MOVIE NEWS – Ridley Scott has done it again! – this is the unanimous opinion of the first lucky ones about Gladiator II, which is a continuation or rather a late descendant of the Oscar-winning epic from 24 years ago, since most of the characters from that time could not return. It will be worth going to the cinema again, the judges are enthused, suggesting that Gladiator II is the kind of classic movie experience that you should surrender yourself to in front of the big screen.

“Well, this is really fucking good”, says MTV critic Josh Horowitz, putting the point bluntly

“Guys, I hate Ridley Scott with all my heart, but I love Gladiator II,” writes Offscreen Central’s Jillian Chiligerian wryly

“Everyone puts in their maximum and everything works. A gripping epic from a legendary director” – The Wrap’s Drew Taylor

Denzel Washington steals the show, playing a real Machiavellian character. He feels like he’s getting an Oscar for it!” — Griffin Schiller, FilmSpeak

“Paul Mescal as Lucius is the real surprise of the film” – Clayton Davis, Variety

Paul Mescal has become a great action star without denying his indie film roots, and a worthy heir to the throne is Denzel Washington she really takes it all,” AwardsWatch’s Eric Anderson

(Gladiator II – domestic release: November 14, 2024.)