Gladiator 2 stinks - review and reaction (2024)

Sixteen years after Marcus Aurelius's death, Rome is ruled by the corrupt twin emperors Geta and Caracalla. Aurelius's grandson, Lucius Verus Aurelius, lives under the alias "Hanno" with his wife Arishat in Numidia. General Acacius's Roman army invades and conquers the city, enslaving Lucius and killing Arishat. To advertise the slaves as potential gladiators, the Romans pit them against feral baboons. Lucius savagely kills a baboon, impressing the stablemaster Macrinus, who promises Lucius an opportunity to kill Acacius if he wins enough fights in Rome. Watch as we review and react to Gladiator 2! Find out why this sequel falls short of the original and hear our honest opinions on this highly-anticipated film PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE