What makes a good sequel? This question has been on the moviegoing mind as the decade’s trend of “legacy sequels” has come to prominence, ranging from the delightful “Twisters” to the remarkably ...

Ridley Scott’s 2000 sword-and-sandal epic “Gladiator” closed on a memorable shot that became an indelible image associated with the film: Russell Crowe’s hand, callused and battle-worn, softly ...

Following the peculiar 2023 biopic, “Napoleon,” director Ridley Scott delivered a sequel to one of his most famous movies with “Gladiator II.” With the original “Gladiator” being 24 years old, it was ...

Eh, can I get back to you on that one? "Gladiator II," the unnecessary sequel to director Ridley Scott's Best Picture-winning "Gladiator," presents a handful of daffy supporting performances from ...