GLADIATOR is moving, poetic, and BRUTAL. | First time watching
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2024
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My beautfiul Patrons voted on a film for me to watch, and this time Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR (2000) won out.
This movie was BRUTAL, but also very powerful and poetic.
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Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
said Brad Pitt in Fury :)
@@darthsaren6519 Yep. Said right, too.
Come up with your own quotes not just spew out and repeat what other people say like brad pitt in fury 😂
Dogs have been used in war since the beginning of "war".
"Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt" is an ancient Roman quote by the poet Juvenal. It is a metaphor for attaining public approval not by excellence in service or policy, but by diversion and distraction.
Sounds like Trump
Well, the "bread" part is about making sure the people's basic needs are met, but yeah, distract them from too great an aspiration beyond that and you can keep them passive.... It's proven pretty effective, too...
Rome's rulers deliberately kept the populace in a complacent and inert state by continually plying them with handouts of free food and lavish, violent shows. This concept is usually expressed in shorthand by the expression "bread and circuses."
Still happens every week in every major country.
Panem et Circensis
"I know its a war, but I dont know who to root for.....oh, the dog! Im rooting for the dog!!
Cristy, THAT is a perfectly acceptable answer!
Hahaha! Always rooting for the dog lol
@@CristyReacts It is a sad reality that Dogs, and Horses get forced into the death and drama of man... I understand why this happens, but the older I get the more upset it makes me. Somehow it leaves me feeling less human then them, even though I know nature is brutal. I am old now, and I open the window and let the fly out rather than smash it in my final years... to be human demands it... laugh at an old fool if you wish, but I will not wither at my humiliation but i will embrace it.
Great movie. Another Russell Crowe movie is Master and Commander. It's a naval war movie, and very good.
eh I thought it was boring and long... although I went into the movie expecting a "Braveheart on water" and it was water doused on Braveheart.
Waaaaaay better movie in every aspect than Gladiator. Everyone involved seemed much more in their proper element, with no overactive. Dialog, characters, story were all more appropriate and historically accurate.
@randallwilliamson3838 I was actually bored with Braveheart. It was like a Halmark movie with blood and dirt. Very over the top and overflowing with cliches.
@@randallwilliamson3838 I wateched it when It came out, and kinda thought so too at the time. Then I watched it now, 20 years later, and LOVE it.
Master and Commander is probably my favorite Russell Crowe movie. It's captivating, not a dull moment in the movie. The way the late 18th century naval world is captured is fantastic.
Strength and Honor, Maximus the perfect name for a man with such pride, strength and honor..... This movie stands the test of time hard to believe it was made 24 years ago
The Gladiator soundtrack will always be one of my favorites.
It was the first time I started to pay more attention to music in movies and TV shows. Since then it's my favorites kind of music.
Thank you Hans Zimmer
The music during the opening battle of the movie always reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean..
Gotta give Lisa Gerrard some love for the wonderful vocals as well. :)
@@cjperry2731 As it should, same composer and same influences.
@@hadoken95 Umm, it's more than that, it's the same piece of music. They re-used it for POTC to save money because the film was internally and externally projected to be a box office bomb, and no one would ever hear it.
I will comment on this video but not yet, not yet
"just kidding.. terrible joke, because people die here.."
That is definitely one of the lines of all time 🤣
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" for a very serious look at history.
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this was the halftime show performers back then 🤣
Cristy there is a very good HBO show called Rome. It follows 2 Roman legionaries named Vorenus and Pullo. It starts out with them fighting for Cesar when he was a general, then it follows history through Cesar taking over Rome, Cesar's death, the rise of Marc Antony and Cleopatra, and the rise and rule of Augustus all told through the eyes of the two soldiers. It is very excellent and pretty historically factual as far as the big things happening it's great and a good way to get to know more about the Roman's.
THIS! Rome is fantastic and I would also recommend "I, Claudius" from the BBC. Neither are particularly historical accurate but it gives you the basics without having to take a college course or something. And not for nothing the events from back then still echo through to now. Still fighting the same wars for different reasons.
Absolutely agree
Rome was an amazing series, it just cost too much to make
Imagine in a 17 year period you had the Roman Republic > the Roman Empire with the rule of Cesar, the story of Marc Antony and Cleopatra, and the Rule of Augustus as well as the life of Cicero, Magnus Pompey, Brutus, Cassius ect all happening in that 17 year period that is still being talked about, movies and shows made about, books being written about ect all now 2000 years later. Some of the most famous humans in history all at the same time,
@@doctor8342 Would be crazy but most probably didn't give a shit who was in charge (just like now), they just worried about growing enough to feed themselves or who would take their able bodied sons to fight
My favorite line: "The time for honoring yourself will soon be at an end, Highness"!
One of mine too. Because that's a term for prince. Still not giving him the title of Emperor.
@@had1toomany114 In fact, Rome emperors never used royal titles, since royalty had very negative connotations for any Roman citizen, due to the loathed associations with the tyranny and corruption of the first kings of Rome, before the Republic. Even if acting like absolute monarchs, emperors maintained the Republican uses and traditions, naming themselves as "primus inter pares" (first among equals), accepting being counseled by a Senate, and naming every year another magistrate as their collegiate consuls. The common name "emperor" was not a royal title by then, but derived from "imperator", this is, the military role of the person who had the "imperium", or supreme command of the armies. They were also high priests in their religious role. The honorific title of "caesar", derived of the one Octavian Augustus gave himself as heir and adoptive son of Julius Caesar, was to get commonplace and with time, synonime with ruling sovereign. But no Roman emperor would have accepted being called "highness" or "majesty" or anything to do with the kings of old.
'Allo :). Edit: Esta bien. Brit here - 400 years ago, your people and mine would have been enemies - but 2,000 years ago, this is our shared history, it's where we both came from. Shed a tear of gladness we both do not suffer the trials of our ancestors... :)
Fun fact about the colliseum they also pumped in water and had naval battles. No idea how they did it but they did
if im not mistaken that actually happend in Circus Maximus not in the Colliseum
'That's a person without a head... on a horse.' - We call that a Headless Horseman.
When she said "Just name your son emperor and call it a day".
Worst movie plot ever.
@@dggydddy59. But that would make a funny kind of skit on a comedy show. A “What if movies were different” bit. Then take all the drama out and make everything a super easy solution. Spoiler example below
Instead of sending a squad searching for Private Ryan, they just fly planes with banners behind them all over Normandy reading “Private Ryan: Report to ‘So and so’, you’re going home.” Then Ryan sees it and calls it a day.
Part me wept because the schools seem to be leaving out big chunks of history that is good have just to understand basic stuff like the Roman empire but also it was funny as hell. Cristy got jokes and doesn't even know it.
Real talk though, what do they teach now? I am not even that old and I was a horrible student, but still knew the framework of Greek and Roman mythology/history by the time I was 12 because so much of modern government and politics is modeled after the ideals of that time. For better or worse. So many reactions I have watched to historical dramas like this the reactors have these wide gaps of knowledge that actually hinder the full enjoyment of the thing. It's a bummer.
@nullunit It is a bit shocking to me how little the younger people these days know about so many things. Unless it's video games, it seems. I was kind of shocked a few weeks ago when one of these kid reactors couldn't read cursive, but what really got to me was that one of them couldn't tell time unless it was displayed in numbers. Could.Not.Tell.Time. I was freakin' flabbergasted!
I like to think Maximus and his family would have lived. And Commodus would have been assassinated anyway.
Great reaction Cristy like always. Love this movie! The scene where Russell Crowe's describing his home, he's actually describing a place near where he lives in real life, that's why you can see so much emotion. Brilliant! And the scene in which Commodus yells "Am I not merciful?" right in his sister's face was improv at that point. Joaquin Phoenix was just scripted to say it the one time. He ad-libbed the repeat of the line as a menacing yell right in her face and that is real shock on Connie Nielsen's face. You can see a now adult Spencer Treat Clark, who played young Lucius, as a member of Weird Al's band in the new parody biopic about him. Keep up the good work.
Hi Marco, my friend! I love this fun fact-- it's truly emotional to hear him describe his home. But then seeing it burnt down was a true heartbreak!
Bull fights in Mexico, Spain and Portugal continue this tradition. In Portugal they don't kill the bull.
There are also in France, and they dont kill the bull either
I have this movie on VHS and I bust it out when anyone im entertaing asks "whats a good movie to watch?" I bring out the old VCR and pop in Gladiator
I got it on DVD
"Someone should show them soccer" 😂😂😂
"TURN YOUR PHONE OFF"...???!!! 🤣😅😂 Cristy, you are the BEST! 🤭😜👍
She has a few of those zingers every time it seems, and I'm like 'how does your brain come up with that?'. I wish she didn't speak Spanish so much though 😁
Russell Crowe won an Academy Award for this role. But, for me, Joaquin Phoenix carried this movie. This was his greatest acting performance of his masterful career. Though he did get an Oscar, he was for sure snubbed for this role.
Especially, but not limited to that time period it was normal for royals to have siblings and other close family get together. It was normal for royals to keep the family pure by not mixing the genes with others outside their family. To give you a great example, Cleopatra wanted to be Queen but she couldn't unless she was married. She married the oldest of her 2 brothers. Years later he died so she then married her other brother in order to stay Queen. There are a LOT of other examples of such relationships to this day of Royal couples made up of siblings or cousins or Uncles and nieces! There are also such couples in entertainment. Singer Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13 year old first cousin (daughter of his aunt and uncle) 👱♀👱♀👗👗👠👠❤❤
It was normal among ancient Egyptian royalty but not at all normal in Rome. Sibling incest would have been regarded as repulsive by the Romans.
@@RW-rt5nd Maybe so, but I would rather live in a society where it would be acceptable to marry my brother or uncle than in Rome where family could include slaves or freed slaves and where the oldest male was free to disinherit or kill any child or sell it if he WANTED to! He could also force any child to divorce their spouse if he decided to! 👱♀👱♀👗👗👠👠❤❤
@@shanialover Relax. Nobody is denying the Romans or their laws could be cruel just that incest wasn't their thing. Perhaps the only major ancient people who exceeded them in the cruelty department were the Assyrians.
@@RW-rt5nd I just get triggered by incest being looked down upon compared to slavery. Incest only happens if both people agree. Slavery happens if the slaver decides to take control over a weaker person. When I was in High school I found out that even in the United States there are a huge number of States that allow to a certain degree depending on which State for close relatives (including siblings) to be a couple. And studies showed that children of close relatives had very minimal, if any more defects than non close relations babies. So, in my opinion, if the society allows anything I say that if all involved want something NOBODY should prevent it or have a negative say about it. Now that I have relayed my opinion on this subject, I will get off of my soapbox until I need to get back on, High heels included as those are the ONLY shoes I have ever worn since I eliminated all of my flat and low heels shoes years ago! 👱♀👱♀👗👗👠👠❤❤❤❤
Music by Hans Zimmer and vocals by Lisa Gerrard. You should check out some of her music it is beautiful. She was originally in a group called Dead Can Dance check them out. Amazing music
DCD has been a favorite of mine since I was first introduced to them back in college... far too many years ago. :p
"Find another home. Turn your phone off." - PRICELESS. :)
"Someone should show them soccer" 😆😂🤣
hahaha "or any sport with a ball!" lol
I watched this movie with my dad when i was a kid around 20yrs ago.
The music and story has been stuck in my head ever since and it still moves me and brings a tear to my eyes.
The dog got put in the curry
If you were wondering the german during the initial fight was yelling 'you are dogs! you are damned dogs!' ironically in modern german not what was actually spoken at the time. Then again nobody ever accused this movie of being a paragon of historical accuracy
Gotta do The Last Samurai next !
100% - Great suggestion! - an absolutely beautiful movie, Cristy will definitely love it!...
And Dances with wolves
The Princess loved Maximus more than anyone in life save her son. which it is hinted might actually be Maximus' son as they were lovers about 10 years previous. It nearly killed her to release him to go to his family. Maximus defeated Commodus to save Rome and he did. He finally went home to his family, farm and the harvest.
Joaquin Phoenix played the villain perfectly, my favorite in this movie. Yes, he was a horrible person, but if they got someone else, it probably wouldn't have the same impact as how Joaquin played him
War dogs have been used by humanity for millennia, look up Becerrillo. He was Ponce de Leon's war dog
Joaquin Phoenix was so good in this movie at playing the villain.
"Somebody should show them soccer". That cracked me up.
But I've been to soccer matches a lot. There is no distribution of free bread. In fact they charge you an arm and a leg for any snack.
“Someone should show him….Soccer” :). Nice
hahaha "or any sport with a ball!!" lol
If you want another amazing Russell Crowe performance, DEFINITELY watch Michael Mann's remarkable fact-based legal/journalist drama The Insider (2000). He really shines there, and I believe he's even better in that film, as great as he is here.
Master and Commander: The Far side of the World is another absolute GEM.
I think Cinderella Man is my favorite Russell Crowe performance, not to mention L.A. Confidential and A Beautiful Mind. He couldn’t make a bad film back then.
Jack Gleason, who played Joffrey in Game of Thrones, drew acting inspiration from Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus character for his GoT character.
I already know there's gonna be serious Cristy crying on this one!
"Unleash hell" has nothing to do with the wardog. It meant Quintus has to wait for the signal (the flaming arrow at tyhe begining of the battle) tu release all the catapult projectiles and the arrows toward the ennemy.
Always awkward when the lead are the Romans. The barbarians defeated were defending their land, their tribe. Victorious Romans slaughtered entire people, enslaved survivors, the women and children. IMO Russell Crowe’s most heroic and perfect role, but Joachim Phoenix is a legend. The most vile villain you can’t take your eyes off. Ironically, the ideal ‘Roman’. As a teenager I loved the old men in this movie playing bad asses when they were younger. Richard Harris (the emperor), Oliver Reed (Proximo) and David Hemmings (eyebrows) all played roles that would have been played by Russell Crowe today. RIP and miss them all.
Cristy: Make him Emperor. He's your son
Commodus: *kills his own father, orders the death of the greatest General in Rome, along with his wife and young son
Good call
But I bet the dog is ok 😊
Basically a fictional story loosely based on real people of history.
Commodus reality: However he WAS assassinated, by an athlete. There were numerous plots and attempts upon his life, but the one which finally succeeded was carried out by a wrestler in combat named Narcissus, while Commodus was in his bath. The plot was orchestrated by his closest advisors, and apparently even included his mistress, Marcia.
It occurred on the very last day of the year 192 CE, exactly when the rest of Rome was preparing festivities for the New Year, 193 CE. However, it was feared and believed by insiders that Commodus planned to kill the consuls-elect, who by both tradition and jurisprudence were to begin their terms upon New Year’s Day, and be sworn in as consul himself, instead. This he reportedly was going to do even outfitted as a gladiator, in his lion skins, with appropriate weapons. This was the final outrage, according to ancient sources, sealing his fate.
Lucilla: Lucilla conspired against Commodus, and attempted to have him assassinated in 182 CE. Commodus banished Lucilla to the island of Capri as punishment, and ordered her execution shortly after.
From: ancientromanhistoryrevivalDOTcom/gladiator-the-real-story/
40:50 the praetorian guard doing what they did best :D
"Just die killing the worst Emperor."
Oh, sweet summer child. Commodus was not a good Emperor, but he was FAR from the worst. Nero and Caligula make him look like the most kind and gentle soul in the world.
Do a little real research, especially about Nero, most of what you think you know is just wrong.
yeah :)
1. beheading the messenger was an usual response of not surrendering
2. los perritos estaban siempre usados para la guerra tambien
3. generally id say this movie represents all true historical facts about ancient empire ... including former roman citizen being sold for slavery
Oh interesting I had no idea about fact #1. OR fact #2 (although me pone muy triste, pobres pebuitos)!
great villains make great movies and Jaquin Phoenix as Commodus is one of the best.
Love the line where takes of the helmet & it's a surprise. He knew exactly who he was when that statement was made.
Cris, it’s ur channel, u may have all the opinions u wish.
U’ll never pls everyone - it’s impossible.
The artist who performed in the Gladiator half time show was Beyonceus maximus gluteus.
Everyone feels bad for Commodus at first……til
The only time incest was really "accepted" was during the Polemy reign of Egypt. They wanted to keep their bloodline pure, that is how we got Cleopatra.
Actually for the most part of the Egyptian dynasties, not only the ptolemian dynasty, Tutankhamun for an example was married to his own half sister Ankhsenamun. And most royal families in the old civilisations did so too, from Egypt to Inca
What about the Royal family in England. You think it's just bad luck they are all so ugly?
I have always loved the history of Rome, and watching movies about it are a lot of fun for me.
- Russell Crowe win the Oscar for Best Actor for Gladiator.
- Marcus Aurelius was not only Emperor, but a philosopher. His book, Meditations, is considered required reading of the Stoic philosophers and has had a resurgence of popularity in the last few years. He is played by Richard Harris, who is best known by many now as the first Professor Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films, as he sadly passed between the second and third films.
- Commodus was real...and a lot worse than the movie portrays him.
- Commodus mentions the Emperor Claudius, and ironically the most famous actor to portray Claudius is in the movie playing Senator Gracchus. Sir Derek Jacobi, one of England's most beloved Shakespearean actors, played Claudius in a landmark BBC drama called I, Claudius based on two novels by Robert Graves in the mid-1970s. He played Claudius from age 16 to his death in 54 AD. It is easy to find online, and I heartily recommend it. It comes across like a stage play, but the acting is superb!
- The actor playing Proximo died during production. Oliver Reed, a major English actor during the 1960s to the mid-1970s was a rather hard-drinking and partying sort, and his excesses caused the condition that killed him during the filming. The script had to be re-written, and the use of doubles, CGI, alternate takes and lines of dialogue helped the filmmakers flesh out the character after his death. Originally, Proximo survived and had the little carvings of Maximus's family that were to be buried. They had to change it to Juba (Djimon Honsou) which actually makes much more sense emotionally.
24:30 "Why do they have horses and the gladiators don't? This is an unfair fight."
Yes, it's unfair.
That's why Maximus' Dominus (his owner) was so pissed about getting normal rates to lose all his slaves.
Why is it unfair?
This is a historical reenactment of a famous battle where Roman soldiers defeated a horde of barbarian warriors.
Maximus and his guys are the barbarians and they are supposed to lose to the romans, just like it happened in history.
It's always great to see reactions to this film, and I loved yours. It is a film that will stand the test of time, a true classic. As you said it's just excellent performances, cinematography, visually, and most especially that epic, stirring score.
I also love that it exposes younger reactors (millennials like yourself) to a trio of amazing British actors. These 3 actors were in the twilight of their long careers on stage and screen, and this film gave them great roles and lines of dialogue.
Richard Harris played the emperor Marcus Aurelius: "your faults as a son is my failure as a father". Oliver Reed played Proximo: "I did not say I knew him! I said he touched me on the shoulder once". And finally Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus who delivered the line which always gets me: "who will help me carry him?". 3 amazing actors.
I can't look over the fact that Lucias caused sooo many problems for Maximus lol
Marcus Aurelius "Commodus will accept my decision." Cristy "I don't think so bro..." 🤨
The song at the end is a made up language and is sung by the lady that made it up. Such a beautiful song.
A side note, at the end of the movie, the woman who sings “Honor Him”, and “Now We Are Free”, Lisa Gerrard, was chosen by Hans Zimmer in part because the language in which she sings is her own creation. She says when she sings, only she and God understand what she’s saying.
SOUND OF FREEDOM.
Not asking u to “thank me later” but, u’ll want to.
I already watched it in the theater! So I can't do it for the channel...
Seriously idk how they knew who was who. 🤷🏻♀️Commodus is a creep. Creepy creep.
I love how his image of the afterlife is the road leading downhill through the wheat fields towards his farm, with his wife and son waiting for him to come home.
Its the Elysian fields. The afterlife for the good souls and ruled by Persephone.
Hades gave her her own domain in the underworld and essencially created Greek heaven.
@@TrafalgarWaterDLaw-dl5cm I heard somewhere that the "You are in Elysium and you are dead" reference at the beginning was of Greek origin, not Roman. How would the Greek interpretation of the afterlife be relevant to the Romans, though?
@@tomaskennedy The Greek and Roman mythos is practicly identical.
They only use diffrent names. Elysium is Elissium. Hades Is Pluto in Roman myth. Zeus Saturn. Herakles is Hercules etc.
So Maximus just ended on the Roman version.
@@TrafalgarWaterDLaw-dl5cm Good to know. 👍
You’re wise to understand that no one should expect to learn any true history from Hollywood.
First of all, I love your background music at the end when you're giving your thoughts. Gladiator is my favourite movie of all time since it came out in 2000. What makes this movie so great is the drama behind and in the movie itself. Great reaction, new sub here!
Ridley Scott really is a genius.
His brother Tony did some great films too (RIP)..
This might be the first reaction I’ve seen of you where you were genuinely unsettled.
Keep pushing yourself, there are so many gems out there to be enjoyed. ❤
Throwing bread to the crowd references an old Roman phrase that described keeping the poor populace appeased and favorable to the ruling class of the Empire. Keep the poor fed and entertained and they will be happy regardless of other hardship. Sound familiar?
The Gladiator is one of the best movies ever made. The story it tells is splendidly written and told. The costumes are fantastic, and the fight choreography is just wow. Every time I watch or watch a reaction to this movie I cry because it so emotionally charged. Few movies of the time The Gladiator and the movies after ever come close to being as great. I don't know if you have been recommended 300 yet but it is another great movie that portrays history even if it isn't completely accurate to history. Honestly what movie that is not a documentary is? If you do watch 300, fair warning it is graphic.
One thing I can say is that this is not history. It's a fictional period piece.
What does it say about we humans that every single reviewer I have seen is always much more concerned about the fate of any dog, horse or other animal in a movie ( especially female reviewers) then they are the fate of the humans in the movie? Parenthetically, may I point out that war dogs were used quite extensively by the Romans, and by other armies as well. A well-trained dog is much easier to replace than a well-trained soldier.
Cristy, it will please you to know that this movie, while having elements of history, is fictional. Commodus became Emperor of Rome at the age of 19 after his father died. The gladiators that fought were treated like sports icons today: good accommodations, excellent food, and extensive training. Because they were such a costly investment, they weren't killed nearly as often. There were exceptions, of course, like criminals sentenced to death.
25:07 - One of my favorite pieces of trivia is at this moment. You can see the compression tank rigging used to make the chariot flip over. 😆
This is tragically Oliver Reed’s, Proximo, last film. He died late in production. Since most of the film was already done, they killed him off before the final gladiator fight and had Juba bury the figurines instead of Proximo as originally scripted.
And in the part of the revolt, and Proximo death, Reed was already dead, so they had to do this part with a double, and without actually showing Proximo's face
Roman Gladiators: Gladiators were an expensive investment for those who ran the gladiator schools, so it was preferable that the fighters did not die on the field - meaning they had to be strong enough to last more than one fight. Contrary to popular belief, not many gladiators actually fought to the death.
are you not entertained!!!....
"Someone should show them soccer or something" HAHAHAHAHAHA I loved this comment. Definitely the best laugh of the week for me.
I like how you cheer as if you're part of the crowd. I did the same when I saw it in theaters, it was a cool experience 😊
In reality Gladiators did not try to kill each other they tried to injure the opponent to the point that he quits. Gladiators could quit at any time due to injury and exhaustion and as long as the Emperor was convinced he did not quit to soon he was allowed to live. All the writings at the time about gladiators included their win/loss record. One example of many was Flamma who had 21 wins 4 loses and 9 draws.
Nice reaction. I only got around to watching this myself a couple of days ago so i was almost on the same page as yourself when reacting.
I know you said your not keen on history but if you want to see a very accurate history of Britain (700 years after this) i would highly recommend the series
"The last Kingdom" . It is highly regarded and should gain you a sizable audience.
(Try an episode or 2 by yourself to see if you like it).
"Black sails"
"Vikings"
"Deadwood"
"Sons of anarchy"
"Ripper Street"
"Narcos"
"Griselda"
"Chernobyl"
Are all respected series aswell.
(Two others films very similar to gladiator are
"Centurion" and the sequel
"The Eagle"
(Both excellent)
You at least listed one good show here, "Black Sails". The other great show I would recommend is "Firefly".
Love your reactions....especially when u bust out the Spanish lol it reminds me of I love Lucy when Ricky got all worked up 😂
Thanks Charles!!
29:53 "They should do that at sporting events... throw loaves of bread at people"
Or throw rolls of paper towels at people who have lost their homes in hurricanes?
I could not stop laughing when you said they should be introduced to soccer as an alternative to swords. LMAO! 😂
in ww1 1914 i believe on Xmas day the ppl in the trenches called an unofficial ceasefire for 1 day. German and allied soldiers left thier trenches met in no man's land exchanged gifts, hugged, took photos and played a football (soccer) match. the next day they went back to shooting each other.... the power of sport and insanity of war
Concider this being yelled at and being called names!
I watched this in a cinema in Miami in 2000, walked in on a whim. Not a dry eye in the place during the final scenes.
The deaths of his family bothered you? But they weren't horses or dogs!
Sometimes the way that you die is more important to you than trying to survive another day. This movie is a great example of that idea. It's not always about how long you live. Especially when you think that you are going to go to your version of Paradise when you die. - For me that would be just not having this body and not having to go to work anymore. :) Wait, I get that automatically when I die? I need to buy a gun! ;) Next savings project.
Commodus was such a snake they even named a reptile after him (Commodus dragon).
oh interesting!!!
i understand why Quintus did what he did, if he disobeyed, his family would likely be killed too, and nothing would change
History is not always portrayed in the movies that accurately. There is always Hollywood's version. And more often than not, history is told by the victor's point of view.
20:10 the best scene for me! He doesn't tell him who he is.
One of the best legion Roman had was the 9th legion from Spain .
Another brilliant reaction, your edits are class you somehow always include my favourite scenes in every reaction haha love the channel big fan
And I'm a big fan of your comments haha!! Thank you my friend. I appreciate the support.
You have to realize they had no understanding of genetics at that time. They reasoned that going too far away from the family bloodline was the dangerous thing. They married cousins and siblings thinking it was the right thing to do.
The final fight showed the difference between a fencer and a soldier. The emperor was a skilled swordsman but Maximus knew how to kill.
I'll only allow myself one bit of history info. Rome wasn't formally a monarchy, at least not after the Republic was established fairly early on a couple centuries BC. The Republic eventually fell, or was overshadowed and made mostly irrelevant, by the Emperors, starting with Julius Caesar. They were almost a monarchy, and sons often succeeded their fathers. But they never openly declared Rome a hereditary monarchy because the identity of Rome was very bound up in its proud past as a Republic that got rid of monarchy. And every Emperor could, at least in theory, appoints whoever he wanted to succeed him. Still, it was hereditary enough in practice that passing over Commodus here in this fictionalized story is a pretty big deal. Note too that the old Emperor wants to re-establish the Republic, to give Rome back to the people. Again this is fictionalized. I don't think any Emperors actually wanted to do this. But it does reflect a sentiment that never really died among Romans -- that maybe it was better and people were better during the Republic.
"How are they entertained?"
Wait for it....wait for it.....
"Are you not ENTERTAINED?"
29:52 That's so funny because it's all Bread and circuses
Now imagine seeing all that on the big screen! In the first fight in the Colosseum, when the war chariots come in and one is overturned, crashing through the gateway, most of the audience in the cinema when I was there, involuntarily ducked because it was so huge and realistic.
This is a very well made movie, my only complaint is that they used the name of Marcus Aurelius, by far one of the greatest Roman Emperors and Stoic philosophers of all time as an dead but considered person in this movie. I get why they wanted to use someone so historically honored as an "honest" and amazing man, but it rubs me wrong when REAL PEOPLE get shown in a setting that is not real to their life. Aurelius's name deserves to be used ONLY when it is in reference to what it means to be a "Decent and honest MAN true to his self" and never otherwise... but over all a great movie!
The dog in the war is referred to the roman's original war tactics when they unleash hungries dogs against enemies. Indeed Massimo Decimo Meridio said "unleash the dogs" in the first delivery of that move. The director changed in "unleash the hell" because it is more understandable for who doesn't know the history.
The bird scene was soo powerful.
Well, that Dog is supposed to be a wolf. The Romans believe that their civilization was born from a Wolf. And they kept Wolves as Pets.
If you want to see another amazing movie about gladiators watch Spartacus (1960). A true story (with a few dramatizations) which is actually one of the most important historical moments in (Roman) history.
They threw bread at the crowd to pacify them..
Ever hear the quote "bread and circuses"..? That is the reference..
Panem et Circensis, that it even where the capital Panem in hunger games got its name and inspiration from, as hunger games is a type of gladiatorial games too, wich is there to pacify the people from opposing the facistical regime