SirRidley Scottdidnt make his first feature film (1977sThe Duellists)until he was 40 years old.
This is the movie Imax was invented to show.
The crowd demands more sickening violence than ever, and the Roman leaders deliver it to them.
Paul Mescal as Lucius, left, and Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius in ‘Gladiator II’Paramount Pictures
Maximus became a gladiator but not opposed to the emperor.
Revenge for him is personal.
He serves Lucillas needs but also sees Lucius as an emerging star attraction in his stable to be manipulated.
Washington is superb, clearly having a blast as this complex villain looking for power at any cost.
There were times he even reminded me ofSpartacus-era Kirk Douglas.
Hechinger and Quinn are priceless as the batshit-crazy twin emperors eating up whatever scenery they can find.
Shout-out to the special visual effects teams and to composer Harry Gregson- Williams for his stirring musical score.
Title:Gladiator IIDistributor:Paramount PicturesRelease Date:November 22, 2024Director:Ridley ScottScreenwriters:David Scarpa.
