'Gladiator 2' review: Yes, we are entertained again by outrageous sequel
"Gladiator II" doesn't try to out-epic the original movie. Instead, it veers more bonkers with a steely Paul Mescal and a delicious Denzel Washington.
Gladiator II review: Fan service reigns in sequel
Gladiator II borrows so much from its predecessor it almost gives us the same film all over again, right down to inserting actual scenes from the first movie throughout. There are a few spectacular set pieces – mostly to do with ships – but overall we get undercooked characters and a plot that requires some mental gymnastics to accept.
‘Gladiator II’ Review: Paul Mescal Is a Pensive Avenger in Ridley Scott’s Serviceable but Far From Great Sequel
It's a solid piece of neoclassical popcorn, with Paul Mescal as a pensive avenger, but it's ultimately a mere shadow of "Gladiator."
‘Gladiator II’ review: Sequel pulls out the stops to justify itself
The echoing of previously explored – and more emotionally resonant – themes is loud in a sequel that wasn’t quite required and yet pulls out all stops to justify itself. Ridley Scott brings his typical panache to the 148-minute movie, meshing sweeping spectacle and gorgeous production design with intimate interactions between key characters.
‘Gladiator II’ Review: Paul Mescal Enters the Colosseum in a Dull Retread of the Original
Ridley Scott's long-anticipated return to ancient Rome is a pale shadow of its Best Picture-winning predecessor.
Gladiator 2 review: Ridley Scott and Denzel Washington make sure you will be entertained
Gladiator 2 picks up the story of Ridley Scott’s Rome, providing plenty for fans of the original to enjoy but missing some of the majesty that made it a classic.
Paul Mescal enters the Colosseum in epic sequel 'Gladiator II'
Like his father before him, Lucius (Paul Mescal) enters the Roman Colosseum as a skilled warrior in Ridley Scott's action sequel "Gladiator II."
“Gladiator II” review: Ridley Scott sequel is epic old-fashioned movie-making with a star turn from Paul Mescal
Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal also star in the sequel that brings superb spectacle and storytelling in equal measure.
Critics call Paul Mescal ‘a worthy successor’ in glowing Gladiator II reviews
Gladiator IIis being called “epic” and Paul Mescal “mesmerising” in the first reviews of the new Ridley Scott historical blockbuster. The sequel to the Oscar winning 2000
‘Gladiator II' Review: Paul Mescal And Denzel Washington Power Ridley Scott's Long Awaited Sequel To His Only Best Picture Oscar Winner
Sir Ridley Scott didn’t make his first feature film (1977’s The Duellists) when he was already 40 years old. The director, turning 87 at the end of this month, has not wasted any time making up for that late start with a remarkable array of landmark films including Blade Runner,
Gladiator II Movie Review: Ridley Scott Retains The Nostalgia & Magnanimity Of The OG Film With More Blood, Betrayals And Power Play This Time!
Check out our movie review for the Ridley Scott directorial Gladiator 2. It is a sequel to the 2000 film of the same name.
Gladiator II Review: Paul Mescal spearheaded historic-war-drama is a royal mix of ambitious storytelling and adrenaline pumping, gory action
Plot: Gladiator II is based 20 years after the events of Gladiator, that is 200 AD. Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal), the former ...
Movie review: ‘Gladiator II’ handily fights its way through a complicated plot
His ferociousness catches the eye of gladiator agent Macrinus (Denzel Washington), much in the same way Maximus caught the ...
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Movie Review – Gladiator II (2024)
Gladiator II, 2024. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Joseph ...
Gladiator II Review: Denzel Washington’s Performance Is The Ultimate Champion In Honorable Yet Disheveled Sequel
There has been a path paved for him to the world of the sword-and-sandal epic with Gladiator II. Of course, considering ...
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REVIEW | Expectation-defying Gladiator II is a must-see cinematic experience
South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 ...
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TikTok Movie Reviewer Calls out ‘Gladiator II’ as Being “Cheap Recreation” of the Original
In his scathing review video of Gladiator II, which has now racked up over 300K views, the TikTok critic lays down the verdict: Gladiator II is “an absolute mess.”With a stacked cast including Denzel ...