Gladiator II
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PhiloAmazon Prime VideoMGM PlusfuboTVParamount+PhiloReviewers say 'Gladiator II' impresses with visuals and performances, especially Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal, but falls short in emotional depth and originality. The grand scale, action sequences, and themes of power and redemption are praised, yet the script is criticized for predictability and underdeveloped characters. Paul Mescal's performance is deemed lacking compared to Russell ...
In Gladiator II, it’s business as usual for Washington, which means he’s sublime. He steals every scene, makes every word, breath, and beat count, and will actually convince you that you are watching a masterpiece every time he’s on screen.Gladiator II, I’m pleased to say, has far more interesting storytelling, so gone are the passages that feel like they take an eternity and can put me, an insomniac, to sleep. However, Scott has upped the tone and electricity of all scenes, so now the majority of the action sequences feel borderline silly at times.
