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Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' Released to Mixed Reviews: Mescal, Pascal, Washington Star

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Published Nov 11, 2024, 02:26 PM

Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' has been released, marking his return to Ancient Rome after 24 years. The film stars Paul Mescal as an enslaved man forced to battle to the death, with Denzel Washington delivering a phenomenal performance and Pedro Pascal also starring. The movie features epic battles, including sharks in the Colosseum, and is described by some reviewers as a "fun romp" and "capital 'C' cinema." Initial reviews are mixed, with some praising the spectacle and others feeling it doesn't live up to the original. Ridley Scott has expressed interest in embracing AI in filmmaking and is already planning his next collaboration with Paul Mescal.

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The brightest spots in #GladiatorII lie in the film’s comedic moments. Apart from that, though, there’s so little to hold onto in the film other than the crushing awareness that everyone is retreading old territory. Read our full review: https://t.co/8Y4EI6mrjJ https://t.co/cw5iG0cZm9