Russell Crowe as Maximus in 'Gladiator' (2000). Ridley Scott’s 2000 film Gladiator was a sensational tale of honor and betrayal in the ancient Roman empire. In the film, Rome’s dying emperor Marcus ...
As much as Hollywood characters love to yearn for the halcyon days of the Roman Republic, everyone in “Gladiator” is, in some way, connected to the Imperial Family of the Roman Empire. At the ...
Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Gladiator II.Marcus Aurelius’ “dream of Rome” is at the heart of Gladiator II, with Lucius striving to realize this dream. Its heartfelt message is part of what ...
Even by today’s standards where every pre-existing movie is fair game for a sequel, Gladiator II is arriving in theaters with a notable time gap since its Oscar-winning blockbuster predecessor. It’s ...
Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The story of Gladiator kicks off in 180 AD. In the opening scene, the Roman Empire reaches its ...
Paul Mescal plays Lucius Verus in "Gladiator II." The film revealed in a trailer — and makes it clear in the movie — that Lucius is Maximus' son. In "Gladiator," Lucius is just a child — here's what ...