News culture “It was SO GOOD” The initial feedback on Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 is enthusiastic: it will be a long time before the film hits theaters
The release of Gladiator 2 is just a stone’s throw away, but the first returns are already here. So what does the sequel to the 2000 cult film look like?
The first returns Gladiator 2 fell… Yes, happy little one were able to discover Ridley Scott’s latest feature film in advance (it is expected in France on November 13th). So what’s the point? Well, it’s really promising. “It was so good,” says bluntly The rootWhen MTV says the film is “really great”. On his part FilmSpeak is “an epic Shakespearean tale of hope, futility and power in a crumbling system.”
Actor praised
As a reminder, in Gladiator 2 We follow the story of Lucius (Paul Mesca), the son of Maximus – the hero of the first film. The man is quietly housed in Numidia when Roman soldiers arrive and make him a slave. Lucius will try to regain his freedom by becoming a gladiator, especially with the help of his mentor Macrinus (Denzel Washington).
In addition, these first reviews praise the performance of the two actors. “The work of Paul Mescal in the role of Lucius is one of the nice surprises of the film,” comments for example diversity. But obviously Denzel Washington steals the show here… According to critics, the actor could even be a contender for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor ! An award he received back in 1989 for his role in fame. The next edition of the American ceremony will take place on March 2, 2025.
Lucius (Paul Mescal) facing off against Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) – Gladiator 2
As iconic as the 2000 film?
Coming back to the film as a whole, it must be noted that opinions are not unanimous either. The Outside Scoop for example, talk about ita sequel that “doesn’t have the courage of its convictions”When io9 indicates that Gladiator 2 “doesn’t live up to” the original… “It’s a very good sequel with a lot of effort, a solid story, excellent performances,” writes the website, “it’s just missing a bit of emotion.” Come to the cinema on November 13th and see for yourself.
