Esperaba Algo Distinto de Gladiador II pero al menos me Entretuve
I Expected Something Different from Gladiator II but at least I was Entertained.
Hey what's up, people of Hive! We are back in this part of the community after a long time without uploading a post talking about what many of us are passionate about, movies. Recently I had the opportunity to see Gladiator 2 after its premiere, I really wanted to go to see it at the cinema but due to forces beyond my will I couldn't go to see it, after a few months I could finally enjoy it and, although I had some “disappointment”, I could enjoy it just the same. I am one of those who think that there are no “bad” movies but badly told stories and in the case of Gladiator 2 it doesn't go that far but it does give the impression of having wanted to go that way.
With the announcement of Gladiator 2 I saw myself in the task of watching the original movie that came out back in 2000, I had never been interested in watching it and seeing the trailer of its sequel motivated me to watch it and I can say that Gladiator 2 is like a sequel to the letter of Gladiator. Before anything else I want to clarify, I liked Gladiator 2, maybe I didn't love it but it was quite entertaining, although I expected more, something different, I can say that it was pretty good to spend time watching something entertaining.
Gladiator 1 was simply very good, it left the bar high in case of having a sequel, and now that it did, I would dare to say that its sequel does not meet the expectations that this first one left, first of all I would say that while I was watching the movie I could not help thinking “It's like watching Gladiator 1 with different skin” and their similarities are the order of the day, the way it begins, we see its development and we have its denouement. I'm not saying it's a copy, because it isn't either, but it did leave me with that feeling I mentioned a moment ago, they share many similarities.

As for the performances some stand out more than others, in my opinion Denzel Washintong was the best of the film, while watching the movie I thought he was going to be a kind of “hero” who along with Hanno (protagonist played by Paul Mescal) or Lucius, whatever you want to call him, were going to overthrow the emperors, but no dear friend quite the opposite, it took me a little by surprise I thought he was going to be a different character but it was not so. Pedro Pascal for his part does a good job although with very little screen time. Paul Mescal as an adult Lucius stands out although I also noticed that maybe the inspirational speeches were a bit forced, some were a bit too much or maybe they were not executed in the best way.

This installment is at the height of the time ara the visual effects, the battles on ships is what I liked most of the film, the naval battle in the Roman coliseum was the best although a little short, I managed to see some trees with suspicious medium effects but I prefer to give him the benefit of the doubt and say that I do not remember exactly well of that.
The story as I said above seems to be a reinterpretation but with a half “happy” ending for the protagonist, since he practically ends up as emperor and the corrupt people who were in power died for the most part, something that was not fully achieved in the previous installment.

In general terms, Gladiator 2, if it wasn't for the hype that it generated when I saw the trailer, it could have passed without any glory, at least for me, but if it generated so much to the point of watching the first installment in case this second one would have something to do with the original installment. Gladiator 2 is there if you want to see Romans fighting and have a good time if you really liked Gladiator (2000), if you see it you might have a good time or you might not and end up saying “Why didn't I see something else, I wasted my time” as was the case of some friends. Recommended if you want to spend a “different” time and see something entertaining action but if you come looking for a different story and something that leaves the bar even higher than its predecessor, it is better to go the way you came. Until next time!!!!

Remember, this is my opinion, if you agree or disagree you can leave your thoughts and we can even exchange ideas if you wish. Greetings : )

Traductor: DeepL
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