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Graffiti was a powerful form of protest in ancient Rome – as Gladiator II shows

Warning: this article contains minor spoilers for Gladiator II.

The Conversation

The queer villains in Gladiator II are a trope we should have moved past by now

COMMENT: Denzel Washington’s sly bisexual villain is a delight to behold in the new ‘Gladiator’ sequel, writes Louis Chilton. When combined with Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger’s androgynous tyrants, however, a troubling trend emerges

The Independent UK

Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal fends off sharks, rhinos and a scenery-chewing Denzel Washington

Tapping into just the kind of bloodlust that thrills in ancient Rome, Ridley Scott’s violent, spectacular sequel so resembles the original it could be a remake

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Gladiator 2 is thrilling – even if Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe

4/5 Ridley Scott’s belated sequel has sharks, monkeys, and Denzel Washington doing some tremendous sleeve acting. At times, this is even pure camp

The Independent UK

'Gladiator 2' Review: Ridley Scott's Vicious Sequel More Than Justifies Its Existence

Ridley Scott retreads his Oscar-winning classic with an angry, vicious sequel for angry, vicious times.

Inverse

Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot

Scott’s return to the Roman arena is something of a repeat, but it’s still a thrilling spectacle and Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained

The Guardian - UK

Gladiator 2 review: Ridley Scott and Denzel Washington make sure you will be entertained

Gladiator 2 picks up the story of Ridley Scott’s Rome, providing plenty for fans of the original to enjoy but missing some of the majesty that made it a classic.

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