It was not a barbarian. It was a Roman. But Rome was the best game in town. And did things Europe still profits from. Rome like any other power was yin and yang. Like life itself. Rome was marvelous.
'they create a desert,and call it peace" - Calgacus,a Caledonian ( modern Scotland) chieftain. Apparently a barbarian,but if he truly said this,he was one seriously smart barbarian.
44:54 Proximo was actually originally supposed to survive til the end of the movie, but the actor Oliver Reed died during filming, so they had to kill the character off instead.
The guy with the eyebrows is David Hemmings who, when he was young was one of the most beautiful British stars of the 1960s -- a contemporary of Oliver Reed, who plays Proximo. Hemmings starred in a great suspense film called BLOW UP.
@pamtroy. I remember Blowup like it was yesterday. What a great movie. You’re right, he was so sexy. Oliver Reed wasn’t chopped liver either. Alan Bates (not in this movie) was fabulous too.
45:00, I've always had the suspicion that Ridley Scott had an awesome death scene for Proximo. Unfortunately, Oliver Reed the actor who portrayed him passed away before filming ended. But I always imagined it would have been glorious to see Proximo in his last fight.
We need to start making movies like this again - that promote traditional masculinity and stoicism. Not the modern day woke garbage forced down our throats
you are one of the first reactors I've seen who had a problem with the word barbarian. I'm glad you noticed. Anyone whose being conquered will be called barbarian, savage, terrorist, or whatever. You have to label your enemy in a way they will not garner them sympathy. it's also cool you noticed Russell Crowe's character acknowledge no one would give up their freedom that easy, without a fight
Not the west - every conquering nation throughout 5000 years of recorded history has done the same thing. That's what the original comment was saying. It's the psychological component of war and nationalism: give the people an enemy so you can gain power. North, south, east, west - conquerors and tyrants all fundamentally behave the same way. *Not just the west, I meant.*
No, you misunderstood. They weren't saying THAT Rome was great. They were saying it was great before. Marcus Aurelius had ended the games and Commodus brought them back. Commodus was setting Rome on a dark, undignified path and Marcus Aurelius wanted Maximus because he knew he would help continue his vision of goodness. However, slaves and conquering is what everyone did and it's hard in the context of the rise civilizations to even really condemn it. By today's standards they were terrible. By the standards of the time they were normal at worst and extremely advanced at best.
*This is going to be long, so be prepared* Read more world history, because it seems like a subject you're interested in and it's always a fascinating topic. Rise and fall of the Egyptian and Roman empires, the Vikings (which is a misnomer because "viking" is a verb not a noun, so not actually what they were called), the Aztecs (also not what they were called, but the recognizable name they've been called), really any advanced South American culture before the Europeans invaded, Mesopotamia, the destruction of the great Library of Alexandria, history of the Arab nations (where modern math was invented long before it was discussed by the Greeks who used inefficient Roman numerals, while the Arabs were using whole numbers), China and Japan have incredible histories. Soooooo much has happened since humans first started recording their history and I truly feel its important to be knowledgeable about it, because its always relevant. The Dark Ages, in particular, are interesting to me. How we went from the height of Rome and Egypt civilizations, with all the architecture, agricultural, medical and scientific advancements, law and order, higher education and literacy to a thousand years of famine, disease, science=the devil, bathing and hygiene are unhealthy (weddings are in June because in the Dark Ages, most people bathed in June), literacy was only for the clergy and anyone who sneezed was trying to expel a demon, so we now say "bless you". I mean come on, everyone should know this stuff, especially now, when we're falling back into a Dark Ages "science is bad" mentality.
A barbarian said of Rome -something along the lines of, "they create a graveyard and they call it 'peace.'"
what a quote, pinned
It was not a barbarian. It was a Roman. But Rome was the best game in town. And did things Europe still profits from. Rome like any other power was yin and yang. Like life itself. Rome was marvelous.
@@epicccurusaurelius2634 You are right.I heard it ascribed to a barbarian king, but it was Tacitus.
@@Pamtroy Yes, and it was they create a desert but call it peace.
'they create a desert,and call it peace" - Calgacus,a Caledonian ( modern Scotland) chieftain.
Apparently a barbarian,but if he truly said this,he was one seriously smart barbarian.
6:45 Hans Zimmer (music) and Ridley Scott (director) could turn an insurance commercial into an Oscar winner!!
7:42 my same exact look at Commodus the whole movie
LOL naa cause he was misbehaving
Definitely earned my subscription. Gladiator is my favorite movie.
44:54 Proximo was actually originally supposed to survive til the end of the movie, but the actor Oliver Reed died during filming, so they had to kill the character off instead.
The guy with the eyebrows is David Hemmings who, when he was young was one of the most beautiful British stars of the 1960s -- a contemporary of Oliver Reed, who plays Proximo. Hemmings starred in a great suspense film called BLOW UP.
@pamtroy. I remember Blowup like it was yesterday. What a great movie. You’re right, he was so sexy. Oliver Reed wasn’t chopped liver either. Alan Bates (not in this movie) was fabulous too.
Another interesting movie of its time is “Performance” with Mick Jagger. Very psychedelic.
😭🤣 The intro... Gr8 reaction!
My favorite movie of all time since it came out in 2000. Great reaction big Man. Big up!
Honestly and genuinely, I was reluctant to say it during the reaction but whilst editing I did feel like it's amongst my favourite movies OAT.
45:00, I've always had the suspicion that Ridley Scott had an awesome death scene for Proximo. Unfortunately, Oliver Reed the actor who portrayed him passed away before filming ended. But I always imagined it would have been glorious to see Proximo in his last fight.
Damn this makes sense, I was so dissapointed he didn't fight his way out.
Thanks for the great reaction. Love the Gerald Butler edit. 😆
19:31 Yes, it is.
I knew I saw something LOL
4:34 react.-Ernie Moore Jr.
Jack Gleeson who played Joffrey on Game of Thrones has stated that he based his performance on Joauqin Phoenix's portrayal of Commodus.
Wooow I 100% see it
We need to start making movies like this again - that promote traditional masculinity and stoicism. Not the modern day woke garbage forced down our throats
14:32 react.-Ernie Moore Jr.
26:31 Not until he avenges them first.
you are one of the first reactors I've seen who had a problem with the word barbarian. I'm glad you noticed. Anyone whose being conquered will be called barbarian, savage, terrorist, or whatever. You have to label your enemy in a way they will not garner them sympathy.
it's also cool you noticed Russell Crowe's character acknowledge no one would give up their freedom that easy, without a fight
thank you man! the west loved to justify their conquests by dehumanising other cultures
Not the west - every conquering nation throughout 5000 years of recorded history has done the same thing. That's what the original comment was saying. It's the psychological component of war and nationalism: give the people an enemy so you can gain power. North, south, east, west - conquerors and tyrants all fundamentally behave the same way.
*Not just the west, I meant.*
No, you misunderstood. They weren't saying THAT Rome was great. They were saying it was great before. Marcus Aurelius had ended the games and Commodus brought them back. Commodus was setting Rome on a dark, undignified path and Marcus Aurelius wanted Maximus because he knew he would help continue his vision of goodness.
However, slaves and conquering is what everyone did and it's hard in the context of the rise civilizations to even really condemn it. By today's standards they were terrible. By the standards of the time they were normal at worst and extremely advanced at best.
Proximity was played by the great Oliver Reed. rip
Yes they were a couple
The Green Mile next pls
something like that for emotional)
@@АлександрКиляков-к3м already on my list!
I know a little his😂tory but I am not an expert. If he was calling the black man "nubian" I think that was basically "greater" ethiopia
*This is going to be long, so be prepared* Read more world history, because it seems like a subject you're interested in and it's always a fascinating topic. Rise and fall of the Egyptian and Roman empires, the Vikings (which is a misnomer because "viking" is a verb not a noun, so not actually what they were called), the Aztecs (also not what they were called, but the recognizable name they've been called), really any advanced South American culture before the Europeans invaded, Mesopotamia, the destruction of the great Library of Alexandria, history of the Arab nations (where modern math was invented long before it was discussed by the Greeks who used inefficient Roman numerals, while the Arabs were using whole numbers), China and Japan have incredible histories. Soooooo much has happened since humans first started recording their history and I truly feel its important to be knowledgeable about it, because its always relevant. The Dark Ages, in particular, are interesting to me. How we went from the height of Rome and Egypt civilizations, with all the architecture, agricultural, medical and scientific advancements, law and order, higher education and literacy to a thousand years of famine, disease, science=the devil, bathing and hygiene are unhealthy (weddings are in June because in the Dark Ages, most people bathed in June), literacy was only for the clergy and anyone who sneezed was trying to expel a demon, so we now say "bless you". I mean come on, everyone should know this stuff, especially now, when we're falling back into a Dark Ages "science is bad" mentality.