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7.3
Paramount Pictures

Gladiator II

Gladiator Series · Gladiator Movie Collection

2024 147 min A
Critic7.3
Action Adventure Drama
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Overview

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.
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Editorial Review

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7.3 /10

Pros

  • Electrifying supporting performance by Denzel Washington as Macrinus
  • High-production-value battle choreography and scale

Cons

  • Retreads several narrative structural beats from the first film
Verdict A grand, bombastic historical spectacle featuring tremendous performances from Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington.

AI Review

A massive continuation of the historical action legacy, focusing on Lucius navigating political corruption and deadly arena combat.

A grand, bombastic historical spectacle featuring tremendous performances from Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington.

A must-watch companion piece for fans of the original Gladiator.

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Cast

Paul Mescal Lucius Verus
Pedro Pascal General Marcus Acacius
Denzel Washington Macrinus
Connie Nielsen Lucilla
Joseph Quinn Emperor Geta
Fred Hechinger Emperor Caracalla

Characters

Lucius Verus Paul Mescal
General Marcus Acacius Pedro Pascal
Macrinus Denzel Washington
Lucilla Connie Nielsen
Emperor Geta Joseph Quinn
Emperor Caracalla Fred Hechinger

Crew

Ridley Scott Director / Producer
David Scarpa Screenwriter
Peter Craig Story
Harry Gregson-Williams Music Composer

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Trivia

  • Gladiator II arrived 24 years after the release of Ridley Scott's original Academy Award-winning film.

Quotes

"Rome must fall. I only want to give it a push."

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider The Godfather (9.2/10). A similarly themed alternative is The Running Man.

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