Gladiator II (2024) Movie Review - It's the SAME, But WORSE

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @FreddyLittt
    @FreddyLittt 3 дня назад +6

    "but Matt, this has a happy ending! You should like this better right?"
    Y'know someone is gonna say that

  • @JoeDredd2012
    @JoeDredd2012 3 дня назад +6

    1:29 I still don't understand why a studio would give him that kind of budget if a big chunk of his recent films have been box office bombs?

  • @shadowleon659
    @shadowleon659 3 дня назад +13

    A crappy sequel no one asked for

  • @kingslayer2999
    @kingslayer2999 2 дня назад +3

    Ridley Scott is a Hack these days and Gladiator 2 is the most unnecessary and unwated Sequel ever made. Gladiator with Russell Crowe is a Masterpiece and was a one and done. There was no need for a Sequel Whatsoever. Ridley Scott needs to Retire because He Sucks Now.

  • @samueljamesonfern3245
    @samueljamesonfern3245 3 дня назад +3

    Can't wait for Malcolm X II.

  • @Emulous79
    @Emulous79 2 дня назад

    "Mescal may also refer to: A small, spineless, globe-shaped cactus" Well, he is certainly not that.

  • @garylaybourne8402
    @garylaybourne8402 3 дня назад +3

    The fight with the boats is based on an actual arena battle but there was no sharks, sharks are difficult enough to move now in the modern world, let alone back then, it would have been impossible in fact. Its clear Ridley Scott put them in because he just doesn't care anymore. Seen better sharks in a Sharknado film lol The way Hollywood is making films these days, it's like they have lost the love of making films.

  • @touchstonefan0348
    @touchstonefan0348 3 дня назад +4

    Surprisingly I didn't mind the film. This is odd because Ridley Scott's track record since The Martian has been atrocious.
    I will admit I didn't watch the original Gladiator until the day before I saw the sequel. So I essentially did a double feature. The first I absolutely loved, this one I was entertained enough despite it being too long. Which granted the first one was also a long film but still.
    Denzel Washington is definitely the film's MVP. I can watch this guy in anything, I swear, truly one of my favorite actors of all time. Can't wait for more Equalizer! As he announced 4 and 5 while promoting this film.

    • @austinwillcut4919
      @austinwillcut4919 3 дня назад +1

      I thought they said Equalizer 3 was going to be the last one? Well, we all know how that usually goes lol.

    • @touchstonefan0348
      @touchstonefan0348 3 дня назад

      @austinwillcut4919 I think when Denzel announced 4 and 5, he said something like, "Someone has to take care of the bad guys." And I'm like "Well yeah, I mean John Wick's dead." Lmao 🤣

    • @MrDman21
      @MrDman21 2 дня назад

      ​@@touchstonefan0348sounds like Denzel is trolling 😂

    • @touchstonefan0348
      @touchstonefan0348 2 дня назад +1

      @MrDman21 IKR lol, but all the sites provided further confirmation that they are in development after he announced em. No surprise, really. I mean, all three films were successful at the box office, so why quit while you're ahead? 🤣

    • @MrDman21
      @MrDman21 2 дня назад

      @touchstonefan0348 I'm getting tired of these dudes still trying to be action stars in their 70s. Arnold, Sly, now Denzel? These guys never learn 🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @missugh1890
    @missugh1890 3 дня назад +5

    Even Russell Crowe saw the movie 🎥 because Scott gave him a copy of the film 🎞️ and he said it doesn’t make any sense how his character have a son by the women from the first movie because he already had a wife and kid and he said he didn’t like the film 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣👎👎👎👎👎👎

    • @wiinterflowers4277
      @wiinterflowers4277 2 дня назад +1

      I saw an interview where he said Ridley Scott didn't tell him about the film getting made. I wouldn't blame Russell for getting pissed off!

    • @missugh1890
      @missugh1890 2 дня назад +1

      @ he did a movie review on RUclips

  • @LORDHASBECOMEABOVE
    @LORDHASBECOMEABOVE 3 дня назад +5

    Denzel Washington is the only reason people are somewhat praising this movie. Another trash sequel that nobody wanted. Unreal. Hollywood just continues to piss me off🙄

    • @wiinterflowers4277
      @wiinterflowers4277 2 дня назад

      Unlike Pedro Pascal, Denzel is a seasoned actor who can actually carry a movie.

  • @JoeDredd2012
    @JoeDredd2012 2 дня назад +4

    25:59 He was able to avenge the deaths of his wife and son by killing off Joaquin Phoenix's character that's all that really comes to mind for me bro.
    28:24 I think Crowe said it himself in a interview with Joe Rogan he did see that script back in the day back then he would have passed on it but nowadays he would've done it for sh*ts&giggles😂😂
    29:16 Crowe won for best actor.
    " Operation Jaws drop"😂😂😂😂😂😂 a very well done job bro on a ranting a sequel that both Universal Pictures&Dream Works took a pass on for good reason especially since "Gladiator" was a very big film for them they knew a sequel so many years later with this craptastic script was going to bomb Paramout Pictures ended up doing it instead which was a very dumb decision on there part they didn't want to do "Beverly Hills Cop 4" so they give it to Netflix instead which becomes a hit for them on streaming but decide to do a sequel for a 24 year old film that nobody ever asked for release it in theaters and lost a ton of money to hack director who hasn't made a film worth a crap in decades his brother Tony was the better director without a doubt may he Rest In Peace.

    • @Neopunk2023
      @Neopunk2023 2 дня назад +1

      Ridley Scott is an overrated director. He has some good films but he has more misses than hits. Although I always felt he directed some very overrated boring movies to me

    • @JoeDredd2012
      @JoeDredd2012 2 дня назад

      @@Neopunk2023 The only films of his I enjoyed has been
      ''Black Rain''(Very underrated and overlooked)
      ''Alien'''(Classic without a doubt)
      ''Blade Runner''(mainly for Rutger's performence as Roy Batty I do prefer the sequel ''Blade Runner 2049'' over it IMHO)
      ''Legend''(I still tis day never ever seen his Director's Cut I actually remember never having any issues with the Theatical Cut like everybody else does but that's just me)
      ''Gladiator''(Was the first film I actually went to the theater alone to watch by myself it was a good time at the theater for me to see Crowe kicking a$$ in R rated glory with his swords with that badda$$ score too)
      ''Hannibal''(I didn't mind it dough it's not a film I watch often because of it's long runtime)
      That's pretty much all when it comes to his films his brother Tony had a way better track record to me that's why I feel he's greatly missed😢😢 Is there any of Tony Scott's films you enjoyed?

    • @Neopunk2023
      @Neopunk2023 День назад +1

      @@JoeDredd2012 I agree Tony Scott had a better track record compared to Ridley.
      For Tony Scott I enjoyed Top gun, Enemy of the State, Man on fire, True romance, taking of Pelham 123, Last boys scout and The Fan I thought was probably his most underrated film. I also remember not minding Deja vu but I have to rewatch that one again

    • @JoeDredd2012
      @JoeDredd2012 День назад

      @Neopunk2023 My Top 5 Favorite Tony Scott Films Are
      1. True Romance
      2. Beverly Hills Cop 2
      3. Man On Fire
      4. Déjà Vu
      5. Days of Thunder
      My Honorable Mentions Are
      The Last Boy Scout
      Top Gun
      The Taking of Pelham 123
      The Fan
      Crimson Tide
      Enemy of the State

    • @Neopunk2023
      @Neopunk2023 День назад +1

      @@JoeDredd2012 nice list bro.
      My top 5 favorite would be
      1. Enemy of the state
      2. Last Boy Scout
      3. The fan
      4. Man on fire
      5. True romance
      Speaking of another Scott brother (the inferior one 😂) , which would be your 5 favorite Ridley Scott films?

  • @JCVDfan4life
    @JCVDfan4life 3 дня назад +1

    I told Fabio about that. it was the cinematography he was on a podcast and spilled the beans on Scott. The ending was rushed as hell no real battle the action is crammed into like 10 minutes and the crappy end fight against Denzel who said he's used to doing fight scenes but his double is extremely noticeable

  • @DevinHarbert
    @DevinHarbert 3 дня назад +1

    My Ranking of my Favorites & Bests of 2024 that I Loved IMO are 14. Spaceman, 13. Knox Goes Away, 12. Twisters, 11. Arcadian, 10 . In The Land Of Saints & Sinners, 9. The Fall Guy, 8. Deadpool 3, 7. Land Of Bad, 6. Killer's Game, 5. Gladiator 2, 4. Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, 3. The Bricklayer, 2. Bad Boys 4, & 1. The Beekeeper

  • @MuhammedRivaz
    @MuhammedRivaz 2 дня назад +1

    The sequel nobody asked for literally. The original Gladiator is one of my favourite movies of all time. Shame on them.

  • @missugh1890
    @missugh1890 3 дня назад +4

    Two boats in the water with sharks that were funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣and dumb and stupid

  • @anakinchosen
    @anakinchosen 2 дня назад

    They hinted in the first movie 🍿 that Maximus was formerly in love 🥰 with Lucilla so he had 2 sons apparently.One from a previous marriage and then another.

  • @Neopunk2023
    @Neopunk2023 3 дня назад +2

    I didn’t hate the sequel as much as you did but honestly it made me just wanna rewatch the first film instead. Which I’ll admit the first film I never loved like everyone else but it’s grew on me a bit. However I always thought Joaquin Phoenix performance as Commodus was the biggest highlight of Gladiator compared to the awful twins

  • @Timelord007
    @Timelord007 День назад +1

    A piss poor sequel nobody asked for.
    Spot on review Matt perfectly summed up this crap.

  • @Josehorror86
    @Josehorror86 День назад

    I just subbed to your channel Rambo…. That speech you gave on deadpit stream last week was fucking righteous!!! No but really opened up my eyes to the bullshit.. your real ass fuck
    Homie 💯💴❄️

  • @1985Crystal
    @1985Crystal 2 дня назад +1

    Denzels new stuff blows. The 90s stuff was his best work. Crimson Tide,Virtualisty and Courage Under Fire. Back in the day all was done better. The cgi is way to overated because they dont wanna be original no more and go out and film with A Video Camera which is why i dont like this generation in movies. Runned by a bunch of twinkies🤣 Cocaine Rhino lol

    • @Neopunk2023
      @Neopunk2023 День назад

      His last really good film was Book of Eli

  • @MrDman21
    @MrDman21 3 дня назад +1

    Matt actually got his name right. Djimon (rhymes with diamond) Housu

  • @davidmcdonnell2598
    @davidmcdonnell2598 3 дня назад +1

    See El Cid, Cleopatra, The Fall of the Roman Empire, Ben Hur and Spartacus those are real Ancient Rome epics.

  • @MrDman21
    @MrDman21 2 дня назад +1

    Paul Mescal seems like a good actor, too bad he's wasted in this.

  • @PrestonLions3
    @PrestonLions3 3 дня назад +1

    i saw this film in theater didn't mind it i thought it was 5.10 wasn't anything special didn't hate it, didn't luv it it was meh eh i liked film i liked continuing story didn't thought they didn't put enough effort in this film

  • @DarkCloudNC
    @DarkCloudNC 2 дня назад +1

    This and Nosferatu both disappointed me

  • @DevinHarbert
    @DevinHarbert 2 дня назад

    Denzel Washington's Shitty Films that I Dislike IMO are A Soldier's Story, Cry Freedom, Mighty Quinn, Mo Better Blues, Malcolm X, Much Ado About Nothing, Pelican Brief, Philadelphia, Devil In A Blue Dress, Preacher's Wife, Bone Collector, Remembered The Titans, Antwone Fisher, American Gangster, Great Debaters, Fences, Roman J. Israel, The Little Things, Tragedy Of McBeth, & A Journal For Jordan

  • @josh72456
    @josh72456 15 часов назад

    I didn’t hate the film but didn’t find it great either, the trailer gave stuff away and I think the twist makes no sense in my view, the dialogue I thought was cringe. I find the whole thing sad that homophobia is still a thing so they cut out that scene with Denzel Washington, I don’t think it would have mattered but I don’t think it would have saved the film that much in my view.

  • @BrooklynShaw-xt1oo
    @BrooklynShaw-xt1oo 2 дня назад

    Hey Matt do you like Halloween or Friday the 13th more which is the better icon and larie storde vs Tommy Jarvis which do you like more matt

    • @ramboraph4life
      @ramboraph4life  2 дня назад

      I don't know. I like both.

    • @BrooklynShaw-xt1oo
      @BrooklynShaw-xt1oo 2 дня назад

      @ tbh with you Matt I like Halloween more better characters Michael is scary do enjoy F13th favourites been VII VI 2009 but see when it comes to Larie storde vs Tommy Jarvis am more Larie I only like Matthews as Tommy but Tommy didn’t need to be playing by three people

  • @truongnam6157
    @truongnam6157 3 дня назад +1

    he doesn't like happy endings and harrison ford's miopic, pretentious blade runner

  • @DevinHarbert
    @DevinHarbert 2 дня назад

    I Like Glory, The Hurricane, Manchurian Candidate Remake, Inside Man, Deja Vu, Safe House, & Flight are Ok but there my Least favorites of Denzel Washington

  • @touchstonefan0348
    @touchstonefan0348 3 дня назад

    10:09 Definitely agree with that. Pedro's a good actor, but I am tired of seeing him everywhere. This is why I'm having trouble being excited for the new Fantastic 4.
    He's an atrocious choice for Reed Richards because he's everywhere now. All I see is him in F4 cosplay lmao. 🤣💀
    Maybe his performance is great, but I highly doubt it.

    • @barnabascollins-n3p
      @barnabascollins-n3p 3 дня назад

      Why do they keep putting him in Comicbook Movies.?
      Look what happened to Wonder Woman 84.

    • @wiinterflowers4277
      @wiinterflowers4277 2 дня назад

      @@barnabascollins-n3p He was a shitty villain in Wonder Woman 1984. How is he gonna even pull off Reed Richards?!??! They should've sacked up and cast Jake Gyllenhaal or Patrick Wilson for the role! I saw set photos and he doesn't even have the trademark beard or sideburns!

  • @missugh1890
    @missugh1890 3 дня назад

    I Still not sure if that really his son 🧒 in this movie Because the original story that Scott wrote for crowe in the first film was different ?????

  • @antonio-teewoldee
    @antonio-teewoldee 3 дня назад

    Good review Matt.

  • @missugh1890
    @missugh1890 3 дня назад +1

    Matt thank for the review and it was a pointless sequel and nobody asked for it 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @jamesb687
    @jamesb687 3 дня назад

    Let this man cook

  • @dylanmorris7357
    @dylanmorris7357 3 дня назад +1

    This movie was definitely unesscary and pointless but I honestly still didn't mind it although outside of Denzel's performance and some of the action scenes/spectacle it is pretty forgettable overall.

  • @DevinHarbert
    @DevinHarbert 3 дня назад

    I Love Denzel Washington as an Actor, very Charismatic & Talented, he's 1 if my Favorite Actors, but I don't like him in Real Life cuz he's a Dickhead, but I Love Ricochet, Crimson Tide, Virtuosity, Fallen, He Got Game, The Siege, Training Day, John Q. , Out Of Time, Man On Fire, Taking of Pelham 123 Remake, Book Of Eli, Unstoppable, 2 Guns, Equalizer Trilogy, Magnificent 7 Remake, & Gladiator 2 are my Favorites & His Bests IMO

  • @HBarnill
    @HBarnill 3 дня назад +1

    It's modern day Ridley Scott. I should've known better but this still sucked.

  • @puppiesarepower3682
    @puppiesarepower3682 2 дня назад

    Ridley Scott's Believe it or Not clown show.

  • @Johnlindsey289
    @Johnlindsey289 2 дня назад +1

    No one asked for

  • @NicholasGStar
    @NicholasGStar 3 дня назад

    No way Rambo I have to strongly disagree with you on this one but listening to was soothing!

  • @1f5sda
    @1f5sda 2 дня назад

    I only saw the first Gladiator.

  • @FilmFanaticCommentaryClips
    @FilmFanaticCommentaryClips День назад

    Alien and Blade Runner fall into the category of 'Epic' movies so saying Ridley Scott consistently bombs is pretty wide of the mark. *But I guess that you're solely talking about historical epics*

    • @ramboraph4life
      @ramboraph4life  День назад

      Blade Runner didn't even do that well when it came out...and yes, I meant 'historical epics'.

  • @missugh1890
    @missugh1890 3 дня назад

    I think Scott wants a third gladiator 3 movie 🍿 now for some reason why 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍

    • @touchstonefan0348
      @touchstonefan0348 3 дня назад

      @missugh1890 and he compared a potential Gladiator 3 to Godfather 3. It's not a really encouraging comparison, and Scott will probably be 100 if he does do it. 🤣

  • @anubusx
    @anubusx 3 дня назад

    Cocaine Rhino sounds like an awesome film.

  • @nevsoul9646
    @nevsoul9646 2 дня назад

    Most random sequel ever.

  • @blastradius9136
    @blastradius9136 3 дня назад

    This movie was another one i never cared for and Denzel was phoning it in throughout the movie. He was so bad lol.

  • @DevinHarbert
    @DevinHarbert 3 дня назад +1

    I Love Ridley Scott as a Director he's 1 of my Favorite Directors, but I don't like him in Real Life cuz he's a Dickhead & I would Definitely say I Preferred Tony Scott as a Director cuz he had More Good Movies then Bad IMO & he was also 1 of my Favorite Directors Too RIP, but I Still Like Ridley Scott as a Director, I Love Alien, Black Rain, G. I. Jane, Gladiator Films, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, Matchstick Men, Kingdom Of Heaven, & Robin Hood 2010 are my Favorites of his, I Like Thelma & Louise, The Martian, All The Money In The World, & Nepoleon are Ok but there my Least favorites of his, I didn't like Blade Runner, Legend, 1492, A Good Year, American Gangster, Body Of Lies, Prometheus, The Counselor, Exodus, Alien Covenant, The Last Duel, & House Of Gucci are his Shitty Films IMO, Haven't seen his Other Films though

    • @Johnlindsey289
      @Johnlindsey289 2 дня назад +1

      Do you at least respect blade runner for what to brought to the table? And would say The Matrix, Robocop, Terminator 1 and 2, Total recall, demolition man etc are superior movies even the sequel is better?

    • @DevinHarbert
      @DevinHarbert 2 дня назад

      @Johnlindsey289 Yeah I Respect it for Influencing Alot of Solid Sci Fi Films, I just could never get into The 1st Blade Runner cuz I thought the Story was Uninteresting, & Needed More Action IMO, but I did Love The 2nd Blade Runner, Great Action, Well Written & Directed, Intriguing Story, Ryan Gosling & Harrison Ford did a Great Job Too, I thought it was Lot Better then 1st Film Too IMO, that's 1 of my Favorites Harrison Ford Too, I Respect your Opinion

  • @Kyletheseagalfanproductions
    @Kyletheseagalfanproductions 3 дня назад

    I will not watch this now that I watched your review and Fabio's review

  • @benalviani1558
    @benalviani1558 2 дня назад

    First one is good. This sequel kind of dragged on.

  • @MrDman21
    @MrDman21 2 дня назад

    Didn't watch it, didn't care too. If people liked it, cool. Somebody has to like crap. 😂

  • @DevinHarbert
    @DevinHarbert 3 дня назад +2

    Awesome Job Matt, I Respect your Opinion, To Each There Own, I Loved Gladiator 2, Great Action, Great Tension, Likable Character, Well Written & Directed, Paul Mescel wasn't as Great as Russell Crowe in the 1st Film, but I still thought Mescal did a Solid Job, Denzel Washington did a Great Job Too as the Main Villain, My Only Issue is Pedro Pascal was very Wooden IMO, thats why Prefer the 1st Film cause I Love Gladiator 2000, Great Action, Well Written & Directed, Great Tension, Russell Crowe, Djimon Hounsou, Joaquin Phoenix, & Connie Nielson did a Great Job, but I Still Love Noth Gladiator Films, there 2 of my Favorites of Ridley Scott, IMO Gladiator 2 didn't deserve to Bomb cause I'd say its 1 of my Favorites & Bests of 2024