Movie Reaction - Gladiator (2000) - First Time Watching

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  • Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
  • "I was the best because the crowd loved me. Win the crowd, and you'll win your freedom." What a brilliant film! I'm really hoping the second one is just as good.
    Director: Ridley Scott
    Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
    Original Video: Gladiator (2000)
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Комментарии • 96

  • @tehawfulestface1337
    @tehawfulestface1337 День назад +9

    I was in a guided tour of The Colosseum in 1965. From what I can remember, the ancients Greeks and Romans knew about the acoustics in stadiums and colosseums, that the audience can hear what was said in the arena. The crowd could hear the interchange between Maximus and Commodus.

    • @MetastaticMaladies
      @MetastaticMaladies 17 часов назад +4

      Yeah, the Greeks figured that out with their amphitheaters and had them designed a specific way with acoustics in mind. Though, that knowledge could have been passed along to them by a different culture, but yeah afterwards the Roman’s did the same

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад +3

      Wow, I didn't know this. That's pretty amazing!

    • @rawtrout007
      @rawtrout007 5 часов назад +3

      @@tehawfulestface1337 they also used to fill up the colosseum with water and have boat fights! Pretty crazy engineering

    • @MetastaticMaladies
      @MetastaticMaladies 5 часов назад +2

      @@rawtrout007 Yeah, naumachia! It started with celebration for Julius Caesar after he defeated Pompey, but they didn’t do them often, it was extremely expensive.

    • @tehawfulestface1337
      @tehawfulestface1337 5 часов назад

      I am a freelance sculptor for figure collectors and wargamers. One of my commissions were to sculpt every known types of gladiators for wargamers to fight in the Colosseum in wargaming conventions. This film has had an influence in the wargaming community.

  • @jeffburnham6611
    @jeffburnham6611 5 часов назад +1

    The thing you must remember about Maximus, is, he isn't a Roman. He is a Spanish Auxilliary. In 180 AD, the Roman's didn't have their own cavalry, and used cavalry from their conquered countries.

  • @GuillermoQuezada
    @GuillermoQuezada День назад +18

    If you loved Gladiator, you will love "The Last Samurai"

    • @scarletina5137
      @scarletina5137 21 час назад +2

      Both great films but how are they related?

    • @ProtossWannabe1984
      @ProtossWannabe1984 17 часов назад +2

      @@scarletina5137Both about warriors from a bygone time, I guess

    • @MetastaticMaladies
      @MetastaticMaladies 17 часов назад +2

      @@ProtossWannabe1984 Not necessarily, the last samurai takes place in the late 1800s, not too far back when this takes place almost two thousand years ago. Though, both films are wildly inaccurate about what they depict, so they are quite similar in that regard.

  • @anthonyguadagnino2681
    @anthonyguadagnino2681 День назад +6

    Joaquin played a great role, great performance

  • @eladrio2311
    @eladrio2311 День назад +9

    "Vikings or celts or something else" the word you are missing is Germanics, the battle took place in what is today the city of Vienna. Vikings were germanic but not all germanics were vikings.

    • @The_Bleeze
      @The_Bleeze 21 час назад +1

      TBF they could've conceivably been of the Celtic descent as well.

    • @ProtossWannabe1984
      @ProtossWannabe1984 17 часов назад

      Or Teutons

    • @eladrio2311
      @eladrio2311 12 часов назад +1

      @@The_Bleeze The movie tells us that they are in Germania land of the germanics

    • @eladrio2311
      @eladrio2311 12 часов назад +1

      @@ProtossWannabe1984 Teutons were one of the germanic tribes, the exact tribes they were fighting it is not specified in the movie, just that they were in Germania. But around the time the movie is set in the Romans were fighting the Marcomanni along with a joint effort from various other germanic tribes.

    • @The_Bleeze
      @The_Bleeze 10 часов назад

      @@eladrio2311 which was right in the heart of Celtic influence at its peak.

  • @Heinz_von_Wallenstein
    @Heinz_von_Wallenstein 5 часов назад

    An interesting moment that all the people who react to this film miss. This is when the emperor reprimanded the main character about his family. And at the end of the monologue, the main character emphasizes the word “HIGHNESS”.. That is, the main character does not recognize the emperor in his opponent.. This like a slap in the face... Subtly thought out and executed!

  • @sunohsun4234
    @sunohsun4234 17 часов назад +2

    Tell your editor you don't cut out the one of the greatest scenes in the movie. Maximus! Maximus! Maximus!

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад

      Sorry! 😅

    • @ronweber1402
      @ronweber1402 Час назад

      That's the thing about watching different reactors reactions, things strike them in different ways. For you the Maximus chant was epic, and it was, but there are so many epic moments in this movie that choices must be made.

  • @rawtrout007
    @rawtrout007 19 часов назад +2

    Wait until Biggus Diccus finds out about this....

  • @user-wb8eh6lf5n
    @user-wb8eh6lf5n День назад

    I loved how Maximus death was him going home, I believe that is how death really is going home

  • @miamicool666
    @miamicool666 День назад

    These days, our arena is TV.
    These days, our games are reality TV.

  • @theveryworstluck1894
    @theveryworstluck1894 14 часов назад

    It's good in the same way that Forrest Gump is good: He did what he was supposed to do the entire time.

  • @kimai1641
    @kimai1641 День назад +5

    keep it up with your great reactions!

  • @MetastaticMaladies
    @MetastaticMaladies 16 часов назад +1

    Poor Commodus, after his fathers death and he became emperor, that’s when some refer to it as the end of the golden age of the Roman Empire, or simply “the decline”.

    • @blueroninstudios
      @blueroninstudios 8 часов назад

      "Poor Commodus" shouldnt have been such a poor human being to his people. No one should feel sorry for that waste of space, he's sick twisted and evil. He made his choices, and the good guy killed him justifiably.

    • @MetastaticMaladies
      @MetastaticMaladies 5 часов назад

      @@blueroninstudios Well, this movie is highly inaccurate. By all accounts, Commodus was not a bad man, just an inept one. He became emperor at the age of 16 when his father died, (he did not assassinate him), the youngest emperor EVER. His reign was one of the most peaceful in Romes history, but he left most of the administrative affairs to others, and because of this those in charge of running the empire basically fumbled it badly. All around Commodus, people were plotting to seize power, take over some position or assassinate him. He was constantly plagued by attempted coups, assassinations and people just trying to take advantage of him. One of his closest advisors and friend was assassinated, and he took his death very hard. Of course, Commodus loved the games and hosted more of them, not a good idea when the currency was being devalued, and his officials messing up and causing food shortages for which they all blamed each other. Because of this, Commodus had to increasingly became more dictatorial, as he couldn’t rely on others or trust them with all the political intrigue abound, it was not an easy time for him. He was eventually assassinated after several failed attempts, but the people of Rome loved him. Don’t look to this movie for historical accuracy, it’s a great movie but this portrays Commodus in a bad light, which he doesn’t deserve.

  • @Leaffordes
    @Leaffordes 9 часов назад

    It's fascinating how it's possible to get so many humans in one place just to kill each other in the most organized fashion.

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад

      I don't know why I love this comment so much 😂

    • @ronweber1402
      @ronweber1402 49 минут назад

      TBF not as many gladiators died as you might think. They usually fought until there was a victor not to the death. If a gladiator died the host had to pay for him. Gladiators were usually muscular but with a good layer of fat to protect their inner organs so they could take some spectacular bloody wounds with nothing vital being hit. They would, of course, sometimes die of infection from their wounds but they also had access to the best medical care of their time so they often survived. Think of prize racehorses and the money spent on their diet, training and medical care.

  • @vanillasnowx
    @vanillasnowx 18 часов назад

    if you think about it, Proximo becoming an owner of gladiators (forgot the name) is kinda like nowadays where a player becomes a coach or manager

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад

      🤔 Good point. I'm glad sports have changed through the years though 😅

  • @wittgen80
    @wittgen80 11 часов назад

    One of the best opening of all time.

  • @jimgore1278
    @jimgore1278 День назад

    The real Commodus did fancy himself to be a gladiator, but his matches were all fixed, of course.
    One sad note is that Oliver Reed (Proximo) died before the end of filming. They had to use another actor to cover some of the shots.

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад

      Wow, that's so sad. I couldn't imagine filming knowing one of the cast members is no longer there.

  • @-C.S.R
    @-C.S.R 19 часов назад +1

    If you ever want to keep your runtime down, don't listen to anybody about Director cuts!
    There's actually very few that are better than the theatrical version. You can look online to see which ones those are.
    Director cuts are more for the fans of movies that like to see other scenes that were not included. Most of them will make the movie drag, but yes there are DC's that make the movie a little bit better but like I said very few.

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад +1

      Yes, I think I'll stick to the shorter version next time.

  • @blakewalker84120
    @blakewalker84120 День назад +1

    4:20 "Are these Viking sor Celts?"
    Neither.
    Not in Northern Britannia and not quite far enough north for Vikings.
    These are a coalition of Germanic tribes.

  • @artbagley1406
    @artbagley1406 7 часов назад

    In addition to avoiding her brother's incestuous advances, Lucilla must protect her son's life; Lucius is in line to become Caesar "but not yet" as he is too young and inexperienced in the ways of statecraft. Lucius is a pawn in a deadly game of chess with his twisted and ineffectual Caesar, his Uncle Commodus. Wish you'd have included Lucilla's best line at Maximus' death scene, "Go to them."

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад

      It was a beautiful line, unfortunately, I have to be extremely picky for copyright purposes. I wish I'd also talked more about Lucilla, she's one tough cookie.

  • @blizzywilk
    @blizzywilk 16 часов назад

    My favorite movie of all time since it came out in 2000. Mr Phoenix is one of greatest method actors of our time. Great reaction! New sub here ❤️

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад +1

      He did such a great job! Thank you for being here! Xx 😊

  • @mcbeezee2120
    @mcbeezee2120 6 часов назад

    Did you catch the "gas" tank mounted under one of the chariots as it got overturned? One of the biggest blooper/blunders in a big-budget movie.

  • @Kjetil-wn6ls
    @Kjetil-wn6ls 18 часов назад

    I am a Viking. From Hordland, Norway.

  • @seanbumstead1250
    @seanbumstead1250 День назад +2

    This is in Germania present day south Germany,the Romans in history couldn't take it so stopped trying

    • @eladrio2311
      @eladrio2311 День назад

      more like a lot of effort for a low value

  • @sirelord4306
    @sirelord4306 День назад +3

    Awesomeness. Looking fabulous

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  День назад +2

      It's great to see your name keep popping up along the way. The support means a lot. Thank you Xx

    • @sirelord4306
      @sirelord4306 День назад

      Your welcome and thank you.​@@amylorraine3776

  • @sur.7865
    @sur.7865 День назад +3

    Great reaction! Great movie! You are gorgeous!

  • @ElectrikMe
    @ElectrikMe День назад

    One of my favorite movies💜

  • @arshadrahim9384
    @arshadrahim9384 10 часов назад

    "Helloooo Muthaf****!!!" 😂

  • @thorn2497
    @thorn2497 22 часа назад

    🤔💭"don't die, they'll feed you to the lions"
    Also... if you live, they'll feed you to the lions!

  • @scottdarden3091
    @scottdarden3091 День назад

    I had to pause and check for SOA reactions I would have liked to see them 😊

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад

      I was so surprised at how much I enjoyed it. And even though it's been awhile, some scenes just stay with you. Also discovered some great music along the way.

  • @axebeard6085
    @axebeard6085 20 часов назад +1

    About Marcus Aurelius and stoicism:
    Marcus Aurelius was a famous stoic, and IMO well worth emulating. There were also female stoics like Portia Catonis
    HOWEVER, there's a lot of talk about stoicism in the last few years, especially in the manosphere, that has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH GRECO-ROMAN STOICISM.
    i came to stoicism through cognitive behavior therapy (which is based on Greco-Roman stoicism). The basic principles are that (a) your emotions are valid, (b) your emotions are the result of your logical thoughts, (c) people often think illogically, (d) those illogical thoughts lead to illogical emotions, (e) by analyzing your thoughts you can spot those logical distortions, (f) understanding the thoughts behind the emotions allows you to change your thoughts/plans/actions so that your emotions are not so destructive, (g) you become a better person who is no longer controlled by their emotions.
    You are still free to feel your emotions, but you're no longer a slave to them.
    But in the manosphere, there is a perversion of stoicism that is best called "broicism". It's all about not looking weak, being strong, dominating everyone, and winning all the time.
    A LOT of the stoic merchandise/books/etc being sold today is just broicism crap.
    Just figured I'd throw that warning out there in case anyone was interested in stocism.

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад

      Yes, I seem to be seeing the word stoicism everywhere at the moment!

  • @natmanprime4295
    @natmanprime4295 17 часов назад +1

    wow you really love the F word dont ya! good reaction

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад +1

      It's my form of expression 🤣😂🤣 Thanks for watching natmanprime 😊

  • @corralescoyote
    @corralescoyote 20 часов назад

    Hi Amy! New subscriber from NM USA. I had fun watching your channel. ❤

  • @EbefrenRevo
    @EbefrenRevo 18 часов назад

    Running agladiator school was a VERY lucrative business. Was not that strange if an ex-gladiator, who already know the games and people, who have contacts, opened a school. (SCHOLA)

  • @MrQuinn-tc3uo
    @MrQuinn-tc3uo 17 часов назад +2

    A ha... The directors cut. The theatrical cut is better paced. And shorter. Easier to edit. Around 2 hours 20.

  • @bobharp3492
    @bobharp3492 16 часов назад

    Hello I'm new you need to watch the movie 300 , about the Spartan war

  • @GianlucaLuca-uk1ot
    @GianlucaLuca-uk1ot 15 часов назад

    bravissima

  • @cptchaotic
    @cptchaotic 16 часов назад

    So much ugliness and horrors of the time yet such a beautiful movie.

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад

      Yes, I totally agree. I love your profile pic btw 😉

  • @agony87winter51
    @agony87winter51 6 часов назад

    Vikings or Celts and it says it is in Germany do you even know what period of History is this poor education system

    • @amylorraine3776
      @amylorraine3776  5 часов назад

      There's a whole debate about it in the comment section. Seems I'm not the only one who doesn't know everything that happened in the last few thousand years. But this is what google says.. The Vikings were one of many different Germanic peoples. There are three major branches of the Germanic languages: East Germanic, West Germanic, and North Germanic. The Vikings spoke a North Germanic language called Old Norse.

  • @gordondafoe3516
    @gordondafoe3516 5 часов назад

    There are Emperors everywhere. Our wannabee is Trump.