'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’ Reviews: How Do Critics Compare Sequel To Original?
Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II”—starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal and Connie Nielsen—is new in theaters. Do critics think it is as good as the first “Gladiator”?
Review: ‘Gladiator II,’ though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington
Director Ridley Scott returns to the site of one of his greatest triumphs with a belated sequel that follows the same beats, giving Denzel Washington a forum to scheme.
‘Gladiator II’ Review: Thumb’s Up!
Denzel Washington’s performance shows skill, intensity and absolute confidence in Ridley Scott’s pleasurably immersive epic about ancient Roman fighters.
‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not moderately entertained?
Are you not moderately entertained for roughly 60% of this sequel? Truly, this is a movie dependent on managed expectations and a forgiving attitude toward its tendency to overserve. More of a thrash-and-burn schlock epic than the comparatively restrained 2000 “Gladiator,
Critics: ‘Gladiator II’ more cash-grab than necessary sequel
Not all critics were entertained by “Gladiator II,” the hotly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 historical epic. Scott’s star-studded second chapter, entering the theatrical arena Friday, picks up years after Russell Crowe’s Roman general Maximus was killed by Joaquin Phoenix’s emperor Commodus in the Oscar-winning predecessor.
'Gladiator II' actors give their all in predictable but worthy sequel
Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and scene-stealing Denzel Washington take the bloody, soapy story seriously so we don't have to.
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Did GLADIATOR II Cut a Gay Kiss? The Kiss Controversy, Explained
Did Gladiator II cut a gay kiss? We explain the gay kiss controversy and share all of Ridley Scott and Denzel Washington's ...
'Gladiator 2' unleashes hell
Pedro Pascal plays Marcus Acacius, a Roman general, in “Gladiator II.” Ooh, is he a strong but thoughtful man who carries a ...
Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years: "I was nervous"
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her ...
Film Trivia Fact Check: Were we robbed of a Gladiator product endorsement?
Ridley Scott gets dragged for historical inaccuracies, but did product endorsements actually make their way into the ...
All the Returning and Real-Life Characters in 'Gladiator II'
We know you're thinking about the Roman Empire. Here's who you need to know and remember before returning to the Colosseum.
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These stocks could bask in the ‘Glicked’ glow as ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ open
“Wicked,” from Comcast’s CMCSA Universal Pictures and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and Paramount Pictures’ PARA ...
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'Gladiator 2' Is Coming, and You Can Stream the Original 'Gladiator' Right Now
Released nearly 25 years ago, the Academy Award-winning Gladiator is now considered a classic. Its sequel will arrive in ...
Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal on the intense physical demands of Gladiator II: 'My Irish blood doesn't function'
My Irish blood doesn't function with Ridley's shooting schedule': 'Gladiator II' stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal talk ...
Do you need to watch 'Gladiator' before seeing the sequel? What to remember
How does the Gladiator sequel connect to the first Gladiator? Here's what to remember from the first Gladiator including how ...