Going in to this one with an open mind, i don’t listen to critics or other peoples opinions, we’re all different, the first movie was amazing in every way, Russell Crow was just perfect for the part, as this one has the same team behind it but obviously a different story, I’m pretty sure it’s going to do just as well at the box office. |
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I would have dreaded this as in leave Gladiator alone. But Top Gun Maverick showed me a sequel can be as good as - better - than the original while staying true to the spirit of the original. So i am hoping for the sake from the new Gladiator movie. |
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A gladiator goes to the arena and kills people, becomes popular, eventually dies. I'm not sure what this adds to the original. At least with Top Gun they new to add the cheese and campness. I can see this making a fortune but I don't think it will be an epic movie like the original |
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"Just seen the add for this new movie. Stars Denzil Washington and directed by Ridley Scott again.
Fans of the original, welcome the new one or do you think it's a mistake..?."
A lot of denzils films end up in the straight to dvd bargain bucket. I fear we will not be entertained and this will be one of them |
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Not sure what else there is to tell with the story? First film was pretty conclusive. I'm sure it will be a good film given the people involved regardless, just confused as to why (apart from making money) |
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Not sure why they called it Gladiator 2 unless it’s a prequel to the original film. Are any of the characters from the first film to return ?
I like Ridley Scott so it’ll be an interesting watch but for me a sequel needs to have a connection or two with the original. As I haven’t seen the trailer or cast list, I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt. |
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"Rolled my eyes when I heard they were making a sequel, seemed a bit pointless to me but it's getting good reviews so I'll give it a bash
Can't be any worse than the Beetlejuice sequel "
Ohhhhh... that was a disaster!  |
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"Just seen the add for this new movie. Stars Denzil Washington and directed by Ridley Scott again.
Fans of the original, welcome the new one or do you think it's a mistake..?."
the trailers have been amazing for months....I think it should be great |
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"Rolled my eyes when I heard they were making a sequel, seemed a bit pointless to me but it's getting good reviews so I'll give it a bash
Can't be any worse than the Beetlejuice sequel
Ohhhhh... that was a disaster! "
Ohhhhh did you think.. I loved it . |
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"Going to see it Friday. At first I was like WTF, same director, similar story even some lines were the same but apparently it’s a sequel not a remake "
How are you getting to see it early. ? So jealous. Lol
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"I would have dreaded this as in leave Gladiator alone. But Top Gun Maverick showed me a sequel can be as good as - better - than the original while staying true to the spirit of the original. So i am hoping for the sake from the new Gladiator movie."
That's not true with the Twister remake, and the new Alien Romulus is absolutely shockingly poor. |
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"Just seen the add for this new movie. Stars Denzil Washington and directed by Ridley Scott again.
Fans of the original, welcome the new one or do you think it's a mistake..?."
As long as it’s true to first Movie will definitely be watching when released  |
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So…..and unfortunately……
The trailers are the best parts of the film!
I’d describe Gladiator II as Gladiator “lite”
There’s nothing wrong with the film per se, however it relies heavily upon the fact you’ve seen the original and you’re heavily invested in it’s story.
Zero character build undermines the entire plot, you’re sat there literally having to add narrative in your head for it to make sense; by the time it gets to the final act you really don’t care who lives or dies.
Unlike the original where you’re rooting for Maximus and his triumph against tyranny, by hour two in the sequel you simply shrug!
Several people quit on it about half way thru and a couple on my row started talking showing their obvious disinterest.
Cinema is cheap chips where I live so £6 for an iMax ticket is worth the entry fee and with almost the entire screen to oneself it was fine; but UK cinema prices and a full auditorium, I’m not sure I’d bother.
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It looks like it’ll be visually spectacular
But will lack any story whatsoever.Will have too much reliance on modern day film practices(I believe Denzel Washington has actually said he was not allowed to properly get into character)
Be full of call backs to the much superior original and try to one up it in a lot of scenes
Will lose the grounded feel of the first one in favour of weightless men flying all over the place
My prediction
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"Wish he'd called it something totally separate to Gladiator. The first was a complete film. "
Absolutely agreed, an association with the original would have worked better now having seen it; that said, it’s about box office revenue nowadays more than ever before.
Given it’s so different from the original and has so much crammed into a couple of hours, it would have benefited from a twelve part Netflix story told slowly over twelve hours. |
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I think it's about remembering many people haven't seen the first (bloody kids) so it's a good idea because it will be epic and bring people to watch the first again.
I think as long as the music is as epic it'll be just fine, worst case a bit samey. |
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"I think it's about remembering many people haven't seen the first (bloody kids) so it's a good idea because it will be epic and bring people to watch the first again.
I think as long as the music is as epic it'll be just fine, worst case a bit samey."
I don’t think this hans and Lisa did the music this time |
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Great films of 20 - 30 years ago revamped or a spin off of.
I'll still watch it though and hope that it isnt utter shite.
Denzil tends to make good films though, in my opinion, so i shall keep my fingers crossed |
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"Wish he'd called it something totally separate to Gladiator. The first was a complete film.
Absolutely agreed, an association with the original would have worked better now having seen it; that said, it’s about box office revenue nowadays more than ever before.
Given it’s so different from the original and has so much crammed into a couple of hours, it would have benefited from a twelve part Netflix story told slowly over twelve hours."
Not Netflix! Netflix don't do told slowly. Netflix is one of the worst creators of series for this. The pacing of their stuff is terrible for the majority (by design). They cram so much in to 8 or less episodes and don't have shots in a scene longer than 3 seconds. All due to what they perceive as viewer attention not lasting beyond that. |
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"I read earlier than Denzil said a man on man kiss scene was cut.
Remind me, what fucking year are we in? "
What's the reason for it being cut though? Lots of scenes in movies get cut. Much more than people realise. And yes I know one of the reasons it may have been cut but maybe that scene had no bearing on the plot or the story - mostly to fit a run time.
I'd rather that get cut than a scene that was critical to world or character building in the scope of the story. Some movies are ruined by having critical scenes cut but trash scenes left in.
Context is superior to all. |
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By *8on33Man 2 weeks ago
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"Just seen the add for this new movie. Stars Denzil Washington and directed by Ridley Scott again.
Fans of the original, welcome the new one or do you think it's a mistake..?."
Denzil is a great actor and has starred in a few films with Russell I believe he could pull it off . |
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"I read earlier than Denzil said a man on man kiss scene was cut.
Remind me, what fucking year are we in?
What's the reason for it being cut though? Lots of scenes in movies get cut. Much more than people realise. And yes I know one of the reasons it may have been cut but maybe that scene had no bearing on the plot or the story - mostly to fit a run time.
I'd rather that get cut than a scene that was critical to world or character building in the scope of the story. Some movies are ruined by having critical scenes cut but trash scenes left in.
Context is superior to all. "
Denzil wasn’t happy about it. I’ll have to go bs k and see what the reason was but it was a single scene, a few seconds. |
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Saw the new film. It was OKish. The first 75% of the film was decent. Not boring, just some terrible CG. The last half an hour was disappointing. I think Paul Mescal was a bad casting choice. I like him as an actor. But he doesn't have the charisma of Russell Crowe and it was glaringly visible towards the end. The writing was also very lazy towards the end.
Still a serviceable movie. Can watch once. |
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Ive seen it twice now... and I thought it was a great movie.... not quite as close to a maverick and top gun pairing but close.
It gave me goosebumps in the right places although can't see me going to see it 20plus times at the movies like maverick... but definitely didn't disappoint.
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By *8on33Man 7 days ago
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"I haven't watched the first one, but this one looks good, mainly because Russell Crowe isn't in it so I might give it a watch."
You don't like Russel Crowe really suppose its choice but he's been great in most of his films in obviously my opinion .
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By *aizyWoman 7 days ago
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"I haven't watched the first one, but this one looks good, mainly because Russell Crowe isn't in it so I might give it a watch.
You don't like Russel Crowe really suppose its choice but he's been great in most of his films in obviously my opinion ."
Don't know what it is about him, but I can't stand him. |
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The set-up was rather by-numbers: let's get your wife killed and get you sold into sl*very so you're nursing a murderous grudge against the Roman Empire.
The battle scenes are truly spectacular though and Denzel is good fun so I'd give it a solid 7/10. |
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By *8on33Man 7 days ago
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"I haven't watched the first one, but this one looks good, mainly because Russell Crowe isn't in it so I might give it a watch.
You don't like Russel Crowe really suppose its choice but he's been great in most of his films in obviously my opinion .
Don't know what it is about him, but I can't stand him."
Ok but him aside do you like his acting or does the him bit just put you off everything he does as an actor ? |
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Well.. Went to see it last night and in the spirit of not giving the game away... It reminded me of a Spielberg film. All special effects lights and noise. Fights scene were great. First 2 hours were interesting if only a retelling of the original. Last 30 minutes was garbage. Like someone said... We need to wrap this up, let's give it to a bunch of primary kids to make up an ending. |
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Finally they put Indian character too, but stereotyping, Dr Ravi - from Benaras. Well Hollywood is going Bollywood, hope they start including a dance numbers soon too. Power of Indian billionaires investing Hollywood production house will turn sagas into saags..with daal tadka on side..Akon and Pitbul singing chammak challo and Hare Ram…while Coldplay couldn’t handle the huge damand of their concert tickets that even India celebrities couldn’t get one…all sold…and they had to release the statement finally - £1000 in black market…Me beast landing in Indian launching his drink…everyone’s going Indian way..let’s see what future holds for Indians. Well, rapper Hanumankind and heavy metal Nu Delhi are super popular among Americans… |
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"I haven't watched the first one, but this one looks good, mainly because Russell Crowe isn't in it so I might give it a watch.
You don't like Russel Crowe really suppose its choice but he's been great in most of his films in obviously my opinion .
Don't know what it is about him, but I can't stand him."
I'd try to overcome that.... as gladiator is such an epic movie x |
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