"Gladiator II" features a naval battle that occurs at the Colosseum for the crowd's amusement. The scene is rooted in real-life naval battles that began during Julius Caesar's reign in Rome. But it's ...
Ridley Scott’s Best Picture-winning triumph Gladiator remains one of the most acclaimed historical epics of all time thanks to its extraordinary battle sequences. With an opening scene that vividly ...
At the end of Gladiator, Maximus and Emperor Commodus (Phoenix) duel in the Colosseum, with both dying — putting thumbs down on an easy sequel. Recalls Scott of his decision made in 1999, “One always ...
Mathieson says that Scott really embraces CGI: “He loves it. He feels much more comfortable. He’s good at it. He composed these amazing scenes with his supervisors. Look at ‘Napoleon.’ That was a big ...
How could you ever possibly top the original “Gladiator?” And how did Ridley Scott find the time to direct two historical epics in back-to-back years? At this point, I believe he’s driven entirely by ...