*GLADIATOR* Movie Reaction FIRST TIME WATCHING
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00:00 Intro
00:10 Gladiator Movie Commentary
35:20 Gladiator Movie Review 
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Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are absolutely phenomenal in this, they both brought so much heart and emotion to their roles!
Thats true, I remember watching this mowie as a teenager and since then I litterally hated Joaquin Phoenix as an actor, I couldn't stand him basically. Then I totally forget about him since I've seen Joker and he blown me away in this movie... So I have matured and don't hate actors based of their roles anymore.😅
@@ChrisBLACK777 Ditto!
@@ChrisBLACK777 He's had his fair share of hell on earth with "The Children of God" whole affair and the loss of his brother "River" outside the Viper Club which was truly tragic the way it all went down and yet he's preserved and triumphed in so many ways.
Joaquin Phoenix, aka Leaf Phoenix in the 80's movie Space Camp ;)
They're also responsible for one of the biggest bromances in Hollywood. Joaquin has said he considers Russell his brother which is pretty profound after losing his brother Phoenix 7 years earlier. Just goes to show the quality of their acting that they bonded so closely during the making of this but portrayed such convincing hatred for each other.
"Everyone likes him and no one likes me!"
Your Commodus impression was very funny Jen!
😂😂👍
The scene where Russell Crowe's describing his home, he's actually describing where he lives in real life, that's why you can see so much emotion. Brilliant!
@x
Naahh he was describing a location not too far from where I live and it's truly beautiful.
@x In that general location with a given circumference of approximately 100km of that area.
Ridley Scott delivered an amazing film. Hans Zimmer delivered an amazing soundtrack. All the actors delivered amazing performances.
Amazing! 🤩
Joaquin Phoenix does a disgustingly amazing job as Commodus. Russel Crowe does a vicious heartfelt job as Maximus. This movie is genuinely a tour de force of acting prowess.
100%!! 👍👍
I love the way you are concerned about any animals in movies, especially doggies. It shows what a beautiful soul you have.
Derek Jacobi (Gracchus) became famous playing the title role in “I, Claudius,” which dramatized the first Roman Emperors.
In which John Hurt's Caligula makes Commodus seem sane and reasonable.
Jen, you should definitely give 'Master and Commander' a look. Another period movie with Russell Crowe that was sadly overlooked when it first came out.
2nd this
@@Paul_Waller I, also. It's a fantastic film.
Yes! It was overlooked b/c "Return of the King' came out the same year. M&C is regarded as highly accurate depiction of the times and sailing practices.
it's good but the lesser of two weevils lol
@@umbradens6129 😉
The movie was released almost a quarter century ago. I will never forget the words, "What we do in life, echoes an eternity.."
"Joey, do you like movies about Gladiators?"
"He was like thirsty for blood there." mere moments later..." Stab him, Stab him, Stab him in the face." rofl
Russel Crowe is also amazing in L.A Confidential which is one of my all time favorites and it's incredibly acted out and written
Fantastic film!
It's a movie where he does something that he absolutely would not do based on past behavior and somehow makes it totally believable. He sells the shit out of that character.
@@ApesAmongUs absolutely
Russell had already done the multi-Oscar winning LA Confidential, my favorite movie. Highly recommend it.
I would say this is loosely based upon history, with real characters and an accurate portrayal of Roman life and of the city, but with many liberties taken as to real historical events (and people). Great performances here. And yes, Ridley Scott also did Alien - he has amazing range.
Thanks Robert 😊👍
"Stab 'em! Stab 'em! Stab 'em in the face!" Jen is my spirit animal.
😂😂👍
For another Ridley Scott historical epic - The Kingdom of Heaven (please only watch the director's cut or roadshow edition!)
For another Ridley & Russell collab - 2010's Robin Hood
Crowe's Robin Hood is very underrated imo
@@Krucifus yeah it's a nice new view on the story, not the same thing over and over again ^^
"I'm the blacksmith..."
Seen maybe 20 or 30 reactions to this movie, and someone finally hit it out of the park. Thank you Jen! An all-time classic revenge movie that deserved all of the awards it received. And you hit all of the right notes, great and terse commentary that lets the story breathe as we watch with you. All of the emotion and anger really put us in a 'first time watching' mode all over again. Just a perfect YT reaction!
Thank you! Such a beautiful movie & my editor Mira did an awesome job getting all the story beats 👍
One of my all time favorites and one of the very few I give an A+ rating. I knew this one was going to get you. It gets just about everyone. Thanks for the awesome reaction and for sharing those "tough" moments with us.👏🏽👏🏽
Such a beautiful movie 😢👍
Just watched the History Channel’s series on the Colosseum, and if you thought Commodus in the film was evil, the REAL one was even moreso.
But apparently did do a lot of fighting in the arena.
@@Cheepchipsable Well, he fought with a real sword against opponents with wooden ones.
"I will see you again. But not yet."
I'm not crying you're crying.
35:11 "Ridley Scott, did he do Aliens?"
Close. He did the first one. Alien.
And Blade Runner. And The Martian.
And my absolute favourite, that very few people have reacted to: "1492: Conquest of Paradise".
Right! 👍👍
Great movie. Crowe deserved his accolades because he’s never been better in a role.
“Are you not entertained?”
@@mattp6089 Romper Stomper is a powerful film and I do like it, but I feel Crowe grew a bit in his acting prowess after it. Even the jump to L.A. Confidential (1997) I think he was already a noticeably more confident and powerful actor.
Master and Commander was better. Both as a role, as a movie and as a historical portrayal.
@@Matej_Sojka Absolutely!
@@Matej_Sojka I always go back to A Beautiful Mind when I think of his peak acting ability. And then Cinderella Man. I think it's because they're both based on true stories, and they turn out to be legendary stories and roles. His John Nash performance I think is one of the best roles to not win an Oscar in Hollywood history. He was the best back then.
In my opinion Joaquin Phoenix's performance as Commodus is one of the best Villainous Performances in cinema. Probably top 10 at a minimum.
"Wow... that was wow." I agree with you. I've seen this movie a lot and I still cried at every place that you cried. Nice reaction. ❤🙏☮
Thank you, such a beautiful movie 😢
Russell Crowe was in LA Confidential (1997) and The Insider (1999) before this movie. He was nominated for an Oscar for The Insider. So this was one of his first big roles, but he was already a pretty big name by the time this came out.
Rompa Stompa in 1992.
@@BandOfHarjaps I said "big role". Rompa Stompa was an Australian film that made $3 million at the US box office. For comparison, this made $460 million.
@@havok6280 I mention it because he got good reviews in it.
@@BandOfHarjaps and that's fine. That proves he's always been talented. But Jen asked if Gladiator was Russell Crowe's "first big role". A small Australian movie doesn't qualify.
Beautiful reaction - my heart hurt too! I love Russel Crowe in Master and Commander… another period piece based on O’Brian’s wonderful historical fiction from the Age of Sail. Keep’em coming!
Stanley Kubrick's epic "Spartacus," from which "Gladiator" was partly inspired, is also worth a watch. It stars a host of Hollywood royalty like Kirk Douglas (Michael Douglas' father), Tony Curtis (Jamie Lee Curtis' father), and Sir Lawrence Olivier.
You would also love Kirk Douglas in the legendary Billy Wilder's morality play called "Ace in the Hole." A brilliant classic and a wonderful example of how good Kirk was as a versatile actor.
The Spartacus TV series is also fantastic and should have more reactors viewings.
hey i just realized after so many years that joaquin phoenix is american, but he's doing the accent really well here! what a pro this guy, he's on that top level
Gladiators were so popular at the time that some of them even got sponsorship deals. There was supposed to be a scene where Maximus starts hawking olive oil but producers feared audiences would find it too unrealistic.
Richard Harris who played the old emperor is in an excellent western mainly about native Americans- A Man Called Horse.
Also the vocalist in the family death scene was done by Lisa Gerrard who was/is part of Dead Can Dance.
Pretty much everything Comodus does is to be loved but he has no idea how to do it. It's a tragedy in the end through Phoenix ' acting you can see how tomented he is. He probably hates himself more than anyone.
I think Vituosity(with Denzel) was his 1st big movie as a star. Then LA Confidential which was an ensomble cast. Then The Insider(with Al Pacino) about the tobacco indutry. Then Gladiator made him a superstar and Oscar winner.
I have also recommended Virtuosity, Thanks for Your Support!
I went to see this in theaters when it came out , did not know what to expect but was blown away by the action and acting. Scenes where epic, just fantastic movie with great performances around. Great reaction as always Jen
If you haven't done so, your next ancient history/fiction movies should be "The Ten Commandments" and "Ben-Hur." Charlton Heston is featured as the protagonist in each movie.
I love it when Jen says in this and other reactions "stab him in the face". She likes her vengeance very quick, very bloody and very gruesome.
😂👍
@@jenmurrayxo nooo! She's sweet and innocent! Aahahha
@@REALAMERICANMAN531 Until you piss her off then....lookout!
@@ronweber1402 😆
State of Play and Proof of Life are two more amazing Crowe films, to add to the others already mentioned in comments. He is a great actor.
"Spartacus", there is an old movie and a modern series. They are both based on a real Gladiator who lead a slave rebellion against the Romans.
One of the best movies ever, acting is phenomenal
“Are we so different now?”
Jen, you uttered the most timely and insightful question of ANY reactor to this movie whom I have seen.
I have loved your reactions for a long time now, but with that line you demonstrated the depth of perception that places you in the pantheon of reactor goddesses!
You know the answer to your own question about the people of your neighboring country.
Thank you! Such a beautiful movie, very thought-provoking
In response to your question about how real it is, I'd say based upon real events. Maximus' character is fictional but Commodus was real, he was the son of Marcus Aurelius and did play at being a gladiator whilst Emperor (once killed 100 lions in the arena) but that's about as far as the reality goes I believe.
Gladiators-Wrestling-Boxing-MMA-Steet Fighting-Gladiators.
We've almost completed the circle.
Jen: Will there be blood? Maximus: Unleash hell.
I think Romper Stomper was Crowe's breakthrough film.
He did Mystery Alaska and The Insider just before Gladiator.
Yes, Romper Stomper was the jaw dropping role, then Sharon Stone brought him to America for Quick and the Dead.
One of my favourite movies. The music is by Hans Zimmer who did the music for Crimson Tide and Pirates of the Caribbean. Great reaction and commentary.
Thank you for a wonderful reaction.
There's a reason this film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, and won 5 (Picture, Actor, Costume, Sound, Visual Effects).
A great film in cinematic history.
This movie and ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987) were the first two movies I’ve legit cried at as a teenager …
This one truly is a classic. Glad you enjoyed it Miss Jen!
Marcus Aurelius was one of the wisest of the Stoics, and as such he was one of the wisest men to ever live. His “Meditations” is a must read for anyone, though it can be difficult to understand the way it was originally written. There are some great videos on RUclips that interpret and break down his lessons.
Russell Crowe. Went from playing a mailman in the Aussie TV Show 'Neighbours' to playing a Roman General turned Gladiator.
Another movie I liked him in was the western "The Quick and the Dead" (1995) co-starring alongside Sharon Stone & Gene Hackman.
Another excellent reaction Jen 😍👍🏻
Thanks Steve! 👍
@@jenmurrayxo Also highly recommend the quick and the dead. Sharon Stone starred and (iirc) produced and basically made the movie happen, and it's got a bunch of other good actors such as Gene Hackman.
One of my favorite movies. Your reaction was great! Thank you!
Such a beautiful movie!!
Joaquin Phoenix did a really good job in this film but also your making fun of his character for being a weenie is on point and absolutely needed lol
"Are we so different now?" A truer statement has never been spoken.
That Commodus... he's quite a Joker...
I do believe that at least two academy awards were taken by this production, one for best picture, and of course one for best actor, Russel Crowe. And yes, Hans Zimmer did the music for this motion picture. Also, the actor Oliver Reed who played Proximo died during the filming of 'Gladiator,' but his performance here was stellar. Well done Riddley Scott and Cast!
It won 5 out of the 12 Academy Awards it was nominated for.
"Even at the end of it, even when you've won."
"Nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won." - Duke of Wellington.
Great minds think alike. 😉
Ridley Scott has directed my top 3 historical "sword&armor" films ever: Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven director's cut (2005) and Robin Hood director´s cut (2010). Scott is just amazing. Yes, Roman medicine did use larva's to clean out dead tissue.They were also able to bind arteries before amputation, not just cauterizing the wound with burning hot iron. When Rome fell, these skills were forgotten. Amputation skill reached same level than in Roman army in World War 1 next time. Also Larvae to clean necrotic flesh is used in modern science. Its called the maggot therapy.
This was the last movie I saw with my old man before he died and I will always love it.
At the very start of the movie Maximus overrides an order from Quintus to move their artillery back. He says the danger to their cavalry is "acceptable." This might give you the idea that Maximus is a callous commander who uses his men as pawns. He immediately turns this on its head by going off to his secret side army to lead the cavalry charge himself. He wouldn't order his men to take a risk he wouldn't take himself. That is a beautifully subtle bit of character writing to clue the audience in to what kind of man and leader the main character is.
Fun fact -
The actor who played senator Gracus Derek Jacobi is a very well known actor in the U.K. and played the Emperor Claudius in the 1976 on the BBC series I, Claudius…
I would recommend 'Kingdom of Heaven'...the Director's Cut.
It was also directed by Ridley Scott (after he made Gladiator).
Absolutely phenomenal movie, one of the best films. Beautifully put together, the emotion the actors put into their characters, the story, the way it has you on the edge of your seat waiting for Joaguin's character to die.
Glad you enjoyed it, such a legendary film!
While the battle at the start tactics are totally wrong it does show great how much of a machine the Roman legion was compared to everything else around it and how far ahead they were and why they did what they did
This film is always a great react. Quintus to me is a fascinating character, because he betrays Maximus at the beginning, by 'just following orders', but at the end, he is the one who really seals the emperor's fate, by telling the Praetorians to sheathe their swords and not help the emperor.
By then he figured if Commadus succeeded in killing Maximus that he would himself be next
He was the leader of the Praetorian guard after all an they killed more Emperors than anyone
I think at the beginning he's the prototypical general who believes in the sanctity of hierarchy, even if it clashes with his beliefs (he's clearly reluctant to order Maximus' execution and there's an extra scene where he's sadly forced to order the execution of his own men). But he become slowly disillusioned over time until he sees Commodus blatantly cheat to win at the end - and that's the final straw. Seeing his liege be honorless and pathetic snaps his automatic loyalty.
Jen, you're the best. You feel emotion in these movies that I haven't felt in years. Bless you!
Chuck
Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut only) is another great historic epic. Master & Commander with Russell Crowe is a great historic movie as well.
Sorry for another comment but I love the costume design in this film because in the final fight it doesn’t follow common themes of dressing our ‘hero’ in a lighter colour or white and the ‘villain’ in a darker colour or black.
Been watching you for about a year, and you have quickly become my favorite reactor. You just generally have the same tastes and sense of humor that I do, and I love seeing you see my favorite things for the first time. I grew up watching ST:TNG with my dad, and getting to watch it vicariously through you has been a bright point for me these past few months. It’s the best hard sci-fi show ever and watching you discover it is like seeing it with new eyes all over again. I just now found out you had reacted to this, my favorite film of all time, and once again I get to relive the experience. Thank you; keep discovering new art, new worlds… and keep sharing it with us please.
Hi Jen, you're reaction to the murder of Maximus's family was the most authentic I've seen yet. Heartbreaking to watch. Two films I strongly recommend: For more Roman gladiator stuff, Spartacus from 1960, directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Kirk Douglas. It's a classic. Also the movie Master and Commander starring Russel Crowe and Paul Bettany. Its an epic Napoleonic era sea adventure. I know you'd really enjoy them, great stories, great action, great characters, and great acting. Have a great day!
Thanks Christian! Such a beautiful movie 😢
One of my favorite movies of all time! So glad to see you liked it.
Thank you! Beautiful movie!!
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Favorite film ever ! Everything is awesome, the cast is incredible, soundtracks is perfect and Commodus is an hell of a villain, people seem to have discovered Joaquin Phoenix just with Joker , but the man has been a legend for 20 years.
No the film isn't perfect, of course there are some historically inaccuracies but who cares, it's the same case of Braveheart , it has some flaws when compared to real life, but the film is so fucking cool that you just ignore that, overall is an absolutely masterpiece, with one of the most powerful endings I've seen and it deserved every single Oscar and also should've won for best Score, Hans Zimmer is a god !
Ridley Scott directed the original _Alien_ . It was James Cameron who wrote and directed the sequel _Aliens_ . Those are a couple of top-shelf filmmakers right there.
I was curious if you'd pick up on one of the melodies and structure of that battle music in Gladiator was also used in a piece for Pirates since I guess Zimmer just really liked that melody and figured it fit both epic battle and epic daredevil stuns and escapes pretty well. Good memory on the ears!
Plus yes, maggots will "clean" a wound. They'll eat through dead flesh easy enough but won't find it as easy to get through the living flesh. So while bacterial issues are still going to be there maggots proved a pretty useful way in the past to empty out a festering wound and get rid of everything but living, healable flesh.
The philosophy behind the roman games was Bread and Circuses - keep the rabble of Rome fed and entertained, and they won't threaten the political order.
Jen, you should also watch the Star Trek: TOS episode with that title; I believe you haven't seen that one yet. The Enterprise visits a planet whose society is based on Rome.
Oliver Reed, who played Proximo was a famous actor in the 60s and 70s, and was also a notorious alcoholic. He died from a heart attack in Malta while they were filming 'Gladiator' after an all-night drinking binge, and a few of his scenes had to be finished with CGI.
It's amazing how just about every reactor to this says, as soon as Joaquin Phoenix appears on screen: "Ooohh I don't trust this guy!".
The " I am Maxiumus Decimus Meridius... " monologue is one of the greatest spontaneous monologues on film of the latter half of the 20th century.
One thing I've thought since I saw this in the theater... The time after Maximus tells Cipio to BRING HIS LEGION to the gates of Rome... Had that not been a trap, and Cipio killed, that could have been an ENTIRELY different movie - and I can't tell for sure if it would have been any better than we got, but, it definitely would have been an interesting one!
19:37 "They have chariots!! That's not friggin' fair!!" I love it! This one is hard to watch at times, and seeing Maximus' son run over by those horses still haunts me, but Maximus got his revenge, and he ended up showing Rome "something they've never seen before", after all. Great reaction to a great movie, Jen, as always! 😊❤
Another great reaction to an epic movie by Jen, love her balance of intellectual and emotional commitment, always a pleasure to watch, I'm leaning more and more towards her Patreon channel, keep up the good work, kind regards from Montreal!
Thanks Marc! Would love to have you on Patreon but appreciate all your support here too ☺️👍
First Rated R movie I saw in theaters. At age 4 😂
“They just want death and Games… Are we so different now?” - Brilliant. A very deep insight. You have my admiration!
From Wikipedia (the film has some fact, some fiction):
Commodus (31 August 161 - 31 December 192) was a Roman emperor who ruled from 177 to 192. He served jointly with his father Marcus Aurelius from 177 until the latter's death in 180, and thereafter he reigned alone until his assassination by Narcissus. His reign is commonly thought to mark the end of a golden age of peace and prosperity in the history of the Roman Empire (the Pax Romana).
Commodus accompanied his father during the Marcomannic Wars in 172 and on a tour of the Eastern provinces in 176. The following year, he became the youngest emperor and consul up to that point, at the age of 16. His solo reign saw less military conflict than that of Marcus Aurelius, but internal intrigues and conspiracies abounded, goading Commodus to an increasingly dictatorial style of leadership. This culminated in his creating a deific personality cult, including his performances as a gladiator in the Colosseum.
Man, that song/theme always gets me. "Gladiator-Now We Are Free By Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard"
This movie is FINALLY getting a sequel; it’s scheduled to release the Friday before Thanksgiving (November 22).
"I just don't think that will go over very well" understatement of the year :)
Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture.
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!?
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!?
Before Russell Crowe was cast as Maximus, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson, Tom Sizemore and Tom Cruise were considered for the role.
Hugh Jackman was even considered for the role but was an unknown actor and had been cast as Wolverine in the live action X MEN movie, which was originally given to Crowe a year ago but turned it down.
Filming began in January 1999 and wrapped up in May of that year.
The opening battle scene was filmed in Surrey England, the gladiator training school was filmed in Morocco and finally the scenes involving Ancient Rome were filmed in Malta for 19 weeks.
Crowe sustained several injuries during filming and almost died as a result, and nearly got himself killed by the tiger while fighting Tigris Of Gaul.
Oliver Reed, Proximo, died of a heart attack on May 2, 1999. The film was dedicated in his memory.
27:03 "sniveling little weasel". I bet in different circumstances Jen would be a pretty tough gladiator! Great reaction Jen. Take care.
Saw it in the theater. Glad you have seen this classic and enjoy it. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Eric! 😊👍
01:55 This is probably due to the fact that the music for Gladiator and Pirates of the Caribbean came from the German composer Hans Zimmer.
Amazing, love Zimmer!
So many lines in this movie give me chills.. top 3 favorite movie of mine.
The little figurines were called the penates (home divinities, prayed at each home to protect family ). In French, an expression says : going back to one's penates, meaning going back home.
Hi Jen, if you are interested in the story of the Julii (Caesares) family, you should watch the 1970`s BBC Mini-Series (I Claudius) it has 12 episodes. It is narrated by the actor who played Sen. Gracchus in this film, Derek Jacobi, he also plays the title role. It has all the machiavellian intrigue of the ruling family after the death of Julius Caesar.
Don’t touch the figs.
Random fun fact: gladio is Latin for sword, so a gladiator is literally a swordsman.
Another one: man hole covers in Rome say "SPQR" which stands for "Senatus PopulusQue Romanus”, which means the Senate and the People of Rome.
*I was a dork who took 3 years of Latin at my Catholic high school... this movie came out my sophomore year of college.
What is Latin for scabbard?
Plot twist:- Superman's Father Jor-El and Wonder Woman's Mother Hippolyta sliced up the Joker together 😅
"Are they going to fight these animals?"
No. Animals are expensive.
Fantastic film, another good one by Ridley Scott is Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut)
"Meanwhile in Rome... Yea, what's crazy guy doing?" --> You *don't* want to know... But you're about to find out!
Jen 🥰 yours has got to be one of the best reactions to Gladiator I have seen on RUclips and I’ve seen them all. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks! Such a beautiful movie 😢
Come to think of it I would suprisingly give my worst award to Marcus Aurelius because he told his plans to Comodus. The fact that he did not see any of what transpired speaks volumes. Like...dude wtf...you're not making him your heir surely you know what's going to happen if you tell him in private?
It's a 'blind spot'; he thought that *that* was a line Commodus wouldn't cross ... and found out differently - the worst way possible!
There is bit one addition Jen could have made to make this a perfect reaction. She should have thrown her tear soaked tissue at the camera and angrily asked "Are you not entertained?" Well done Miss Jen.
11:45 Yes, it does. If the wound is necrotic, maggots will only eat the dead flesh. This will speed up the healing process.
This is still used in modern medicine on bad healing wounds. Although, I have no idea if this was known/practised in the classical antiquity.
This is one of those movies men don't mind shedding manly tears at. This. Field of Dreams. Rudy. Brian's Song.