{"id":115993,"date":"2024-10-19T15:50:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T08:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=115993"},"modified":"2024-10-19T15:50:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T08:50:46","slug":"first-reactions-from-screening-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=115993","title":{"rendered":"First Reactions From Screening Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/t\/gladiator-ii\/\" id=\"auto-tag_gladiator-ii_1\" data-tag=\"gladiator-ii\">Gladiator II<\/a><\/em> had its first screening Friday night and early reactions have already made their way to social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tThe sequel to the 2000 film was screened at the Paramount Studios lot in Los Angeles, where media outlets and film critics got a first look at the movie starring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/t\/denzel-washington\/\" id=\"auto-tag_denzel-washington_1\" data-tag=\"denzel-washington\">Denzel Washington<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/t\/paul-mescal\/\" id=\"auto-tag_paul-mescal_1\" data-tag=\"paul-mescal\">Paul Mescal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/t\/pedro-pascal\/\" id=\"auto-tag_pedro-pascal_1\" data-tag=\"pedro-pascal\">Pedro Pascal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<em><a data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/gladiator-2-trailer-paul-mescal-1236009553\/\" data-type=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/gladiator-2-trailer-paul-mescal-1236009553\/\">Gladiator II<\/a><\/em>, directed by Ridley Scott, sees Mescal playing a grown-up Lucius Verus II, a nephew to emperor Commodus from the original film, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Lucius returns to Rome after being forced into slavery to battle not as a ruler, but as a gladiator out for revenge and power, and seeks to return the glory of Rome to its people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tThe cast also includes Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Derek Jacobi, Rory McCann, Fred Hechinger, Matt Lucas, May Calamawy, Tim McInnerny, Peter Mensah and Alec Utgoff. The movie opens in theaters on Nov. 22.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<em>Gladiator II\u00a0is <\/em>set for a tentpole release by\u00a0Paramount Pictures\u00a0at Thanksgiving after the original film, which was released more than two decades ago, won five Oscars and earned $465.4 million worldwide. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/gladiator-sequel-trailer-paul-mescal-denzel-washington-1235941094\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/gladiator-sequel-trailer-paul-mescal-denzel-washington-1235941094\/\"> first trailer <\/a>released in July also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/gladiator-2-trailer-review-bombed-1235947281\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/gladiator-2-trailer-review-bombed-1235947281\/\">racked up 215 million global cross-platform views<\/a>\u00a0in just a few days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tFull critics reviews for\u00a0<em><em>Gladiator II<\/em><\/em>\u00a0won\u2019t drop until closer to the film\u2019s release date, but read on for a sampling of the first reactions to the movie after the screening.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#GladiatorII<\/a> serves up the richest feast in the epic action set pieces and deliciously ribald treachery. Dovetailing stylishly with the original, Paul Mescal leads a solid, stellar cast with aplomb. Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger are a collective powerhouse \ud83d\udc4d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/anFnm9rfEl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/anFnm9rfEl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShowbizSimon\/status\/1847500715989586360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Gladiator II is Ridley Scott\u2019s 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\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vkAt3kcfd5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/vkAt3kcfd5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScottDMenzel\/status\/1847497009999360304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">GLADIATOR II is a true epic and Ridley Scott\u2019s 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#GladiatorII<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eKY2UqDNPi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/eKY2UqDNPi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/awards_watch\/status\/1847500856242941987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ridley Scott returns to the Colesseum to prove to the world that HE&#8217;S. STILL. GOT. IT. Absolutely BUZZING after <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#GladiatorII<\/a>! An EPIC shakespearean tale of hope, futility &amp; power w\/in a crumbling system. Denzel FEASTS in a showstopping, Machiavellian performance. What a picture! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B5Woi7Tqku\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/B5Woi7Tqku<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/griffschiller\/status\/1847507457024938390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#GladiatorII<\/a> doesn\u2019t quite rise to the greatness of the original but it\u2019s a damn fine sequel with big stakes, a solid story, &amp; excellent performances.<\/p>\n<p>I enjoyed it thoroughly, most probably will too, but it\u2019s just slightly lacking emotionally. Everything is very easy &amp; surface. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FjMxkKlANk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/FjMxkKlANk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermainLussier\/status\/1847499127531450876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Gladiator2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Gladiator2<\/a>  is what happens when Ridley Scott lets loose and finds heart in the action. A total spectacle with a pulsating pace. Can\u2019t wait to see this one again <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/gladiator?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#gladiator<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matthew Koss (@matthew_koss) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/matthew_koss\/status\/1847499221504573580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#GladiatorII<\/a> lacks the focus and emotional punch of the original, and Mescal isn\u2019t quite as captivating a lead here as Crowe was in the original, but it\u2019s overflowing with memorable action and it\u2019s got Denzel stealing the movie in soon to be one of his most iconic performances <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zcBF1a7NRb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/zcBF1a7NRb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Will Mavity (@mavericksmovies) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mavericksmovies\/status\/1847499445963018266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">An unbelievable experience that will go down in cinematic history. Not only does it surpass the original, it tops all-timer sequels like The Godfather Part II, The Dark Knight, etc. Ridley Scott doesn\u2019t hold back.<\/p>\n<p>This is why films are made! WOW.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GladiadorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#GladiadorII<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Gladiator2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Gladiator2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RNvtNgUQdM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/RNvtNgUQdM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Atom (@theatomreview) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/theatomreview\/status\/1847495515400802656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">epic doesn\u2019t begin to describe <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#GladiatorII<\/a> \ud83e\ude77  this is the grandest of filmmaking by ridley scott. the theatrics, the blood !!!, and incredible performances make this one of the best films of the year. so fucking incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UbslKHXhfz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/UbslKHXhfz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 kenzie xcx \ud83d\udc26\u200d\u2b1b (@kenzvanunu) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kenzvanunu\/status\/1847498327354724470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rest easy, Romans. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Gladiator2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Gladiator2<\/a> is the kind of large scale filmmaking excellence only Ridley Scott could corral. Everything about it just works. Big <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Maverick?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Maverick<\/a> vibes in its ability to conjure the past while adding something new. Bold, muscular filmmaking from a legendary talent. \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZpowkMpPV1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/ZpowkMpPV1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrewTailored\/status\/1847498804687462764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">No like I dont think yall understand..<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GladiatorII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#GladiatorII<\/a> might actually be the best movie of the year to me &amp; Im so sorry\ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffe\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Ive watched a lot movies this year  I dont mean to be  hyperbolic but I cannot overstate HOW GOOD this film is<\/p>\n<p>RUN, DONT WALK to the theater on November 22! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LdIpI8KyG9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/LdIpI8KyG9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Shanelle Genai\u2728 (@shanellegenai) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shanellegenai\/status\/1847505258098151819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/gladiator-2-first-reactions-screening-1236035517\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gladiator II had its first screening Friday night and early reactions have already made their way to social media. 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