Critics say Gladiator II is 'gobsmacking' and 'loopy'

Some critics agree that while the film is an enjoyable watch, it doesn't quite live up to the original.

Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot

Scott’s return to the Roman arena is something of a repeat, but it’s still a thrilling spectacle and Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained. What’s Latin for “Groundhog Day”? Once upon a ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

The year of the 'lega-sequel': What 'Gladiator II' and 'Twisters' say about Hollywood

From 'Twisters' to 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' decades-later sequels have scored big at the box office. Will 'Gladiator II' continue the trend?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 14

Denzel Washington says gay kiss in 'Gladiator II' was cut

“Gladiator II” is set to release next week, bringing audiences the glory and gore of the Roman Empire: Swords will be unsheathed in this blockbuster sequel and heroes will rise — and perhaps share ...

'Gladiator II' exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild

Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

"Gladiator II" star Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in "Aftersun" and the TV series "Normal People." Now, the Irish actor who's become a Gen Z heartthrob is ...

Ridley Scott says Denzel Washington’s same-sex kiss in Gladiator II ‘didn’t happen’

Washington also rolled back on his earlier claim the scene was cut from the film, calling the kiss a ‘peck’. The director of Gladiator II has denied claims by its star, Denzel Washington, that a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

'Gladiator II' director claims gay kiss Denzel Washington says was cut 'didn't happen'

Denzel Washington may have said that his same-sex kiss in “Gladiator II” was cut from the movie because the powers that be got “chicken,” but, according to director Ridley Scott, the kiss may not ...

The stars of "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy

The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.

"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more

Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director ...

Paul Mescal on stepping into the arena as Lucius in "Gladiator II"

Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' ...

Mescal cast in Gladiator II after '30-minute Zoom call'

The Irish actor stars in director Ridley Scott's sequel to 2000's Gladiator, released next month.

Ridley Scott on ‘Gladiator II,” Denzel Washington and Joaquin Phoenix

The director speaks his mind on rejected sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix’s plan to quit the original and working with a “fractious” Denzel Washington.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena

“Gladiator II” isn’t quite the prestige film that the first one, a best-picture winner, was

Entertainment - ABC News - November 11

Gladiator II: battles, baboons, Mescal and Denzel – discuss with spoilers

Ridley Scott’s sequel is certainly long awaited, but does it match up to the original, who will get an Oscar nod, what’s in a kiss and were you not entertained?. • This article contains spoilers ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

For the ‘Gladiator II’ Final Trailer, Paramount Takes Promotional Stunt to New Level

The studio plans to air the same 60-second trailer on 4,000 TV, radio and digital channels on Monday.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

"Gladiator II" star Paul Mescal on his relationship with fame

He's earned critical acclaim and award nominations for performances in "Aftersun" and "Normal People." Now, Irish actor Paul Mescal, who's become a Gen Z heartthrob, is front-and-center of Ridley ...

Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger on stepping into the world of "Gladiator II"

Ridley Scott's return to Gladiator brings new faces to the franchise. Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger share their experience joining the series.

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

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Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

‘Gladiator II’ Review: Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal Entertain

Denzel Washington’s performance shows skill, intensity and absolute confidence in Ridley Scott’s pleasurably immersive epic about ancient Roman fighters.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

These stocks could bask in the ‘Glicked’ glow as ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ open

“Wicked,” based on the popular musical, and “Gladiator II,” the sequel to the hugely successful historical epic, opened in movie theaters Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - 15 hours ago

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.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Denzel Washington commands ancient Rome and movie theaters with 'Gladiator II'

The biggest surprise of “Gladiator II” is not that Denzel Washington is great.

Ridley Scott shares his vision for "Gladiator II" as the sequel debuts

Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out today. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision ...

Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"

Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.

Entertainment - CBS News - Yesterday

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb

World - ABC News - November 14

Gladiator II takes $87m to break Ridley Scott opening box-office record

Long-awaited sequel performs strongly in UK and France, although behind February blockbuster Dune: Part Two. Gladiator II isn’t entertaining audiences in the US, Canada and China until this ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Great movies can play fast and loose with history. But not Gladiator II with its rhinos and cafe culture | Charlotte Higgins

It’s hard to know where to begin when presented with the full, lavish spread of historical inaccuracy offered by this sequel. Does accuracy in a movie set in the past actually matter? When one ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

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