Tag: Ridley Scott
REVIEW: Gladiator II (2024)
Gladiator II falls in the middle of the unnecessary sequel spectrum. It’s nowhere near as good as Gladiator, if that even needs to be said, and it doesn’t add anything to an already complete and satisfying narrative. But it’s not a complete waste of time, either; it has some decent battle sce...
Read MoreGladiator II Trailer Dazzles But Seems Like a Retread
Another legacy sequel is here to remind you of better times at the cinema. Today saw the release of a new Gladiator II trailer, the next film from Ridley Scott and a follow-up to his Best Picture winner from 2000. This time, Lucius, Lucilla’s son from the first film, is the lead, and he has… pr...
Read MoreGladiator II Trailer Looks Familiar
Grab your sword and sandals because Ridley Scott is taking you back to Rome. Today, Paramount released a trailer for Gladiator II, the long-gestating sequel to the 2000 semi-historical epic that won Best Picture and Best Actor at the Academy Awards. Set over twenty years after the original, Gladiato...
Read MoreGladiator 2 Budget is Insane
Get set for the next high-profile Hollywood cash-burner… well, probably not the very next one, but one of many upcoming drains. Ridley Scott wrapped filming on the sequel to his 2000 hit Gladiator on January 17, 2024, and initial reports had the budget at $165 million. But according to The Hollyw...
Read MoreREVIEW: Napoleon (2023)
Napoleon feels like a clip show of what may well be a great movie. At two and a half hours, it feels rushed, with too little time devoted to establishing the titular conqueror or his beloved Joséphine, not to mention the many battles and political maneuvering that defined his career. We get snippe...
Read MoreNapoleon Trailer Makes a Bid for Conquest
The Emperor has arrived, as Sony has released a trailer for Napoleon. The upcoming film from legendary director Ridley Scott examines Napoleon Bonaparte’s military career and rise to power in France, as well as his marriage to Joséphine Bonaparte. Joaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon, with Vanessa K...
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