Russell Crowe as Maximus in 'Gladiator' (2000). Ridley Scott’s 2000 film Gladiator was a sensational tale of honor and betrayal in the ancient Roman empire. In the film, Rome’s dying emperor Marcus ...
Gladiator II was a great film, but it would have been significantly better if it hadn't tried to connect to Ridley Scott's original. Long celebrated as one of film's most powerful narratives, the ...
In Gladiator, this line is spoken by Marcus Aurelius — the wise emperor whose philosophy shapes the heart of the film. “Death ...
Rome, circa 209 A.D. Sixteen years after the demise of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator (2000), the Roman Empire is now ruled by the tyrannical Emperors Caracalla and ...
One of the most pivotal scenes in the original “Gladiator” blockbuster was filmed in a place you might not expect: a parking lot. Arthur Max, production designer for both “Gladiator” and “Gladiator II ...
Ridley Scott’s 2000 sword-and-sandal epic “Gladiator” closed on a memorable shot that became an indelible image associated with the film: Russell Crowe’s hand, callused and battle-worn, softly ...
The sequel was released on Nov. 22, but its predecessor won five Oscars 23 years ago. By Lisa de los Reyes Senior Copy Editor Russell Crowe flanked by Ralf Moeller and Djimon Hounsou in Gladiator, ...
Jan. 17 (UPI) --Gladiator II is coming to Paramount+. The film, which starts streaming Tuesday, stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Connie Nielsen's Lucilla. The movie is a sequel to the 2000 film ...
Like its predecessor, “Gladiator II” is inspired by history. That doesn’t mean it’s bound by actual historical facts, however. Now in theaters, Ridley Scott’s follow-up to his 2000 epic “Gladiator” ...