The whole face reveal scene where he says his name, commander of the true army of the north, husband to a murdered wife…….. is probably one of the hardest lines in all of cinematography. Nothing has ever come close for me.
When listening to Maximus describe his home, I can't help but wonder has everyone ever tried to landscape a home like that. As Marcus Aurelius said "sounds like a good home".
Just wanted to praise you for the new method of presentation. Really enjoyed being able to clearly see the parts of the movie you do show. I know there are tough copyright laws to abide by.
Did you get to see the film crew (white t-shirt & blue jeans) in the crowd left side during the "Are you not entertained" speech. This film has a lot in common with the 1960s film Fall of the Roman Empire. Gladiatorial battles at the Colosseum, this is what happens when there is no Saturday morning TV.
I have to say, many said the gladitors games wouldn't be watched today. I beg to differ. No doubt some would protest them, but MANY people watch horrible things. It's like some weird part of our brains. Hence the term "It was like a trainwreck, I couldn't look away!" If a gladiator game aired on TV (somehow past censors), it would get ALOT of views. It's human nature. And worse yet, I bet many of the people watching would gamble on it. Even if video games we are entertained by arena battles. While many games have arena battles, some of those in the game universe are viewed by others. For example in the Unreal Tourament games, it was a universal thing where people watched deathmatch tournaments. It was aired for everyone to watch. As for real life modern arenas. Before the UFC/MMA stuff became airable on tv, people loved it. There were very little rules. It could be super graphic and violent. With death happening to often. Even today people post videos of themselves having battles, smashing each other over the body with long holligen tube lights, throwing each other onto tables...etc. Not WWF style where its safely done, but I'm talking ametures. Again, I have no doubt people would watch gladiator games if they came back. To note though, I'm talking about games where people volunteered instead. Obviously most people would not be ok if people were captured or forced into said games.
The story is highly inaccurate Marcus Aurelius had no desire to make rome a Republic again he infact went to lengths to strengthen the process to make emperor inheritable and he dragged his son with him on campaign to teach him how to be emperor, the entire reason Commodus was such a terrible emperor is because he never wanted to be emperor he just wanted be a spoiled rich nobel who partied all the time, it wouldn't be until a failed assassination attempt that Commodus would really become a problem and even then it was only really the nobility that didn't like him the general public quite liked him
What a horrible edit. Almost all of the iconic stuff was cut out. Either that or you talked over most of it. So bored watching it. You butchered this more then Robert Hansen, the Butcher Baker of Alaska.
Wpmen complain about men not crying during Titanic, yet those same wpmen will sit stone-faced during this movie, or at most make "yuck" faces at the gory parts and the Alabama parts.
To me this is one the greatest movies ever made i will serve maximus over Leonidas it would be an honor to serve king Leonidas but i serve maximus if rome is fighting sparta, i dont know but i serve maximus over any goverment leader, i would serve robert e lee and maximus everyone can kiss my ass
I don't know though; At some point the blanket ideology of a nation/empire has to win out over the personal admirability of any one general. I am sure many historically despicable regimes had some admirable generals, or other leadership players. Is the personality alone a valid reason for following their associated cause?
@Taylorswiftfan13308 yeah but i dont care what maximus doing im on his side and maximus is one of few people i would willingly lay down my life for i serve maximus he said go glimb thst wall yes i going to glimb a wall that i know i cant climb but maximus told me to do it
The whole face reveal scene where he says his name, commander of the true army of the north, husband to a murdered wife…….. is probably one of the hardest lines in all of cinematography. Nothing has ever come close for me.
That and the look on Joaquin Phoenix's face.
That scene did NOT have to go that hard blew my fuckin mind when I was a kid
Yea that's for you, yea yea, right, yea that's for you, I like that for you, yea yea. Hahhahahahahha had me dead hahahahahahaha
14:09 Because a brutal death would be assured if you tried that. Whereas there's a miniscule chance of survival by obeying.
Definitely a cinematic masterpiece. One of the best for theater surround sound. Especially the opening battle.
When listening to Maximus describe his home, I can't help but wonder has everyone ever tried to landscape a home like that. As Marcus Aurelius said "sounds like a good home".
5:50 "Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times."
Yeah Lucius is Maximus's son. It was revealed in the early press releases for Gladiator II.
Just wanted to praise you for the new method of presentation. Really enjoyed being able to clearly see the parts of the movie you do show. I know there are tough copyright laws to abide by.
RIP Oliver Reed. Shadows and Dust!
Did you get to see the film crew (white t-shirt & blue jeans) in the crowd left side during the "Are you not entertained" speech. This film has a lot in common with the 1960s film Fall of the Roman Empire. Gladiatorial battles at the Colosseum, this is what happens when there is no Saturday morning TV.
Per a Roman historian, with PHD, this story is a complete farse historically. But.stil a most favorite of mine. I love the story and cinematography.
The historical accuracy may be a farce, but what about period accuracy, in his opinion?
After you said he put his hair on like a hat I just pictured you putting on a broccoli haircut 😂. I’m struggling with that image in my head lol.
Another fav, Stigmata.
This movie is glorious! The Soundtrack is amazing, one of the top movies of all time!
lol yes it's haunting how far up this movie sets the bar for a reviewer few will compare.
Got a little sadistic around 29:30 didn't he 😂
Marcus Aurelius saying this is the world I have made he’s being Facetious, he clearly is at odds with his legacy…
9.5 is a normal review I don't think anyone will give you grief about it from the most brilliant to the layman put this movie in their top 3.
Have you seen Tom Cruises The Last Samurai? I love that movie as well.
Need to watch Braveheart too
Masterpiece
I have to say, many said the gladitors games wouldn't be watched today. I beg to differ. No doubt some would protest them, but MANY people watch horrible things. It's like some weird part of our brains. Hence the term "It was like a trainwreck, I couldn't look away!" If a gladiator game aired on TV (somehow past censors), it would get ALOT of views. It's human nature. And worse yet, I bet many of the people watching would gamble on it.
Even if video games we are entertained by arena battles. While many games have arena battles, some of those in the game universe are viewed by others. For example in the Unreal Tourament games, it was a universal thing where people watched deathmatch tournaments. It was aired for everyone to watch.
As for real life modern arenas. Before the UFC/MMA stuff became airable on tv, people loved it. There were very little rules. It could be super graphic and violent. With death happening to often. Even today people post videos of themselves having battles, smashing each other over the body with long holligen tube lights, throwing each other onto tables...etc. Not WWF style where its safely done, but I'm talking ametures.
Again, I have no doubt people would watch gladiator games if they came back. To note though, I'm talking about games where people volunteered instead. Obviously most people would not be ok if people were captured or forced into said games.
#1 Favorite movie of all time
In an interview, the Sister revealed that she believed during filming, that Lucius' father was Gladius.
Is Crowe in Gladiator II? He can’t be. I mean have u seen what he looks like now? No longer arena-ready.⚛️❤
Well, there is also the sticky “character is dead’ issue.
@ Oh. Thanks. Must have forgotten the hero is killed part haha.⚛️❤️
@@FrankOdonnell-ej3hd so one could say the character is REALLY out of shape. He’s probably dead to pain though.
Marcus A was at war 80% of his rule, part of why he wasn’t around for his kids..?
I serve maximus, and i serve no one i server no one ill work for you i might defend you but i aint ever been in any military but i serve maximus
How did they catch the big guy like hes an american gladiator how did they catch him?
Have you watched the movie Troy. It's not as good as this but pretty good.
The story is highly inaccurate Marcus Aurelius had no desire to make rome a Republic again he infact went to lengths to strengthen the process to make emperor inheritable and he dragged his son with him on campaign to teach him how to be emperor, the entire reason Commodus was such a terrible emperor is because he never wanted to be emperor he just wanted be a spoiled rich nobel who partied all the time, it wouldn't be until a failed assassination attempt that Commodus would really become a problem and even then it was only really the nobility that didn't like him the general public quite liked him
What a horrible edit. Almost all of the iconic stuff was cut out. Either that or you talked over most of it. So bored watching it. You butchered this more then Robert Hansen, the Butcher Baker of Alaska.
Wpmen complain about men not crying during Titanic, yet those same wpmen will sit stone-faced during this movie, or at most make "yuck" faces at the gory parts and the Alabama parts.
This movie is the reason I can't like Joaquin Phoenix in anything else.... This is an amazing movie
To me this is one the greatest movies ever made i will serve maximus over Leonidas it would be an honor to serve king Leonidas but i serve maximus if rome is fighting sparta, i dont know but i serve maximus over any goverment leader, i would serve robert e lee and maximus everyone can kiss my ass
I don't know though; At some point the blanket ideology of a nation/empire has to win out over the personal admirability of any one general.
I am sure many historically despicable regimes had some admirable generals, or other leadership players.
Is the personality alone a valid reason for following their associated cause?
@Taylorswiftfan13308 yeah but i dont care what maximus doing im on his side and maximus is one of few people i would willingly lay down my life for i serve maximus he said go glimb thst wall yes i going to glimb a wall that i know i cant climb but maximus told me to do it