@deadline: Russell Crowe talks pushing back on studio pressure for sex scenes in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ and says ‘Gladiator II’ failed to ignite audiences in the same way as the original film because it lacked a “moral core” - Taormina Film Festival. See more at the link in bio.
Gladiator 2 was garbage . Idk why Connie Nelson agreed to be in it . The only reason I wanted to see it was for her so I’m sure the producers used that to their advantage.
2026-06-16 04:44:34
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Lisa Lucas :
Am I the only one who is exhausted by trying to find a movie or TV series that doesn’t rely on constant cussing, immorality, or violence to tell a story?
2026-06-16 13:30:09
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socloseyetsofar :
gladiator 2 also lacked a good storyline and used CGI sharks
2026-06-21 00:15:59
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Silly billy :
A moral core is what’s missing from many movies currently. We’ve lost characters with integrity. We’re forced to settle for the lesser of two morally unencumbered characters with nothing greater to aspire to. That’s why many movies and series feel empty now.
2026-06-16 00:19:57
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Idaho Girl :
Russell Crowe got it right, the studio did not!!!!
2026-06-15 22:46:51
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Therauster :
That’s what I never understood about Braveheart, the scene with the French princess. The entire point was avenging his wife. He wouldn’t have done that.
2026-06-15 22:19:39
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caliroseygal :
He’s absolutely right. That’s why his Gladiator stood the test of time.
2026-06-16 03:00:42
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Fahim Tazwar Hossain :
100%. Maximus was grief-stricken, with only revenge in mind
2026-06-16 02:05:57
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HG :
Morality has gotten tossed to the side way to much. To many people have forgotten how much it matters.
2026-06-18 14:29:50
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💫JR💫 :
Gladiator 1 is one of the best movies ever made.
2026-06-16 01:46:58
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Ryan Fonseca :
When he said”it’s about vengeance” he summoned Maximus’ voice 🔥
2026-06-16 01:31:37
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Sarah Kourkoulis :
Yep, my mom and I watch the Gladiator just the two of us. It was OUR movie. For sure.
2026-06-16 08:53:29
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MoonWater :
Brilliant assessment. ⭐️
2026-06-16 22:42:44
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Gina Glass- Lenon :
He understood the character unlike the studio.
2026-06-17 21:28:17
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Ken :
Gladiator sucked. Gladiator 2 was absolute garbage.
2026-06-15 23:42:27
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lou :
wait, should i watch gladiator?
2026-06-21 08:10:12
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Kim :
He still got it 😫
2026-06-17 15:15:14
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john :
I fell asleep in gladiator 2 it was boring
2026-06-20 20:35:49
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Jofalltrades :
it's one of the reasons it's one of my favorites 💜 exactly what he said.
2026-06-18 01:23:21
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Logic on the Mic :
Listen up studios! People still want stories with depth, character, and a moral core!
2026-06-19 15:34:43
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Shapp50 :
So disappointed in Gladiator 2. It had no soul.
2026-06-15 20:25:42
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Maria Giulia :
That decision and his grit in not going with it — definitely gave the movie the right integrity it needed
2026-06-19 22:19:38
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Tumblin' Jill :
He's a real one! 👏👏👏
2026-06-16 00:25:29
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laurie20254 :
Characters must stay in character. Russel gets that.
2026-06-16 17:58:31
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Christine Folgheraiter :
Great movie
2026-06-16 01:33:24
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