Ridley Scotts hajpade ”Gladiator II” har biopremiär först den 15 november, men tydligen har en hel drös kritiker redan fått se filmen, och nu fått dela med sig av sina tankar på X/Twitter. De allra flesta är positiva – väldigt positiva, tillochmed, – och kallar filmen för Scotts bästa på flera år. Skådespelarna hyllas också, särskilt Denzel Washington, som tydligen ska vara särskilt imponerande. Se ett urval av reaktionerna nedan:
GLADIATOR II is a true epic and Ridley Scott’s best in years. Paul Mescal is a great action star without sacrificing his indie grit, a worthy heir to the throne. Denzel Washington EATS every line and costume without ever overplaying. #GladiatorII pic.twitter.com/eKY2UqDNPi
— Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) October 19, 2024
Gladiator II is Ridley Scott’s best film since The Martian. A big, bloody and bad ass action spectacle that builds upon the legacy of the original. The film showcases beautiful set pieces and a lot of epic battles. Paul Mescal shines. Denzel Washington chews up the scenery quite… pic.twitter.com/vkAt3kcfd5
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) October 19, 2024
GLADIATOR II is indeed the REAL DEAL! An epic sequel worthy of its Oscar-winning predecessor — great action, amazing visual effects, stellar performances across the board (esp. PAUL MESCAL & DENZEL WASHINGTON)! A return to form for director RIDLEY SCOTT! I was ENTERTAINED! pic.twitter.com/xC9McJAU5p
— Scott Mantz (@MovieMantz) October 19, 2024
Welcome back to the f*king movies!
That sums up #GladiatorII. Ridley Scott’s best directorial effort since ”Black Hawk Down.” I found Paul Mescal’s work as Lucius to be one of the film’s most honest surprises. This is Denzel Washington, having the time of his life in one of his… pic.twitter.com/5ETqmXdbDD
— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) October 19, 2024
GLADIATOR 2 is an absolute triumph, Ridley Scott places you in the action of the arena centered on legacy and honor amping up the blood, battles,and biceps for something so deliciously cinematic and Machiavellian. Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, & Joseph Quinn certified movie stars. pic.twitter.com/0oy0jjrRUH
— Jillian (@JillianChili) October 19, 2024
GLADIATOR II works best as an acting showcase for Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, & Joseph Quinn. It’s largely uneven & lacks the emotional punch of the first film.
However, Ridley Scott’s direction is unhinged, framing this as an epic Roman opera. The visuals get the job done. pic.twitter.com/R0xRDFTuwX
— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) October 19, 2024
@GladiatorMovie is a decent but unnecessary sequel, full of big speeches & large-scale battle sequences. Its best moments are musical callbacks to the original. #PaulMescal has solid fighting energy but the standouts of the cast are #JosephQuinn & #DenzelWashington.#GladiatorII pic.twitter.com/9JJpzBUhp5
— Abe Friedtanzer (@movieswithabe) October 19, 2024
Huruvida kritikerna tycker likadant i sina recensioner som de gör i sina tweets återstår att se, men det är inte ovanligt att ett mästerverk hunnit bli ett meh när det är dags att sätta betyg i den här sortens sammanhang. Men visst, det låter ju lovande, och alla verkar överens om att Denzel Washington briljerar i sin roll.
”Gladiator II” får svensk biopremiär den 14 november.
