Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
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Paul Mescal | Lucius |
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Denzel Washington | Macrinus |
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Pedro Pascal | General Acacius |
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Connie Nielsen | Lucilla |
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Joseph Quinn | Emperor Geta |
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Fred Hechinger | Emperor Caracalla |
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Lior Raz | Viggo |
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Derek Jacobi | Gracchus |
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Peter Mensah | Jugurtha |
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Matt Lucas | Master of Ceremonies |
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Alexander Karim | Ravi |
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Yuval Gonen | Arishat |
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Richard McCabe | Quaestor |
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Tim McInnerny | Senator Thraex |
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Alec Utgoff | Darius |
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Rory McCann | General Tegula |
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Yann Gael | Bostar |
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Riana Duce | Hyacinthia |
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Alfie Tempest | Young Lucius |
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Amira Ghazalla | Leta |
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Abdelmoula Ait Sidi Lhassan | Boy (Numidia) |
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Mouaiz El Outmany | Boy (Numidia) |
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Brahim Assagour | Boy (Numidia) |
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Alexander Simkin | Centurion (Branding) |
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Richard Katz | Governor (Baboon Arena) |
| Director | Ridley Scott |
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| Writer | David Franzoni, Peter Craig, David Scarpa | |
| Producer | Ahmed Abounouom, Winston Azzopardi, Aidan Elliott, Lucy Fisher, David Franzoni, Teresa Kelly, Raymond Kirk, Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes, Nikki Penny, Michael A. Pruss, Ridley Scott, Douglas Wick | |
| Musician | Harry Gregson-Williams | |
| Photography | John Mathieson | |
| Packaging | MKV |
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| Nr Discs | 1 |
| Audio Tracks | Dolby Digital 5.1 [English] |
| Subtitles | English | French |
| Owner | Jackmeats Flix |
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| Location | Action Disk1 |
| Purchased | On Dec 25, 2024 at Bone |
| Watched | Jan 03, 2025 |
| Index | 9982 |
| Added Date | Dec 25, 2024 10:13:50 |
| Modified Date | Feb 17, 2025 09:50:24 |
My quick rating - 6.9/10. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius finds himself thrust into the brutal world of the Colosseum when his homeland falls under the grip of tyrannical Roman Emperors. Fueled by rage and a deep sense of duty, Lucius must draw strength from his past to restore the glory of Rome.
This long-awaited sequel proves to be an entertaining ride. Denzel Washington’s portrayal of Macrinus is undoubtedly the film’s standout performance—his ruthless presence commands every scene, and his charisma is magnetic. Paul Mescal shines as Lucius, bringing both vulnerability and strength to the character’s journey, while Pedro Pascal delivers an intriguing performance as General Acacius, whose constant backstabbing and manipulation keep the audience guessing as he plays both sides for his own benefit. Visually, Gladiator II excels. The spectacle of the arena is brought to life with stunning CGI, immersing the audience in the gritty and grand world of ancient Rome. The action sequences are meticulously choreographed, delivering the intensity and brutality expected from a film of this caliber.
Ridley Scott’s direction is, as always, top-notch. His ability to balance epic storytelling with intimate character moments shines through once again. While Gladiator II may not surpass the brilliance of the original, it comes remarkably close, making for a worthy and thrilling follow-up.
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