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Macrinus' Gladiator II Backstory & Motivations Detailed By Ridley Scott & Creative Team: "He's Obviously Not From Rome"
The motivations and backstory of Denzel Washington's Gladiator II character, Macrinus, are explained by director Ridley Scott ...
Amsterdam News15m
‘Gladiator II’ returns to Rome with grandeur and glory
Back in the third century, Rome was the heart of the vast Roman Empire, and the Colosseum was the heart of the city.
Gladiator II: This time, it’s hokey
Well, shut the f*** up then.’” It’s the kind of thing you get to say if you’re making Gladiator (2000), a truly masterful ...
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 “ ...
So Much About ‘Gladiator 2’ Does Not Add Up
Gladiator 2 does have some good aspects, those aspects being named Denzel Washington, but so much about the set-up and ...
‘Gladiator II’ Ending Explained
Macrinus (Denzel Washington) makes his power move by exploiting Emperor Caracalla (Fred Hechinger)’s resentment against his ...
America Magazine14h
In ‘Gladiator II,’ spectacle comes first
The pacing of “Gladiator II” says a lot about what Ridley Scott’s priorities were for this film: spectacle, immersion, pure ...
The Catholic Spirit2d
Gladiator II — R (L)
Nearly a quarter-century after its predecessor premiered, "Gladiator II" (Paramount) takes moviegoers back into the ancient ...
Gladiator II's Greatest Sin Is That It Focuses on the Wrong Character
Gladiator II is a decent sequel that could have been great if it had only focused on a different protagonist. Here's why ...