Opinion
In ‘Gladiator II,’ Denzel Washington again blurs the line between hero and villain
The Oscar winner always been at his best when he’s playing characters who wrestle with moral questions and personal shortcomings.
7 Dazzling Denzel Washington Performances to Watch After 'Gladiator II'
Denzel Washington absolutely runs off with "Gladiator II" as scheming Roman power broker Macrinus, a former slave whose end game is to become the new emperor. It's one of the two-time Oscar winner's best performances in his nearly 40-year career and one where he gets a chance to go as big as he did in "Training Day.
Gladiator 2 Director Compares Denzel Washington’s Macrinus to Donald Trump
Renowned filmmaker Ridley Scott recently shed light on Denzel Washington’s character, Macrinus, in Gladiator 2, by methodically comparing him to Donald Trump. Macrinus, who draws inspiration from a real historical personality,
Denzel Washington’s Gladiator II Character Is A Lot Like Trump, Ridley Scott Says
Denzel Washington's character Macrinus in Gladiator II is "very close to Trump", according to director Ridley Scott.
How ‘Gladiator 2’ Sneakily Turns Denzel Washington Into an Oscar-Worthy Villain With Clip-On Earrings, 15 Silk Tunics and More
In a world of political backstabbing, power and ambition, Denzel Washington’s Macrinus enters the arena in Ridley Scott ’s “ Gladiator II” with troops and guards under a canopy. He reeks of wealth and oozes power. The role has been a favorite of fans and critics, and Washington is earning some serious Oscar buzz.
Denzel Washington on ‘Gladiator II’: ‘This is the biggest film I’ve been on, it’s Cecil B. DeMille on steroids’ (Exclusive)
Denzel Washington has appeared in countless major films during his career, including epics like “Glory,” “Malcolm X,” and “American Gangster.” But not even the two-time Oscar winner had experienced a set like what director Ridley Scott and production designer Arthur Max built for “Gladiator II.
I Just Saw Gladiator II, And I Have Some Thoughts About The Ending Compared To The Original
If you were not entertained by Gladiator II or at least have not been entertained yet by Gladiator II, please pop out of this ...
Success has many fathers, but Gladiator II is an orphan
Ridley Scott clearly has nothing left to say and may very well end a long and distinguished career cannibalizing his and ...
‘Gladiator II’ ending: Who lives, who dies and where's Maximus?
In the film's final scene, Lucius returns to the Colosseum and picks up some of the dirt, an obvious homage to the first film ...
Is Paul Mescal's Lucius victorious in Gladiator II?
Again, the plot of Gladiator II is very similar to its predecessor. Lucius (Paul Mescal) is living a humble life in Numidia ...
‘Gladiator II’ Ending Explained
Macrinus (Denzel Washington) makes his power move by exploiting Emperor Caracalla (Fred Hechinger)’s resentment against his ...
Movie review: Paul Mescal manages a great hand-off in 'Gladiator II'
History has a way of repeating itself, as we learn in “Gladiator II,” a sequel that traces many of the original’s steps.
What Gladiator II Gets Right and Wrong About Real Fights in the Colosseum
Fights also included staged hunts, and it’s conceivable that gladiators rode exotic wildlife. In Gladiator II, a gladiator ...
ScreenRant on MSN2d
May Calamawy Played The Daughter Of Denzel Washington's Macrinus - Theory On Her Cut Gladiator 2 Role Explained
May Calamawy’s Gladiator 2 character was mostly cut from Ridley Scott’s sequel, but we have some ideas on who the actress ...