Originally posted by jaden_2.0
There's a deleted scene in the 8k bluray 20th anniversary director's cut special edition steel book limited edition 500 numbered copies signed by Ridley Scott entitled "Brokeback Serengeti"
That reminds me, I need to upgrade to the 4k. Hell, I bought the bluray just a few years ago and probably only watched it like once, but I need to get that 4k.
Some historical accuracy musings...
https://screenrant.com/how-accurate-gladiator-opening-battle-real-life/
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Some historical accuracy musings...https://screenrant.com/how-accurate-gladiator-opening-battle-real-life/
If i want accuracy I'll go read a book.
Originally posted by Kazenji
If i want accuracy I'll go read a book.
Yer a broken record, Kaz. It's not automatically a criticism. It's just interesting to learn about.
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
That reminds me, I need to upgrade to the 4k. Hell, I bought the bluray just a few years ago and probably only watched it like once, but I need to get that 4k.
Goddamn, I'm glad I did acquire the 4k. It's incredible. I rewatched the other night. I did the Extended Cut and honestly it played very well, not sure anything needed to be cut. The film hasn't aged a day. Looks amazing and still as good as ever, maybe even better, considering how much practical effects they used and just enhanced digitally.
So I'm pretty psyched for the sequel. I wonder if they are going to use a rhinoceros scene because it was a big idea that was tested and eventually abandoned in the original. Another young emperor villain apparently...
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Yer a broken record, Kaz. It's not automatically a criticism. It's just interesting to learn about.
And you also don't go into these sort of films to be 100% historically accurate too, Maybe 50% at most. But if you want more go watch a doco on the subject or read a book.
Originally posted by Robtard
I know it's not going to be as good as the first, as sequels are rarely as good and even more rare better than, but I am hyped for this, way hyped.
Do you think they'll recycle the scrapped rhino scene?
Also, it sounds like Denzel is playing a similar character to Proximo? Maybe just more power hungry?
I'm partly trolling Kaz here, but also it's a legitimately interesting video, and despite the liberties taken with the actual history, the author is still a fan of the film. I mean, it's genuinely fascinating that the film actually toned DOWN the craziness of the Gladiator competitions, also learning what the real Commodus was like and how he actually died. I highly recommend the watch if you haven't seen it before...
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Epic First ‘Gladiator 2’ Footage Leaves CinemaCon Very Entertained
Sounds like there IS a rhino! 😎