Exhausted, decadent imperial decline prevails in maximalist sequel Gladiator II
Gladiator II is both bad history and bad historical fiction, Ridley Scott's maximalism never replicating the charisma of ...
‘Gladiator II’: Critics Mostly Give Thumbs Up to Ridley Scott’s Epic Blockbuster Sequel
While many of the reviewers who got an early look at the follow-up to the 2001 best picture winner said it's largely a rehash ...
Gladiator II Review: Denzel Washington’s Performance Is The Ultimate Champion In Honorable Yet Disheveled Sequel
David Scarpa, Peter Craig, David Franzoni Starring: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington, Joseph ...
'Gladiator II' is a messy spectacle that lets Paul Mescal go feral on screen
"Gladiator II" starring Paul Mescal is a more action-leaning sequel that delivers on the big, wild fights, but not always on ...
'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 ...
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What does “Gladiator II” get wrong?
Now “Gladiator” is back, with the sequel storming modern arenas (called cinemas) on November 15th in Britain and November ...
‘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.
Movie review: 'Gladiator II' entertains with epic violence, flamboyant acting
"Gladiator II" has even more crowd-pleasing combat events than the original and an operatic story showcasing flamboyant ...
“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.
‘Gladiator II’ review: A fantastic Denzel Washington steals this enjoyable enough sequel
There’s nothing wrong with a grunting, violent, ancient Roman holiday, especially when it boasts a supporting performance as ...
Gladiator II Has Critics Drawing Comparisons To Its Predecessor, But Are They Not Entertained?
David Rooney of THR agrees the sequel is “imitative” — more of a remake than a sequel — following its Best Picture-winning predecessor nearly beat for beat. It gets a boost from Denzel Washington, who ...