My Patrons Want To Make Me Cry!! Gladiator | First Time Watching | Patreon Pick

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  • Hey Everyone!
    We're back for our first Patreon Selected Movie. This week we're watching Gladiator! This was an absolutely amazing experience and I'm so glad I was able to watcha movie the community selected and enjoyed!
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  • @huttsbane
    @huttsbane Рік тому +513

    Over the course of the action scenes, Russell Crowe lost all feeling in his right forefinger for two years afterwards. He also aggravated his achilles, broke his foot, cracked his hip, and popped some bicep tendons out of their sockets. But even so, he won an Academy Award for best actor. An absolute LEGEND

    • @ratflail215
      @ratflail215 Рік тому +58

      Are you not entertained?! :D

    • @NightSkyJeff
      @NightSkyJeff Рік тому +15

      Method acting at its finest. ;)

    • @SLAPERZZ1
      @SLAPERZZ1 Рік тому

      Don’t your fingers hurt from being a badger? 🤣

    • @NightSkyJeff
      @NightSkyJeff Рік тому +5

      @@SLAPERZZ1 TIL what the slang term "badger" means (someone who is overly prepared or overly keen for something).

    • @SLAPERZZ1
      @SLAPERZZ1 Рік тому

      @@NightSkyJeff well done

  • @markherron3897
    @markherron3897 Рік тому +361

    One of the most iconic villains ever. Great performances from both leads.

    • @BigSteelThrill
      @BigSteelThrill Рік тому

      #1 hated screen muthafukka.

    • @Supes97
      @Supes97 11 місяців тому +11

      Joaquin almost made me believe that he a whole real life Commodus, like that what he does in his spare time😂What an actor man!

    • @littlejimmycratner3762
      @littlejimmycratner3762 9 місяців тому +3

      Oliver Reed acting was also incredible

    • @soundbreak7
      @soundbreak7 3 місяці тому +1

      Joaquin is next level acting , one of the best

  • @rhoetusochten4211
    @rhoetusochten4211 Рік тому +190

    No joke, when I left the theater, I wiped rears from my eyes. I'm a big, gruff looking dude.
    Two college age girls were in the line for the next showing, and one says, "was he crying? WAS HE CRYING? I can't go in there!"
    I'm not ashamed to say, yes, I cried. That ending was beautiful.

    • @phoenixpocho9572
      @phoenixpocho9572 11 місяців тому +10

      women are disgusted by men crying.

    • @stpatty3310
      @stpatty3310 11 місяців тому +31

      @@phoenixpocho9572 You don't know many women, do you?

    • @hungrybamba
      @hungrybamba 11 місяців тому +8

      @@phoenixpocho9572 your right hand cannot identify as a woman. Just sayin' ;)

    • @vortexlight8387
      @vortexlight8387 9 місяців тому

      its not perse disgusted, its more to do with hopelessness. they think If a man (whos physically stronger than me) cries, that means he cannot defend me, then im really fucked. @@phoenixpocho9572

    • @charlieyellowstone8248
      @charlieyellowstone8248 9 місяців тому +1

      @stpatty3310 He is a pansy, so he talks big

  • @romeojaniashvili9911
    @romeojaniashvili9911 Рік тому +161

    It's not a movie, it's an all-time masterpiece of cinematography. This is a masterpiece for another 100th generation will be watched. It is a pity that they don't shoot more of these

    • @MatthewRottaris
      @MatthewRottaris 10 місяців тому +4

      And that forest burning isn’t CGI. It’s a real forest so they only had one shot at that opening scene.

    • @bdleo300
      @bdleo300 5 місяців тому +3

      Definitely the best opening in cinematic history...

  • @disobedientdolphin
    @disobedientdolphin Рік тому +72

    God, Joaquin Phoenix is just so good in this movie. Also you may have recognized the late Richard Harris (Marc Aurel, the emperor) as Professor Dumbledore in HP 1+2 (RIP).

  • @samhardwell1712
    @samhardwell1712 Рік тому +25

    Gladiator is a diamond movie.
    Just like the last samurai.

  • @Kiloryn
    @Kiloryn Рік тому +59

    Too bad you didn't include the "Am I not merciful" scene. I love that part

  • @carloslionel1653
    @carloslionel1653 Рік тому +73

    No matter how many times I watch this movie or watch someone else react to it. I always get emotional at the end… Maximus is the epitome of what we ALL should try to be like in life. Among the Top 10 greatest movies of all times. No question.

    • @tannhauser5399
      @tannhauser5399 Рік тому +2

      @Carlos Lionel - then you probably would enjoy reading something like Marcus Aurelius "Meditations" writing...

    • @carloslionel1653
      @carloslionel1653 Рік тому

      @@tannhauser5399 I certainly will read it, thanks for recommending it 👌👍

  • @d.t.nelson8805
    @d.t.nelson8805 Рік тому +17

    It wasn't that Lucilla knew Maximus' family was going to killed, she found out after the decision had already been made and the soldiers had been sent to carry out the order--not that she could have done anything to stop it if she had known before hand.

  • @kennethwilliams7731
    @kennethwilliams7731 Рік тому +58

    That was Joaquin Phoenix aka "The Joker" portraying Commodus! It was a thankless role but he threw himself into the role and was an excellent villain! He made you hate him! That is the sign of an exceptional actor,not taking the part of the beloved hero, but chewing up the scenery with hatred and vengeance!

    • @pauld6222
      @pauld6222 Рік тому +4

      I couldn't think of another actor that could have played that part as well as him. Just amazing acting.

    • @georgebaker1486
      @georgebaker1486 Рік тому +4

      Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator and Jack Gleeson in Game of Thrones have to be the most universally hated villains of all time. You know you did a good job portraying a villain when you get threats in real life. And if you give those threats to actors of a fictional character you are a loser of the highest degree.

  • @ForeverBloom
    @ForeverBloom Рік тому +177

    I’ve only subscribed to a few reaction channels since it’s such an over saturated type of content but after watching your reaction to LOTR and HP, as well as this film I decided to sub. You seem to be genuinely invested in the films you watch and you show a lot of compassion. I whole heartedly appreciate that. Looking forward to future reactions.

    • @stefsolari
      @stefsolari  Рік тому +45

      Wow, I appreciate it so much. I’m still a bit new to the reaction world so I genuinely appreciate your kindness, it means a lot. Thank you for this

    • @chuckcharles3113
      @chuckcharles3113 Рік тому +12

      It also probably helps that she's probably one of the most beautiful women on UA-cam ever.

    • @Jericho363
      @Jericho363 Рік тому +2

      @@johnrob3215 🤣🤣🤣 I know I, too, have been waiting with bated breath for.....what's her name....to bring the world her amazing vision and keen insight that us mere mortals could never possibly fathom. I love reaction channels and they are, no doubt, worthy of paying to watch them enlighten all us stoops to the beauty of cinema. If it wasn't for Hollywood and now these modern day visionaries....the world itself would stop rotating on its axis.

    • @bigdream_dreambig
      @bigdream_dreambig Рік тому +6

      ​ @John Rob ​ @KOBA 🤦‍♂ While new vision and insights do pop up from time to time, they're secondary. The point of a reaction video is empathy, sharing a positive experience with someone new, vicarious pleasure, and exploring the shared and differing feelings and perspectives in our fellow humans -- but clearly you don't value these things which means you don't belong here.

    • @seanlinehan1136
      @seanlinehan1136 Рік тому +8

      im sorry but not at all. i couldn't even commit to the whole thing bc her lack of knowledge of basic history is astonishing, but forgivable. her inability to follow basic plot points (she forgot Commodus thought Maximus was dead!?) is ridiculous, though, and her lack of understanding of basic character development is like trying to watch a 5 year old grasp the grand intricacies of an episode of Dora the Explorer. these are the kind of ppl you waste a good reaction on. she seems nice, tho

  • @Grekus12387
    @Grekus12387 Рік тому +32

    My all-time favorite; the movie that made me want to become a filmmaker, the reason I moved to LA almost a decade ago, the reason I still write screenplays back on the East coast. Let's Go Stef 💪. Got my snacks and drink ready.

  • @vex2788
    @vex2788 Рік тому +25

    man im still a 36 year old man and i still bawl my eyes out at the end even after so many viewings of this movie. Still my favorite ever since it came out.

    • @RlmorganInSC
      @RlmorganInSC 8 місяців тому +1

      I am 66 and saw a few things that the character Maximus saw/endured so I am not exactly soft around the edges and I cannot keep from being misty eyed at the end.

  • @spotter121877
    @spotter121877 Рік тому +74

    Walked out of the theater having seen this for the first time back in 2000 when it was released, and was thankful that I wasn't the only MAN who was choked up by that ending.
    Then I saw the movie again in the theater about a week later, and I hardly EVER see a movie more than once in the theaters.

    • @skillsphere9245
      @skillsphere9245 Рік тому

      ive seen this movie litterally 40 or 50 times and still go back to it now and then everytime it never gets old also this movie won like 27 nominations or something i think it could be put on maybe top 5 or top 3 best movies ever made in history just legendary script and play and altho the story was never based on one real individual it was based on 2 lives who did live and who knows somewhere in the roman empire this story really unfolded those times where full of betrayal and intrigue bribery and power ...

    • @JustaGuy2.0
      @JustaGuy2.0 9 місяців тому

      I watched it in the theater as, i went to the premier

  • @Kat957
    @Kat957 9 місяців тому +27

    As someone with a bit of an obsession with Ancient Rome, it is amazing to me how little she seems to know about it. Most of the things she's confused about were definitely taught in schools so it's not like you have to do extra research to learn it.

    • @neutchain7838
      @neutchain7838 7 місяців тому +4

      Many people finds ancient history incredibly boring and tedious because its just not something they're interested in. And even if you learn it enough to pass your test there is a really good chance that a couple years later you will forget all about it. I for one love history, so for me all it took was reading stuff and I could recite the gist of it only had to go back to make sure I've got the finer details right.

    • @JeanParisot
      @JeanParisot 3 місяці тому +2

      I was thinking the same thing. I think she might actually be too 'young' for this film in that regard.

    • @RobRochon
      @RobRochon 3 місяці тому +5

      @@neutchain7838 if you find ancient history such as this "boring and tedious" then its because you didn't even try to learn it through laziness. If you actually tried you can visualize all of this as if watching a movie but in real life.

  • @Cherokeelion
    @Cherokeelion Рік тому +3

    Steph! Its fun to see you do these watchalongs and reactions, especially to classics like Gladiator.
    Just keep being yourself, glad youre posting!

  • @nathanjacobus3577
    @nathanjacobus3577 Рік тому +2

    Another great reaction Stef! So glad I found your channel, and can't wait to see what you bring us next! ☺️

  • @coffeetalk924
    @coffeetalk924 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding RV! Genuine emotions, insightful comments and my favorite allowing us to enjoy the movie all over again through you. Thank you.

  • @zh2184
    @zh2184 Рік тому +55

    Stef! I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate you on your decision to have your Patreon members suggest movies for you to watch. There were so many incredible Hollywood movies made between 1980 - 2010 that many in your generation have not yet seen, and I assure your members will do you right. Your reaction made me subscribe immediately.

    • @QuantumFlux_22
      @QuantumFlux_22 Рік тому +2

      There are always two sides to that sword.

  • @geminicricket4975
    @geminicricket4975 Рік тому +9

    Several of the characters you see in this movie were real historical figures. Marcus Aurelius was considered the last of the "Good Emperors" of Rome. Commodus was his son but while he did not murder his father he was such a bad emperor that he, himself, was murdered by members of his household and the Praetorian Guard. The Praetorian Guard, ironically, existed to protect the emperor and Commodus was also not the first to be killed by them.

  • @adamwatson3718
    @adamwatson3718 Рік тому +17

    Your doing great girl. . Don't be ashamed for crying. I can tell how empathic you are . By how quick you can feel how they feel. .. embrace it. Your fans don't hate you. Or enjoy making you cry.. we enjoy seeing your feelings to remind us of our own feelings..

  • @fernandof.2225
    @fernandof.2225 23 дні тому

    Amazing reaction. You are incredible. Your level of empathy is huge. I was crying each time you were crying... and also, your face is beautiful :)

  • @alexkats30
    @alexkats30 Рік тому +9

    This was one of the first movies 🍿 I was able to watch in a cinema, as I was just coming of age. What an experience

  • @jasetwells9335
    @jasetwells9335 11 місяців тому +2

    My favorite movie of all time. The music, the story, the acting. Everything about this movie is perfect and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. And this movie was made 23 years ago…that shows how strong this move was and is.

  • @Chefian23
    @Chefian23 7 місяців тому +1

    Watching these movies you see just how good movies used to be. They are such gems from a time gone by.
    I’m Super happy to see you enjoy this. Seeing you tear up I smiled and cried along. When a story touches you it’s a great one.

    • @neutchain7838
      @neutchain7838 7 місяців тому +1

      I mean they still come by every now and than but they are indeed rare. Tarantino, Nolan, Ridley himself, Scorsese, etc... they still make great movies imho, some of them are hit and miss but they did some phenomenal ones as well.

  • @wadegarrett2376
    @wadegarrett2376 Рік тому +27

    love seeing people's reaction to this movie. they are all the same with despising J.Phoenix's character in this movie which just shows how amazing he was

  • @bbwng54
    @bbwng54 Рік тому +44

    Stef needs her patrons to vote her to see 1) The Green Mile and 2) The Shawshank Redemption

    • @davidoliver9174
      @davidoliver9174 Рік тому +3

      Dibs on The Green Mile. It's a film that you watch and the room gets really smokey at the end (your eyes start to water for some reason). Gets me every time.

    • @tyrannicaltypomichaeltester
      @tyrannicaltypomichaeltester Рік тому

      😅

    • @brandonchang4685
      @brandonchang4685 Рік тому

      Green mile

    • @MegaForrestgump
      @MegaForrestgump Рік тому

      BOTH!!!

    • @moondog3056
      @moondog3056 Рік тому +2

      I don't know if that's a good idea. She didn't understand anything with this movie. She will be even more lost with those. Take a drink every time she says she is confused and you'll be passed out in no time.

  • @MikeMayArt
    @MikeMayArt Рік тому

    First reaction I've seen of yours. Loved it! Love Gladiator so much. Thank you for sharing!

  • @reverts3031
    @reverts3031 Рік тому +3

    I've seen this movie so many, many times, but that doesn't stop the tears at the end!

  • @MajorRza
    @MajorRza 4 місяці тому

    So after discovering your channel from your Good Will Hunting reaction tonight, I decided to see if you did a Gladiator reaction as this is my favorite movie of all time. Very glad I did. Love how genuine you are in both reactions. I look forward to digging deeper into your catalogue.

  • @kristymcdowell6185
    @kristymcdowell6185 Рік тому

    This movie is one of those classics. When I was living in my apartment years and years ago I didn’t have cable I just watched this DVD every single day for like a year. This movie has my heart

  • @mikaele7290
    @mikaele7290 Рік тому +22

    Great reaction to a great movie. BTW, Richard Harris played Emperor Marcus Aurelius who also played Dumbledore in Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets. What a great actor. Aloha

    • @bluebird1239
      @bluebird1239 Рік тому +2

      Richard Harris also was the singer in the seven minute hit song MacArthur Park. Apparently, he also recorded several albums of music.

    • @jamesalexander5623
      @jamesalexander5623 Рік тому

      @@bluebird1239 He Played King Arthur in "Camelot"

    • @rollotomassi6232
      @rollotomassi6232 Рік тому +3

      Also starred in the great film "A Man called Horse"

    • @penfold7455
      @penfold7455 11 місяців тому +1

      His son, Jared Harris, is another great actor. One of his most recent projects, the 5-part miniseries "Chernobyl" , should be a future reaction for you to do.

    • @rollotomassi6232
      @rollotomassi6232 11 місяців тому

      @@penfold7455 I didn't know that Jared is his son, absolutely a great actor

  • @benjaminroe311ify
    @benjaminroe311ify Рік тому +3

    This is very powerful movie. One of the greatest EVER made. It's not even close to 100% historically accurate. However... It does give a pretty accurate portrayal into tactics of Roman Legions in battle at the time and how brutal the warfare was. Also the plotting to kill the Emporer. The games in the Colloseum... the corruption of Rome and Senate... All pretty realistic if not historically accurate portrayels. One of the main things that isn't accurate in the films is Gladiators rarely killed or died in the arena. It was known to happen but they often survived their battle and were treated more like Sports Celebrities at the time. Still with the violence of the games in the arena sometimes Gladiators did die in gruesome ways. Wonderful and inspiring movie.

  • @bardust
    @bardust Рік тому +3

    Over the years I've watched this movie tenfold times. I always cried. In recent years I've watched probably a dozen or more reactions. I always cry.

  • @benjaminroe311ify
    @benjaminroe311ify Рік тому +1

    Stef thank you so much for reacting to this movie. Last comment I promise! Haha. It really is a graphic and gruesome movie but in the end it is one of the most inspirational and touching movies ever made. Thank you so much for your emotional reaction to it.

  • @tgriffin8179
    @tgriffin8179 Рік тому +1

    All of our hearts break that so much good was gone from the world. Always hardest on those left behind when those we love and respect go to their reward. Good react!

  • @RambinoYT
    @RambinoYT Рік тому +4

    This is my all time #1 Film, i love this movie and Russel did such a job displaying emotion in his role. Happy you watched this :D The music in this is legendary and makes the emotion come through like nothing else, only thing comparable would be LOTR

  • @swampje1985
    @swampje1985 5 місяців тому +2

    Rubbing dirt on your hands before a fight might be for luck, but I'd like to think it's like using chalk to improve your grip. 😊
    I still love this movie after all these years. This was also the moment I became a fan of Hans Zimmer as a composer, his score is epic!

  • @brysonfreeman7226
    @brysonfreeman7226 Рік тому +26

    Glad you’re watching Gladiator, it’s one of my absolute favorite movies of all time, I think I would at some point love for you to watch TV shows such as (like): Breaking Bad, Game Of Thrones (even with the divisive ending), and Stranger Things

    • @jimmygreer2140
      @jimmygreer2140 Рік тому +3

      OMG if Stef hasn't seen Stranger Things I would freakin love that reaction. Especially with the character of Eddie.

    • @brysonfreeman7226
      @brysonfreeman7226 Рік тому +1

      @@jimmygreer2140 Eddie was only in one season, which is: Season 4

    • @jimmygreer2140
      @jimmygreer2140 Рік тому +3

      @@brysonfreeman7226 yes, but still was an epic character. And since Stef is also a guitarist...... Yeah, I would really be curious to see her reaction to that character.

  • @bobbyboaldin8836
    @bobbyboaldin8836 Рік тому +8

    "Proximo, are you in danger of becoming a good man?" My favorite line of the movie.

  • @jonathanagudelo8011
    @jonathanagudelo8011 10 місяців тому

    This is one of my favorite movies of all time, loved it from beginning to the end. Loved the Reaction. Look forward to the next one

  • @NightSkyJeff
    @NightSkyJeff Рік тому +13

    26:45 - The crowd chanting "live! live! live!", forcing the Emperor to give the thumbs-up and let Maximus live, is a perfect microcosm of the predicament that Commodus faces: he wants to dissolve the senate (who represents the voice of the people, albeit corruptly) and claim all power for himself. But in the arena, it is *precisely* the voice of the people that reigns supreme, and if Commodus were to demand Maximus' death while the crowd calls for him to live, Commodus would quickly become an unloved and unwelcome emperor.

  • @timslaton2267
    @timslaton2267 11 місяців тому

    Just found you and really enjoyed watching this with you. It's also cool to see you have a tender heart , very rare these days. Look forward to watching more .

  • @rayvanhorn1534
    @rayvanhorn1534 Рік тому +9

    Stumbled across your channel due to this epic film & I say you did it justice. Russell Crowe was outstanding as was Joaquin Phoenix (who was so good that I think I despise Commodus more than any other character ever). Excellent cinematography, set design & score make this in my top 20 movies. If I may suggest an equally fine film by Crowe, watch “Master and Commander”. It’s a period piece that historians note that it is one of the most accurate depictions of naval warfare ever. Think I’ll stick around & see what you’re watching; maybe some classic films will come up…?

  • @ALE-kv8yv
    @ALE-kv8yv Рік тому +1

    5 Academy Award winner. Is one of the greatest films of all time. The famous phrase at the beginning "at my signal, unleash hell" was invented by our dubbing director here in Italy, who later Ridley Scott liked so much that he inserted it by changing the original phrase of the film.

  • @adamkean5232
    @adamkean5232 3 місяці тому

    This is my favorite movie. If you don’t cry there’s something wrong with you. It’s beautifully written. Glad you enjoyed it. I cry every time

  • @michaeladams7102
    @michaeladams7102 Рік тому +23

    If you want to cry, the #1 guaranteed movie to make you cry is "The Green Mile".

    • @paulfeist
      @paulfeist Рік тому

      EVERY time... I've watched most of the reactions to The Green Mile on UA-cam, and at certain scenes, I STILL shed a few tears.

    • @michaeladams7102
      @michaeladams7102 Рік тому +1

      @@paulfeist On the day of my judgement when I stand before God and he asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I going to say? That it was my job.

    • @paulfeist
      @paulfeist Рік тому

      @@michaeladams7102 That's the one... EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

  • @kellifranklin9872
    @kellifranklin9872 Рік тому +1

    I’m new to your channel and I subbed because of your reaction to this incredible movie. I really look forward to more of your content!

  • @DamonNomad82
    @DamonNomad82 Рік тому +1

    This movie will always have a special place in my memory. It was the second R-rated film I ever saw (Braveheart was the first) and the first I didn't watch with my parents. My high school senior class watched it at a classmate's house at a new year's party just after it was released to home video.

  • @kalen1702
    @kalen1702 4 місяці тому +1

    Great reaction as always! This is in my top 10 or top 2 movies of all time depending on my mood lol

  • @gardnertimothyb
    @gardnertimothyb 10 місяців тому +15

    Stef you should have studied harder in History class

  • @western302
    @western302 Рік тому +1

    Some actual historical facts:
    In the year 177 CE, at the age of 16, (ruling jointly with his father until Marcus Aurelius' death in 180 CE) Commodus became the youngest Emperor and consul of Rome to rule at that time in history. During his time as Emperor the Roman Empire enjoyed reduced military conflict and peace compared with the reign of his father, and he was initially well liked by the people of Rome. However, later intrigues and conspiracies led him to adopt an increasingly dictatorial style of leadership, culminating in his creating a deific personality cult, which included his actually performing as a gladiator in the Colosseum (that element of the movie is based on fact). However, the movie was fiction, there was no General named Maximus at that time, and Commodus didn't die in gladiatorial combat, but rather by assassination.

  • @DelectiCorpus
    @DelectiCorpus Рік тому

    @stefsolari Ive seen this movie 6+ times. Dont remember If I ever cried watching it. If I have I dont think I cried as much watching this movie while you wathced it. And! You held back on some scenes I could tell you were holding back showing emotion in some of the parts. Top movies of all time.

  • @SubZeroCommander
    @SubZeroCommander Рік тому +2

    Our film hero is a simple farmer by heart represented by several smaller scenes throughout the movie - testing the soil, touching the wheat..

  • @damhilman
    @damhilman Рік тому +1

    i might name my future son maximus after watching this movie lol the soundtrack of this movie "now we are free" really is beautiful, hans zimmer is an absolute legend

  • @Hovard1669
    @Hovard1669 Рік тому +2

    Great reaction Stef! A really good movie. By the way, did you know that the old Emperor Marcus Aurelius (who got killed by his son) was played by the actor that was Dumbledore for the first couple HP movies??? I didn't think you noticed. ;-)

  • @paulpetersen879
    @paulpetersen879 Рік тому

    I remember watching this on the 1st Saturday of this movies release. I saw it twice that Saturday. Such a fantastic movie

  • @placebo5466
    @placebo5466 9 місяців тому

    My dad took me to see this in theaters when I was 13 lol. I don't think he realized how brutal it was going to be. The opening battle sparked a life long love of movies and history for me. Cool dad points for that one. Been fascinated with ancient Rome ever since.

  • @scottdarden3091
    @scottdarden3091 Рік тому

    I watch reactions all the time! Why in the Hdoublehockeystikks am I just now finding you! Glad I did 😊 I loved your reaction 😘

  • @markliu242
    @markliu242 Рік тому +2

    First of all amazing reaction to one of my favourite films of all time!! Also, the old man emperor at the start of the film depicts Marcus Aurelius, who was a real life emperor. His writings were turned into a literature called "Meditations" which is considered one of the key teachings in the philosophy of Stoicism. The film Gladiator, and many characters including Maximus seem to revolve around the ideas of stoic living. There is a video called "Stoicism in Gladiator" which explains this well!

    • @tannhauser5399
      @tannhauser5399 Рік тому +1

      @Mark Liu - ah... found another person who like "Meditations". Respect :)

    • @Ramjetwarrior
      @Ramjetwarrior Рік тому +1

      @tannhauser5399 I also have 'The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus' in a volume that also includes his biography and The Philosophy of Antoninus by GEORGE LONG, M.A. Additionally it includes Plato's account of The Apology of Socrates and the writings of Crito and Phaedo! Also, The Golden Sayings of Epictetus. It resides on the second shelf of my bookcase. Interestingly, I find that some of his 'meditations' mirror the teachings of the 1st and 2nd century Christian writers. Peace out...

  • @darkjedi447
    @darkjedi447 Рік тому

    This was actually the very 1st DVD I ever owned ( when DVDs were a big thing lol ), so I'm glad you saw this first for your Paetreon.
    Hate to see you cry though. Big big hug for you!! Keep smiling.🤗
    Please try watching the movie THE OUTSIDERS next. It's a classic, based of a book, and one of my favorites.
    Keep smiling 👍🙂

  • @stonesour349
    @stonesour349 Рік тому +1

    Another fantastic reaction!!! One of the best movies ever made!!! Braveheart is another suggestion. Keep up the great work!

    • @stonesour349
      @stonesour349 Рік тому

      @Realist Gunner. Completely disagree!!! Just as good of not better than Gladiator!!

    • @stonesour349
      @stonesour349 Рік тому

      @@RealistGunner Lol, clearly I'm talking to a brick wall!!

  • @c.s.m.k5737
    @c.s.m.k5737 3 місяці тому

    Every cast member played their roles to a T. Cinema masterpiece, timeless classic

  • @bigdream_dreambig
    @bigdream_dreambig Рік тому +4

    "And thank you for picking this as the first film from Patreon. You guys are not going easy on me -- I'll keep that in mind." Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture< Actor, Costume Design, Visual Effects, and Sound (and nominated for 7 more). They offered you the best of the best. What more could you ask for?! 😁

  • @Hanmieson
    @Hanmieson 11 місяців тому

    I've allways imagined what the numidians journey back to his home was like.

  • @keith91z28
    @keith91z28 Рік тому

    Seeing such a genuine reaction is very nice. Instant sub.

  • @gmatuz8276
    @gmatuz8276 Рік тому

    I remember my uncle taking me and my cousin to see this when I was 11 and has been one of my favorite movies ever since

  • @johnmason9655
    @johnmason9655 Рік тому +1

    Stunning film, and great reaction. The fight at the end between Maximus and Commudus was so intense, Joaquin Phoenix apparently passed out on set.

  • @wndbrn
    @wndbrn Рік тому +2

    25:31 it’s the colosseum, i’ve been there (the ruins of it) it’s absolutely amazing.

  • @steves2241
    @steves2241 4 місяці тому +1

    This movie won a lot of awards, and it is one of the best films ever made.

  • @dezinguy
    @dezinguy Рік тому +7

    Hey Stef, I don't know for sure, but when you asked why Commodus looked sleep deprived in the scene when he saw Maximus for the first time in after he was ordered to be executed, I think his sister Lucilla was, over time, drugging him. You see it in one of the scenes when she gave him a 'tonic' and he drank it.

  • @tomdemay6147
    @tomdemay6147 Рік тому +1

    you mention the purple clothes of the emperor at the beginning of the movie. In ancient times purple was often the color of royalty. this is because back then purple was by far the hardest colored dye to get so things like purple clothes were very expensive. of course the royalty in ancient civilizations were interested in flaunting their wealth and one way to do that was wearing purple.

  • @littlejimmycratner3762
    @littlejimmycratner3762 9 місяців тому +1

    Rubbing soil in hands is his "pre-game" ritual. Now days most athletes and performers have some kind of ritual to calm down and focus.

  • @mariusdmeridius6712
    @mariusdmeridius6712 9 місяців тому +1

    Stef Solari - Great reaction video! Thank you. You have a new subscriber 🙂

  • @jb5546
    @jb5546 Рік тому +3

    Life was hard back then. You were lucky if you lived to 30. This was their form of entertainment. Probably similar to how we would go to the movie theater. He was captured by slavers and sold to the fighting pits.

  • @kairos_fluent
    @kairos_fluent 10 місяців тому +5

    Reaction doesn't just mean asking questions.

    • @barryscott8041
      @barryscott8041 3 місяці тому +1

      I found this Unwatchable. Non-stop questions and talking over dialogue. I heard "I'm confused" 3 times and bailed

  • @toddjohnson5176
    @toddjohnson5176 3 місяці тому

    Hi. You are phenomenal as always. Thank you for taking the time for us 🩷💯

  • @vincentpuccio3689
    @vincentpuccio3689 Рік тому

    Derek Jacobi who plays the good senator was the star of a mini series back in the 70s called I Claudius it is one of The best shows about Rome you will ever see intriguing and informative

  • @mrjaffa1013
    @mrjaffa1013 Рік тому +1

    The score is just epic for this movie. One of Hans Zimmer best. And I get to see him live for a second time at the end of this week and Lisa Gerard who does the vocals will be there to perform too!

  • @betterdeadthanred7410
    @betterdeadthanred7410 Рік тому +12

    I've never seen someone so confused not watching a mystery movie lol

    • @jbster211
      @jbster211 Рік тому +1

      Lol same here. I just had to skip thru to my favorite parts.

    • @stefsolari
      @stefsolari  Рік тому

      I like to take you through my mind process of things, I love it

    • @barryscott8041
      @barryscott8041 3 місяці тому +1

      Too much confusion for me.

  • @TheHulk2008
    @TheHulk2008 Рік тому

    I saw this on a massive 80 foot screen at my Cinerama. Probably one of the best movie experience I've had.

  • @technopirate304
    @technopirate304 Рік тому

    3:09 running his hands in the dirt is a way of mentally grounding himself. Remember being a Roman general is just his day job. He is a farmer when he isn’t off defending Rome’s military interests.
    But it’s also adding some grit and texture to his hands so that his sword doesn’t slip when it gets wet from sweat, blood, etc.

  • @steveymoon
    @steveymoon 11 місяців тому

    I'm loving your movie reactions. You are so beautiful and I love your emotion. Looking forward to seeing more.

  • @Paehrin
    @Paehrin Рік тому

    Great reaction, as always (I really do enjoy them !) I just think that the opening of the movie is not a "spoiler" per se. It's Maximus thinking of home when he's away at war, of when he'll come back and how good it'll feel. And well, I guess at the end, he does go home, in a way. I always enjoyed this movie, even though it's really fantasied haha.

  • @markunderwood912
    @markunderwood912 Рік тому

    I was in cinema and cried my eyes out seeing you cry at the same scean made me cry again ❤❤

  • @ColvyMolvy
    @ColvyMolvy 10 місяців тому

    The end of this movie never fails to make me want to give my little girl the hugest cuddles forever.

  • @Saboteur709
    @Saboteur709 Рік тому +1

    "It made me remember this quote that goes ... 'Couage is not the absence of fear, but acting in spte of it.'"
    The one I remember was from the actor John Wayne who predominantly acted in westerns: "Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway".

    • @RLKmedic0315
      @RLKmedic0315 Рік тому

      "Bravery is when no one but you knows that you are terrified"

  • @D-ragon-S
    @D-ragon-S Рік тому +1

    You did good on your first one!
    Love that you didn't hold back your tears.
    Next time, don't be afraid to complete your thoughts when you comment. You can always correct later if you were wrong. It makes you even moore likable if you sometimes are wrong.
    Much Love to you and Ukraine
    💙💛💙🌻🌻🌻

  • @robwalsh9843
    @robwalsh9843 Рік тому +1

    19:35
    Gladiator matches were a business. Like boxing and UFC fighting, except with weapons and death. Proximo is merely being a businessman.

  • @shannonvanpatten8341
    @shannonvanpatten8341 Рік тому +1

    The grandfather of this movie is the 1959 film "BEN HUR". You should give it a look.

  • @WokenAsc
    @WokenAsc Рік тому +1

    36:28 This quote gets me everytime. Death Is inevitable and there's nothing no one can do about it.

  • @KevDaly
    @KevDaly Рік тому +1

    All Roman emperors were called Caesar, in case you were wondering. Originally by adoption but quickly by convention.

  • @davidbateleur8357
    @davidbateleur8357 Рік тому +3

    The Breakfast Club + The Lost Boys are highly recommended for a react. You will love both movies :P

  • @VerzoOchoa
    @VerzoOchoa Рік тому

    In the moment i watch your tears i suscribed and turn on the notification bell, that's want i wanted to see as a reactor of reactors, Authentic Reactions!

  • @JoseChavez-ct1db
    @JoseChavez-ct1db 6 місяців тому

    It's a modern classic. From day one we all knew that this movie was going to be timeless, and we were completely right.

  • @SoutheastTx
    @SoutheastTx Рік тому +1

    Her "why is he so strange " is hilarious he loves his sister just not in a way sibling's love each other.
    He's a disturbed character.

    • @mjgFlati
      @mjgFlati 2 місяці тому

      IN THESE TIME IT WAS NOT UNUSUAL TO MARRY YOUR SISTER WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT ???? DO RESERCH ABOUT CLEOPATRA , TUT ENCH AMUN OR OTHER EMPERORS LIKE IN GREECE , ROME

  • @guscarlson7021
    @guscarlson7021 Рік тому

    They used to flood the floor of that arena and reenact famous naval battles with boats and flaming catapults and everything. The greatest show on Earth and some of the greatest shows in history.
    Just imagine a modern football game where all the players have spears , swords, clubs and battle axes.
    Now THAT'S entertainment. BTW, you are adorable, Stef. You'll go far.

  • @eXcommunicate1979
    @eXcommunicate1979 Рік тому +1

    The moment @ 32:04 is where I skip to, to see the reviewer's reaction. Yours was perfect. I choke up every time. And Maximus' reply to Commodus' savage words was the epitome of the Stoic philosophy espoused by Maximus' benefactor, Marcus Aurelius.

  • @louiegomez3466
    @louiegomez3466 Рік тому

    I enjoyed sharing the journey, thank you. BTW if you look into the life of Roman emperor Caligula, that is true madness!! The film, "300" would be a great follow up...

  • @ronaldk.wileyjr.5476
    @ronaldk.wileyjr.5476 Рік тому

    This, is my all time favorite film. I think that I watch it, every time I see that it's on. Watch again by yourself, you'll notice a lot more.
    WJFT... wisdom, justice, fortitude & temperment.