The same can’t be said for Gladiator II. After an effective war sequence between the Numidians and Romans, the movie shifts toward CGI opponents — baboons, a rhino, and sharks. Scott’s idea ...

The Gladiator II sequel takes great pains to set up a story of a young cavalier fighter --similar to the first movie. Lucius (Paul Mescal) is fighting for a cause he believes in and loses ...

Regarded by historians with either denial or disdain, these women warriors have always had to fight for recognition ...

So it’s got its pleasant quirks. Gladiator II exudes so much … Capital-M Movie … that you are forgiving of the shadow the original casts over it. The flaws are what they are, but you’re ...

If your thirst for non-stop action isn’t sated by the bloodletting in “Gladiator II,” take a gander at previous epics like “Spartacus” and “Ben-Hur,” which both heavily influenced th ...

You can tell a lot about a script by the paper it’s printed on. The epic action movie “Gladiator” had so many revisions while filming that it was a challenge to keep everyone on the same ...

I’m not always a fan of his films, but I admire the risks and the artistry in all of his movies. With “Gladiator II”, Scott continues to bring incredible action and larger-than-life ...