Summary
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.
Cast
Paul Mescal
Lucius Verus / Hanno
Denzel Washington
Macrinus
Pedro Pascal
General Acacius
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Joseph Quinn
Emperor Geta
Fred Hechinger
Emperor Caracalla
Lior Raz
Viggo
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Peter Mensah
Jugurtha
Matt Lucas
Master of Ceremonies
Alexander Karim
Ravi
Yuval Gonen
Arishat
Richard McCabe
Quaestor
Tim McInnerny
Thraex
Alec Utgoff
Darius
Rory McCann
Tegula
Yann Gael
Bostar
Riana Duce
Hyacinthia
Alfie Tempest
Young Lucius
Amira Ghazalla
Lucilla's Servant
Alexander Simkin
Centurion
David Ganly
Master of Ceremonies (Baboon Arena)
Richard Katz
Governor (Baboon Arena)
Amal Ayouch
Noble Bedouin Woman
Hadrian Howard
Agedilios
Chidi Ajufo
Gladiator
Lee Charles
Slovak
Christopher Edward Hallaways
Glyceo
Chi Lewis-Parry
Phoebus
Ángel Gómez De La Torre
Gnaeus
Brahim Ait Ben Azzouz
Centurion (Lucius' Arrest)
Maxime Rauf Ruijselaar
Centurion (Ostia)
Dean Fagan
Dorso
Tom Moutchi
Brennos
May Calamawy
Macrinus' Companion (uncredited)
Crew
Director
Ridley Scott
Characters
David Franzoni
Screenplay, Story
David Scarpa
Story
Peter Craig
Reviews
msbreviews
November 14, 2024
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FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/gladiator-ii-review-a-legacy-sequel-that-triumphs-through-spectacle-and-emotion/
"Gladiator II may not achieve the groundbreaking impact of the original film, but it remains an impressive cinematic experience, transporting audiences into an epic filled with emotional and visual grandeur.
Ridley Scott once again showcases his mastery in blending narrative, action, and thematic depth, delivering a sequel marked by superb technical execution and standout performances, particularly from Denzel Washington. Despite the inevitable comparisons to the classic, the iconic filmmaker presents a story that justifies its existence, even if it treads familiar ground.
Necessary or not, what truly matters is the strength (and honor) with which a work captivates us - and here, Gladiator II triumphs."
Rating: A-
