> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://devliz.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Fetch user reviews
> This endpoint allows you to get the user reviews for a movie.
## OpenAPI
````yaml get /movie/{{movie_id}}/reviews
openapi: 3.0.3
info:
title: TMDB API DOCS
version: 1.0.0
contact: {}
servers:
- url: https://api.themoviedb.org/3
- url: https://api.themoviedb.org
security:
- bearerAuth: []
tags:
- name: Authentication
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you create authentication
sessions for TMDB Guests and User accounts.
- name: Account
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you access and sync with TMDB
user account information.
- name: Certifications
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that provide an up-to-date list of the
officially supported movies and TV show certifications on TMDB.
- name: Changes
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you fetch the list of Movie IDs,
People IDs, and TV show IDs that have been changed in the past 24 hours.
- name: Collections
description: >-
This collection contains endpoints that let you fetch movie collection
details.
- name: Discover
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you search for movies and TV
shows, using sorts and filters.
- name: Configuration
description: This section contains endpoints that let you query the API configuration.
- name: Movies
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you fetch information about the
movie resource.
- name: Companies
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that fetch information about a movie
production company.
- name: Credits
description: This section contains endpoint for credit details.
- name: Find
description: This section contains endpoints that let you find movie or TV data.
- name: Genres
description: This section contain endpoints that let you get movie and TV genres.
- name: Search
description: This section contains endpoints that let you search through TMDB
- name: Keywords
description: This section contains endpoints for keyword information in TMDB
- name: Movie Lists
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you fetch information about list
of movies on TMDB
- name: Networks
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you get information about the
streaming networks.
- name: People Lists
description: This section contains endpoints of list of people.
- name: People
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you get information about a
person.
- name: Reviews
description: This section contains endpoints for movie or TV reviews.
- name: Trending
description: This section contains endpoints for trending movies, TV shows, and people.
- name: TV Series List
description: This section contains endpoints for listing TV series.
- name: TV Series
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you get information for a TV
series by ID
- name: TV Seasons
description: This section contains endpoints for TV show seasons.
- name: TV Episodes
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you query information about a TV
episode.
- name: TV Episode groups
description: This section contains endpoints for TV Episode information
- name: Watch providers
description: >-
This section contains endpoints that let you get information about watch
providers.
paths:
/movie/{{movie_id}}/reviews:
parameters:
- name: movie_id
in: path
required: true
schema:
type: string
get:
tags:
- Movies
summary: Fetch user reviews
description: This endpoint allows you to get the user reviews for a movie.
operationId: fetchUserReviews
parameters:
- name: language
in: query
schema:
type: string
example: string
description: Defaults to en-US
- name: page
in: query
schema:
type: string
example: int32
description: Defaults to 1
responses:
'200':
description: Fetch user reviews
headers:
Alt-Svc:
schema:
type: string
example: h3=":443"; ma=86400
Cache-Control:
schema:
type: string
example: public, max-age=1015
Connection:
schema:
type: string
example: keep-alive
Content-Encoding:
schema:
type: string
example: gzip
Date:
schema:
type: string
example: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:01:28 GMT
ETag:
schema:
type: string
example: W/"52535f969e16c5d54d153596d6ef6253"
Server:
schema:
type: string
example: openresty
Transfer-Encoding:
schema:
type: string
example: chunked
Vary:
schema:
type: string
example: Origin
Via:
schema:
type: string
example: >-
1.1 20579d8c7e6a7d159f211e9ee1d4003c.cloudfront.net
(CloudFront)
X-Amz-Cf-Id:
schema:
type: string
example: ofDrOgZwuharHVnUZfhMHHIPCl5wFLKFVQ8IdzcxQl3aQ8NBoSpCAQ==
X-Amz-Cf-Pop:
schema:
type: string
example: IAD89-C3
X-Cache:
schema:
type: string
example: Miss from cloudfront
x-memc:
schema:
type: string
example: HIT
x-memc-age:
schema:
type: string
example: '24739'
x-memc-expires:
schema:
type: string
example: '1015'
x-memc-key:
schema:
type: string
example: c0f560148328ebafec47a415c842362d
content:
application/json:
schema:
type: object
properties:
id:
type: number
example: 558449
page:
type: number
example: 1
results:
type: array
items:
type: object
properties:
author:
type: string
example: Manuel São Bento
author_details:
type: object
properties:
avatar_path:
type: string
nullable: true
example: null
name:
type: string
example: Manuel São Bento
rating:
type: number
example: 8
username:
type: string
example: msbreviews
content:
type: string
example: "FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/gladiator-ii-review-a-legacy-sequel-that-triumphs-through-spectacle-and-emotion/\r\n\r\n\"Gladiator II may not achieve the groundbreaking impact of the original film, but it remains an impressive cinematic experience, transporting audiences into an epic filled with emotional and visual grandeur.\r\n\r\nRidley Scott once again showcases his mastery in blending narrative, action, and thematic depth, delivering a sequel marked by superb technical execution and standout performances, particularly from Denzel Washington. Despite the inevitable comparisons to the classic, the iconic filmmaker presents a story that justifies its existence, even if it treads familiar ground.\r\n\r\nNecessary or not, what truly matters is the strength (and honor) with which a work captivates us - and here, Gladiator II triumphs.\"\r\n\r\nRating: A-"
created_at:
type: string
example: '2024-11-14T08:50:23.907Z'
id:
type: string
example: 6735b9cfffe3878e9e9f89ed
updated_at:
type: string
example: '2024-11-14T08:50:24.017Z'
url:
type: string
example: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/6735b9cfffe3878e9e9f89ed
example:
- author: Manuel São Bento
author_details:
avatar_path: null
name: Manuel São Bento
rating: 8
username: msbreviews
content: "FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/gladiator-ii-review-a-legacy-sequel-that-triumphs-through-spectacle-and-emotion/\r\n\r\n\"Gladiator II may not achieve the groundbreaking impact of the original film, but it remains an impressive cinematic experience, transporting audiences into an epic filled with emotional and visual grandeur.\r\n\r\nRidley Scott once again showcases his mastery in blending narrative, action, and thematic depth, delivering a sequel marked by superb technical execution and standout performances, particularly from Denzel Washington. Despite the inevitable comparisons to the classic, the iconic filmmaker presents a story that justifies its existence, even if it treads familiar ground.\r\n\r\nNecessary or not, what truly matters is the strength (and honor) with which a work captivates us - and here, Gladiator II triumphs.\"\r\n\r\nRating: A-"
created_at: '2024-11-14T08:50:23.907Z'
id: 6735b9cfffe3878e9e9f89ed
updated_at: '2024-11-14T08:50:24.017Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/6735b9cfffe3878e9e9f89ed
- author: Dean
author_details:
avatar_path: null
name: Dean
rating: 1
username: Ditendra
content: >-
Another Woke movie from Hollywood. There were never
black (African) emperors in Roman empire... This movie
is simply false propaganda.
created_at: '2024-11-14T18:19:09.990Z'
id: 67363f1da102d269c03f0161
updated_at: '2024-11-14T18:19:10.057Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/67363f1da102d269c03f0161
- author: griggs79
author_details:
avatar_path: /22j4jmDfV77WFPk2IeF3lXpSdsJ.jpg
name: ''
rating: 8
username: griggs79
content: "_Gladiator II_, a polished echo of the original, is a testament to Ridley Scott's cinematic powers. It follows his hit-and-miss _Napoleon_ biopic last year, which was rather miss than hit. The sequel captures the original's essence while introducing elements, making it a worthy successor.\r\n\r\nPaul Mescal in the lead role - inherited from the ever-growling Russel Crowe, who was at the top of his career in the original - holds his ground against Denzel Washington, whose charisma cleaves through the screen as effortlessly as his character's sword.\r\n\r\nRidley Scott admits he was prompted to revisit _Gladiator_ by the acclaim he received from those too young to have seen the original on the big screen. His mission to lure Gen Z away from their streaming devices may help to save cinema, ushering in a new era of appreciation for the big screen. But for the love of Jupiter, I hope they quickly learn that it isn't just a big iPad with comfy chairs. No pausing, swiping, mid-film selfies, dashes to the bar, or running commentary required. Screen four at your local cinema isn't the Colosseum but a place where the magic of film of this scale truly comes alive, offering a unique and immersive experience that can't be replicated at home."
created_at: '2024-11-15T10:44:36.828Z'
id: 67372614c62c3a26ad055ce3
updated_at: '2024-11-15T10:44:36.886Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/67372614c62c3a26ad055ce3
- author: r96sk
author_details:
avatar_path: /mwR7rFHoDcobAx1i61I3skzMW3U.jpg
name: ''
rating: 9
username: r96sk
content: "'Gladiator II' is awesome!\r\n\r\nI only watched the original three years ago, almost to the day in fact, but I was anticipating this follow-up after thoroughly loving the Russell Crowe film. Honestly, I think I kinda enjoyed this sequel more - at worst, the two are on the same level, for me anyway. Crowe is missed, though everyone in this movie more than makes up for his (obvious) absence.\r\n\r\nThis is the first time I've seen Paul Mescal act, despite knowing of him for quite a while now. I'm impressed! He delivers a showing of great strength (pardon the pun). Pedro Pascal is very good too, as is Joseph Quinn; I wasn't instantly sold on the latter when he appeared onscreen, though when all is said and done I rate his performance positively.\r\n\r\nDenzel Washington... what a geezer. I'll never tire or turn down the chance at seeing that man act. Needless to say, given he's one of two favourite actors of mine, I loved his performance all the way through. The likes of Fred Hechinger and Connie Nielsen merit fair praise as well, interesting to see Rory McCann and Matt Lucas in there too.\r\n\r\nOh, and the score... superb! Deafeningly grand."
created_at: '2024-11-15T19:15:28.384Z'
id: 67379dd0ac9f3ba08155924f
updated_at: '2024-11-15T19:15:28.471Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/67379dd0ac9f3ba08155924f
- author: CinemaSerf
author_details:
avatar_path: /yz2HPme8NPLne0mM8tBnZ5ZWJzf.jpg
name: CinemaSerf
rating: 6
username: Geronimo1967
content: >-
Sixteen years after "Maximus" (Russell Crowe) bit the
dust, we find ancient Rome under the control of twins
"Geta" (Joseph Quinn) and his brother "Caracalla"
(Fred Hechinger) and thanks to their general "Acacias"
(Pedro Pascal) continuing to expand their empire. It's
this latter man who leads an attack on the home
"Nanno" (Paul Mescal) shares with his wife "Arishat"
(Yuval Gonen). That doesn't go so well and next thing,
she's gone on ahead of him to the wheat fields and
he's now a slave owned by the manipulative "Macrinus"
(Denzel Washington) heading to the Colosseum to
entertain the emperors and their cousin "Lucilla"
(Connie Nielsen). What now ensues is a well produced
and good looking rehash of the first film paying
homage en route to "Spartacus" and it's the sheer
predicability that I struggled with. It's episodically
delivered with far too much script and though Mescal
tries hard, his performance is largely charm-free and
as wooden as a rudius, especially once the rather
far-fetched familial back-story has been established.
Sir Derek Jacobi sparingly appears as the other
survivor from 2000 reprising his role as the senator
"Gracchus" but to no real effect and the scene stealer
for me is really only the megalomanic Quinn's imperial
offering as he and his bonkers sibling teeter on the
brink of inbred, sexually fluid, madness. Washington
does well enough as the scheming slave-master, but he
hasn't really enough to work with to stand out amongst
what really are a mediocre collection of undercooked
characters that just don't deliver any real sense of
the hedonism and menace of this debauched and corrupt
state. As with Sir Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven"
(2005) the battle scenes are superb and action packed,
as are the combat scenes in the vast marble auditorium
filled with baying plebs and rhinos, but I am afraid
that the shallow characterisations just didn't work
well enough to keep this engaging and the plot was
just too thin to stretch over a couple of hours that
could have been so very much better. It really does
need a big screen to appreciate the creatively crafted
visuals, but I was still pretty disappointed, sorry.
created_at: '2024-11-16T08:14:36.854Z'
id: 6738546ca181a717eac89458
updated_at: '2024-11-16T08:14:36.970Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/6738546ca181a717eac89458
- author: DWP
author_details:
avatar_path: null
name: ''
rating: 7
username: DWP
content: >-
Comparisons will be inevitable and Gladiator II will
never be as iconic as the 2000 classic. However it is
very good, strong all-around with gripping action and
a well executed script. Performances are very good,
with some pleasant surprises.
created_at: '2024-11-19T17:32:10.445Z'
id: 673ccb9a08e8fd8518c96021
updated_at: '2024-11-20T18:52:05.324Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/673ccb9a08e8fd8518c96021
- author: Chris Sawin
author_details:
avatar_path: null
name: Chris Sawin
rating: 5
username: ChrisSawin
content: "Gladiator II features some impressive action sequences. Every battle in the Colosseum is fantastic despite how historically inaccurate they may be. The monkey sequence showcases how skilled Hanno (Paul Mescal) is not only as a fighter but also in how he interacts with others. Then there's the rhino sequence that plays out much like Bugs Bunny’s interactions with Toro the Bull in the Chuck Jones-directed Looney Tunes short Bully for Bugs (1953).\r\n\r\nWhile those sequences are fairly believable, the shark sequence seems like pure fantasy and that’s why it’s so incredible. They fill the Colosseum with water and let sharks loose while the opposing gladiators try to survive the onslaught on boats.\r\n\r\nIt’s also interesting to note that every major actor who dies in the film has a spectacular death. Not only that but these gruesome deaths get increasingly more grisly and memorable as the film progresses. These bloody triumphs rarely delve any deeper than someone getting shot with a bunch of arrows or a beheading or appendage severing of some kind. This level of brutality escalates throughout the film and eventually culminates with the most satisfying kill that takes two and a half hours to achieve.\r\n\r\nThe performances fluctuate between being top-tier perfection and mediocre overacting. Denzel Washington is having the time of his life as Macrinus. He has the most interesting storyline and Denzel dances in every scene with a giddiness that is unparalleled. Joseph Quinn seems to be acting in an entirely different film than everyone else as Emperor Geta. His mannerisms are operatic and theatrical with his wide eyes that rarely blink, grand body language and hand gestures, and explosive line delivery.\r\n\r\nPedro Pascal doesn’t do anything in Gladiator II as Marcus Acacius that he didn’t do in Game of Thrones apart from having more screen time. Much like how his character is written, Paul Mescal’s performance is muddled. The Hanno character and who he is is a poorly kept secret that consistently pulls the character in several directions.\r\n\r\nHanno is vengeful at first before succumbing to being the hero of the film and the evolution isn’t earned. The writing and pacing of Gladiator II feel like the film drops Hanno’s fate in his lap halfway through, which he’s either forgotten about over two decades or never knew until the audience did.\r\n\r\nConnie Nielsen, one of the few returning actors from the original film, is awful in this. Her acting in Gladiator II always comes off as forced as her crying scenes are often portrayed as constipated grunts with crocodile tears. Her dialogue delivery is also strained and broken despite being given some of the most important sequences of character connections and reawakenings of sorts in the sequel.\r\n\r\nCalling Gladiator II action-heavy is misleading because the film drags between every fight sequence. The film is largely dull and difficult to indulge during its quieter moments. The film is gorgeous with its incredible set pieces, intricate costume design, and impressive use of infinitely numerous extras. Director Ridley Scott reunites with all of the set decorators (Sonja Klaus, Crispian Sallis, and Emilio Ardura) and costume designer (Janty Yates) that he worked with on Gladiator in 2000. From a visual standpoint, Ridley Scott's films are highly detailed masterpieces.\r\n\r\nDenzel Washington’s extravagant performance makes Gladiator II worthwhile. Still, not even its excessively violent action sequences, beautiful cinematography, and masterful set and costume design can save the sequel from how boring it is. Ridley Scott waited over twenty years to make a sequel that is more than twice as expensive as the original only to rehash the same story points."
created_at: '2024-11-20T01:01:33.492Z'
id: 673d34ed757b2842d9d8a184
updated_at: '2024-11-20T01:01:33.681Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/673d34ed757b2842d9d8a184
- author: GenerationofSwine
author_details:
avatar_path: /xYhvrFNntgAowjRsf6mRg9JgITr.jpg
name: ''
rating: 1
username: GenerationofSwine
content: "pssst.... it's woke, but that's no surprise.\r\n\r\nWhat is a surprise is that people are giving spoiler alerts. I don't understand why. Like so many movie squeals and reboots what you have here is Gladiator with everything intelligent and entertaining sucked out of it. So it's the same movie, but shorter. There are two emperors rather than ones. Rome is falling, but not from the debauchery, intellectual laziness, and over stretched militarism that really caused it's fall... that would be anti-woke to point out it collapsed for all the reasons they love. Instead some lazy leftism the right is evil crap, peppered with fiery but mostly peaceful protests blamed on the thinly veiled reference to Trump. Might as well have the baddies wear red hats that read \"Make Rome Great Again.\"\r\n\r\nWith lectures. And I don't need to go over the political lectures, they are all the same. Woke Hollywood is predictable and best described as \"The Who to Hate Network.\"\r\n\r\nThe worst part is Denzel, I mean I know he still needs to work, but come on man, you're better than this."
created_at: '2024-11-24T21:45:19.306Z'
id: 67439e6f893be609be3a7bc0
updated_at: '2024-11-24T21:45:19.367Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/67439e6f893be609be3a7bc0
- author: MovieGuys
author_details:
avatar_path: null
name: ''
rating: 5
username: MovieGuys
content: "Are you not entertained? Well, quite frankly, no.... \r\n\r\nGladiator II or Gladiator lite as I like to call it is the \"essentials\" brand version of Gladiator. You know like, the \"essentials brand\" of underpants as opposed to known brands like Bendon or Jockey. They do the job, they're okay but still the brand names are just \"better\".\r\n\r\nGladiator lite (II) mimics its predecessor but its predominantly just a bare essentials remake of a superior, original film. The story is a rather basic \"almost\" version of the year 2000 film starring Russell Crowe, the protagonists more or less fill the same or similar roles and well, that's about it. Oh but for a dash of difference, they do have CGI sharks, monkey's and rhino's, if, for whatever weird reason, that's your thing.\r\n\r\nIn summary, this is really just a rather uninspiring \"almost\" facsimile, of a vastly superior, original film. Its not bad as such, its just feels like a beige re-run of sorts, that need not have been made."
created_at: '2024-11-26T00:18:06.993Z'
id: 674513becfd24c3a7aaba878
updated_at: '2024-11-26T03:33:57.712Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/674513becfd24c3a7aaba878
- author: Elif Duru Alaca
author_details:
avatar_path: null
name: Elif Duru Alaca
rating: 9
username: Alacaea
content: >-
After many years, the sequel of the movie is really
great, go to the cinema and watch it.
created_at: '2024-11-27T23:38:44.141Z'
id: 6747ad84a65145f558dae8db
updated_at: '2024-12-10T16:16:26.177Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/6747ad84a65145f558dae8db
total_pages:
type: number
example: 1
total_results:
type: number
example: 10
examples:
Fetch user reviews:
value:
id: 558449
page: 1
results:
- author: Manuel São Bento
author_details:
avatar_path: null
name: Manuel São Bento
rating: 8
username: msbreviews
content: "FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/gladiator-ii-review-a-legacy-sequel-that-triumphs-through-spectacle-and-emotion/\r\n\r\n\"Gladiator II may not achieve the groundbreaking impact of the original film, but it remains an impressive cinematic experience, transporting audiences into an epic filled with emotional and visual grandeur.\r\n\r\nRidley Scott once again showcases his mastery in blending narrative, action, and thematic depth, delivering a sequel marked by superb technical execution and standout performances, particularly from Denzel Washington. Despite the inevitable comparisons to the classic, the iconic filmmaker presents a story that justifies its existence, even if it treads familiar ground.\r\n\r\nNecessary or not, what truly matters is the strength (and honor) with which a work captivates us - and here, Gladiator II triumphs.\"\r\n\r\nRating: A-"
created_at: '2024-11-14T08:50:23.907Z'
id: 6735b9cfffe3878e9e9f89ed
updated_at: '2024-11-14T08:50:24.017Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/6735b9cfffe3878e9e9f89ed
- author: Dean
author_details:
avatar_path: null
name: Dean
rating: 1
username: Ditendra
content: >-
Another Woke movie from Hollywood. There were never
black (African) emperors in Roman empire... This movie
is simply false propaganda.
created_at: '2024-11-14T18:19:09.990Z'
id: 67363f1da102d269c03f0161
updated_at: '2024-11-14T18:19:10.057Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/67363f1da102d269c03f0161
- author: griggs79
author_details:
avatar_path: /22j4jmDfV77WFPk2IeF3lXpSdsJ.jpg
name: ''
rating: 8
username: griggs79
content: "_Gladiator II_, a polished echo of the original, is a testament to Ridley Scott's cinematic powers. It follows his hit-and-miss _Napoleon_ biopic last year, which was rather miss than hit. The sequel captures the original's essence while introducing elements, making it a worthy successor.\r\n\r\nPaul Mescal in the lead role - inherited from the ever-growling Russel Crowe, who was at the top of his career in the original - holds his ground against Denzel Washington, whose charisma cleaves through the screen as effortlessly as his character's sword.\r\n\r\nRidley Scott admits he was prompted to revisit _Gladiator_ by the acclaim he received from those too young to have seen the original on the big screen. His mission to lure Gen Z away from their streaming devices may help to save cinema, ushering in a new era of appreciation for the big screen. But for the love of Jupiter, I hope they quickly learn that it isn't just a big iPad with comfy chairs. No pausing, swiping, mid-film selfies, dashes to the bar, or running commentary required. Screen four at your local cinema isn't the Colosseum but a place where the magic of film of this scale truly comes alive, offering a unique and immersive experience that can't be replicated at home."
created_at: '2024-11-15T10:44:36.828Z'
id: 67372614c62c3a26ad055ce3
updated_at: '2024-11-15T10:44:36.886Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/67372614c62c3a26ad055ce3
- author: r96sk
author_details:
avatar_path: /mwR7rFHoDcobAx1i61I3skzMW3U.jpg
name: ''
rating: 9
username: r96sk
content: "'Gladiator II' is awesome!\r\n\r\nI only watched the original three years ago, almost to the day in fact, but I was anticipating this follow-up after thoroughly loving the Russell Crowe film. Honestly, I think I kinda enjoyed this sequel more - at worst, the two are on the same level, for me anyway. Crowe is missed, though everyone in this movie more than makes up for his (obvious) absence.\r\n\r\nThis is the first time I've seen Paul Mescal act, despite knowing of him for quite a while now. I'm impressed! He delivers a showing of great strength (pardon the pun). Pedro Pascal is very good too, as is Joseph Quinn; I wasn't instantly sold on the latter when he appeared onscreen, though when all is said and done I rate his performance positively.\r\n\r\nDenzel Washington... what a geezer. I'll never tire or turn down the chance at seeing that man act. Needless to say, given he's one of two favourite actors of mine, I loved his performance all the way through. The likes of Fred Hechinger and Connie Nielsen merit fair praise as well, interesting to see Rory McCann and Matt Lucas in there too.\r\n\r\nOh, and the score... superb! Deafeningly grand."
created_at: '2024-11-15T19:15:28.384Z'
id: 67379dd0ac9f3ba08155924f
updated_at: '2024-11-15T19:15:28.471Z'
url: >-
https://www.themoviedb.org/review/67379dd0ac9f3ba08155924f
- author: CinemaSerf
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Sixteen years after "Maximus" (Russell Crowe) bit the
dust, we find ancient Rome under the control of twins
"Geta" (Joseph Quinn) and his brother "Caracalla"
(Fred Hechinger) and thanks to their general "Acacias"
(Pedro Pascal) continuing to expand their empire. It's
this latter man who leads an attack on the home
"Nanno" (Paul Mescal) shares with his wife "Arishat"
(Yuval Gonen). That doesn't go so well and next thing,
she's gone on ahead of him to the wheat fields and
he's now a slave owned by the manipulative "Macrinus"
(Denzel Washington) heading to the Colosseum to
entertain the emperors and their cousin "Lucilla"
(Connie Nielsen). What now ensues is a well produced
and good looking rehash of the first film paying
homage en route to "Spartacus" and it's the sheer
predicability that I struggled with. It's episodically
delivered with far too much script and though Mescal
tries hard, his performance is largely charm-free and
as wooden as a rudius, especially once the rather
far-fetched familial back-story has been established.
Sir Derek Jacobi sparingly appears as the other
survivor from 2000 reprising his role as the senator
"Gracchus" but to no real effect and the scene stealer
for me is really only the megalomanic Quinn's imperial
offering as he and his bonkers sibling teeter on the
brink of inbred, sexually fluid, madness. Washington
does well enough as the scheming slave-master, but he
hasn't really enough to work with to stand out amongst
what really are a mediocre collection of undercooked
characters that just don't deliver any real sense of
the hedonism and menace of this debauched and corrupt
state. As with Sir Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven"
(2005) the battle scenes are superb and action packed,
as are the combat scenes in the vast marble auditorium
filled with baying plebs and rhinos, but I am afraid
that the shallow characterisations just didn't work
well enough to keep this engaging and the plot was
just too thin to stretch over a couple of hours that
could have been so very much better. It really does
need a big screen to appreciate the creatively crafted
visuals, but I was still pretty disappointed, sorry.
created_at: '2024-11-16T08:14:36.854Z'
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updated_at: '2024-11-16T08:14:36.970Z'
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https://www.themoviedb.org/review/6738546ca181a717eac89458
- author: DWP
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Comparisons will be inevitable and Gladiator II will
never be as iconic as the 2000 classic. However it is
very good, strong all-around with gripping action and
a well executed script. Performances are very good,
with some pleasant surprises.
created_at: '2024-11-19T17:32:10.445Z'
id: 673ccb9a08e8fd8518c96021
updated_at: '2024-11-20T18:52:05.324Z'
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https://www.themoviedb.org/review/673ccb9a08e8fd8518c96021
- author: Chris Sawin
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content: "Gladiator II features some impressive action sequences. Every battle in the Colosseum is fantastic despite how historically inaccurate they may be. The monkey sequence showcases how skilled Hanno (Paul Mescal) is not only as a fighter but also in how he interacts with others. Then there's the rhino sequence that plays out much like Bugs Bunny’s interactions with Toro the Bull in the Chuck Jones-directed Looney Tunes short Bully for Bugs (1953).\r\n\r\nWhile those sequences are fairly believable, the shark sequence seems like pure fantasy and that’s why it’s so incredible. They fill the Colosseum with water and let sharks loose while the opposing gladiators try to survive the onslaught on boats.\r\n\r\nIt’s also interesting to note that every major actor who dies in the film has a spectacular death. Not only that but these gruesome deaths get increasingly more grisly and memorable as the film progresses. These bloody triumphs rarely delve any deeper than someone getting shot with a bunch of arrows or a beheading or appendage severing of some kind. This level of brutality escalates throughout the film and eventually culminates with the most satisfying kill that takes two and a half hours to achieve.\r\n\r\nThe performances fluctuate between being top-tier perfection and mediocre overacting. Denzel Washington is having the time of his life as Macrinus. He has the most interesting storyline and Denzel dances in every scene with a giddiness that is unparalleled. Joseph Quinn seems to be acting in an entirely different film than everyone else as Emperor Geta. His mannerisms are operatic and theatrical with his wide eyes that rarely blink, grand body language and hand gestures, and explosive line delivery.\r\n\r\nPedro Pascal doesn’t do anything in Gladiator II as Marcus Acacius that he didn’t do in Game of Thrones apart from having more screen time. Much like how his character is written, Paul Mescal’s performance is muddled. The Hanno character and who he is is a poorly kept secret that consistently pulls the character in several directions.\r\n\r\nHanno is vengeful at first before succumbing to being the hero of the film and the evolution isn’t earned. The writing and pacing of Gladiator II feel like the film drops Hanno’s fate in his lap halfway through, which he’s either forgotten about over two decades or never knew until the audience did.\r\n\r\nConnie Nielsen, one of the few returning actors from the original film, is awful in this. Her acting in Gladiator II always comes off as forced as her crying scenes are often portrayed as constipated grunts with crocodile tears. Her dialogue delivery is also strained and broken despite being given some of the most important sequences of character connections and reawakenings of sorts in the sequel.\r\n\r\nCalling Gladiator II action-heavy is misleading because the film drags between every fight sequence. The film is largely dull and difficult to indulge during its quieter moments. The film is gorgeous with its incredible set pieces, intricate costume design, and impressive use of infinitely numerous extras. Director Ridley Scott reunites with all of the set decorators (Sonja Klaus, Crispian Sallis, and Emilio Ardura) and costume designer (Janty Yates) that he worked with on Gladiator in 2000. From a visual standpoint, Ridley Scott's films are highly detailed masterpieces.\r\n\r\nDenzel Washington’s extravagant performance makes Gladiator II worthwhile. Still, not even its excessively violent action sequences, beautiful cinematography, and masterful set and costume design can save the sequel from how boring it is. Ridley Scott waited over twenty years to make a sequel that is more than twice as expensive as the original only to rehash the same story points."
created_at: '2024-11-20T01:01:33.492Z'
id: 673d34ed757b2842d9d8a184
updated_at: '2024-11-20T01:01:33.681Z'
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https://www.themoviedb.org/review/673d34ed757b2842d9d8a184
- author: GenerationofSwine
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content: "pssst.... it's woke, but that's no surprise.\r\n\r\nWhat is a surprise is that people are giving spoiler alerts. I don't understand why. Like so many movie squeals and reboots what you have here is Gladiator with everything intelligent and entertaining sucked out of it. So it's the same movie, but shorter. There are two emperors rather than ones. Rome is falling, but not from the debauchery, intellectual laziness, and over stretched militarism that really caused it's fall... that would be anti-woke to point out it collapsed for all the reasons they love. Instead some lazy leftism the right is evil crap, peppered with fiery but mostly peaceful protests blamed on the thinly veiled reference to Trump. Might as well have the baddies wear red hats that read \"Make Rome Great Again.\"\r\n\r\nWith lectures. And I don't need to go over the political lectures, they are all the same. Woke Hollywood is predictable and best described as \"The Who to Hate Network.\"\r\n\r\nThe worst part is Denzel, I mean I know he still needs to work, but come on man, you're better than this."
created_at: '2024-11-24T21:45:19.306Z'
id: 67439e6f893be609be3a7bc0
updated_at: '2024-11-24T21:45:19.367Z'
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https://www.themoviedb.org/review/67439e6f893be609be3a7bc0
- author: MovieGuys
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content: "Are you not entertained? Well, quite frankly, no.... \r\n\r\nGladiator II or Gladiator lite as I like to call it is the \"essentials\" brand version of Gladiator. You know like, the \"essentials brand\" of underpants as opposed to known brands like Bendon or Jockey. They do the job, they're okay but still the brand names are just \"better\".\r\n\r\nGladiator lite (II) mimics its predecessor but its predominantly just a bare essentials remake of a superior, original film. The story is a rather basic \"almost\" version of the year 2000 film starring Russell Crowe, the protagonists more or less fill the same or similar roles and well, that's about it. Oh but for a dash of difference, they do have CGI sharks, monkey's and rhino's, if, for whatever weird reason, that's your thing.\r\n\r\nIn summary, this is really just a rather uninspiring \"almost\" facsimile, of a vastly superior, original film. Its not bad as such, its just feels like a beige re-run of sorts, that need not have been made."
created_at: '2024-11-26T00:18:06.993Z'
id: 674513becfd24c3a7aaba878
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https://www.themoviedb.org/review/674513becfd24c3a7aaba878
- author: Elif Duru Alaca
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After many years, the sequel of the movie is really
great, go to the cinema and watch it.
created_at: '2024-11-27T23:38:44.141Z'
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