most of all, is caught between her desire for revenge and her terrible fear of losing her son. I would never want to be in her position.

[@girs666]

« Le choix de Sophie »

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Another thing that sets Gladiator apart from other revenge films is the circumstances of the story don't permit Maximus from murdering Commodus in cold blood, which was his original plan. At the end, Maximus does kill Commodus, but to save Lucilla and her son, and he does it at the expense of his own life.

[@Stogie2112]

@@Emper0rH0rde ... I would say that Maximus killed Commodus for three reasons: Personal vengeance, saving Lucilla and her boy, and to free Rome from tyranny.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

@@Stogie2112 Fair enough, but by that time, he was motivated by more than just petty revenge. Maximus would have been crucified had it not been for Lucius getting in his way.

[@joshuawood3055]

Last time i was this early Maximus wife and son was still alive

[@The_Catnip]

What a tasteless comment...

[@MegaForrestgump]

Well done, sir.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

too soon. 🙂

[@boyscouts83712]

Way to nail that comment

[@mycroft16]

@joshuawood3055 oh that was chef's kiss 👌

[@meretrix06]

LOL EOM "They ain't gonna let this MF walk out of here alive."

[@ryanhampson673]

A lot of people miss it but Maximus gives Quintus, the head of the Praetorians and his old comrade a salute.

[@maingate7672]

As Morgan Freeman said, ''It was at this moment he knew, he'd f****d up.''

[@jasondelgado-yg5mj]

Yes! Joaquin totally sells it in his face.

[@WrathOfGrapesN7]

4:20 I love the fact that Maximus still salutes Quintus as a fellow soldier and a friend.

[@cafeabasedecinema]

I dragged my parents to watch this film in 1st day of release. My father still recites several Maximus lines as if it were his ownNo regrets.

[@bluepandaman]

I still have my movie ticket from seeing this - powerful movie!

[@jeffreyatlee8785]

This is how movies made our senses sharper.

[@chosipian]

gives me chills every time!

[@darcychipman]

It makes me goosebumps too.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

thank you for watching till the end. 🙂

[@Stogie2112]

Viki can make me goosebumps anytime... 😉

[@YoureMrLebowski]

@@Stogie2112she's that type of girl.

[@BigBWolf90]

"Oh he won the crowd" he had them won the second he said *"my name is Maxius Decimus Meridius"* because he was already an incredibly well known & respected general so the crowd loves him not just cuz he's a very entertaining gladiator but because they already knew him

[@bambanghermanto1766]

Would love to see this film for the 1st time in theatre again. Truly epic!

[@israeltovar3513]

Russell Crowe said in a talk-show that, after Gladiator, he went visiting Rome once. He entered a shop somewhere around the Colisseum or the Via Sacra, I can´t recall. When he came out, the street was fully crowded, everywhere he looked. When he asked a policeman what was going on, he was told: "You are il gladiatore, you are happening!". And suddenly the crowd started to chant; "Massimus, Massimus, Massimus!". It must have been an insane experience....

[@mcjim256]

Calmer than you are - Maximus

[@maingate7672]

One can almost see his underwear riding up into his throat! Lol! Great acting by Joachim Phoenix!

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I never get tired of watching Gladiator.

[@jameslong1644]

This movie has aged 0 since it's release, one of the greatest movies ever made.

[@csurampower]

Props to Joaquin Phoenix for bringing to life one of the greatest antagonist performances in cinema history. Everyone who watches this wants this coward to die at some point of this movie.

[@Stogie2112]

Phoenix’s portrayal of Commodus’s incestuous desire for Lucilla was his best work. It was subtle yet so powerful. He had entire audiences severely creeped out!

[@caseymoe816]

Came to say the same. It is a credit to Joaquin’s skillful performance that makes him so universally hated. His portrayal is classic. He’s great. Russell Crowe is fantastic. Such an epic film orchestrated by a movie maestro in Ridley Scott.

[@1960317]

I still hate him today!

[@olecrampesan]

True!!!

[@billyboblillybob344]

@@Stogie2112 It's that same quality that makes him such a great Joker...

[@GeezieMac]

Best reveal scene of all-time!

[@lanoflores]

Today I saw a slave become more powerful than the Emperor of Rome.

[@bmriverrat11]

No one ever catches the little silent jab Maximus throws at Quintus,

[@YoureMrLebowski]

I never noticed until I made this video.

[@Stogie2112]

Quintus has a mountain of guilt on his shoulders.

[@milescoburn1845]

@@Stogie2112 And during the final fight between Commodus and Maximus Quintas finally does what he should have done at the start. "Sheath your swords!"

[@rafaelrosario5331]

Outstanding work....as always sir....thank you!

[@TheFalconerNZ]

I always comment about the 👍 & 👎 I have read a few papers by history experts that have said that we NOW use those in REVERSE to how they were used in Roman times & that they were NOT commonly used in gladiatorial fights at all. When they were used 👍was bad as it pointed to the heavens meaning they die while 👎was good as it pointed to the earth meaning they live. It is common for words & gestures to change meaning over time in some places while retaining their original meaning in others like in Bulgaria it changed to nodding to say ‘’no’’ & shaking from side to side to say ‘’yes’’. Likely origin, babies when hungry search for milk by moving their heads vertically but decline milk by turning their head from side to side.

[@Stogie2112]

The historical research regarding the "pollice verso" (Latin for "with a turned thumb") is inconclusive. There is still much debate over how Roman crowds called for the slaying or sparing of defeated gladiators.

[@OptmiusPrime114]

Interesting timing, especially with the Gladiator II trailer release on Tuesday.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

it's coincidental. or perhaps fate?

[@Stogie2112]

@@YoureMrLebowski ... “There is no coincidence. Only the illusion of coincidence.” (V for Vendetta) 😉😉

[@MZAH1986]

I LOVE IT ... I totally love this reaction mashup. Thank you very much for choosing this scene and make a mashup reaction video. This scene is so perfect ... everything is perfect ... i love it .. You sir are a fantastic mashup reaction creator. You are one of it's kind @YoureMrLebowski

[@YoureMrLebowski]

i would pin this but i'm far too humble.

[@SpicyCreamy]

coldest moment in cinema history

[@TheLordofthewolf]

This is the most epic scene in the entire movie.

[@hijo_de_Maria452]

There is something a roman emperor feared most and that is the populace of Rome back then. Some of them did fear the senate but the people they feared the most.

[@zanatos]

We need the battle scene!!!😂

[@arvizuvideos7945]

Epic Reveal!

[@paultenhout2446]

That line. Best part is Commodus face turning pale

[@rolanalberto3064]

I dunno if it’s just me but that part when Maximus turns around and the sudden contrast in light changes from light to dark. And the focus in those eyes intensifies like a Death stare, that was brilliant. That look Maximus gave is the look of a man driven with pure rage, making Commodus react the way he did-exactly like a man who just witnessed Death staring back at him.

[@sjd83]

This whole scene NEVER fails to give me goosebumps. Especially the chanting at the end. Excellent choice of scene.

[@MichalSw]

Music its amazing as well. Gonna love Hans Zimmer. Now compare music from Gladiator 2 trailer.

[@GeezieMac]

This score is what made me a Hans Zimmer fan!

[@MichalSw]

@@GeezieMac If you have opportunity go for live performance it's amazing.

[@palerider1979]

Epic bruv! Truly epic!! Love the videos never fails keep it up 👍

[@ptthatswhatshesaid]

Yes!! I think this must be one of my favourite moments in film history! :p love the montage!

[@The_Catnip]

I love this movie so much, it is perfect and the fact that there will be a second Gladiator movie, it makes me cringe like nothing ever before.

[@fellforit]

NO!? Looks like I shall have to have my vengeance in this life too.

[@Stogie2112]

The new film will make a ton of money, but it will probably stink. Very unoriginal. From what I can tell, it has a similar plot and similar characters and action scenes. Just more of the same.

[@Islandgirl873]

I agree. I will not be watching the new movie

[@user-ug6wj5kl5j]

This was actually better than killing him. Commodus was humiliated horribly and had to live with it.

[@RuneRaged]

And Vengeance he was granted, in this life and the next

[@EdilbertFernando]

Chills!

[@andreaspooky6183]

Just as a remainder: there is no Gladiator 2

[@TacoBarato]

Maximus! Maximus! Maximus! Maximus! Maximus! Maximus! Maximus!

[@mycroft16]

As good as the rest is... the crowd cheering for him to live... it's his name being chanted by the other gladiators and slaves. That is respect you can not by or intimidate. Amd the unwavering power he keeps through the entire thing is terrifying.

[@akudada]

From 4:17 the most epic score EVER !!

[@alexisricardi1184]

not even wifi signal could pass through his a**hole at that time, hahahahahaha

[@Stogie2112]

Two years after playing Commodus, Joaquin Phoenix almost stole the film, “Signs” with his portrayal of the loyal, goofball brother Merrill. His acting talents are diverse! 👍👍

[@jz55859]

Another top-notch job! Thank you

[@jatilq]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@McPh1741]

I still remember watching this in the theater, I was 22. 24 years later and it's still one of the most epic, magnificent movies ever made. There's no way in h*ll that "Gladiator 2" will EVER measure up to this movie. The hip hop music trailer has convinced me of that.

[@AJR-zg2py]

The... hip-hop music trailer? Oh no. Now I'm morbidly curious... EDIT: oh sweet lord oh no...

[@McPh1741]

@@AJR-zg2py It's as bad as the "Those About to Die" trailer, aka "We Be Romanz"

[@thatsbollox]

Word spread fast with this film. Good on the small screen but it was truly brilliant on the big screen when it first came out. Cast was great. Spot on choosing Russell Crowe who did a lot of strong lead roles. His subtle facial expressions worked so well. Connie Nielsen terrific as well. Pretty sure it won best picture and best actor at academy awards and a bunch of others. Huge flick. Love it.

[@piyushmelkani9111]

The beard guy is almost crying

[@unwindreactions6223]

Great stuff as always 😄

[@YoureMrLebowski]

i thought the movie clip was exceptional. 😎

[@unwindreactions6223]

@@YoureMrLebowski 😁😁😎😎😁😁

[@jarodmorris611]

i feel so old having watched this in theaters the summer of 2000 when it came out.

[@ChristopherWalker007]

Another brilliant editing effort 👏

[@user-dw2kx4wt1w]

I’d love to see a mash up of the elevator scene in Departed, the hair style scene in Something About Mary, the waxing scene in 40 Year Old Virgin :)

[@placebo5466]

Tough act to follow.

[@luiscuadra]

I'm still waiting for the train fight scene from spiderman 2 by Sam raimi, i hope it's coming too soon

[@RADULYSANDORC]

Movie was made more than 20 years before but this scene still gives me goosebumps .... a masterpiece!

[@TheImaginator972]

That whole scene was pure epic when a hero has won the crowds against an evil emperor, Gladiator is easily my favorite historical epic film like Braveheart, Ben-Hur, and The Ten Commandments!

[@tdeo2141]

That was a great movie.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

This movie just bursts at the seams with badassedness!! Truly an all-time great!

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

❤

[@brianprojestus4622]

I was so inspired by that speech

[@realitycheck5376]

As iconic as this scene was, I've always wondered how the crowd and the all the other gladiators would be chanting his name when there were no microphones and loudspeakers to announce it for everyone to hear it. 🤔

[@jbwade5676]

Nice❤🎉

[@lapourjenkins9724]

Father to a murdered son Husband to a murdered wife

[@MasterBetty69]

Inglorious Basterds intro!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please there's not a single one on KZbin

[@buddy3167]

Um Pudgey FYI he's the emperor it is his business because he pretty much makes the choice if he lives or dies

[@gambitm7480]

❤❤ nice 👌 👍. lol blissflix da da da da duh da

[@milescoburn1845]

Scene gives me chills when he turns and reveals himself. My one issue with the scene happens prior to Commodus talking to Maximus. How the hell did Lucius get from the Emperor's Box down to the floor of the Coliseum so fast? Same thing towards the end of the film with Lucilla when she ran to Maximus after he had collapsed. But it's an awesome scene nonetheless.

[@piyushmelkani9111]

True gladiator

[@Yoda_81843]

Dudeness, can you do a compilation of the “rec room” scene from Tremors next?

[@jarradmorgan8549]

No need for gladiator 2

[@brossools]

3:05😂😂😂

[@douglaspj23]

You guys should watch the beautiful mind next

[@user-cg8er2ef6x]

JESUS OUVE A VOZ DE DEUS ENQUANTO DISCURSA

[@Roberto6991]

The battle. The first battle. Please.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

honestly, i'm surprised it didn't win the poll.

[@TheDutchmasterjay]

Gladiator 2 what a joke!

[@tedthecommenter5364]

Can you make a compilation reaction the ending of the movie Heat? One of my favourite endings ever

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

#Iconic

[@djlp2212]

There's a 10 hours video of him saying Maximus Decimus Meridius over and over again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKmTfaOgopqrmac

[@mondogeckosexoticsandoddit5866]

Bisscute going "B-b-b-b-b-b-b-b" was great lol

[@craigblyth783]

why y,all have to scream and shout over the best speach in the film

[@bayamonterenaud8683]

It's so stupid ! a Roman general from a noble family who becomes a slave without trial because a guy walks by and picks him up after he's injured! Of course ! Ridley Scott makes great films but historical reality is really not his thing!

[@kytheres379]

Are you not entertained?

[@christopherking4932]

In my opinion this movie is overrated without the great villain performance by Joaquin.

[@jamesoliver6625]

A bunch of people talking so much they can't and don't hear the movie

[@kio6697]

PLEBISCITO..... + 2000 yeras