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  • Gladiator (2000)
    Review preview for Gladiator

    Ridley Scott's 2nd century extravaganza dies during those pauses between blood, sweat and fear.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    The revenge of a disgraced Roman general turned gladiator.
  • Gladiator II (2024)
    Review preview for Gladiator II

    David Scarpa’s screenplay wisely keeps the political machinations on a slow simmer, so that they are easily followed and don’t get in the way of the nicely worked set-pieces Scott has in store.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    A man seeks vengeance as a gladiator in Rome after his wife is killed in a raid.

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