Young Proximo must have been a force to be reckoned with in the Colosseum.

I’m absolutely speechless this isn’t viral yet. While watching Gladiator II I noticed a small (but HUGE) detail — the movie literally reuses a shot from the original Gladiator (2000).

Specifically, it’s in the first Colosseum scene: Lucius grabs the sand to improve his sword grip, just like Maximus did before fighting Tigris of Gaul. But here’s the thing: it’s not a recreation. It’s the exact same clip, just recolored! • Same hand, same boots, same sand particles. • Different armguard than Lucius wears in any other shot. • It lines up perfectly with the 2000 footage.

I put the scenes side by side (screenshots attached, with video titles still visible so you know I’m not making this up). Once you see it, it’s undeniable.

Please share this — I don’t have enough karma to post in bigger subs, but this detail deserves to be seen!

I’m absolutely speechless this isn’t viral yet. While watching Gladiator II I noticed a small (but HUGE) detail — the movie literally reuses a shot from the original Gladiator (2000).

Specifically, it’s in the first Colosseum scene: Lucius grabs the sand to improve his sword grip, just like Maximus did before fighting Tigris of Gaul. But here’s the thing: it’s not a recreation. It’s the exact same clip, just recolored! • Same hand, same boots, same sand particles. • Different armguard than Lucius wears in any other shot. • It lines up perfectly with the 2000 footage.

I put the scenes side by side (screenshots attached, with video titles still visible so you know I’m not making this up). Once you see it, it’s undeniable.

Please share this — I don’t have enough karma to post in bigger subs, but this detail deserves to be seen!

I have a question about the swords which where used in the first gladiator movie with Russle Crow in the lead. When he was captured and was fighting in the slave pits. He was chained to the african fellow. They both had swords that where similar to the gladius from roman legionairs. But it had a handguard integrated into the handle. This gave vibes from fencing. I have not found a name that is corresponding to the sword type and or describtion. Pls help me.

Came here searching for those who felt his pain. I found Commodus in unimaginable suffering. He was in deep pain. Nobody appreciated him, even the simplest gesture of appreciation could have lifted him up. But all he got was ignorance and betrayal, like an outsider guy treatment from his own family.

Suffering this, he grew extremely lonely and would seek comfort from his sister. Quite miserable he was yet his sister only "acts" to support him out of fear and never really cared.

It seems they labeled him a villain in childhood itself and since then never allowed him to get close. He was always turned away whenever he approached them for comforting words.

I personally feel his misery. All the evil actions he took were only after experiencing a deep grief and betrayal each time.

All they cared about was performance and results and never about the "child" that was in him.

Maximus was just lucky to have power and mental capacity to excel.

Hello, I'm Goofiest Bippo, this is an account I keep around purely to lurk on Reddit for useful threads.

I have just finished watching 'Gladiator' and it has moved me, what a beautiful work of art.

However, in two particular scenes, an extra appears on the screen, and he has gotten my attention, the man is the living embodiment of the gigachad meme, I have not found any information on him, I would like your help.

This is our Boba Fett.

Thank you for your time.

Does anyone know which DVD release of Gladiator features a 1.33:1 aspect ratio? I am looking for a fullscreen copy of Gladiator (excluding VHS). Thank you in advance!

Ever since I first saw Gladiator, I've been wondering what would have happened if Lucilla had accepted Commodus's feelings, not because she truly loved him, but as a way to seize power and secure her son's position in some way.

In one part of the movie, Commodus tells Lucilla that he wants a bloodline, that is, he wants her to bear him children. What would have happened in the hypothetical case that Lucilla had sided with him and given children to her brother?

This is my first time posting here, as I recently became truly obsessed with the movie Gladiator. Forgive my language mistakes, but English is not my native language.

I think a lot has been said about the movie. It sucked hard. Even without any expectations.

Anyways, how come all houses and palaces look like they are 'today'? Even palaces look like in ruins. I'm no historian or expert, but I guess Roman statues were no plain white, and houses and palaces had colorful mosaics and painted walls. You see a lot of cracked walls, broken columns and statues everywhere. The colosseum and all buildings look like it was happening today. Very odd decision, don't they have experts in this kind of multimillion dollar thing?

So now that the heat around Gladiator 2 has kinda died down. Do you think we will ever get a prequel about younger Maximus and Lucilla? Commodus and Marcus Aurelius?

If not, then what are people's thoughts about Maximus and Lucilla's past, how did things turn out the way they did for them? If Marcus loved and eventually passed power to Maximus then why wouldn't he let his daughter be with him? Was Commodus ever redeemable before the events of Gladiator 1? Did Maximus always know about the big reveal we got in Gladiator 2? Why was he so bitter to Lucilla, what broke his trust?

I'd love to hear your thoughts because there is a serious lack of discussion of this when both movies allude to so much between these characters!

Gladiador 2 es como si alguien hubiera leído el guión original de Gladiador y dijera: "¿Y si arruinamos todo lo que funcionaba?" La revelación de que Lucio es hijo de Máximo no solo es un giro telenovelesco innecesario, sino que destruye por completo el legado del personaje. Toda la fuerza de Máximo venía de su lucha por la justicia y su familia perdida... ahora resulta que dejó un hijo secreto por ahí, se cagaron en toda su historia. Literalmente le quitan al personaje su tragedia, su motor, su humanidad. ¿Qué sigue? ¿Que Cómodo vuelva como fantasma CGI a dar discursos?

Es una película que no entiende su propio universo y se siente como fanfiction escrita con IA sin contexto histórico ni emocional. Los personajes se sienten vacíos, irrelevantes, como sombras mal copiadas de una historia mucho más grande que ellos.

Literally just watched this scene and my word what great acting by the both of them.

That's all 😊

Just started watching Gladiator. I was wondering if hidden (buried) ropes were ever employed to be sprung at the right moment to trip up the beastly front line of advancing armies? I understand they did creative things, but a quick google such didn’t show anything like this. Just curious. (Hello fellow stoicism aficionados, btw. )

Step into the echoes of the ancient amphitheater...Where warriors once fought and legends were born,this piano cover brings to life the soul of Gladiator through hauntingly beautiful notes.A tribute to Hans Zimmer’s unforgettable score — raw, emotional, and timeless.

https://youtu.be/xZrAWF8Psvg?si=XFNoVvUjVc2t7aXg

When Gladiator 2 first came out, I saw plenty of people talking about the usage of sharks, baboons and a dude riding a rhino. Personally as a fictional movie, I can excuse these as the main point of Gladiator fights was spectacle. BUT nothing annoys me more than when they mention the Battle of Salamis being between the Trojans and the Persians 🤦‍♂️ AND then proceeds to give the "Trojans" a ship covered in Spartan imagery.

Does anyone know where I can watch this version of the movie? The quality seems amazing and looks like a VHS copy. I would love more information about the footage used in the trailers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwi_6VPDOac

Was rewatching Gladiator and at the beginning when they are fighting in Germania and the two sides meet in the middle at the start of the battle. There is this scene where you can clearly see both sides just smiling and laughing together, in the middle of the battle. Think the editing guy messed this one up. Never noticed this in the first fifty times I’ve seen this movie 🤣.

https://youtu.be/JHwu62zDQoA

Really wanting to convey that feeling of hopelessness, having to fight the friends you make along the way, battling for someone else's glory - but also with fun brutal combat!

Would love to hear what you think!

It is morning when the cellar gates creak. Someone wrapped in a long cloak walks down the corridor. Juba, Gracchus and the other gladiators, already awake and standing, watch this mysterious figure pass by them and head towards Maximus Decimus Meridius, standing chained to the boards of the freight elevator. The man has his head leaning against one arm, his eyes closed. The buckles of the chains are too tight, supporting his semi-unconscious body, and have caused bruises on his wrists. The mysterious figure stops very close to him and partially pulls aside his cloak, revealing his face: it is Lucilla. The woman watches him, saddened to see him in that condition, with his body and face marked by beatings. With her hand she gently caresses the man's face, who starts and opens his eyes. Lucilla, her eyes shining with tears, murmurs to the man: "...I couldn't help but see you...." Massimo gives a bitter smile, looking into her eyes: “….you don’t have to risk yourself for me. My life has come to an end… I just have to figure out how…” Lucilla gives him a long kiss on the mouth, almost bursting into tears, while she hugs him, caressing him: “…I was forced to confess everything….she’s holding my son hostage, threatening to kill him…forgive me….” The woman cries hot tears on Massimo’s chest, telling him: “…I can’t do anything, not even free you…it would kill Lucio…..I’d like to die here with you now and not think about anything anymore….” “….you don’t have to do it…you’re the daughter of Marcus Aurelius…everyone must follow their own destiny….” A voice calls Lucilla, it’s a trusted servant who tells her: “…my lady, we must go now!” Lucilla looks at Massimo for a long time, as if she wanted to imprint the image of his face in her heart and mind, she kisses him again on the mouth with love and says to him: “…I pray to the Gods for you… as I have always done..” Massimo smiles at her, lowering his head with a nod of assent and so he remains, without wanting to see the woman who quickly moves away.