It ’s been more than 20 years since Ridley Scott’sGladiatorpremiered and fought all the way to the Best Picture Oscar . Gladiator IIis set to hit theatre of operations next month , and we ’re now attend the first reaction to the moving-picture show online .
Happy Sad Confusedhost Josh Horowitz writes that the pic is “ pretty f**king corking , ” whileVariety‘s Clayton Davis play up a few of the film ’s central performers : “ I found Paul Mescal ’s work as Lucius to be one of the film ’s most honest surprises . This is Denzel Washington , having the time of his life in one of his most Orcinus orca roles yet . A third Oscar could very well come his way of life , ” he wrote .
Film diary keeper Scott Manzel adds : “ GladiatorIIis Ridley Scott ’s best film sinceThe Martian . A big , blinking and bada * * action spectacle that builds upon the bequest of the original . ”
Matt Brennan of theLos Angeles Timescalled the movie “ the ‘ we are so back ’ of crashing costume heroic poem . ”
These rave responses are certainly getting fans excited , but they ’re also a blessing for Paramount Pictures , which has put the picture as a major award contender . The movie is rig 16 years after the first installment , and come after Paul Mescal ’s Lucius , who was a boy in the first film , as he is forced into thralldom and pushed into the mob , just like his Church Father was .
Scott has not always been come across with a fond reception for his recent release , and some of the response toGladiator IIsuggests that it could be his best directorial effort in a decade . Even so , he has a recollective track record of awarding success , and that ’s something that Paramount is hoping will continue with this film . you may see more reactions to the movie below :
receive back to the f*king picture !
That sums up#GladiatorII . Ridley Scott's best directorial exertion since & quot;Black Hawk Down." ; I found Paul Mescal's do work as Lucius to be one of the film's most honest surprise . This is Denzel Washington , having the time of his aliveness in one of his…pic.twitter.com/5ETqmXdbDD
& mdash ; Clayton Davis ( @ByClaytonDavis)October 19 , 2024
prizefighter 2 is an inviolable victory , Ridley Scott places you in the action of the arena focus on legacy and honor amping up the bloodline , battles , and biceps for something so scrumptiously cinematic and Machiavellian . Pedro Pascal , Paul Mescal , & amp ; Joseph Quinn certified motion-picture show stars.pic.twitter.com/0oy0jjrRUH
& mdash ; Jillian🫧 ( @JillianChili)October 19 , 2024
denzel washington is get the time of his lifetime in gladiator two . keep an eye on him masticate up material desirable of his endowment was an honor.pic.twitter.com/aoxap2mSZS
& mdash ; kenzie xcx 🐦 ⬛ ( @kenzvanunu)October 19 , 2024
GLADIATOR II solve best as an act showcase for Paul Mescal , Denzel Washington , & amp ; Joseph Quinn . It's mostly spotty & amp ; lacks the emotional slug of the first film .
However , Ridley Scott's direction is unhinged , framing this as an epic Roman opera house . The visuals get the task done.pic.twitter.com/R0xRDFTuwX
& mdash ; Andrew J. Salazar ( @AndrewJ626)October 19 , 2024
GLADIATOR II is a true epic and Ridley Scott ’s well in years . Paul Mescal is a great action star without sacrificing his indie gritstone , a worthy inheritor to the throne . Denzel Washington EATS every line of business and costume without ever overplaying.#GladiatorIIpic.twitter.com / eKY2UqDNPi
& mdash ; Erik Anderson ( @awards_watch)October 19 , 2024
