The early reviews of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II are out and going by them, it seems that it might end up being one of the biggest films of the year. Netizens and film critics have hailed the director and called it a perfect continuation of the original (Gladiator, 2000). They have praised the cast members Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and Connie Neilsen.
One tweet read, “#Gladiator2 is ABSOLUTE CINEMA. Denzel, Mescal, and Pascal all ooze raw intensity with a charismatic edge. Epic in scope, with some of the greatest action sequences in movie history. This sequel honours the legacy of the original, while forging new paths. FIVE STARS âÂï¸ÂâÂï¸ÂâÂï¸ÂâÂï¸ÂâÂï¸Â”
#Gladiator2 is ABSOLUTE CINEMA. Denzel, Mescal, and Pascal all ooze raw intensity with a charismatic edge. Epic in scope, with some of the greatest action sequences in movie history. This sequel honors the legacy of the original, while forging new paths. FIVE STARS âÂï¸ÂâÂï¸ÂâÂï¸ÂâÂï¸ÂâÂï¸Â pic.twitter.com/H3UiVPui2a
— Boston Brand (@DeadmanBostonB) October 19, 2024
#GladiatorII is the perfect continuation of the original & an epic story in its own right. A fantastic cast, but Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, & Paul Mescal are transcendent! Countless intense blood soaked fight sequences! @GladiatorMovie demands to be seen on the big screen! pic.twitter.com/LH3Z7clqrH
— Caitlin Tyrrell (@caitlin_tyrrell) October 19, 2024
GLADIATOR 2 is an absolute triumph, Ridley Scott places you in the action of the arena centered on legacy and honor amping up the blood, battles,and biceps for something so deliciously cinematic and Machiavellian. Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, & Joseph Quinn certified movie stars. pic.twitter.com/0oy0jjrRUH
— Jillian𫧠(@JillianChili) October 19, 2024
Take a look at more social media reviews:
GLADIATOR II was massive! Paul Mescal was charismatic & Denzel Washington was such an entertaining villain. The arena games were imaginatively brutal! Baboons, sharks, rhinos ð® they were freakin insane! Epic & ruthless. Ridley Scott has done it again.#GladiadorII #Gladiator2 pic.twitter.com/cnxoJ5tO4M
— Rama’s Screen (@RamasScreen) October 19, 2024
GLADIATOR II works best as an acting showcase for Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, & Joseph Quinn. It’s largely uneven & lacks the emotional punch of the first film.
However, Ridley Scott’s direction is unhinged, framing this as an epic Roman opera. The visuals get the job done. pic.twitter.com/R0xRDFTuwX
— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) October 19, 2024
An unbelievable experience that will go down in cinematic history. Not only does it surpass the original, it tops all-timer sequels like The Godfather Part II, The Dark Knight, etc. Ridley Scott doesn’t hold back.
This is why films are made! WOW.#GladiadorII #Gladiator2 pic.twitter.com/RNvtNgUQdM
— Atom (@theatomreview) October 19, 2024
Gladiator 2 also stars Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Derek Jacobi and Alexander Karim among others. The film is scheduled to be released in India on November 15.