@@todafett5865 Btw everyone. Its actually more realistic that the Romans would have imported lions from North Africa. So I think the author of this video is ahead of his time! Ha (I'm trying to help him out obviously)
This is a nitpick, but yea technically the word "condemn" implies intention. It is: "Sentence to a particular punishment." The fact that Maximus became a slave and a gladiator was happenstance, not through condemnation. The condemnation was as you stated, to have Maximus killed. . Nitpicky, but yea you are correct.
“Tigris mockingly salutes Commodus” I understood this to be a general salute where both gladiators would show respect to the emperor as anything could happen in battle including ones own death. Maximus wouldn’t have shown this respectful humility.
@@MiGAngeI Yes someone pointed this out but the crowd laughs when Tigris does the salute, hence why I believe he is mocking Maximus. Ridley Scott changed many historical things in this movie to suit his own narrative, for example the thumbs down by the emperor actually meant “weapons down” not “execute him”. Whether the salute was changed I don’t know but it’s odd for the crowd to laugh…
yeah, this is something that both fighters or all fighters involved would say at the start of the combat. The crowd may be laughing at the fact that Max does not show any respect to Caesar by passing on the salute.
@fromthescreen123 Sorry bro everyone knows something not everyone everything I don't profess to, and here I am watching and will give a like. But. "We who are about to die salute you" is elementary level history knowledge of what both gladiators were required to do pre fight. You valiantly attempted yet completely got it wrong way round. Maximus doesn't do it to mock the emperor. The crowd are laughing because he didn't do it rather than the dude that did.
I was a senior in high school when this came out and my Latin teacher gave us extra credit for seeing this movie. Opening night, the theater was so packed I had to watch it from the far left of the front row. I went to see it again the next day too!
3:46 It's not mocking. It's from Latin "Morituri te salutant" - "those who are about to die salute you" - the salute of the gladiators before the fight.
@fromthescreen123 I think you are wrong here, no matter how you put it. I don't hear a laughing crowd. They are just loud/excited, and Tigris didn't mock anyone. That is a well-known phrase that often gets (probably wrongly) used in stories with gladiators.
@@malafakka8530 I may be wrong but the crowd is definitely laughing. I edit with high end headphones and listened to it about 20 times during the edit 😅 I too was trying to make sense of it because it confused me. Someone else pointed out that they may be laughing because Maximus DIDN’T salute Commodus after Tigris had.. but even then I don’t think that’s right because the people would never laugh at the Emperor, would they?
Btw everyone. Its actually more realistic that the Romans would have imported lions from North Africa. So I think the author of this video is ahead of his time! Ha (I'm trying to help him out obviously as I LOVE this scene). Hope everyone has a good week this week.
Great narration and analysis. You point out so many fascinating visual cues about the cinematography and symbolism that I never realized was there. Thank you for this wonderful explanation about this amazing movie ❤
Either Ridley Scott once knew how to write, block and direct movies or he just got lucky in his past and his luck has run out. This one scene is more of a movie than all of gladiator 2….
Nice mate, one of my all time favourite movies. Your videos are getting better and better each time. I love learning about visual langue. 🦁🙊 You’re forgiven about the tigers
I would normally think of Joanquin’s cleft lip as being inconsequential to the character he’s playing, but I think in this case it really adds something. I know it’s a bit of an old trope, but where it would normally be coincidental, it feels intentional in this film.
You might be surprised to learn that knowledge is not linear. You could in fact become the worlds top mathematician without ever learning the name of a single animal. That's an extreme example, but it gets the point across. I am a complete idiot in certain fields, while I can talk extensively in depth about others. And I'm sure you (and most people) are the same.
@@CoulRanch Lol, common to whom? Kids who grew up with the Lion King movie? People who live around native tigers/lions (so basically zero english speaking people). Or do you just assume everyone watches the nature channel on TV? . Knowing what a tiger is and what a lion is is specific knowledge that requires specific experience. It also requires an understanding of the English language. In other languages, those are not lions and not tigers...
I wasn't crazy about it when it came out. There was so much hype around it come on everyone was going so crazy over it. Looking back I just didn't appreciate how good it was and I definitely need to re-watch it again
I was going to! I was going to compare it to the opening silhouette shot. Because technically he should be silhouetted with such a strong back light but they’ve chosen to expose him and in doing so he somewhat completes his arc of the scene.
This movie was so epic and moving to me (even spiritually), that I saw it over 12 times in the theater! (Only Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon grabbed me as much)!!
Great content! Subscribed and watching your previous videos now, and it's impressive this channel is only 3 months old - you're rocketing up in subs so keep up the output!
@@markflanagan449 Good question actually! I would still say Godfather 1 with the iconic horse scene. But Godfather 2 is a masterpiece as well. The same could be said with Empire Strikes Back as well. Another masterpiece with a twist at the end you just could repeat nowadays with the Internet/Social Media.
Personal anecdote: when I was younger (around 9 to 10 my memory is facked) I was in a karate tournament. Just to illustrate the sheer magnitude of noise that Maximus was experiencing, I was (granted, in a room) with probably 100 people watching not only my fight but several also going on. At some point during the fight the chants, cheers and screams around me just blurred into this overwhelming singular noise that was REALLY screwing with my focus to the point where I felt like I can't take it I can't focus and was about to resign myself to the loss. Anyway, I won THAT fight but no where near the tournament (I think I got 3rd or 4th place).
Congrats on the win! Ive done martial arts tournaments too! For me, i completely forgot about the crowd and i had tunnel vision on my opponent. I dont even remember the noise. In those moments, time goes so quickly its hard for me to even think properly.
One of the few modern films completed in scale and saga to join classics like Ben Hur, with upgraded special effects. The story is a masterpiece, good vs evil, oppressor vs oppressed, and Russel Crowe and the cast were a perfect mix, directed impeccably, bringing it to life. Films like this are a rarity and it deserved every academy award and nomination it received.
Interesting that you mentioned Ben Hur, a universally acclaimed epic film from the golden age of Hollywood. The 2016 re-make of it, however, bombed badly. The re-make, which many felt was never needed, apparently focused more on visual spectacle absent character development. The only memorable item from the 2016 film for me was the legionary marching chants which I found both believable and chilling, creating a new interpretation of Roman military life. Heck, I even memorized parts of it!
I also noticed the key use of silence in The Fellowship of the Ring, specifically when the hobbits encounter a ringwraith for the first time on the road, and when Lurtz approaches Boromir and starts drawing his bow at him.
In the theatre.. So long ago.. the chariot crash.. and this fight scene.. the moments of silence.. and the sounds of the shock of the crowd. I was so glad to have seen this is big theatre. Wow.. not it (almost) makes me want to see if the new one is still out just for that same effect..
I have heard nothing good at all about Gladiator II except from audiences who are easily wowed by spectacle and special effects and unable to see glaring plot holes and bad writing. I was actually shocked to find out that the original screenplay for Gladiator was deemed so bad that it was completely re-written with much of it created as the movie was filmed!
Top 10 greatest scenes in cinematic history! 720 wide-screen big standing tvs were just becoming affordable, along with surround sound systems that were all in one(with Dolby digital of course).. So 2001, I'm pulling out this scene to test the limits of my surround sound system, with my 10 in powered subwoofer shaking the windows, tigris and his thunderous voice saying we salute you! The highs were so crisp when the chains were clanging from the tigers, the clinks of the swords hitting together... It was a masterpiece, and it was my go to scene to show off my new TV and surround system. I'll never forget that feeling of damn, this is as good as the theater! LOL
My only issue with the movie is Roman architecture. I spend most of my time in awe knowing our concrete is inferior to theirs 😂😅. “Defying tyranny” brother that got me riled up! The Texan in me wants to go defend The Alamo
Our concrete is better at what it's designed to do, which is be cheap. We know the recipe for Roman concrete and can still make it; but we usually don't bother to because it's more expensive. Whether you think that's a good or bad thing is up to you. :)
Considering Tigris came out of retirement by force, I would have liked a sort of head nod or handshake or something between him and maximus acknowledging that they are actually two sides to the same coin and maximus just defied the empire and saved his life.
Awesome take. My only thought is the insight on Maximus rubbing the soil between his hands. There is no metaphorical perspective here. It is simply to dry his hands and to keep them dry for friction and weapon retention. I think this is more a director approach to solidify Maximus as an extremely capable warrior. Movers use gloves to increase grip and keep sweat from conflicting with grip. Modern soldiers use gloves for grip retention (speaking from experience). Weightlifters use chalk. Disc golfers use chalk or even rub their hands in the dirt the same way.
The one thing that could have made this scene better would be if instead of sticking his thumb out to the side and then down, he stuck it up and then down. Thumbs up meant death, not life. AFAIK thumbs down didn’t signify anything. Hiding his thumb in his fist would have meant life. If he only did a thumbs up, it would have been historically accurate, but would have confused half the audience who didn’t know any better. If Joaquin would have done a thumbs up and then down, he would have fulfilled the historically accurate requirement, the audience would have understood it either way, and ending it by sticking the thumb down would have made the moment in coliseum history unique.
And after Maximus decides not kill Tigris it was a member of the crowd who yells out "Maximus the Merciful" to a rapturous applause. I think back earlier in the film where Juba says to Maximus that he must take back his name before Commodus does. I always interpreted that as Maximus going against what the Commodus wanted ie the Gladiator letting Tigris live.
Worth noting that Maximus' true desire is and was to be a farmer, living a peaceful life growing bounty in the earth with his family. That's where I believe his habit of rubbing soil into his hands before a battle comes from. It literally grounds him and reminds him of what his true calling is.
And, unmentioned, but adding to the epicness, is Brian Blessed at 5:54 and 7:56. And (I think) finally being to one to shout 'Maximus: Maximus the Merciful' :)
I have seen Sven-Ole Thorsen back in 1999/2000. He was big, really big. It was at a body building tournament called Mister fitness and Sven-Ole was much bigger than the guy who won!
Actually, back in ancient Roman times both gladiators had to salute the ruler. Maximus didn’t do it because he doesn’t respect Commodus. And Maximus rubs his hands with dirt for better grip on the sword. It’s not some deep symbolism.
The analysis felt shallow to me. Apart from the tigers, it just felt un finished. Try to shorten the background, you could have cut 80% and in stead invested that into the analysis.
I recognize your voice! You used to make great Civ 5 content right? Loved the video about analyzing filthyrobot's tier list. What was your channel name? Good luck in your new endeavors of film analysis brother
Don't think We who are about to die salute you is meant as anything other than the traditional salute before a fight. All gladiators are those who are about to die. Not Maximus. It is said by the seasoned gladiator who has lived so many times through deadly fights.
Yes I know this but the crowd laughs. As with the thumbs up and down by the Emperor, Ridley Scott changed a lot of historical truths to suit his narrative.
This is why the review and editing process is important. Your analysis and what you want to convey is lost as soon as you make and repeat a mistake in your script. That mistake becomes the focus and your message is lost. As others have pointed out a lion is not a tiger, and no lions were used in this scene. The opponents name Tigris of Gaul, the large cat inspired imagery in his armor are also references to tigers. Have someone else review your content and help you edit.
Pretty sure this movie was 90% improvised from start to finish. So they basically just filmed what they thought looked or sounded cool. Which makes any analysis silly af
@ no shit. But if you made this same analysis within the well understood history of this movies production woulda have made a lot more sense rather than framing it all as something intentional
@@c87kim and that’s what I do, I break down scenes to find meaning whether intentional or not. I believe artists and filmmakers make decisions intuitively and while they can’t explain it in the moment there’s a reason they chose to do it that way
Great analyisis mate. If I can put in my 2 cents, your script is really good, just try to have a bit more intonation and expression in your voice. Atm it sounds like you are reading straight from the script like a high schooler doing their first presentation. If you can get that right, you'll be a big one in no time! Keep on going, great vid
I called the tigers lions, my apologies 😅 Hopefully it doesn’t spoil the video for you. I can see some people are already upset about it!
No wucking forries! Great clip for a great movie
@@todafett5865 Btw everyone. Its actually more realistic that the Romans would have imported lions from North Africa. So I think the author of this video is ahead of his time! Ha (I'm trying to help him out obviously)
He’s lion about the tiger
@@mellowboba9298 Haha. Thats a good one. Boom boom.
I saw Lions mate 👍
Tigris of Gaul's helmet is, in my opinion, one of the most iconic helmets in cinema.
@@LowLeveledPower 100%
It is the best.
That teardrop.
Absolute mint
Perhaps The Leper King from KoH may come close to that
Im 33. I was probably around 8 or 10 when i saw this first time. Absolutely insane how much the epicness of this movie carries.
Im 33. I was probably around 12 or 13 when i saw this first time. Absolutely insane how much the epicness of this movie carries.
I was around 33 when I saw this movie for the first time. Agreed in re awesomeness.
5:35 Oh yeh the Lions that look like Tigers gotcha.
He raged baited you for engagement.
Commodus did not condemn Maximus to slavery or force him to become a Gladiator. He sent him to be killed.
I say condemned to slavery and forced to become a gladiator. I don’t say Commodus specifically condemned or forced him.
This is a nitpick, but yea technically the word "condemn" implies intention. It is: "Sentence to a particular punishment." The fact that Maximus became a slave and a gladiator was happenstance, not through condemnation. The condemnation was as you stated, to have Maximus killed.
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Nitpicky, but yea you are correct.
“Tigris mockingly salutes Commodus”
I understood this to be a general salute where both gladiators would show respect to the emperor as anything could happen in battle including ones own death. Maximus wouldn’t have shown this respectful humility.
@@MiGAngeI Yes someone pointed this out but the crowd laughs when Tigris does the salute, hence why I believe he is mocking Maximus.
Ridley Scott changed many historical things in this movie to suit his own narrative, for example the thumbs down by the emperor actually meant “weapons down” not “execute him”. Whether the salute was changed I don’t know but it’s odd for the crowd to laugh…
yeah, this is something that both fighters or all fighters involved would say at the start of the combat. The crowd may be laughing at the fact that Max does not show any respect to Caesar by passing on the salute.
I always saw it as Maximus mocking Commodus by not saluting. It it was mockery of Maximus, he sure seems to have been nonplussed by it.
@fromthescreen123 Sorry bro everyone knows something not everyone everything I don't profess to, and here I am watching and will give a like. But.
"We who are about to die salute you" is elementary level history knowledge of what both gladiators were required to do pre fight. You valiantly attempted yet completely got it wrong way round. Maximus doesn't do it to mock the emperor. The crowd are laughing because he didn't do it rather than the dude that did.
I was a senior in high school when this came out and my Latin teacher gave us extra credit for seeing this movie. Opening night, the theater was so packed I had to watch it from the far left of the front row. I went to see it again the next day too!
@@matthewsermons7247 what a cool teacher!
would have loved to see this in a cinema on release!
Maximus at this point was "Glad" to be there
That's why it called "Gladiator".
He was also the most glad, hence his name, Maximus
3:46 It's not mocking. It's from Latin "Morituri te salutant" - "those who are about to die salute you" - the salute of the gladiators before the fight.
@@BlackFlameMonk I interpreted it as mocking because the crowd laughs…
@@fromthescreen123 Yeah, but you can clearly see that Maximus doesn't salute the emperor. The mocking is from the other side. :)
@ correct :) that’s what I point out in the video 😅
@fromthescreen123 I think you are wrong here, no matter how you put it. I don't hear a laughing crowd. They are just loud/excited, and Tigris didn't mock anyone. That is a well-known phrase that often gets (probably wrongly) used in stories with gladiators.
@@malafakka8530 I may be wrong but the crowd is definitely laughing. I edit with high end headphones and listened to it about 20 times during the edit 😅
I too was trying to make sense of it because it confused me. Someone else pointed out that they may be laughing because Maximus DIDN’T salute Commodus after Tigris had.. but even then I don’t think that’s right because the people would never laugh at the Emperor, would they?
Btw everyone. Its actually more realistic that the Romans would have imported lions from North Africa. So I think the author of this video is ahead of his time! Ha (I'm trying to help him out obviously as I LOVE this scene). Hope everyone has a good week this week.
Great narration and analysis. You point out so many fascinating visual cues about the cinematography and symbolism that I never realized was there. Thank you for this wonderful explanation about this amazing movie ❤
Either Ridley Scott once knew how to write, block and direct movies or he just got lucky in his past and his luck has run out. This one scene is more of a movie than all of gladiator 2….
What a great channel. Love your videos. Once I saw one, I went and saw all about the movies I already saw. Great job, mate
Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying them :)
Nice mate, one of my all time favourite movies.
Your videos are getting better and better each time. I love learning about visual langue.
🦁🙊 You’re forgiven about the tigers
@@Hearmeout33 haha thank you
Glad you’re enjoying them :)
I would normally think of Joanquin’s cleft lip as being inconsequential to the character he’s playing, but I think in this case it really adds something. I know it’s a bit of an old trope, but where it would normally be coincidental, it feels intentional in this film.
Lions.painted to look like tigers 😂😂😂
brother how do you not know what a tiger is but you have a developed nuance perspective on film. nice video anyway haha
😂 I’m not afraid to admit I don’t know much about animals 🤷♂️🤦♂️
@@fromthescreen123 -- i thought it was a misspoken word but after the first dozen, lol. Regardless, great vid.
You might be surprised to learn that knowledge is not linear. You could in fact become the worlds top mathematician without ever learning the name of a single animal. That's an extreme example, but it gets the point across. I am a complete idiot in certain fields, while I can talk extensively in depth about others. And I'm sure you (and most people) are the same.
@@anthonyfaiell3263bro knowing a tiger vs a lion is common knowledge 💀💀
@@CoulRanch Lol, common to whom? Kids who grew up with the Lion King movie? People who live around native tigers/lions (so basically zero english speaking people). Or do you just assume everyone watches the nature channel on TV?
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Knowing what a tiger is and what a lion is is specific knowledge that requires specific experience. It also requires an understanding of the English language. In other languages, those are not lions and not tigers...
I wasn't crazy about it when it came out. There was so much hype around it come on everyone was going so crazy over it. Looking back I just didn't appreciate how good it was and I definitely need to re-watch it again
Now that you're out of your 20's, welcome to the club... hahaha
Well done! But you didn’t mention the shot of him holding the axe up with that amazing lighting ?? Looked like a damn angel
I was going to! I was going to compare it to the opening silhouette shot. Because technically he should be silhouetted with such a strong back light but they’ve chosen to expose him and in doing so he somewhat completes his arc of the scene.
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Your graciousness in admitting your fault in calling the tigers lions and your maturity has earned you a sub. Just wanted to share that.
This movie was so epic and moving to me (even spiritually), that I saw it over 12 times in the theater! (Only Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon grabbed me as much)!!
Great content! Subscribed and watching your previous videos now, and it's impressive this channel is only 3 months old - you're rocketing up in subs so keep up the output!
@@tcaprecap1448 thank you :)
Easily in my top 3 movies I have watched in my life. I am 53 years old.
What the other 2
@@marktran2657 Star Wars (The Original) and The Godfather.
Godfather 1 or 2 😀
@@markflanagan449 Good question actually! I would still say Godfather 1 with the iconic horse scene. But Godfather 2 is a masterpiece as well.
The same could be said with Empire Strikes Back as well. Another masterpiece with a twist at the end you just could repeat nowadays with the Internet/Social Media.
Personal anecdote: when I was younger (around 9 to 10 my memory is facked) I was in a karate tournament. Just to illustrate the sheer magnitude of noise that Maximus was experiencing, I was (granted, in a room) with probably 100 people watching not only my fight but several also going on. At some point during the fight the chants, cheers and screams around me just blurred into this overwhelming singular noise that was REALLY screwing with my focus to the point where I felt like I can't take it I can't focus and was about to resign myself to the loss. Anyway, I won THAT fight but no where near the tournament (I think I got 3rd or 4th place).
Congrats on the win! Ive done martial arts tournaments too! For me, i completely forgot about the crowd and i had tunnel vision on my opponent. I dont even remember the noise. In those moments, time goes so quickly its hard for me to even think properly.
One of the few modern films completed in scale and saga to join classics like Ben Hur, with upgraded special effects. The story is a masterpiece, good vs evil, oppressor vs oppressed, and Russel Crowe and the cast were a perfect mix, directed impeccably, bringing it to life. Films like this are a rarity and it deserved every academy award and nomination it received.
@@gregmyrland2515 completely agree 💯
Interesting that you mentioned Ben Hur, a universally acclaimed epic film from the golden age of Hollywood. The 2016 re-make of it, however, bombed badly. The re-make, which many felt was never needed, apparently focused more on visual spectacle absent character development. The only memorable item from the 2016 film for me was the legionary marching chants which I found both believable and chilling, creating a new interpretation of Roman military life. Heck, I even memorized parts of it!
I also noticed the key use of silence in The Fellowship of the Ring, specifically when the hobbits encounter a ringwraith for the first time on the road, and when Lurtz approaches Boromir and starts drawing his bow at him.
In the theatre.. So long ago.. the chariot crash.. and this fight scene.. the moments of silence.. and the sounds of the shock of the crowd. I was so glad to have seen this is big theatre. Wow.. not it (almost) makes me want to see if the new one is still out just for that same effect..
I have heard nothing good at all about Gladiator II except from audiences who are easily wowed by spectacle and special effects and unable to see glaring plot holes and bad writing. I was actually shocked to find out that the original screenplay for Gladiator was deemed so bad that it was completely re-written with much of it created as the movie was filmed!
Awesome content.. juuust a small thingy: those are tigers :))
Top 10 greatest scenes in cinematic history! 720 wide-screen big standing tvs were just becoming affordable, along with surround sound systems that were all in one(with Dolby digital of course).. So 2001, I'm pulling out this scene to test the limits of my surround sound system, with my 10 in powered subwoofer shaking the windows, tigris and his thunderous voice saying we salute you! The highs were so crisp when the chains were clanging from the tigers, the clinks of the swords hitting together... It was a masterpiece, and it was my go to scene to show off my new TV and surround system. I'll never forget that feeling of damn, this is as good as the theater! LOL
Disagree on top 10.
My only issue with the movie is Roman architecture. I spend most of my time in awe knowing our concrete is inferior to theirs 😂😅.
“Defying tyranny” brother that got me riled up! The Texan in me wants to go defend The Alamo
Our concrete is better at what it's designed to do, which is be cheap. We know the recipe for Roman concrete and can still make it; but we usually don't bother to because it's more expensive.
Whether you think that's a good or bad thing is up to you. :)
Considering Tigris came out of retirement by force, I would have liked a sort of head nod or handshake or something between him and maximus acknowledging that they are actually two sides to the same coin and maximus just defied the empire and saved his life.
Still one of my all time favorite movies.
Awesome take. My only thought is the insight on Maximus rubbing the soil between his hands.
There is no metaphorical perspective here. It is simply to dry his hands and to keep them dry for friction and weapon retention. I think this is more a director approach to solidify Maximus as an extremely capable warrior.
Movers use gloves to increase grip and keep sweat from conflicting with grip. Modern soldiers use gloves for grip retention (speaking from experience). Weightlifters use chalk. Disc golfers use chalk or even rub their hands in the dirt the same way.
My kind of fighting! ⚔️👍
Just found ur channel, subscribed! Well done
The one thing that could have made this scene better would be if instead of sticking his thumb out to the side and then down, he stuck it up and then down.
Thumbs up meant death, not life. AFAIK thumbs down didn’t signify anything. Hiding his thumb in his fist would have meant life.
If he only did a thumbs up, it would have been historically accurate, but would have confused half the audience who didn’t know any better. If Joaquin would have done a thumbs up and then down, he would have fulfilled the historically accurate requirement, the audience would have understood it either way, and ending it by sticking the thumb down would have made the moment in coliseum history unique.
And after Maximus decides not kill Tigris it was a member of the crowd who yells out "Maximus the Merciful" to a rapturous applause. I think back earlier in the film where Juba says to Maximus that he must take back his name before Commodus does. I always interpreted that as Maximus going against what the Commodus wanted ie the Gladiator letting Tigris live.
Gladiator is such an epic movie. WHY did they think to remake it?!
er, same reason as Bladerunner 2 and Trainspotting 2... Cash... What next..? Titanic Iceberg, the early years???
Worth noting that Maximus' true desire is and was to be a farmer, living a peaceful life growing bounty in the earth with his family. That's where I believe his habit of rubbing soil into his hands before a battle comes from. It literally grounds him and reminds him of what his true calling is.
Epic film, epic scene.
And, unmentioned, but adding to the epicness, is Brian Blessed at 5:54 and 7:56. And (I think) finally being to one to shout 'Maximus: Maximus the Merciful' :)
I have seen Sven-Ole Thorsen back in 1999/2000. He was big, really big. It was at a body building tournament called Mister fitness and Sven-Ole was much bigger than the guy who won!
Very well done video. Yet, how many times can you possibly call a Tiger a “Lion”..
My dad took me to see this when I was a wee lad.
When the tiger swipes and almost hits the scree I jumped lol
I was scared
Being able to fake emotions to manipulate is called being a psychopath
You haven’t met many children .
or any women
The rare and illusive stripped lion :D
2:14 is basically a Glen Ford shot. Think Searchers.
Lions? Maximus' opponent "Tigris" is literally named after the cats who were his mascots in the arena.
Actually, back in ancient Roman times both gladiators had to salute the ruler. Maximus didn’t do it because he doesn’t respect Commodus. And Maximus rubs his hands with dirt for better grip on the sword. It’s not some deep symbolism.
The analysis felt shallow to me. Apart from the tigers, it just felt un finished. Try to shorten the background, you could have cut 80% and in stead invested that into the analysis.
Thanks for the feedback :)
Lions, lions and bears - Oh my!
My man cant tell the difference between lions and tigers 😂
Yes I can’t, I’m not afraid to admit that, I don’t know much about animals 🤷♂️
what is a lion in 2024?
I recognize your voice! You used to make great Civ 5 content right? Loved the video about analyzing filthyrobot's tier list. What was your channel name?
Good luck in your new endeavors of film analysis brother
That’s not me my man 😂 Probably another Aussie
@@fromthescreen123 Alright then, keep your secrets Frodo
@ 😂
This dude is like steve1989mreinfo for movies
Like the "Lions" being Tigers, you're seeing alot of stuff here that's just not here.
Don't think We who are about to die salute you is meant as anything other than the traditional salute before a fight. All gladiators are those who are about to die. Not Maximus. It is said by the seasoned gladiator who has lived so many times through deadly fights.
Yes I know this but the crowd laughs. As with the thumbs up and down by the Emperor, Ridley Scott changed a lot of historical truths to suit his narrative.
Perhaps :-) thanks for answering and no he does NOT care about history. I Saw the second movie on this Monday :-)
@@csgraffiti I saw it yesterday finally and my god …. Sharks lol 🙄 a step to far in my opinion
Tigers not lions
I’m sure 30 people have said this but those are tigers
TIGERS! FFS - the guy's name is even Tigris...
@@ryanb9873 do something about it
We who are about to die… I SALUTE YOU!
I’m sure there’s been 1000 other comments like this but… those are some weird lookin lions
nice & thorough analysis, but those are tigers, not lions.
Constantly calling the tigers lions was quite distracting.
I thought some parts of the tiger scene made no sense. The tigers mostly don't seem real and at times are sitting around like kitties
They weren't real. They were completely added through CGI.
This are tigers man😅 nice video tho!!
How do you not know what a tiger looks like? It you said "Lion" at least five times by minute 6 in the video.
This is why the review and editing process is important. Your analysis and what you want to convey is lost as soon as you make and repeat a mistake in your script. That mistake becomes the focus and your message is lost. As others have pointed out a lion is not a tiger, and no lions were used in this scene. The opponents name Tigris of Gaul, the large cat inspired imagery in his armor are also references to tigers. Have someone else review your content and help you edit.
See his pinned comment - he already apologized for his error.
@ but we won’t re-record and reupload. . . His choice, but this vid will consistently get similar comments because that apology is easy to miss.
There is no music in the OT Star Wars trilogy lightsaber battles either. Lots of lions in them too.
Tigers. Because of Tigris.
The tiger identifies as a lion.
I want to know, how much the Tiger was paid for his part!
Leon of Gaul
This video was killed in the edit,
how does one call a Tiger a lion... over and over again.
Now im ano biologist but i think there is something off about those lions
Pretty sure this movie was 90% improvised from start to finish. So they basically just filmed what they thought looked or sounded cool. Which makes any analysis silly af
@@c87kim that’s just like, your opinion man
@ no shit. But if you made this same analysis within the well understood history of this movies production woulda have made a lot more sense rather than framing it all as something intentional
@@c87kim that was a quote from The Big Lebowski … went right over your head haha
@@c87kim and that’s what I do, I break down scenes to find meaning whether intentional or not. I believe artists and filmmakers make decisions intuitively and while they can’t explain it in the moment there’s a reason they chose to do it that way
@@fromthescreen123 whatever take the criticism however you want
Tigers
Lions tigers oh my
Tigers 🐅!
Tigers 🐅!
Oh! I cannot believe he called it a lion. I will get no work done. This ruins my day.
(Just kidding.)
@@orcapodmedia I’m glad someone made this joke 😅
@@fromthescreen123 Great analysis essay video!
@@orcapodmedia thank you :)
>lions
meanwhile tigers...
Tigers bro 🐅
That's a lot of talk about lions
Those are tigers bruh
Redub it
Jesus Christ! They're tigers, not lions!
Glad I’m not the only one who was annoyed at you calling them Lions 🤣
Learn nothing in school?
How does anyone mistake tigers for lions? They're so innately recognisable even 3 year olds know the difference.
I don’t know much about animals 🤷♂️
Its TIGERS
For crying out loud it’s not a lion it’s a tiger.
They were lions………acting as tigers🤪
lol lions lolllll
Christ saves 🇻🇦✝️
Lions? Go back to school, now.
They are TIGERS 🐅!!... Bro get your script checked
Great analyisis mate. If I can put in my 2 cents, your script is really good, just try to have a bit more intonation and expression in your voice. Atm it sounds like you are reading straight from the script like a high schooler doing their first presentation. If you can get that right, you'll be a big one in no time! Keep on going, great vid
Tigers not lions