Gladiator II

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Gladiator II

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Released Nov 22, 2024

2h 28m

History

Drama

Adventure

Action

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Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.

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Critics Consensus

Echoing its predecessor while upping the bloodsport and camp, Gladiator II is an action extravaganza that derives much of its strength and honor from Denzel Washington's scene-stealing performance.

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Kristy Puchko

Mashable

For all its faults, Gladiator II is an extraordinary film, the kind that demands to be seen in theaters.

Dec 10, 2024

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Dwight Brown

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In a cast of veteran actors and extremely talented up-and-comers, Washington steals the movie. He takes the throne.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 10, 2024

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Manohla Dargis

New York Times

Fast, brutal and absorbing, the shocker opener sets the template for the rest of the movie, which plays — and often feels — like one long, inventively diverse, elaborately imaginative fight.

Dec 9, 2024

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A sequel to the 2000 hit focusing on two charismatic leaders who could determine the future of Rome.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 9, 2025

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

Despite its shortcomings, Gladiator II delivers a full-bodied adventure that skillfully balances responsiveness to its audience’s expectations with a reverence for the epic grandeur of its predecessor.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 7, 2025

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Marie Asner

Phantom Tollbooth

It is Denzel Washington, who steals the scenes.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 7, 2025

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Angie

As with every Scott film the effects were magnificent. The story line flows all the way to the end and then it ends. It definitely leaves you wanting more.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Dana Thornton

I thought the movie was really good, but it didnt quite match the brilliance of the original. The CGI creatures in the colosseum felt unrealistic, which pulled me out of the experience. Instead of being immersed in the scenes, I found myself questioning the creative choices behind them. More realistic CGI have made a significant difference. Additionally, the portrayal of the emperor brothers felt overly exaggerated to the point of being caricatures, which made it hard to believe they were legitimate contenders for the throne. That lack of credibility weakened the story's authenticity. On a more positive note, the acting overall was fantastic. The ship battle scenes were incredibly well-executed, capturing an intense sense of realism. Connie Nielsen delivered her usual exceptional performance, and Denzel Washington was absolutely outstanding. Overall, I would recommend the movie, but lacking the originals realism, it doesnt reach the Academy Award-winning level of the original.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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John

Fabulous story line, Fabulous acting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Karen L

The acting was great. The sets were amazing. It definitely has your attention all the way through. The end was a little odd in that it just drops off. Worth seeing for sure, but slightly unfinished.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Robert O

Better than I expected it to be.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Michael

Greatness can only be realized on the big screen! Great Movie, Acting, Action and Ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Lucius

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Macrinus

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Pedro Pascal

General Acacius

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Synopsis

Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Douglas Wick, Ridley Scott, Lucy Fisher, Michael A. Pruss, David Franzoni
Screenwriter: David Scarpa
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Scott Free Productions
Rating: R (Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 24, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $168.8M
Runtime: 2h 28m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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