Gladiator (2000) Reaction
Added 2024-02-24 16:27:27 +0000 UTCMrs. October's (Brooke) Dad told us this one is his favorite so we decided to check it out.
It's safe to say we trust his movie opinions now!
Shout out to all the dads including Mr. Ron and Mr October <3
Let us know what you think about this one!
Comments
I know I'm late to the party, but I love this movie and have watched it over 20x at least. Just wanted to add that the actor Oliver Reed who played Proximo passed away before the movie was completed so a couple of his later scenes are clipped from older scenes and relighted to look different. You can tell which ones based off repeated viewings, (The line: "Shadows and dust" for example) but he was an important character in the story and I'm glad they figured out a way to make it work. Another thing I noticed upon this viewing after watching shows such as GOT is how Joaquin Phoenix is lighted in some of the scenes. Such as light from above to darken his eyes to the point you can't see them, or only from one side of his face to make him look more troubled or evil. And of course the costumes were amazing.
Elyzium
2024-08-26 23:46:05 +0000 UTCOne of my all time favorite movies! Bonus info: It won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and Best Male Actor for Russell Crowe as Maximus! Hans Zimmers perfect score (music) was also so great and memorable. It also received a nomination. Same goes for Joaquin Phoenix who was nominated, for Best Supporting Actor, for his role as Emperor Commodus! This is a real movie gem, and a certified classic! So happy you liked it! Mr.Octobers immediate reaction when the movie ended was so great!
McC
2024-03-03 17:07:10 +0000 UTCIn the books, Joffreys daddy issues are more apparent so it does track. Ruthless, resentful cowards.
Lady Stoneheart (Uncat)
2024-02-26 19:26:44 +0000 UTClol yeah over 31 you have to choose. Nsync for me, but I did listen to both, and have about equal love for all boy bands now lol.
Lady Stoneheart (Uncat)
2024-02-26 19:25:12 +0000 UTCSpain was part of the Roman empire and that is where Maximus was from, so yes, he was a Spainiard. Also, fun fact: In the early 60's in Houston, Judge Roy Hofienend went to Rome and saw the colossium and had a vision to build a stadium in Houston to top that. What he created was the Astrodome. The world's first domed stadium. The Astrodome is no longer in use but is still here and is now an officially protected Texas historical building. (proud Texan talking here). Never had gladiator battles there but just about everything else from baseball, football, basketball, monster truck , rodeos...you name it. LOL.
DarrellWaller
2024-02-26 01:54:58 +0000 UTCThat's why studios make refurbished sequels of superhero movies that are cheap and where main character's personality and arch lies within his/hers superpowers and nothing else. Anime have the same recipe. Boring and fatal for the art of filmmaking..
Jernej Sever
2024-02-26 01:24:21 +0000 UTCMovies like this will unfortunately never be made again since they cost studios too much money and cannot be squeezed out for sequels to make additional revenue.
Jernej Sever
2024-02-26 01:13:12 +0000 UTCFun fact guys! The actor who played Joffrey in GOT said that his caracter was based on Joaquin Phoenix' portrayal of Commodus in Gladiator.
Jernej Sever
2024-02-25 22:26:54 +0000 UTCIf you liked this, you will like the Rome mini series on HBO, just ask your dad!
Peter K
2024-02-25 15:18:36 +0000 UTCYeah I think it's one of those rare fantastic movies that just get lost in the mix of everything.
Ryan Marchbanks
2024-02-25 12:07:30 +0000 UTCAll time great movie, just a classic in storytelling and incredible acting. I said it somewhere else before but if you love this movie I'm telling you The Last Samurai is another all time great movie very similar to Gladiator. Also side note the comparison to game of thrones is definitley there but that made me think about the other HBO show called Rome. It heavily influenced how HBO went about creating game of thrones, even shared multiple actors. Loved that show as well.
Christian
2024-02-25 10:33:05 +0000 UTChahahahaha we wish we were old enough to see this. i can’t believe we went this long without even knowing about it ! why was it hiding ?
Mr. October
2024-02-25 03:03:47 +0000 UTCNsync
Kevin Whitted
2024-02-25 02:05:49 +0000 UTCOne of our favorite movies, seen it probably 50 times and its just as good each time. The soundtrack is amazing. I have some of the tracks on a playlist for the car.
Get Reel with Jhae Reacts
2024-02-25 01:43:46 +0000 UTCSUCH a GEM!
Mr. October
2024-02-25 00:16:15 +0000 UTCabsolutely agree with this!
Mr. October
2024-02-25 00:16:09 +0000 UTCoooooooooooooooooh wow my bad
Mr. October
2024-02-25 00:15:52 +0000 UTCalso cool ya'll played hockey it's not very common here!
Mr. October
2024-02-25 00:15:34 +0000 UTChonestly thats really cool because he was awesome in mystic river as well!
Mr. October
2024-02-25 00:15:14 +0000 UTCRespect to Jack Gleeson. In multiple scenes and episodes when I initially binged GoT, he reminded me of Joaquin as Commodus. Different characters with different vices, but the delivery of being a deranged monarch is so believable that it makes them truly hatable and appreciated.
Pete Befi
2024-02-25 00:02:50 +0000 UTCSpencer Clark who plays the kid in this movie was on my hockey team growing up, he quit the team to go film this. Nice dude, great actor. Love this film
hashpipe
2024-02-24 23:09:18 +0000 UTCMe too but they all wanted to see Me, Myself, and Irene with Jim Carry and I said screw that so I ended up seeing it by myself lol
Ryan Marchbanks
2024-02-24 22:22:08 +0000 UTCHe is a Spaniard because he is from Spain. Thats where his house, wife and kid was. Some or most of Spain was probably occupied by rome but I dont know the details
MO
2024-02-24 22:06:10 +0000 UTCSo did I. I went with friends that knew about it but I had no idea, hadn’t seen a trailer or even heard about it. Walked out of the theater blown away by what I’d just seen.
Andrew Karr
2024-02-24 22:00:31 +0000 UTCThe ultimate business card / introduction. "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son. Husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."
John H
2024-02-24 21:34:33 +0000 UTCStrenght and Honor! One of my favorite movies. I have watched this many times even not historically very accurate but very well done. Music, fight scenes and Russell Crowe is The Gladiator! Dad has spoken :)
John H
2024-02-24 21:20:02 +0000 UTCI saw this movie in theaters. Great choice one of my favorites and I'm happy y'all loved it
Ryan Marchbanks
2024-02-24 21:07:18 +0000 UTCIncredible movie. You know the acting is good when it makes you hate a character so much.
Kevin Matthew
2024-02-24 20:58:06 +0000 UTCI am always excited when I see a drop from you guys. But hot dayum was I ever pumped to see gladiator posted. So excited to watch this gem with you two :D
Reaction Junkie
2024-02-24 20:46:10 +0000 UTChe says more to come lol
Mr. October
2024-02-24 17:02:11 +0000 UTChahaha I know he told us that and this thing was fantastic, he was holding out on me for sure!
Mr. October
2024-02-24 17:02:06 +0000 UTCloves it as well lol
Mr. October
2024-02-24 17:01:32 +0000 UTCWhat's his thoughts on Braveheart? lol
Richard
2024-02-24 16:56:39 +0000 UTCPlease tell Mr. Dad we all really appreciate it
JJ Carlisle
2024-02-24 16:46:07 +0000 UTCJust casually throwing Gladiator out like that. Damn good recommendation. Clearly the good taste runs in the family! xD
Dan Tydeman
2024-02-24 16:40:52 +0000 UTClol can't believe he went 23 years of my life and didn't tell us until now lol
Mr. October
2024-02-24 16:32:41 +0000 UTCDude casually reccomends one of the best movies ever made
Jay Owin
2024-02-24 16:29:21 +0000 UTC
