It is one of the most anticipated films to hit the theaters at the end of the year. A major epic, Gladiator II is Ridley Scott’s twenty-ninth feature film, and the 86-year-old director hasn’t lost his enthusiasm with the promise of a grand action film. Are you living up to your first masterpiece?
What is Gladiator II about?
Gladiator II is anchored by a five-star cast of veterans and new talent such as Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz and Derek Jacobi.
The film follows Commodus’ nephew, Lucius, who is forced into the Colosseum when his country is overrun by tyrannical emperors who now rule Rome with an iron fist.
With rage at heart and the future of the empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find the strength and honor to restore the glory of Rome to his people. The first images of this sequel promise an epic film with a difficult task to satisfy the public who will be able to discover it in theaters from November 13.
Where can we get the first “Gladiator”?
If you missed some of the screenings that gave the public a chance to re-watch the first Gladiator, hoping that the sequel lives up to its expectations, you can catch up on the stream as it’s one of those must-see masterpieces. At least once in his life.
A critical and public success, the film earned a 4.5 out of 5 rating, grossed $450 million upon release, and won numerous awards, including 5 Academy Awards, most notably for Best Picture and Best Actor.
A Sign of a New Era Since its release in 2000, this feature film reinvented the peplum genre with an epic blockbuster that captures the heart, moves and fills the eyes as much with its gruesome battles as with its memorable lines.
Gladiator tells the story of the Roman general Maximus, the most loyal supporter of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, whom he led from victory to victory with exemplary bravery and dedication.
Jealous of Maximus’ prestige and even more of the emperor’s love for him, Marcus Aurelius’ son Commodus brutally seized power, and then ordered the general’s arrest and execution.
Maximus escapes his killers, but is unable to prevent the massacre of his family. Captured by a slave trader, he becomes a gladiator and plots revenge.
Featuring iconic music by Hans Zimmer, accompanied by Lisa Gerrard, Gladiator also features a cast of Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie NielsenOliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi and Tommy Flanagan.
If you haven’t seen it yet or want to see it again, know that it’s available on the MAX platform. We recommend you catch Gladiator II in theaters before you discover it.
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The movie “Gladiator II” will be released in theaters on November 13.
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