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- I am reviewing/reacting to Gladiator (2000) for the first time!
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Welcome to ScreenMaureen, I'm watching and reacting to Gladiator (2000) for the first time! Thank you for spending your time on my channel!
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Not only there were more than one Caesar (the other ones all used the name following the tradition of Augustus Caesar, the first Princeps Civitatis, who used the name Caesar for being his nephew adopted when Caesar died.
It's from this name (that was pronounced as Kaisar in Latin because C always had a k sound in Latin) that comes German kaiser, Russian Czar, etc
You would be even more surprised that Gaius Julius Caesar was not the first Gaius Julius Caesar.
If i an not mistaken, his father and grandfather had the same exact name
I used to love the PSP game "Gladiator Begins." In the story mode, you could earn enough to buy your freedom and retire ending the game early, or you could continue your gladiatorial career and play all the way to the ending where you would eventually either ally yourself with one of the other characters and save them by killing Commodus or ally yourself with Commodus and become his most loyal bodyguard. One of most amusing things about the game was that while there were multiple language options for the captions, the audio voices all spoke in the same mumbled gibberish but with vocal tones and inflections that quite effectively conveyed the personalities and emotions of the characters.
Even though I have never played games besides pac man and frogger I could see how they could be really fun.
"Are you not entertained?"
Fun Fact: After Maximus shouts that line in the Zucchabar scene, you can see a crew member in jeans and a white t-shirt in the stands on the extreme left.
Genuinely Merciful Fact: Joaquin Phoenix ad-libbed his "Am I not merciful?" scream. Connie Nielsen wasn't expecting it, and her frightened reaction was genuine.
Home Sweet Home Fact: Maximus' description of his home (specifically, how the kitchen is arranged and smells in the morning and at night) was ad-libbed. It's a description of Russell Crowe's own home in Australia.
Heartbreaking Fact: Oliver Reed died three weeks before principal photography ended. Because Proximo was considered a key character, a clause in the movie's insurance contract would have allowed the filmmakers to re-shoot all of Reed's scenes with another actor at the insurer's expense, about $25 million. However, most of the actors and crew were exhausted from the punishing schedule, and Ridley Scott did not want to cut Reed from the movie. The script was rewritten, and a body double and CGI were used to give Reed's character a plausible resolution.
Interesting facts! Am I not merciful was such a powerful line in the movie! I was sad that Proximo died even though he wasn't the nicest person in the movie but its not my place to judge anyone never mind people who lived in different eras.
You're welcome!
Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
Exceptional movie. One of the few that gets an A+ from me. Joaquin Phoenix, as Commodus, is a top 5 movie villain in my book.
I agree! I'll add Chigurh from No Country. lol
Russell Crowe was still the star. He deserved the award more.
Just discovered your channel. Great reaction to a great movie. And I’ve always loved Russell Crowe. Every movie he made back then was absolutely wonderful. Would love to see you watch more of them. I would suggest “Master And Commander: Far Side Of The World”, “A Beautiful Mind”, and “Cinderella Man”. Subscribed.
Thank you Maggie! I will add these to my list. I haven't seen any of them!
You should read Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations". It has been live changing for me
Everyone has their favourite Ridley Scott films but _Gladiator_ unquestionably makes my Top 3 along with 1982's seminal _Blade Runner_ and 1991's road movie par excellence _Thelma and Louise_ . Those three combined I think are untouchable.
Have never seen Blade Runner. I have seen Thelma and Louise many years ago. I remember enjoying it.
🌿It delivers everything it's title promises. The surprise is that this bold revival of the period "sword -and- sandals" epic does so with solid acting, sure pacing and superior style interspersed with payoff worthy pathos.🎭 "Gladiator "being held by those with short memories is almost as the equal of "Spartacus" or "Ben-Hur". This is more like "Spartacus Lite." Or dark.🌿
I have never seen either film. If they are as good as Gladiator then I should add them to my list. lol
Just to clarify .....
These are not the men that just fought along side him. Those are Pratoreans. The emporors guard. Not his army. His army would have shown their loyalty.
I am so glad they were loyal. He seemed like a great leader and person!
Yes. This is correct. His army would have never done that. The Pratoreans are the emperors personal guards. That's why he says later in the move "How soon can my army be ready to fight? " The answer... For you, tomorrow. That was their loyalty.
Gladiator is in my top 5 movies of all time, after 23 years of the release finally a sequel is about to be in production in may of this year, so the sequel could come out in theaters in 2024, can’t wait for the sequel to come out.
8:05 the men who were trying to execute him were the Praetorians (personal guards of the emperor), so they weren’t with Maximus on the battlefield.
This was good to learn!
OMG i cant belive yoou reacterd to this movie 😍😘🤩 thank you so much 😁
Quasi, Cosmos...
Very entertaining. You're funny. 😄👍
Thanks! Seinfeld stuck in my head. lol
What a beautiful reaction! Greetings from Austria!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
Ridley Scott directed this movie in 2000 and it's still the best movie of this Millennium, in my opinion.
It didn't seem like a 23 year old movie when I was watching it. It felt recent!
I can’t help but laugh whenever you call him Cosmos. I keep thinking of Cosmo Kramer from Seinfeld, so from now on I’ll always think of Commodus as the Assman lol.
lol! I don't know why Cosmos stuck in me. Probably because of Seinfeld.
Soon we’ll be able to see a full CG edit of Gladiator with all of Jaquin Phoenix’s scenes replaced with Cosmo Kramer 😂
I love your reactions! Hi from Venezuela.
Hi!
You had a beautiful reaction that many do not. I just subscribed.
Thank you Becky!
As always, love your channel. I'm stoked every time you upload something.
Thanks Jeremy! I enjoy making them.
Best movie ever. Thanks.
You are welcome! Thank you for watching!
I genuinely enjoyed your reaction to this movie. It was my first time watching your channel and I will definitely stopping by again. Great job. 👍🏻
Thank you! :)
If you loved this, you would love Dances with Wolves and Apocalypto. Both are epics
Haven't seen either. Added to my list. lol
@@ScreenMaureen Won't be disappointed 👍
Amazing video! 👍🏼👍🏼 this is one of my favorite movies ever ❤️
Thanks Kia! Its such a rollercoaster!
It was shot in Malta. Very Roman looking and very dusty.
Great reaction
Thanks Chris!
🙂Hello Maureen🌺 I hope all is well with you and that your doing okay... Wishing you always good health and sending good vibes. Miss you my friend.🌺🍃
Thank Romero! It hit me hard but I'm almost over it!
Yer killing me with your film choices... hard to work with tears in my eyes!
There may be just a few with no tears! Lol Thank you for spending time on my channel Bryan! 🤗
Oh I'm starting seeing this! About the thing you said at the start about Cesar, yes, it was a title meaning emperor or ruler. In fact the german word (and title) Kaiser derives from cesar.
Thanks Liberal T!
That's a point a lot of people dont get: the soldiers set up to kill him were Pretorians, the emperors guard. They didn't fight for or with Maximus. Maximus' soldiers were absolutely loyal to him, that's why they had to take him away from the camp: if his soldiers would have seen him getting executed neither the Pretorians nor the emperor would have mad it out there alive. Especially since Roman generals used to take camp with their most elite legion...
I was glad to learn that. You had to be very sneaky back then I imagine.
Great reaction to one of my all time favorite films. It definitely shows the brutality humans are capable of. War dogs were used in ancient time, and still are utilized in war today. They are a very effective weapon in battle. You should consider reacting to the Hunger Games film series.
Thank you Hymnodic! One day it may be machines fighting machines but humans will still suffer from it. I will add Hunger Games to my list!
Great reaction 👍🏻
Thank you! 😊
Please do Cinderella Man if you haven't seen it! I also highly recommend The Last Samurai, We Were Soldiers, and The Count of Monte Cristo (2002 version with Jim Caviezel)
Nice reaction 😎
Thank you Canuck!
After Caesar's death his name became an (imperial) title, not only for Romans, think to Kaiser (Germans) or Tsar (Russians); said that, great reaction. 👍
Thanks Lazios!
Omg u precious soul ❤❤
For better or worse, only men in Rome could become Caesar. Next in line would be Lucius. However, because of him being a juvenile, his mother would have great influence, just like she "somewhat" had with Commodus. Therefore, for all intents and purposes, she would be the defacto-Caesar, until the Senate becomes the supreme ruling entity over Rome again.
Lucius would make a good Caesar I think. He seems to have empathy but power changes people sometimes.
Why call Commodus Cosmos though :)
Blame Seinfeld. lol
"Caeser" is a title, not s personal name except in the case of julius
I am learning so much watching movies other than romcoms. lol
In my opinion " Ben Hur " was better than this . Although if you want to talk about current ones , " The 300" had more action. This one had a better story . Just my opinion .
I will add 300 to my list!
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Thanks Flea!
@@ScreenMaureen you're welcome
Please watch also “The Last Samurai”. It’s the same as the Gladiator. Thanks
Coming soon!
Are u ok mam that was some deep feels at the end
I cry too easily. I always tell myself to be strong and don't cry. Its hard. lol
Great Reaction. you have an awesome channel. love all the reactions. A couple points on the history to answer two questions you had.
The "soldiers" that were going to execute Maximus at the begining, they didn't fight with Maximus. Thats the "Praetorian Guard" which is the personal guard of the Emperor and used as kind of a police force in Rome as well. These aren't the normal troops. They are solely loyal to the Emperor but if the Emperor becomes very weak as far as public support goes they would betray them too which is alluded to at the end when the leader tells them to "sheathe their swords". Basically this is the leader of the Emperor personal body guard realizing Commodus was a lost cause and they were better off with whoever took over next. In real life whenever a new emperor came to power they would give the Praetorian Guard big raises and gifts to keep them loyal.
Also as far as the title of "Ceasar" goes, its the title of the Emperor. Basically Julius Caesar was the first even though he wasn't officially emperor because he was murdered by the Senate before he could do that. The Senate thought they would take back over but Caesar was such a legend and they made him a Martyr that people supported the concept of Emperor and the first official emperor who was Caesar nephew Octavius realized the power Caesar name and legacy had and used the name for that purpose. He changed his name to "Augustus Caesar" and all the rest of the Emperors followed suit. Even in later history terms like the German "Kaisar" and Russian "Tzar" are derived from the Roman "Caesars" who again were branding themselves to the legacy of Julius Caesar and concept of a Empire.
Thank you Tom! Good to know his men didn't betray him. That was upsetting a bit when watching. Yes, I always think of Julius when hearing Caesar. It's fun learning history watching movies. lol
Cosmos 🤣
I know. Darn Seinfeld. lol
@@ScreenMaureen great show!
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This was a major cry movie for guys. No apologies.
I have one question for you, Maureen. Were you not entertained?!
I was so entertained! I still think of this movie often! So emotional!
The Princess loved Maximus more than any in life, save her son. A son inferred to actually be Maximus' son. Releasing Maximus to go to his Wife and Son was about as hard a thing to do as she had ever done. So now she will have to reign alone as Empress Consort until her son comes of age. The Princess is the one I feel most sorry for in this movie.
Forgive me,I thought this was common knowledge,please watch more of history. I’m not trying to be disrespectful ❤!
It's ok. I know my knowledge is lacking. I am learning a lot watching these movies though and having fun doing it!
Aren't you American?
Living in a republic?
The plan is that there will be a senate with a president/speaker of the house instead of a dictatorship.
Canadian but almost the same. lol
The ammount of historical facts you don't know are astonishing.... This is all common knowledge! Do ppl in USA learn anything out of US history????
I am Canadian but am guilty of not knowing history as well as I should. I am learning a lot from these movies though!
@@ScreenMaureen i am sorry i came strong but it is truly incomprehensible to me so i am always astonished and puzzled by it. Praise for ur learning, along the way, though.
I don't get this, Commodus was humiliated and demeaned by his father rejected by his greatest general, and totally, by his sister, not to mention the Senate - when all he wanted was to be loved. He is the real victim, but victimhood was skewed towards Markus.
Victims don't murder women and children. Get therapy
@@arcanevi4477 Dude, if you don't think a victim can victimizes others, you don't understand psychology.
@@budweiser600 everyone is a victim, but you choose to empathize with the incestuous child murderer victim instead of the one who doesn't murder children.
Again, get therapy