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[Chuck Berry]

I liked it. the rhino battle, the opening war scene, and the amazing naval collesuem battle were the highlights. Ridley at the peak of his powers.

 

[_Idea_of_Evil_]

What the original had going for it was a charismatic protagonist AND antoganist. This movie has neither so it feel like a pale copy of it's predecessor overall.

Even if it isn't as good as the first, I wouldn't entirely describe it as a pale copy. The sequel's emphasis on the Roman empire on the brink of collapse, the corrupt hedonism of the elites, and the portrayal of social disparity and civil unrest are what it has going for it, more so than the characters and overall story imo. The action wasn't bad either. I wish it had been more brutal, but that's just my personal taste.

 

[Vyse]

Going to see this tomorrow. Will share my thoughts.

 

[Donald mac Ronald]

It's WILD that this guy is 86 years old.

He has tiger blood

 

[ScHlAuChi]

Danzel was great but miscast. i dont buy that an african would have so much power that he would be controlling the senators but he was good in the movie. way better than the lead.

Who was the real Macrinus, Rome’s North African emperor?

In "Gladiator II," Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, the namesake of a historical emperor with a thrilling story.

www.nationalgeographic.com

 

[Kar]

Who was the real Macrinus, Rome’s North African emperor?

In "Gladiator II," Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, the namesake of a historical emperor with a thrilling story.

www.nationalgeographic.com

So they had to resort to questionable history so the film could be made, so what?
If they couldn't find something like that, the film would be bunch of angry white, powerful males again. Could you imagine? Absolutely horrifying.