The actor who played Proximus (the Gladiator trainer) was Oliver Reed. He was an extraordinary british actor, with a very interesting, fascinating and atypical life. He also was known for his alcoholism, having some scandals on TV and cinema as a consequence of this. During the filming of Gladiator in 1999, he sadly passed away. He had been sober for months, but one night (during a break from filming the movie) in an Irish pub in Malta (after a bet), he drank three bottles of Jamaican rum, eight bottles of German beer, numerous double whiskeys and challenged five young English sailors of the Royal Navy to arm-wrestling at The Pub bar (which after this incident was called Ollie's Last Pub). His bill, which was never paid, is preserved in a decorative frame in the bar.
Director Riddley Scott makes excellent movies, but famously mangles up historical facts in some of his films. The real Commodus actually reigned as Emperor for 12 years, and was indeed regarded as a cruel man with psychopathic tendencies by Romans of his time. Somewhat obsessed with Gladiatorial combat, he did indeed fight as a Gladiator himself in the Colloseum, and is the only Emperor ever to have done so (it was viewed as beneath the role of an Emperor to dirty himself in such a way, fighting with slaves in the arena). He did win many fights, but mainly because it was forbidden for the other Gladiators to harm the Emperor, so Commodus was NOT killed in the arena. His reign ended after 12 years in 192AD when he was assassinated by his wrestling partner/personal trainer whilst bathing (was strangled and drowned in his bath house). Commodus' successor, Emperor Pertinax, reigned for only 3 months before he too was assassinated. Being Emperor of Rome could be a tough gig!
@@Wae2ReelMy name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions and loyal servant of the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murderer son, husband to a murderer wife. AND I WILL HAVE MY VENGEANCE, IN THIS LIFE OR THE NEXT!
@@Wae2Reel Harlem Nights -Eddie Murphy 2. Bait-Jamie Foxx 3. American Gangster Denzel Washington 4. Four Brothers- Mark walberg 5. Ransom- Mel Gibson 6. Kiss the Girls- Morgan Freeman 7. Money Talks- Chris Tucker 8. Fallen-Denzel Washington 9. Poetic Justice- 2pac, Janet Jackson 10. Blue Streak- Martin Lawrence
The part about win the crowd isn’t about him not dying it’s about him not killing everyone so quickly. The crowd wants a show. Not for the fight to be over in 30 seconds
The soundtrack to this is one of my all time favorites. If you enjoyed this Ridley Scott movie I highly suggest another amazing from him, the directors cut of Kingdom of Heaven. Also a great epic!!
Hey guys. First of all, I want to say that you guys seem like really lovely awesome people. I was glad to stumble on your reaction today. This is a special movie to me. I saw it with my dad in theaters. One of the all time greats.
My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions and loyal servant of the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murderer son, husband to a murderer wife. AND I WILL HAVE MY VENGEANCE, IN THIS LIFE OR THE NEXT!
Marcus Ulpius Traianus and Publius Aelius Hadrianus (both from Hispania, actual Spain), were the best and greatest emperors of the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was a great one, probably the most cultured and profound, having his written testimonies as reliable proof.
they are italians but born in Spain. They are not hispanic….their parents were italians. Only Roman Italy has full citizenship before 212 ad with Caracalla Edict.
Marcus Aurelius was played by the first Dumbledore, yes (Richard Harris). Harris appeared in the first two HP films, but later on died. Therefore, Michael Gambon continued playing Dumbledore in the rest of HP saga. Also, Richard Harris, had many stories of carousing and escapades with Peter O´Toole (and also an incident with the aforementioned Oliver Reed)
I remember Peter O'Toole telling a story about when he and Richard Harris were in a play together. There was a pub across the street from the theater, so during a long part in the play when their characters weren't of stage, they would pop across the street to down a few pints then run back to the theater in time for their cue to go back on stage. One time, they lingered a little too long at the pub and missed their cue. After an awkward delay that brought the play grinding to a halt, Richard Harris came frantically running out onto the stage, tripped and slid across to the edge of the stage bringing him face to face with the audience. A woman in the front row saw his inebriated state and exclaimed "My God! Richard Harris is drunk!" and Harris replied "You think I'm drunk? Wait till you see O'Toole!" They were great actors, but their stories of carousing were my favorite part of seeing them on talk shows.
Hello, if you don’t mind, can you do a movie reaction on a movie called, 1492: Conquest of Paradise. Adventure/Drama (1992). It stars Gérard Depardieu, Siqourney Weaver, Armand Assante. It portrays a version of the travels to the New World by the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and the effect this had on indigenous peoples. Directed by Ridley Scott. Thank you, Chris.
Its funny to see our proud Germanic anchestors try to fight off Rome, naked againt trained, armored soldiers, while we just take it, from the EU hahaha Speaking about contrasts.
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Epic movie, beautiful ending!
The actor who played Proximus (the Gladiator trainer) was Oliver Reed. He was an extraordinary british actor, with a very interesting, fascinating and atypical life. He also was known for his alcoholism, having some scandals on TV and cinema as a consequence of this. During the filming of Gladiator in 1999, he sadly passed away. He had been sober for months, but one night (during a break from filming the movie) in an Irish pub in Malta (after a bet), he drank three bottles of Jamaican rum, eight bottles of German beer, numerous double whiskeys and challenged five young English sailors of the Royal Navy to arm-wrestling at The Pub bar (which after this incident was called Ollie's Last Pub). His bill, which was never paid, is preserved in a decorative frame in the bar.
He was great in Musical Oliver.
Director Riddley Scott makes excellent movies, but famously mangles up historical facts in some of his films.
The real Commodus actually reigned as Emperor for 12 years, and was indeed regarded as a cruel man with psychopathic tendencies by Romans of his time.
Somewhat obsessed with Gladiatorial combat, he did indeed fight as a Gladiator himself in the Colloseum, and is the only Emperor ever to have done so (it was viewed as beneath the role of an Emperor to dirty himself in such a way, fighting with slaves in the arena). He did win many fights, but mainly because it was forbidden for the other Gladiators to harm the Emperor, so Commodus was NOT killed in the arena.
His reign ended after 12 years in 192AD when he was assassinated by his wrestling partner/personal trainer whilst bathing (was strangled and drowned in his bath house).
Commodus' successor, Emperor Pertinax, reigned for only 3 months before he too was assassinated.
Being Emperor of Rome could be a tough gig!
Amazing acting. Great reaction
The sniffing of dirt reminds him of home and why he’s fighting, he is a farmer after all…at least that’s what I heard lol
I can see this being right
"Dirt washes away easier than blood"...i believe it is a gesture toward his principles as well.
What a great reaction, simple and honest. !!!
Thank you! Its a great movie!
@@Wae2ReelMy name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions and loyal servant of the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murderer son, husband to a murderer wife. AND I WILL HAVE MY VENGEANCE, IN THIS LIFE OR THE NEXT!
@@Wae2Reel Harlem Nights -Eddie Murphy
2. Bait-Jamie Foxx
3. American Gangster Denzel Washington
4. Four Brothers- Mark walberg
5. Ransom- Mel Gibson
6. Kiss the Girls- Morgan Freeman
7. Money Talks- Chris Tucker
8. Fallen-Denzel Washington
9. Poetic Justice- 2pac, Janet Jackson
10. Blue Streak- Martin Lawrence
The part about win the crowd isn’t about him not dying it’s about him not killing everyone so quickly. The crowd wants a show. Not for the fight to be over in 30 seconds
The soundtrack to this is one of my all time favorites. If you enjoyed this Ridley Scott movie I highly suggest another amazing from him, the directors cut of Kingdom of Heaven. Also a great epic!!
Absolutely loved that film.
Hey guys. First of all, I want to say that you guys seem like really lovely awesome people. I was glad to stumble on your reaction today. This is a special movie to me. I saw it with my dad in theaters. One of the all time greats.
Thank you for the kind words! And what a wonderful core memory you have
My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north, general of the felix legions and loyal servant of the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murderer son, husband to a murderer wife. AND I WILL HAVE MY VENGEANCE, IN THIS LIFE OR THE NEXT!
4:25 Same team. Same team! *SAME TEAM!* 🤣
Awesome reaction. I only watch these movies in reactions anymore 😊 Try Last Samurai with Tom Cruise. You'll get many hits.
Thank you! And yes that movie is definitely on our list!
Marcus Ulpius Traianus and Publius Aelius Hadrianus (both from Hispania, actual Spain), were the best and greatest emperors of the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was a great one, probably the most cultured and profound, having his written testimonies as reliable proof.
they are italians but born in Spain. They are not hispanic….their parents were italians. Only Roman Italy has full citizenship before 212 ad with Caracalla Edict.
32:39 The whole thing with the handful of dirt is because he’s a farmer by trade and the soil reminds him of home.
6:26 Correct. He’s an Irish actor named Richard Harris and he was Dumbledore in Harry Potter.
Great reaction, gotta watch The Last Samurai 2003 you wont regret it 💯
Thank you! And we definitely have it on our list!
Marcus Aurelius was played by the first Dumbledore, yes (Richard Harris). Harris appeared in the first two HP films, but later on died. Therefore, Michael Gambon continued playing Dumbledore in the rest of HP saga. Also, Richard Harris, had many stories of carousing and escapades with Peter O´Toole (and also an incident with the aforementioned Oliver Reed)
I remember Peter O'Toole telling a story about when he and Richard Harris were in a play together. There was a pub across the street from the theater, so during a long part in the play when their characters weren't of stage, they would pop across the street to down a few pints then run back to the theater in time for their cue to go back on stage. One time, they lingered a little too long at the pub and missed their cue. After an awkward delay that brought the play grinding to a halt, Richard Harris came frantically running out onto the stage, tripped and slid across to the edge of the stage bringing him face to face with the audience. A woman in the front row saw his inebriated state and exclaimed "My God! Richard Harris is drunk!" and Harris replied "You think I'm drunk? Wait till you see O'Toole!" They were great actors, but their stories of carousing were my favorite part of seeing them on talk shows.
The dirt is for grip and because he’s a farmer and knows the soil
Joaquin is one of the best actors of this generation , incredible performance
He was great in this!
Great reaction, now you have to react to troy (2004).
I wouldn't recommend the sequel.
Do a reaction to shutter Island
The army was loyal to Maximus. The emperor’s guards were loyal to the emperor. The praetorians were the ones who killed Maximus’s family
Ohh thanks for clarifying for us!
It's so cute that neither of you considered cutting off the dead man's hand.
Hello, if you don’t mind, can you do a movie reaction on a movie called, 1492: Conquest of Paradise. Adventure/Drama (1992). It stars Gérard Depardieu, Siqourney Weaver, Armand Assante. It portrays a version of the travels to the New World by the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and the effect this had on indigenous peoples.
Directed by Ridley Scott. Thank you, Chris.
My favorite movie of all time since it came out in 2000. Great reaction. New sub here. ❤
Thanks for subbing!
Oh boy, we are in for a roller-coaster of emotions ❤😂😢 Lets F Go!!!!!! Thanks for the reaction/upload 😊
😂
Where's the handicapped mode😅
23:36 OMG 🤦
Seen the coliseum a couple times
Its funny to see our proud Germanic anchestors try to fight off Rome, naked againt trained, armored soldiers, while we just take it, from the EU hahaha Speaking about contrasts.
You really gotta get her to stop screeching in the mic or your channel isn’t gonna grow very fast.
soooo annoying
3:39 honesty you know you could just shut up and watch the movie define at what they're doing