Monday, April 07, 2025

The gates of hell are open night and day

This doesn't have the feeling of this first one even if it tries to recycle a lot. Gladiator II's computer-generated humbug kills the pleasure and entertainment and, quite frankly, Paul Mescal in the leading role nowhere near replaces Russell Crowe's charisma. The film is an overstuffed blockbuster, but lacks depth.

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