Gladiator II (opens Nov. 22, 2024)

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According to the early critic screenings this film just might be a banger! I take those critic blurb reactions with a grain of salt, but I’m crossing my fingers that it actually is a really good film. Here’s hoping! I went ahead and bought advanced tickets for me and wife to see it in IMAX.

It stars Paul Mescal (who I’ve never seen in anything), Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Connie Nielsen.

I would imagine this story takes place in the aftermath of the reign of Commodus.

The original Gladiator is so damned good!

 

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Just from what little I’ve read so far, like Kingdom of Heaven there are huge departures from real world history. This is basically the story of Maximus’ son Lucius Verus. Sort of an MCU “What If”-like treatment, i.e., alternative history fantasy.

 

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Just from what little I’ve read so far, like Kingdom of Heaven there are huge departures from real world history. This is basically the story of Maximus’ son Lucius Verus. Sort of an MCU “What If”-like treatment, i.e., alternative history fantasy.

I don’t think so.

This is a _direct_ sequel, not a reboot or alt history reimagining.

It is the story of Lucius, who is Commodus’ nephew, not Maximus’ son. Connie Nielson reprises her role from the original film as Commodus’ sister and Lucius’ mother.

I think.

Haven’t seen it yet but am making plans!

Z