FabSwingers.com forum: Gladiator 2

By *ulie.your. bottom. slut OP TV/TS
10 weeks ago

Glasgow

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..?.

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By *ust want fun 888Man
10 weeks ago

nearby

I seen the clip on Graham Norton show the other night, I think there is hope for it

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By *carlettsWoman
10 weeks ago

Harpenden

Hope not but risky given the 1st was so good. Trailer looks good though

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By *issolvedOrdersMan
10 weeks ago

Bristol

I remain undecided to be honest, I hope it doesn’t spoil the first one

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By *ittleBoPeepingWoman
10 weeks ago

Galway, Clare

I've read that his performance should put Denzel in the running for an Oscar.

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By *andadbodMan
10 weeks ago

Liverpool

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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By *lowupdollTV/TS
10 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/Lomdon

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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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago

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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By *ackformore100Man
10 weeks ago

Tin town

"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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By *antasdeerideMan
10 weeks ago

winfrith

If Denzel is in it it will be great .

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By *2teleMan
10 weeks ago

Stirlingshire

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

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By *ags73Man
10 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

Heard the radio ad for it a few times and it actually sounds quite good. I’ll say that I want to see it and then never go as I’d be going myself

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By *uperSalopian7Man
10 weeks ago

Shrewsbury

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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By *estSussexGuy76Man
10 weeks ago

copthorne

The trailer looks really good.

Denzil doesn't make bad movies so hoping this one is great

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By *a LunaWoman
10 weeks ago

South Wales

Looking forward to it as it has an excellent cast and a few from the original are back in it!

And have you ever seen a shite Denzel Washington film? No! So it’ll be great.

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By *ceKweenWoman
10 weeks ago

Bolton

It will never beat the first but the storyline could be just as good

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
10 weeks ago

Cheshire

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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By *ansoffateMan
10 weeks ago

Sagittarius A

It might be ok.

Although, the first movie did very much feel like it had a definitive end.

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By *ittleBoPeepingWoman
10 weeks ago

Galway, Clare

"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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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
10 weeks ago

wonderland.

"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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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
10 weeks ago

wonderland.

"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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By *rHotNottsMan
10 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

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

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By *avexxMan
10 weeks ago

cheshire

first one was a great movie,, hard act to follow

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
10 weeks ago

wonderland.

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
10 weeks ago

wonderland.

"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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By *ountry cowboyMan
10 weeks ago

Kinross

"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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By *BWLOVER1965Man
10 weeks ago

My Own Little World

"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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By *agic.MMan
10 weeks ago

Orpington

Hate it the idea of a sequel when it was first announced...I am starting to warm up to it now tho, and hesitantly excited about it

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By *orthernJayMan
8 weeks ago

LHR

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.

Disappointed

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By (user no longer on site)
8 weeks ago

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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By *orthernJayMan
8 weeks ago

LHR

To be fair, Denzel is the highlight, although his character (as all others) is groundless and without conviction.

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By *tealthbomber2024Man
8 weeks ago

southend-on-sea

I am sort of disenfranchised with movies as they are driven to the standard formula by shareholders.

There is much more fun out there.

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By *aughtynorthern1Man
8 weeks ago

Carlisle

Wish he'd called it something totally separate to Gladiator. The first was a complete film.

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By *yn888Couple
8 weeks ago

Kidderminster

I think it's going to be good.. so the premise is the based on the original. Years later, the boy (Lucius) has to become a gladiator and fight for his freedom and the glory of rome

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By *orthernJayMan
8 weeks ago

LHR

"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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By *ruceyyMan
8 weeks ago

London

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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By *rHotNottsMan
8 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"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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By *tsJustKateWoman
8 weeks ago

London

Looking forward to. But Gladiator II? Is that the best title they could come up with????

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By *ruceyyMan
8 weeks ago

London

"Looking forward to. But Gladiator II? Is that the best title they could come up with????"

Should have been...

GLADIATORS. The Hunter years.

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By *osey WalesMan
8 weeks ago

Surrey

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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By *ags73Man
8 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

Wanna go but it’ll be seeing the daytime screenings and being a saddo with my big popcorn and drink myself 😭😭😭

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By (user no longer on site)
8 weeks ago

There is only 1 Gladiator.

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By *aitonelMan
8 weeks ago

Away for Christmas

"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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By *ohn.Wick.Man
8 weeks ago

The Continental

"There is only 1 Gladiator. "

Yep.

Spartacus!

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By *ene FairfaxMan
8 weeks ago

Dover

You generally can't go wrong with Denzel Washington and Ridley Scott. We today's CGI as well, I think it will be a very good sequel to the original 24yrs ago lol

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
8 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/Lomdon

I read earlier than Denzil said a man on man kiss scene was cut.

Remind me, what fucking year are we in?

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By *aitonelMan
8 weeks ago

Away for Christmas

"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 *antasdeerideMan
8 weeks ago

winfrith

"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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By *lowupdollTV/TS
8 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/Lomdon

"I read earlier than Denzil said a man on man kiss scene was cut.

Remind me, what fucking year are we in?

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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By *ostindreamsMan
7 weeks ago

London

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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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
7 weeks ago

wonderland.

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.

Cali

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By *aizyWoman
7 weeks ago

west midlands

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.

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By *antasdeerideMan
7 weeks ago

winfrith

"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 weeks ago

west midlands

"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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By *apinMan
7 weeks ago

London

Saw it Friday, message me for questions. I will not spoil for the thread

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By *iaisonseekerMan
7 weeks ago

Liverpool

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 *antasdeerideMan
7 weeks ago

winfrith

"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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By *elloIntrigueMan
7 weeks ago

North West UK

I went seeing it last night, really enjoyed the film.

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By *ags73Man
7 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

I so want to go

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By *ackformore100Man
7 weeks ago

Tin town

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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By *anted by NightMan
7 weeks ago

Shangri-La

"The first was a complete film. "

This

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By *exanthemMan
7 weeks ago

North

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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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
7 weeks ago

wonderland.

"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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By *cnugatugMan
7 weeks ago

Chatham

Didn't watch the first and won't be watching the second

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
7 weeks ago

wonderland.

"Didn't watch the first and won't be watching the second "
any reason...?

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By *cnugatugMan
7 weeks ago

Chatham

Wasn't really a fan of any of the cast and judging from who's in the New one same reasons

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By *enguin20Man
6 weeks ago

Herts

Watched it last night, was really good, Denzel Washington was superb in it, brilliant few cameos from Matt Lucas also and the two emperors were brilliant, 8.5/10 for me would recommend to go see it

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By *punk n gushCouple
6 weeks ago

deal

Just a money spinner before Xmas

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
6 weeks ago

The Continental

Really enjoyable.

It’s big, it’s loud, it’s violent. Perfect movie fodder for me.

Denzel is spectacular, I dare say an Oscar worthy performance.

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By *ortyairCouple
6 weeks ago

Wallasey

Not great, Mrs x

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By (user no longer on site)
6 weeks ago

"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…"

sorry pal you’ve lost me

i like a nice chicken tikka if that helps ?

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
6 weeks ago

wonderland.

"Really enjoyable.

It’s big, it’s loud, it’s violent. Perfect movie fodder for me.

Denzel is spectacular, I dare say an Oscar worthy performance. "
yes his character was amazing x

May go see it again later x

Cali

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By *enguin20Man
6 weeks ago

Herts

What?! It was amazing hah

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By *enguin20Man
6 weeks ago

Herts

"Really enjoyable.

It’s big, it’s loud, it’s violent. Perfect movie fodder for me.

Denzel is spectacular, I dare say an Oscar worthy performance. yes his character was amazing x

May go see it again later x

Cali"

I am very tempted to see it again also

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By *exanthemMan
6 weeks ago

North

sorry pal you’ve lost me

i like a nice chicken tikka if that helps ?"

Time is not far when they start wrapping movies into all the masala’s - Bollywood style dance to begin with.

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By *uffsandkinkCouple
6 weeks ago

leeds

I think it would have been better as a standalone the fight sequences were good but the gladiator link is the weakest part of the movie

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By *iceGuy1975Man
6 weeks ago

Troon

Having watched it the cinema photography, sound etc is amazing.

However in my opinion the storyline is almost identical to Gladiator and nowhere near as good also the plot is all over the place as in who is siding with who and the reasons why.

I don’t think they would have been able to fill the coliseum with water and sharks back then and what’s the monkeys fight scene all about.

It should not have been made as a sequel to the original film a stand alone film at best.

I personally think this was a rushed job and a very poor effort 7/10 if even that.

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By *rHotNottsMan
6 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Decent, 2.5 hours of Ridley Scott film

Is never bad.

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
6 weeks ago

wonderland.

"Having watched it the cinema photography, sound etc is amazing.

However in my opinion the storyline is almost identical to Gladiator and nowhere near as good also the plot is all over the place as in who is siding with who and the reasons why.

I don’t think they would have been able to fill the coliseum with water and sharks back then and what’s the monkeys fight scene all about.

It should not have been made as a sequel to the original film a stand alone film at best.

I personally think this was a rushed job and a very poor effort 7/10 if even that.

"
they definitely did fill the collusuem with water.. they reenacted sea battles there. And the monkey scene. Making people fight against animals was a common theme

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By *enguin20Man
6 weeks ago

Herts

"Having watched it the cinema photography, sound etc is amazing.

However in my opinion the storyline is almost identical to Gladiator and nowhere near as good also the plot is all over the place as in who is siding with who and the reasons why.

I don’t think they would have been able to fill the coliseum with water and sharks back then and what’s the monkeys fight scene all about.

It should not have been made as a sequel to the original film a stand alone film at best.

I personally think this was a rushed job and a very poor effort 7/10 if even that.

they definitely did fill the collusuem with water.. they reenacted sea battles there. And the monkey scene. Making people fight against animals was a common theme "

👍👍👍👍👍

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By *arle_quinn32Woman
6 weeks ago

Nuneaton

I've watched the film it was amazing

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By *ags73Man
6 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

Still haven’t. Daytime next week I guess

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By *ealitybitesMan
2 weeks ago

Belfast

Just watched it.

Some of the worst acting I have seen in a big budget movie.

Combine that with a weak storyline, B movie fight choreography and poor editing.

Maximus must be turning in his grave.

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By *ags73Man
2 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

I never got around to cinema. Seen something about paramount plus having it soon but presume that’s a pay extra thing

I’ll need to look and find out

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
2 weeks ago

wonderland.

"I never got around to cinema. Seen something about paramount plus having it soon but presume that’s a pay extra thing

I’ll need to look and find out "
its still in the cinema x

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
2 weeks ago

Cheshire

"Just watched it.

Some of the worst acting I have seen in a big budget movie.

Combine that with a weak storyline, B movie fight choreography and poor editing.

Maximus must be turning in his grave. "

This

Never been so disappointed with a film directed by Ridley Scott, how it got 6.7 on IMDB is a mystery for me.

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By *elightful 2Couple
2 weeks ago

Not living in the UK

We was both very much looking forward to it but was left a little disappointed sadly.

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By *ouseofhoneyCouple
2 weeks ago

North West

People say Denzel isn't ever in a bad film... Well he has been now!

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By *C44Man
2 weeks ago

Ipswich

Seen it.

Reinforces my opinion that Ridley Scott has to be the greatest fall off in directing history

3 of his earlier films are genuine classics that will be watched 100 years from now and everything since The Martian (which was good but not great) has been drivel.

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By *exxyyDy11Man
2 weeks ago

Darwen

"People say Denzel isn't ever in a bad film... Well he has been now!"

Whaaattt? Nooooo. This doesn't sound good at all

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
2 weeks ago

wonderland.

"People say Denzel isn't ever in a bad film... Well he has been now!"
I'd have to disagree with this being a bad film.

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By *antasdeerideMan
2 weeks ago

winfrith

It's an ok film but I didn't enjoy it in fact I walked out for fear it would spoil my memories of the Russel Crowe film .For me it didn't stand alone it just copied the original .

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By *lder budweiserMan
2 weeks ago

Stirlingshire

"People say Denzel isn't ever in a bad film... Well he has been now!"

It's not a bad film, but it's not a great film either. Bang average

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By *oholdupsguyMan
2 weeks ago

Colchester

It’s only my opinion guys, and brace yourself…

Fucking awful, like always, they left it too late for the second film after the first, when they could have carried on the hype and buzz.

Don’t hate me for it though, watch it and make up your own mind.

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By *urhamlad2022Man
2 weeks ago

here&there

The first one quite simply set the bar for any sequel. I thought some bits of the new one were good others average. That’s my opinion on it.

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By *tsJustKateWoman
1 week ago

London

"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..?."

It's pretty poor compared with the first one. The guy playing Gladiator isn't very good, poor casting choice and Denzil seems out of place. Can't say I liked it that much.

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By *avexxMan
1 week ago

cheshire

the first one was so good,,, hard act follow should of been left alone

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
1 week ago

Norwich

"Having watched it the cinema photography, sound etc is amazing.

However in my opinion the storyline is almost identical to Gladiator and nowhere near as good also the plot is all over the place as in who is siding with who and the reasons why.

I don’t think they would have been able to fill the coliseum with water and sharks back then and what’s the monkeys fight scene all about.

It should not have been made as a sequel to the original film a stand alone film at best.

I personally think this was a rushed job and a very poor effort 7/10 if even that.

they definitely did fill the collusuem with water.. they reenacted sea battles there. And the monkey scene. Making people fight against animals was a common theme "

If you ever get the chance to go to Puy de Fou in France (there is also one in Spain and apparently there is a plan to build one in the UK) you can see this done somewhat how it was done in ancient times. Apart from the actual killing, obvs….

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By *a LunaWoman
1 week ago

South Wales

Not seen it yet, will wait till it comes to Sky, but as a massive fan of the original, my opinion is that it will be a tough act to follow.

The whole casting of the first film was so well done and they all played their parts beautifully.

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
1 week ago

Norwich

"Not seen it yet, will wait till it comes to Sky, but as a massive fan of the original, my opinion is that it will be a tough act to follow.

The whole casting of the first film was so well done and they all played their parts beautifully."

Absolutely agree with this. And this was in the presence of Russel Crowe at the height of his powers. If I had to be reincarnated as another bloke I’d want to be Djimon Hounsou.

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By *ai Hard 2 - Dai HarderMan
1 week ago

Manchester / Cardiff

"You generally can't go wrong with Denzel Washington and Ridley Scott. We today's CGI as well, I think it will be a very good sequel to the original 24yrs ago lol"

Ridley Scott has made better movies - Alien, Thelma & Louise, BladeRunner, Black Hawk Down, American Gangster (with Denzel!), and The Martian. But he's also given us some stinkers, let's not forget GI Jane, Robin Hood ('let's do Gladiator again Russell?') and Exodous: Gods and Kings.

TBH I'm not excited for Gladiator 2, but as most are pointing out, Denzel can't make a bad movie, so... 🤷‍♂️

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By *electableicecreamMan
1 week ago

The West

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By *og-ManMan
1 week ago

somewhere

Spoiler alert

He died in the first one so it was always going to be a different story

Watched it yesterday

Was interesting to see what they did with it but too long and not a good story line

Would a boy forget his mother like that

And sharks....let's not forget sharks

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By *ealitybitesMan
1 week ago

Belfast

"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..?.

It's pretty poor compared with the first one. The guy playing Gladiator isn't very good, poor casting choice and Denzil seems out of place. Can't say I liked it that much."

He was in Normal People which everyone praised during lockdown but is on my list of worst shows ever made and by far the most depressing.

He's a former GAA player pretending to be an actor and it's blindingly obvious every time I see him.

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By *electableicecreamMan
1 week ago

The West

It's poorly cast, poorly written, and predictable.

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