86: GLADIATOR II - were we entertained? Movie Review

Daniel and Erwin review Ridley Scott's new epic, the sequel to the original GLADIATOR, Gladiator II. They talk about their love for the original, if this one holds up, the huge scale gladiator matches, and the great cast led by Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington. Were they entertained, not entertained, or Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Description:
Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.




Release date: November 22, 2024 (USA)



Director: Ridley Scott



Story by: Peter Craig; David Scarpa



Budget: $210–310 million



Distributed by: Paramount Pictures



Based on: Characters; by David Franzoni