❤️BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY❤️ MATTHEW 17:20 20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
@@CaptWalker God isn't going to help you rebel against His will (justice). You broke the law, now you have to face the consequences. Thank Him for the opportunity to grow in prudence and patience.
Maximus was a real person in real history maybe not the film version but Marcus Aurelius described him in his memoirs and his descriptions describes what a completely self-actualised man looks like. It is a description that I aspire to and judge myself by every day. Here it is... “Maximus set an example of self-mastery, steadiness of purpose, and good cheer that no circumstance, not even illness, could extinguish. He combined in beautiful measure gravity with charm, and he did whatever needed to be done without making a fuss. Everyone believed what he said was what he thought and that he never acted with an intention to do harm or give offence. Nothing surprised or frightened him, and he never seemed to be in a hurry or slow to accomplish a task. He was neither intimidated and embarrassed on one hand, nor aggressive and suspicious on the other. So giving, forgiving, and loyal was he by nature that he appeared to be a man whose virtues were inborn rather than acquired. It is unimaginable that anyone ever felt inferior or superior around him, perhaps as a result of his pleasing sense of humor.”
Supposed inspiration for Maximus was Quintus Sertorius, a Roman general who started a rebellion from the Roman republic in Iberia (modern Spain). For a time, he defied everything the Roman senate threw at him, including the finest general of the time, Pompey Magnus, who was later defeated by Julius Caesar.
Asking why Proximo turns into a gladiator trainer / owner is the same as asking why professional athletes turn into trainers after they age out - you do what you know best.
Hans Zimmer was the composer of this score as well as Pirates of the Caribbean. This one came first, so Pirates sounds like this one. Genius music for a legendary movie!
Marcus Aurelius, the Philosopher Emperor, was one of the last "good" Emperors of Rome. His work "Meditations" is a cornerstone of the Stoic school of philosophy and is taught in philosophy classes today. Commodus was one of the absolute worst Emperors Rome had...he is up there with Caligula and Nero as both "mad" and "bad". He actually would fight in the Coliseum and he staged lavish and expensive games during his reign. Historically, there is no way that Maximus would have been made a slave. Most likely, he would have been executed, assassinated or exiled. However, for story purposes...he's made a slave. Gladiators, while they were slaves, were richly rewarded. After a few years, if they survived, a galdiator did not need a rudis as Proximo was granted, but could buy their freedom. Not only that, having Gladiators as slaves was very profitable, if they were good. So...the times what they were, Proximo invested in slaves and trained them in gladiatorial combat. Life was very cheap and brutal in Rome if you were not a full Roman citizen. If you ever heard of therm "bread and circuses", it was an allusion to Rome, the Coliseum, and the mob of Rome. Keeping them fed, entertained and "happy". The Coliseum could be configured for all sorts of exhibitions. Animal vs Man fights, chariots, even (not kidding) recreations of sea battles where drowning could also happen to the gladiators in addition to loss of limb. Whatever someone was willing to pay for (Emperors, Consuls, Praetors...if they had the funds) could stage games for the glory of Rome, the glory of the Gods, or just to get the mob on their side in elections. Quite frequently those who stood for Consul (two elected each year who were the highest ranked men in the Senate, like a dual Presidency) would have games staged to get those who could vote on their side and secure their support. Again...bread and circuses. Richard Harris (Marcus Aurelius) and Oliver Reed (Proximo) were Hellraisers as young men. There is a group of actors and musicians from Britain who fell into this classification: Peter O'Toole, Ricard Burton, Keith Moon (the drummer of the rock band The Who). They drank to excess, partied to excess, had affairs with beautiful women, and got in fights...and the tabloid press ate it all up. TMZ would have had a field day with their exploits...because sometimes it would happen on set or, worse, on stage during a performance. Richard Harris had become quite clean and sober by the time he made this, and a couple years later would play Albus Dumbledore for two 'Harry Potter' movies before he passed away. Oliver Reed, however, died during production of 'Gladiator' of a heart attack...his lifestyle having took its toll. Unfortunately, this meant they had to re-write the ending of the film, use CGI, stand-ins, and previously filmed alternate takes to finish the movie. In fact, Jubba (Djimon Honsou) was not the one buries the little icons of Maximus's family in the sands of the Coliseum...it was Proximo in the original ending. I think Jubba was supposed to die at the same time as many of the other gladiators who die during Maximus's escape. This is my favorite Ridley Scott film, and one of my top five favorite Russell Crowe performances. From Ridley Scott: 'Kingdom of Heaven - Director's Cut' with Orlando Bloom and Eva Green,. Another great Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe collaboration I love, but no one has done yet is 'A Good Year', a romantic comedy set in the south of France with Marion Cotillard (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, and Oscar-winner for 'La Vie En Rose') as the love interest. Russell Crowe: 'L.A. Confidential' and 'Master and Commander: Far Side of the World' are both excellent.
He was a rare, but welcomed case where an old emperor wasn’t overthrown by scheming nobility. So many others with a soft administrative touch like him were taken down way before they had been able to do as much good as they could. Aurelian comes to mind almost immediately thinking about good emperors cut off too early.
I love that you called this a Shakespearean tragedy because it is. It’s so much more than a war or gladiator movie. It’s a film with great characters, action, a love story, just too much to describe. You could write a dissertation on its lessons.
Yup. The themes in the movie are on point. And the shifting and opposite make it always entertaining. One seeking power and prestige and honor by taking it from other vs one who keep his value and honor elevating him whenever he goes. One who lived in madness to never have loss and one who seeked it after this loss.
Gladiator won the Academy Award for best picture of 2000, and Russell Crowe won best actor. He was a HUGE star back then, starring in numerous great films, such as L.A. Confidential, A Beautiful Mind, and Master and Commander: Far Side of the World. Any of these would be terrific to do reactions for.
Marcus Aurelius was a brilliant philosopher. I always suggest people to read Meditations, it’s a series of writings about his personal beliefs and thoughts about life and the world.
I was freshly 18 when this came out. It was one of the first movies I've seen multiple times in the theater and remains one of my all time favorites. Absolutely perfect movie.
21:00 They're lucky the tigers were on chains this time. Sometimes it would be animal vs. animal, other times animal vs. human. They didn't leave questions like "If a bear fought a lion, which one would win?" as hypotheticals, they would have a bear fight a lion and find out.
You stated during the video that "this is how football players come into the arena". The Colosseum during these "games" used sand as their flooring. The reason for that is because it was easy to spread and hide blood. The Latin word for sand is "arena". That is where we get the word to describe large stadiums in English, from the original area in Rome.
25:32 even at half strength Commodus wasn't going to be able to be able to beat Maximus. the short sparring they showed Commodus doing earlier was Commodus telling the soldiers what strikes to do, and when to strike. all scripted, he'd never been in battle, Maximus was battle hardened. an amazing film, and great reaction! on a side note, for a comedy/action film you should check out "Kung Fu Hustle". it's hilarious! 👍
The gladiator events went on for centuries, until a Christian man who was tired of it ran down to break up a battle. The people were angry and stoned him to death. The Ceaser at the time was appalled by him getting stoned, and put an end to the gladiator games.. That's just my vague recollection of the historical account that I learned from the channel "Tasting History with Max Miller" when he did a video on what gladiators ate.. His videos are great. He tries to make ancient dishes, and gives you a history lesson surrounding the time period and dish.
The battle scene at the beginning was filmed Aldershot England I no that because I use to play football for Aldershot and we was invited on set and we watched it being filmed.
Great reaction on a great movie ! You should watch Master And Commander some day. Russell Crowe starred in two of my favourite movies. Gladiator and that one.
You might not be aware, but the slave owner character who was once a gladiator himself, was played by one of the all time great actors, Oliver Reed. The man is a legend but was also a terrible alcoholic. He died during filming and they had to use a mixture of spare footage and CGI to finish it. I’ll say hello on instagram! You’re great. 😄
A point of trivia all the movies get wrong. Thumbs up meant swords up. The gladiator was dead meat. Thumbs down meant swords down, that thumbs down was a good thing.
You’re probably the most expressive person I’ve ever seen watching a movie. From your vocalizations to your phenomenal facial expressions to your super expressive arm movements. It’s very fun to watch although I would be very nervous watching the film with you. The way your arms move around I’m not sure I’d make it to the end. I have a feeling I would come out of the movie experience black and blue. Enjoy watching your reviews on movies very entertaining.
It's so awesome you just posted this reaction, I was just lucky enough to be in Rome last week and saw the Colosseum and all of the other amazing ancient Roman ruins there and it was breathtaking!! This movie is so freaking flawless in its portrayal of the hero and the villain in a setting very faithful to it's source material. If you ever want to plan a trip to Europe you HAVE to make Rome one of the destinations it was unbelievable.
Lol your comments and facial expressions make your reaction video. Very fun to watch. Not sure how many videos you’ve done with this being my first time watching your reaction. I loved this movie from the time it came out. It was great back then and still great today. Glad you enjoyed it!
18:18 You cut one of the best parts: "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the Felix legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Areillius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife, and I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. "
I just started watching you and so far I have viewed several of your videos so far. This is what I like about your videos. First, you don't sit there for 3-5 minutes, in the beginning, talking about nothing and acting silly. Second, Your comments are accurate and funny at times. Thirdly, you don't stop the video to make a comment that says nothing. Fourthly and most importantly you are very nice to look at.
Marcus Aurelius was the last great emperor of Rome, though we wasn't killed by his son. The Praetorians assassinated Commodus because we was mentally unstable and obsessed with the gladiatorial games, and he was destroying the Roman Empire.
I just want to say that this is Hollywoods version of gladiator fights (real gladiator fights rarely ended in death) they also had refs to enforce the rules (one rule was if your opponent slipped and fell you had to wait until he got back up)
when the movie came out. "Are you not entertained" was our go to quote for almost everything. literally everything we do. we say are you not entertained till this day some people use it jajajajajajajajaa
20 years, was the conscription period I believe. Which most never lived to see the end of. Nonetheless Northern Europe wouldn't be what it is today without what they learned by being conquered by Rome.
There were times, they would flood the Coliseum, and do naval battles as well, another fantastic reaction!! Can't wait to see more and more, hope all is well In California..😁😁
Well, Maximus refused to accept the new emperor, that makes him a traitor... he had no proof that old emperor was murdered. That was his biggest mistake.
I posted a link a few mins ago but TH-cam block many for some reason. The link was to the live performance of Now We Are Free, Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard. Amazing. Even more meaning to me is Oliver Reed (Proximo in the film), Sir were it up to me, a man to whom I would gladly kneel before and refer to him as Sir, were He here. In a break from filming, Sir Ollie died drinking with Sailors docked in Malta from HMS Cumberland. 8 pints of Lager, dozen shots of rum, half a bottle of Whisky and some shots of cognac. He covered the tab, beat 5 serving sailors at arm wrestling before calling it a day. RIP you fucking Legend.
The image of Gladiators here is somewhat a myth; Gladiators cost far too much to train to have them killed so easily. Usually the ones who got killed were criminals sentenced to death. Sometimes people would take part in arena displays; risking bodily harm, to pay off debts, but rarely were Gladiators killed as part of the regular day to day displays. Only at major festivals was it likely to happen. kerk
Here is some context to how bad Maximus trip was: he rode none stop wile wounded from modern day Germany to Spain and then was taken by slavers to Northern Africa and sold as a warrior slave.
I've seen a few of your reaction video's now and must say that your ability to "get involved" in the movies you are reacting to is precious to say the least., and what makes you extremely good at what you do. If I also may add, it's extremely difficult for anyone with your looks to possess an even more incredible personality, but you seem to do that with aplomb as well. It definitely puts you above the rest. Just sayin it like it is, Kudo's, and yes, we are entertained.
It's important to realize that the Roman Empire was not hereditary. In fact, in real life, Commodus was the first son by blood that inherited the "throne".
Marcus Aurelius was a pretty great emperor and Commodus was a bad one that actually did end up fighting gladiators. But it wasn’t quite like this. Commodus fought gladiators that had blades with no edge. He was eventually killed by a freed gladiator that trained him for the dishonor of killing gladiators with dull swords.
This was a great one still breaks me when I watch it definitely up there in the top list of movies for me another great reaction Cali blend keep striving on to the next one
Oliver Reed died during production. To finish his scenes, he was digitally cut and pasted from other shots, and in other places his face was placed CGI on a body double. Cost the production a bundle.
Seen a few of your reactions recently. I’ve watched this film a few times but even though I haven’t seen this full reaction yet, I know I’m going to watch it all as your enthusiasm is kind of infectious and you usually have some great insights.
It’s kind of funny, the coliseum is where most of the tourists and occasionally the high class went. Everyone else, which would probably be us, the locals and unimportant people would have gone to the… hippodrome I believe it’s called? It was much more affordable and accessible.
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❤️BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY❤️
MATTHEW 17:20
20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
@@CaptWalker God isn't going to help you rebel against His will (justice). You broke the law, now you have to face the consequences. Thank Him for the opportunity to grow in prudence and patience.
Yo, I've watched a few of your reactions and their dope, then you quote a verse, thats right, use your platform to honor Yah. Bless you.
@Californiablend God bless you.
@@marcuscaballarius2159 "God isn't going to help you rebel against His will"
- how about substantiating the invisible sky-asshole exists?
@@jordanmcbride9215 religious vomit
Maximus was a real person in real history maybe not the film version but Marcus Aurelius described him in his memoirs and his descriptions describes what a completely self-actualised man looks like. It is a description that I aspire to and judge myself by every day. Here it is...
“Maximus set an example of self-mastery, steadiness of purpose, and good cheer that no circumstance, not even illness, could extinguish. He combined in beautiful measure gravity with charm, and he did whatever needed to be done without making a fuss. Everyone believed what he said was what he thought and that he never acted with an intention to do harm or give offence. Nothing surprised or frightened him, and he never seemed to be in a hurry or slow to accomplish a task.
He was neither intimidated and embarrassed on one hand, nor aggressive and suspicious on the other. So giving, forgiving, and loyal was he by nature that he appeared to be a man whose virtues were inborn rather than acquired. It is unimaginable that anyone ever felt inferior or superior around him, perhaps as a result of his pleasing sense of humor.”
Supposed inspiration for Maximus was Quintus Sertorius, a Roman general who started a rebellion from the Roman republic in Iberia (modern Spain). For a time, he defied everything the Roman senate threw at him, including the finest general of the time, Pompey Magnus, who was later defeated by Julius Caesar.
Marcus Aurelius is like Pertinax, one of his faithful generals
Asking why Proximo turns into a gladiator trainer / owner is the same as asking why professional athletes turn into trainers after they age out - you do what you know best.
Sometimes it's all you know. Hence why some war veterans remain in the armed forces.
Hans Zimmer was the composer of this score as well as Pirates of the Caribbean. This one came first, so Pirates sounds like this one. Genius music for a legendary movie!
Facts! 💯💯💯
Hans Zimmer received an Oscar for this soundtrack.
@@immortaljanus he didn't get oscar for gladiator
Marcus Aurelius, the Philosopher Emperor, was one of the last "good" Emperors of Rome. His work "Meditations" is a cornerstone of the Stoic school of philosophy and is taught in philosophy classes today. Commodus was one of the absolute worst Emperors Rome had...he is up there with Caligula and Nero as both "mad" and "bad". He actually would fight in the Coliseum and he staged lavish and expensive games during his reign.
Historically, there is no way that Maximus would have been made a slave. Most likely, he would have been executed, assassinated or exiled. However, for story purposes...he's made a slave.
Gladiators, while they were slaves, were richly rewarded. After a few years, if they survived, a galdiator did not need a rudis as Proximo was granted, but could buy their freedom. Not only that, having Gladiators as slaves was very profitable, if they were good. So...the times what they were, Proximo invested in slaves and trained them in gladiatorial combat. Life was very cheap and brutal in Rome if you were not a full Roman citizen. If you ever heard of therm "bread and circuses", it was an allusion to Rome, the Coliseum, and the mob of Rome. Keeping them fed, entertained and "happy".
The Coliseum could be configured for all sorts of exhibitions. Animal vs Man fights, chariots, even (not kidding) recreations of sea battles where drowning could also happen to the gladiators in addition to loss of limb. Whatever someone was willing to pay for (Emperors, Consuls, Praetors...if they had the funds) could stage games for the glory of Rome, the glory of the Gods, or just to get the mob on their side in elections. Quite frequently those who stood for Consul (two elected each year who were the highest ranked men in the Senate, like a dual Presidency) would have games staged to get those who could vote on their side and secure their support. Again...bread and circuses.
Richard Harris (Marcus Aurelius) and Oliver Reed (Proximo) were Hellraisers as young men. There is a group of actors and musicians from Britain who fell into this classification: Peter O'Toole, Ricard Burton, Keith Moon (the drummer of the rock band The Who). They drank to excess, partied to excess, had affairs with beautiful women, and got in fights...and the tabloid press ate it all up. TMZ would have had a field day with their exploits...because sometimes it would happen on set or, worse, on stage during a performance. Richard Harris had become quite clean and sober by the time he made this, and a couple years later would play Albus Dumbledore for two 'Harry Potter' movies before he passed away. Oliver Reed, however, died during production of 'Gladiator' of a heart attack...his lifestyle having took its toll. Unfortunately, this meant they had to re-write the ending of the film, use CGI, stand-ins, and previously filmed alternate takes to finish the movie. In fact, Jubba (Djimon Honsou) was not the one buries the little icons of Maximus's family in the sands of the Coliseum...it was Proximo in the original ending. I think Jubba was supposed to die at the same time as many of the other gladiators who die during Maximus's escape.
This is my favorite Ridley Scott film, and one of my top five favorite Russell Crowe performances. From Ridley Scott: 'Kingdom of Heaven - Director's Cut' with Orlando Bloom and Eva Green,. Another great Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe collaboration I love, but no one has done yet is 'A Good Year', a romantic comedy set in the south of France with Marion Cotillard (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, and Oscar-winner for 'La Vie En Rose') as the love interest. Russell Crowe: 'L.A. Confidential' and 'Master and Commander: Far Side of the World' are both excellent.
Quiet. You're going off on a ton of hearsay. I was there. You weren't.
He was a rare, but welcomed case where an old emperor wasn’t overthrown by scheming nobility.
So many others with a soft administrative touch like him were taken down way before they had been able to do as much good as they could.
Aurelian comes to mind almost immediately thinking about good emperors cut off too early.
I like wikipedia too
He wasn't "made a slave" in the movie, he was taken off to be executed. He was enslaved by the crew that found him passed out and dying in Spain.
@@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin Exactly. The slavers that found him had no clue who he was.
I know you’re strapped for time but the “my name is Maximus Decius Meridius…” speech is one of the greatest of all time! 🥺
"General of the Armies of the North, Husband to a murdered wife, Father to a murdered son. i will have my vengeance, in this life or the next"
My namecis maximus tittus decius maridius superbus testicus...
I love that you called this a Shakespearean tragedy because it is. It’s so much more than a war or gladiator movie. It’s a film with great characters, action, a love story, just too much to describe. You could write a dissertation on its lessons.
Agreed!
They have written dissertations: th-cam.com/video/u-LsLd4RP5g/w-d-xo.html
Yup. The themes in the movie are on point. And the shifting and opposite make it always entertaining.
One seeking power and prestige and honor by taking it from other vs one who keep his value and honor elevating him whenever he goes.
One who lived in madness to never have loss and one who seeked it after this loss.
And also History. Biblical too
Gladiator won the Academy Award for best picture of 2000, and Russell Crowe won best actor. He was a HUGE star back then, starring in numerous great films, such as L.A. Confidential, A Beautiful Mind, and Master and Commander: Far Side of the World. Any of these would be terrific to do reactions for.
Marcus Aurelius was a brilliant philosopher. I always suggest people to read Meditations, it’s a series of writings about his personal beliefs and thoughts about life and the world.
Yes, it's some very good reading indeed.
Yep, he was also quoted by Hannibal Lector.
It's among the core Library my grandparents gave me. Every Christmas, an essential book.
I was freshly 18 when this came out. It was one of the first movies I've seen multiple times in the theater and remains one of my all time favorites. Absolutely perfect movie.
21:00 They're lucky the tigers were on chains this time. Sometimes it would be animal vs. animal, other times animal vs. human. They didn't leave questions like "If a bear fought a lion, which one would win?" as hypotheticals, they would have a bear fight a lion and find out.
I cried for real when Maximus died. I never get tired of watching Gladiator
You stated during the video that "this is how football players come into the arena". The Colosseum during these "games" used sand as their flooring. The reason for that is because it was easy to spread and hide blood. The Latin word for sand is "arena". That is where we get the word to describe large stadiums in English, from the original area in Rome.
1:37 "The dog is biting my leg" 🤣🤣🤣 im dead
25:32 even at half strength Commodus wasn't going to be able to be able to beat Maximus. the short sparring they showed Commodus doing earlier was Commodus telling the soldiers what strikes to do, and when to strike. all scripted, he'd never been in battle, Maximus was battle hardened. an amazing film, and great reaction! on a side note, for a comedy/action film you should check out "Kung Fu Hustle". it's hilarious! 👍
Exactly! It’s amazing how many people miss the fact that Commodus basically choreographed his “fighting” at the camp.
not to mention, the soldiers would not dare to actually strike him. it's easy to look like a great fighter, when you're untouchable
I second that. Kung fu huqtle for the win
I second or rather third Kung Fu Hustle.
The gladiator events went on for centuries, until a Christian man who was tired of it ran down to break up a battle. The people were angry and stoned him to death.
The Ceaser at the time was appalled by him getting stoned, and put an end to the gladiator games.. That's just my vague recollection of the historical account that I learned from the channel "Tasting History with Max Miller" when he did a video on what gladiators ate.. His videos are great. He tries to make ancient dishes, and gives you a history lesson surrounding the time period and dish.
Max Miller's channel is great.
The battle scene at the beginning was filmed Aldershot England I no that because I use to play football for Aldershot and we was invited on set and we watched it being filmed.
That's amazing
That scene where his Austrian (?) friend test-tasted his potentially poisoned food cracks me up every time! Great review!
The character is German.
@@eXcommunicate1979*Germanian
I would argue that Shakespearean tragedies are like Roman and Greek tragedies and not the other way around.
Great reaction on a great movie ! You should watch Master And Commander some day. Russell Crowe starred in two of my favourite movies. Gladiator and that one.
“lil Caesar over here” 😂
You might not be aware, but the slave owner character who was once a gladiator himself, was played by one of the all time great actors, Oliver Reed. The man is a legend but was also a terrible alcoholic. He died during filming and they had to use a mixture of spare footage and CGI to finish it.
I’ll say hello on instagram! You’re great. 😄
one of the most striking things about the ending scene was that his honor guard included a senator, a general, an heir to the throne, and a slave.
A point of trivia all the movies get wrong. Thumbs up meant swords up. The gladiator was dead meat. Thumbs down meant swords down, that thumbs down was a good thing.
I saw this in the theater and HOLY CRAP! Amazing ✨✨
You’re probably the most expressive person I’ve ever seen watching a movie. From your vocalizations to your phenomenal facial expressions to your super expressive arm movements. It’s very fun to watch although I would be very nervous watching the film with you. The way your arms move around I’m not sure I’d make it to the end. I have a feeling I would come out of the movie experience black and blue. Enjoy watching your reviews on movies very entertaining.
I think you’d get a kick out of “White Men Can’t Jump” with Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes
It's so awesome you just posted this reaction, I was just lucky enough to be in Rome last week and saw the Colosseum and all of the other amazing ancient Roman ruins there and it was breathtaking!! This movie is so freaking flawless in its portrayal of the hero and the villain in a setting very faithful to it's source material. If you ever want to plan a trip to Europe you HAVE to make Rome one of the destinations it was unbelievable.
"are you not we entertained?"
I say this so often. Particularly to my kids.
“ Little Caesar” 🤣😄😀🤣🤣
So glad you viewed this. Thanks for sharing. Saw it in the theater. "Am I not entertained?"
I am. Thank you.
Strength and honor.
You'll probably like Cinderella Man as its based on a true story. An underrated movie and story.
Lol your comments and facial expressions make your reaction video. Very fun to watch.
Not sure how many videos you’ve done with this being my first time watching your reaction.
I loved this movie from the time it came out. It was great back then and still great today.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you!
the people that tried to execute maximus are the special forces of the roman world they were the emporers body guard and the best soldiers.
18:18 You cut one of the best parts:
"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the Felix legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Areillius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife, and I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. "
I just started watching you and so far I have viewed several of your videos so far. This is what I like about your videos. First, you don't sit there for 3-5 minutes, in the beginning, talking about nothing and acting silly. Second, Your comments are accurate and funny at times. Thirdly, you don't stop the video to make a comment that says nothing. Fourthly and most importantly you are very nice to look at.
Thanks for watching! Welcome to the channel!
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I love your Sense Of Humor
“Are you not Entertained”
😂You had me through out the whole Video
Welcome to the channel!
6:17 you hit the nail on the head! Such Shakespearen vibe could only be granted by a UK director like Ridley Scott indeed...😎🔥❤️🇬🇧
Marcus Aurelius was the last great emperor of Rome, though we wasn't killed by his son. The Praetorians assassinated Commodus because we was mentally unstable and obsessed with the gladiatorial games, and he was destroying the Roman Empire.
Two of my favorite movies with Russell Crowe are The Quick and the Dead and Mystery Alaska. Both underrated movies.
I just want to say that this is Hollywoods version of gladiator fights (real gladiator fights rarely ended in death) they also had refs to enforce the rules (one rule was if your opponent slipped and fell you had to wait until he got back up)
Loyalty is something existing as people existed, but was never defined or put into words for the past 2000 years since society existed
when the movie came out. "Are you not entertained" was our go to quote for almost everything. literally everything we do. we say are you not entertained till this day some people use it jajajajajajajajaa
By far the best reactor on youtube! Love all the commentary you add.
Thank you!
This is my favorite movie ever. Thank you for reacting to it. You are doing great!
20 years, was the conscription period I believe. Which most never lived to see the end of. Nonetheless Northern Europe wouldn't be what it is today without what they learned by being conquered by Rome.
"Dogs have existed for centuries." This is factual.
One of the best movies ever made.
There were times, they would flood the Coliseum, and do naval battles as well, another fantastic reaction!! Can't wait to see more and more, hope all is well In California..😁😁
Well, Maximus refused to accept the new emperor, that makes him a traitor... he had no proof that old emperor was murdered. That was his biggest mistake.
I posted a link a few mins ago but TH-cam block many for some reason.
The link was to the live performance of Now We Are Free, Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard. Amazing.
Even more meaning to me is Oliver Reed (Proximo in the film), Sir were it up to me, a man to whom I would gladly kneel before and refer to him as Sir, were He here.
In a break from filming, Sir Ollie died drinking with Sailors docked in Malta from HMS Cumberland.
8 pints of Lager, dozen shots of rum, half a bottle of Whisky and some shots of cognac. He covered the tab, beat 5 serving sailors at arm wrestling before calling it a day.
RIP you fucking Legend.
In a way Lucilla did become emperor through her son, being only 8 years old, she will be his closest advisor as to how to rule.
this is in my #5 movie of all time..its like watching Braveheart . great great movie
The image of Gladiators here is somewhat a myth; Gladiators cost far too much to train to have them killed so easily. Usually the ones who got killed were criminals sentenced to death. Sometimes people would take part in arena displays; risking bodily harm, to pay off debts, but rarely were Gladiators killed as part of the regular day to day displays. Only at major festivals was it likely to happen. kerk
Here is some context to how bad Maximus trip was: he rode none stop wile wounded from modern day Germany to Spain and then was taken by slavers to Northern Africa and sold as a warrior slave.
It’s not a historically accurate movie. But it is a great one with great action, monologues, dialogues and themes.
historical fiction.. still a great story
YOOO CALIFORNIABLEND GOT ON THAT PUSH UP BRA!!!😭😍❤❤❤❤❤🙌😜😂
I've seen a few of your reaction video's now and must say that your ability to "get involved" in the movies you are reacting to is precious to say the least., and what makes you extremely good at what you do. If I also may add, it's extremely difficult for anyone with your looks to possess an even more incredible personality, but you seem to do that with aplomb as well. It definitely puts you above the rest. Just sayin it like it is, Kudo's, and yes, we are entertained.
Loved your reaction. Just subscribed.
It's important to realize that the Roman Empire was not hereditary. In fact, in real life, Commodus was the first son by blood that inherited the "throne".
Oh my God your reactions are freakin adorable
Another great review of a great film (one of my favorites). Keep'em coming! 😁
Great reaction as always, thanks for bringing the smiles today. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed
Nothing better after the night shift, wind down California style. 👍👍
There was actually poison on the dagger.
Marcus Aurelius was a pretty great emperor and Commodus was a bad one that actually did end up fighting gladiators. But it wasn’t quite like this. Commodus fought gladiators that had blades with no edge. He was eventually killed by a freed gladiator that trained him for the dishonor of killing gladiators with dull swords.
THAT dodge movement 🤣🤣🤣 7:51
This was a great one still breaks me when I watch it definitely up there in the top list of movies for me another great reaction Cali blend keep striving on to the next one
Proximo became a trainer because he knew the business and there was a lot of money in it.
Why do I just like the sound and tone of her voice....that draw, 😂😂😂 great reaction
When the Emperor says: “you have not seen what Rome has become”… it sadly reminds me of our modern times. We need to fight for a higher kingdom.
Holy shit never noticed that the score is like POTC score.
That farmer strenght at the end tho. Stab him with his own arm lel. A reminder to always harvest your crops
I am entertained! Keep the videos coming!
This reaction was something else 🤣
Oliver Reed died during production. To finish his scenes, he was digitally cut and pasted from other shots, and in other places his face was placed CGI on a body double. Cost the production a bundle.
Top notch reaction 👍🏻
Great reaction , great smile , i love your reactions ! you post a video im in
Huge Movie !! I could watch this beautiful woman @Californiablend do reactions all day
7:59 Its wasn't a horse, but I've done it with mules in my early teens, while riding in the mountains of Colorado during an elk hunt.
1:08 - yes, same composer, Hans Zimmer
9:30 mark of the legion, and her reaction. uuhuuuuuuuu.
hahahaha
I have a random fact for you! The Senate all wore white togas, aka, Toga Candida. Which is where we get the term Candidate from :)
Great movie. Yes, very Shakespearian. Been a few years since I watched it, time to bring it back out.
THX Californiablend ❤️ for a wonderful reaction on Gladiator ❤️👏👍🏻🇸🇪👁️ You are really good movie reactor 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🏻🇸🇪
Seen a few of your reactions recently. I’ve watched this film a few times but even though I haven’t seen this full reaction yet, I know I’m going to watch it all as your enthusiasm is kind of infectious and you usually have some great insights.
Thank you! Welcome to the channel!
Gladiator is a top 5 movie of all time maybe top 3
Oh, and Marcus Aurelius was the best of Rome's best five.
You should check out Russel Crow in one of the best westerns ever, "3:10 To Yuma"
God bless EVERYBODY who is giving you all these great movie recommendations💯Putting you on to some classics
Your hair looks PHENOMENAL in this vid
I love your expression.
It’s kind of funny, the coliseum is where most of the tourists and occasionally the high class went. Everyone else, which would probably be us, the locals and unimportant people would have gone to the… hippodrome I believe it’s called? It was much more affordable and accessible.
Brings new meaning to the term "Little Ceasar"
at the end, maximus shoulda yelled ADRIAAAAAN
if you slow down the motion at 16.00 when the chariot crashes on its side you will see the compressed air bottle on the chariot
Hi Hun great video 🌹🌹
"shakespearean tragedy".. couldnt sum it up any better, Great reaction.
My best friend was stabbed with a screwdriver in that very spot. Yes ma'am it is a lung puncture.
You"ll enjoy "V for Vendetta"