Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are absolutely phenomenal in this, they both brought so much heart and emotion to their roles!
@ChrisBLACK777
Жыл бұрын
Thats true, I remember watching this mowie as a teenager and since then I litterally hated Joaquin Phoenix as an actor, I couldn't stand him basically. Then I totally forget about him since I've seen Joker and he blown me away in this movie... So I have matured and don't hate actors based of their roles anymore.😅
@tree6787
Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisBLACK777 Ditto!
@UtopiaBlue68
Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisBLACK777 He's had his fair share of hell on earth with "The Children of God" whole affair and the loss of his brother "River" outside the Viper Club which was truly tragic the way it all went down and yet he's preserved and triumphed in so many ways.
@OUsniper1
Жыл бұрын
Joaquin Phoenix, aka Leaf Phoenix in the 80's movie Space Camp ;)
@_nauticaldisaster_
Жыл бұрын
They're also responsible for one of the biggest bromances in Hollywood. Joaquin has said he considers Russell his brother which is pretty profound after losing his brother Phoenix 7 years earlier. Just goes to show the quality of their acting that they bonded so closely during the making of this but portrayed such convincing hatred for each other.
@darthphayde508
Жыл бұрын
Ridley Scott delivered an amazing film. Hans Zimmer delivered an amazing soundtrack. All the actors delivered amazing performances.
@Cheepchipsable
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! 🤩
@tree6787
Жыл бұрын
The scene where Russell Crowe's describing his home, he's actually describing where he lives in real life, that's why you can see so much emotion. Brilliant!
@UtopiaBlue68
Жыл бұрын
@x Naahh he was describing a location not too far from where I live and it's truly beautiful.
@UtopiaBlue68
Жыл бұрын
@x In that general location with a given circumference of approximately 100km of that area.
@LordVolkov
Жыл бұрын
"Everyone likes him and no one likes me!" Your Commodus impression was very funny Jen!
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
😂😂👍
@bghammock
Жыл бұрын
Joaquin Phoenix does a disgustingly amazing job as Commodus. Russel Crowe does a vicious heartfelt job as Maximus. This movie is genuinely a tour de force of acting prowess.
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
100%!! 👍👍
@user-zp7rq7wr8x
7 ай бұрын
I love the way you are concerned about any animals in movies, especially doggies. It shows what a beautiful soul you have.
@Scottie_S
Жыл бұрын
Jen, you should definitely give 'Master and Commander' a look. Another period movie with Russell Crowe that was sadly overlooked when it first came out.
@Paul_Waller
Жыл бұрын
2nd this
@thomashiggins9320
Жыл бұрын
@@Paul_Waller I, also. It's a fantastic film.
@tedward98
Жыл бұрын
Yes! It was overlooked b/c "Return of the King' came out the same year. M&C is regarded as highly accurate depiction of the times and sailing practices.
@umbradens6129
Жыл бұрын
it's good but the lesser of two weevils lol
@Paul_Waller
Жыл бұрын
@@umbradens6129 😉
@gerstelb
Жыл бұрын
Derek Jacobi (Gracchus) became famous playing the title role in “I, Claudius,” which dramatized the first Roman Emperors.
@joehoy9242
Жыл бұрын
In which John Hurt's Caligula makes Commodus seem sane and reasonable.
@johncampbell756
Жыл бұрын
Russell had already done the multi-Oscar winning LA Confidential, my favorite movie. Highly recommend it.
@jdeamaral
Жыл бұрын
The movie was released almost a quarter century ago. I will never forget the words, "What we do in life, echoes an eternity.."
@attorneyrobert
Жыл бұрын
I would say this is loosely based upon history, with real characters and an accurate portrayal of Roman life and of the city, but with many liberties taken as to real historical events (and people). Great performances here. And yes, Ridley Scott also did Alien - he has amazing range.
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert 😊👍
@jokester4824
Жыл бұрын
Russel Crowe is also amazing in L.A Confidential which is one of my all time favorites and it's incredibly acted out and written
@goldenageofdinosaurs7192
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic film!
@ApesAmongUs
Жыл бұрын
It's a movie where he does something that he absolutely would not do based on past behavior and somehow makes it totally believable. He sells the shit out of that character.
@jokester4824
Жыл бұрын
@@ApesAmongUs absolutely
@8teillumin
10 ай бұрын
Fun fact - The actor who played senator Gracus Derek Jacobi is a very well known actor in the U.K. and played the Emperor Claudius in the 1976 on the BBC series I, Claudius…
@LordVolkov
Жыл бұрын
For another Ridley Scott historical epic - The Kingdom of Heaven (please only watch the director's cut or roadshow edition!) For another Ridley & Russell collab - 2010's Robin Hood
@Krucifus
Жыл бұрын
Crowe's Robin Hood is very underrated imo
@testgravityy
Жыл бұрын
@@Krucifus yeah it's a nice new view on the story, not the same thing over and over again ^^
@zesouto3752
Жыл бұрын
"I'm the blacksmith..."
@thomasgriffiths6758
Жыл бұрын
Gladiators-Wrestling-Boxing-MMA-Steet Fighting-Gladiators. We've almost completed the circle.
@hazi5961
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion Joaquin Phoenix's performance as Commodus is one of the best Villainous Performances in cinema. Probably top 10 at a minimum.
@MoMoMyPup10
Жыл бұрын
Seen maybe 20 or 30 reactions to this movie, and someone finally hit it out of the park. Thank you Jen! An all-time classic revenge movie that deserved all of the awards it received. And you hit all of the right notes, great and terse commentary that lets the story breathe as we watch with you. All of the emotion and anger really put us in a 'first time watching' mode all over again. Just a perfect YT reaction!
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Such a beautiful movie & my editor Mira did an awesome job getting all the story beats 👍
@russellward4624
Жыл бұрын
I think Vituosity(with Denzel) was his 1st big movie as a star. Then LA Confidential which was an ensomble cast. Then The Insider(with Al Pacino) about the tobacco indutry. Then Gladiator made him a superstar and Oscar winner.
@tomhoffman4330
Жыл бұрын
I have also recommended Virtuosity, Thanks for Your Support!
@warpig4942
Жыл бұрын
"Joey, do you like movies about Gladiators?"
@TomH2681
Жыл бұрын
"I will see you again. But not yet." I'm not crying you're crying. 35:11 "Ridley Scott, did he do Aliens?" Close. He did the first one. Alien. And Blade Runner. And The Martian. And my absolute favourite, that very few people have reacted to: "1492: Conquest of Paradise".
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Right! 👍👍
@havok6280
Жыл бұрын
Russell Crowe was in LA Confidential (1997) and The Insider (1999) before this movie. He was nominated for an Oscar for The Insider. So this was one of his first big roles, but he was already a pretty big name by the time this came out.
@BandOfHarjaps
Жыл бұрын
Rompa Stompa in 1992.
@havok6280
Жыл бұрын
@@BandOfHarjaps I said "big role". Rompa Stompa was an Australian film that made $3 million at the US box office. For comparison, this made $460 million.
@BandOfHarjaps
Жыл бұрын
@@havok6280 I mention it because he got good reviews in it.
@havok6280
Жыл бұрын
@@BandOfHarjaps and that's fine. That proves he's always been talented. But Jen asked if Gladiator was Russell Crowe's "first big role". A small Australian movie doesn't qualify.
@tgriffin8179
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful reaction - my heart hurt too! I love Russel Crowe in Master and Commander… another period piece based on O’Brian’s wonderful historical fiction from the Age of Sail. Keep’em coming!
@patron40silver
Жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorites and one of the very few I give an A+ rating. I knew this one was going to get you. It gets just about everyone. Thanks for the awesome reaction and for sharing those "tough" moments with us.👏🏽👏🏽
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful movie 😢👍
@TheSpanishInquisition87
Жыл бұрын
"Stab 'em! Stab 'em! Stab 'em in the face!" Jen is my spirit animal.
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
😂😂👍
@robertbunting3117
Жыл бұрын
"He was like thirsty for blood there." mere moments later..." Stab him, Stab him, Stab him in the face." rofl
@TheToscanaMan
Жыл бұрын
"Wow... that was wow." I agree with you. I've seen this movie a lot and I still cried at every place that you cried. Nice reaction. ❤🙏☮
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, such a beautiful movie 😢
@jt1929
Жыл бұрын
Richard Harris who played the old emperor is in an excellent western mainly about native Americans- A Man Called Horse. Also the vocalist in the family death scene was done by Lisa Gerrard who was/is part of Dead Can Dance.
@mojoshivers
Жыл бұрын
Great movie. Crowe deserved his accolades because he’s never been better in a role. “Are you not entertained?”
@mojoshivers
Жыл бұрын
@@mattp6089 Romper Stomper is a powerful film and I do like it, but I feel Crowe grew a bit in his acting prowess after it. Even the jump to L.A. Confidential (1997) I think he was already a noticeably more confident and powerful actor.
@Matej_Sojka
Жыл бұрын
Master and Commander was better. Both as a role, as a movie and as a historical portrayal.
@jamesalexander5623
Жыл бұрын
@@Matej_Sojka Absolutely!
@MoMoMyPup10
Жыл бұрын
@@Matej_Sojka I always go back to A Beautiful Mind when I think of his peak acting ability. And then Cinderella Man. I think it's because they're both based on true stories, and they turn out to be legendary stories and roles. His John Nash performance I think is one of the best roles to not win an Oscar in Hollywood history. He was the best back then.
@dan_hitchman007
Жыл бұрын
Stanley Kubrick's epic "Spartacus," from which "Gladiator" was partly inspired, is also worth a watch. It stars a host of Hollywood royalty like Kirk Douglas (Michael Douglas' father), Tony Curtis (Jamie Lee Curtis' father), and Sir Lawrence Olivier. You would also love Kirk Douglas in the legendary Billy Wilder's morality play called "Ace in the Hole." A brilliant classic and a wonderful example of how good Kirk was as a versatile actor.
@chrisleebowers
Жыл бұрын
The Spartacus TV series is also fantastic and should have more reactors viewings.
@andrewbirrell2176
Жыл бұрын
One of the best movies ever, acting is phenomenal
@tremorsfan
Жыл бұрын
Gladiators were so popular at the time that some of them even got sponsorship deals. There was supposed to be a scene where Maximus starts hawking olive oil but producers feared audiences would find it too unrealistic.
@basteagui
Жыл бұрын
hey i just realized after so many years that joaquin phoenix is american, but he's doing the accent really well here! what a pro this guy, he's on that top level
@saaamember97
Жыл бұрын
If you haven't done so, your next ancient history/fiction movies should be "The Ten Commandments" and "Ben-Hur." Charlton Heston is featured as the protagonist in each movie.
@erickknutz5599
Жыл бұрын
State of Play and Proof of Life are two more amazing Crowe films, to add to the others already mentioned in comments. He is a great actor.
@Polyphemus89
4 ай бұрын
Been watching you for about a year, and you have quickly become my favorite reactor. You just generally have the same tastes and sense of humor that I do, and I love seeing you see my favorite things for the first time. I grew up watching ST:TNG with my dad, and getting to watch it vicariously through you has been a bright point for me these past few months. It’s the best hard sci-fi show ever and watching you discover it is like seeing it with new eyes all over again. I just now found out you had reacted to this, my favorite film of all time, and once again I get to relive the experience. Thank you; keep discovering new art, new worlds… and keep sharing it with us please.
@JedHead77
Жыл бұрын
Just watched the History Channel’s series on the Colosseum, and if you thought Commodus in the film was evil, the REAL one was even moreso.
@Cheepchipsable
Жыл бұрын
But apparently did do a lot of fighting in the arena.
@JedHead77
Жыл бұрын
@@Cheepchipsable Well, he fought with a real sword against opponents with wooden ones.
@rikdekard71
Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite movies. The music is by Hans Zimmer who did the music for Crimson Tide and Pirates of the Caribbean. Great reaction and commentary.
@TheTitandog70
Жыл бұрын
I went to see this in theaters when it came out , did not know what to expect but was blown away by the action and acting. Scenes where epic, just fantastic movie with great performances around. Great reaction as always Jen
@numbersasaname2291
Жыл бұрын
“Are we so different now?” Jen, you uttered the most timely and insightful question of ANY reactor to this movie whom I have seen. I have loved your reactions for a long time now, but with that line you demonstrated the depth of perception that places you in the pantheon of reactor goddesses! You know the answer to your own question about the people of your neighboring country.
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Such a beautiful movie, very thought-provoking
@leosarmiento4823
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful reaction. There's a reason this film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, and won 5 (Picture, Actor, Costume, Sound, Visual Effects). A great film in cinematic history.
@andrewcorlett5954
Жыл бұрын
In response to your question about how real it is, I'd say based upon real events. Maximus' character is fictional but Commodus was real, he was the son of Marcus Aurelius and did play at being a gladiator whilst Emperor (once killed 100 lions in the arena) but that's about as far as the reality goes I believe.
@NastyRascal
Жыл бұрын
This one truly is a classic. Glad you enjoyed it Miss Jen!
@megafan2000
Жыл бұрын
I love it when Jen says in this and other reactions "stab him in the face". She likes her vengeance very quick, very bloody and very gruesome.
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
😂👍
@REALAMERICANMAN531
Жыл бұрын
@@jenmurrayxo nooo! She's sweet and innocent! Aahahha
@ronweber1402
Жыл бұрын
@@REALAMERICANMAN531 Until you piss her off then....lookout!
@REALAMERICANMAN531
Жыл бұрын
@@ronweber1402 😆
@jackmessick2869
7 ай бұрын
From Wikipedia (the film has some fact, some fiction): Commodus (31 August 161 - 31 December 192) was a Roman emperor who ruled from 177 to 192. He served jointly with his father Marcus Aurelius from 177 until the latter's death in 180, and thereafter he reigned alone until his assassination by Narcissus. His reign is commonly thought to mark the end of a golden age of peace and prosperity in the history of the Roman Empire (the Pax Romana). Commodus accompanied his father during the Marcomannic Wars in 172 and on a tour of the Eastern provinces in 176. The following year, he became the youngest emperor and consul up to that point, at the age of 16. His solo reign saw less military conflict than that of Marcus Aurelius, but internal intrigues and conspiracies abounded, goading Commodus to an increasingly dictatorial style of leadership. This culminated in his creating a deific personality cult, including his performances as a gladiator in the Colosseum.
@rburns9730
Жыл бұрын
"Spartacus", there is an old movie and a modern series. They are both based on a real Gladiator who lead a slave rebellion against the Romans.
@elzar760
Жыл бұрын
Jen: Will there be blood? Maximus: Unleash hell.
@znk0r
Жыл бұрын
Pretty much everything Comodus does is to be loved but he has no idea how to do it. It's a tragedy in the end through Phoenix ' acting you can see how tomented he is. He probably hates himself more than anyone.
@steveross8364
Жыл бұрын
Russell Crowe. Went from playing a mailman in the Aussie TV Show 'Neighbours' to playing a Roman General turned Gladiator. Another movie I liked him in was the western "The Quick and the Dead" (1995) co-starring alongside Sharon Stone & Gene Hackman. Another excellent reaction Jen 😍👍🏻
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! 👍
@sumelar
Жыл бұрын
@@jenmurrayxo Also highly recommend the quick and the dead. Sharon Stone starred and (iirc) produced and basically made the movie happen, and it's got a bunch of other good actors such as Gene Hackman.
@JC-ke7mj
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite movies. Your reaction was great! Thank you!
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful movie!!
@stephencoan79
Жыл бұрын
I think Romper Stomper was Crowe's breakthrough film.
@jt1929
Жыл бұрын
He did Mystery Alaska and The Insider just before Gladiator.
@sherigrow6480
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Romper Stomper was the jaw dropping role, then Sharon Stone brought him to America for Quick and the Dead.
@1MahaDas
Жыл бұрын
I do believe that at least two academy awards were taken by this production, one for best picture, and of course one for best actor, Russel Crowe. And yes, Hans Zimmer did the music for this motion picture. Also, the actor Oliver Reed who played Proximo died during the filming of 'Gladiator,' but his performance here was stellar. Well done Riddley Scott and Cast!
@nielsdegroot9138
Жыл бұрын
It won 5 out of the 12 Academy Awards it was nominated for.
@jessm.porthos
Жыл бұрын
This movie and ‘Empire of the Sun’ (1987) were the first two movies I’ve legit cried at as a teenager …
@augiegirl1
Ай бұрын
This movie is FINALLY getting a sequel; it’s scheduled to release the Friday before Thanksgiving (November 22).
@jamesjoseph1249
Жыл бұрын
I would recommend 'Kingdom of Heaven'...the Director's Cut. It was also directed by Ridley Scott (after he made Gladiator).
@havok6280
Жыл бұрын
That Commodus... he's quite a Joker...
@Dillpicks95
13 күн бұрын
I can’t believe that I haven’t watched this reaction yet. I’m glad I finally did cause I was entertained, your reactions are always entertaining Jen 💜.
@BDogg2023
Жыл бұрын
Marcus Aurelius was one of the wisest of the Stoics, and as such he was one of the wisest men to ever live. His “Meditations” is a must read for anyone, though it can be difficult to understand the way it was originally written. There are some great videos on KZitem that interpret and break down his lessons.
@thejamppa
Жыл бұрын
Ridley Scott has directed my top 3 historical "sword&armor" films ever: Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven director's cut (2005) and Robin Hood director´s cut (2010). Scott is just amazing. Yes, Roman medicine did use larva's to clean out dead tissue.They were also able to bind arteries before amputation, not just cauterizing the wound with burning hot iron. When Rome fell, these skills were forgotten. Amputation skill reached same level than in Roman army in World War 1 next time. Also Larvae to clean necrotic flesh is used in modern science. Its called the maggot therapy.
@jessm.porthos
Жыл бұрын
Joaquin Phoenix did a really good job in this film but also your making fun of his character for being a weenie is on point and absolutely needed lol
@chuck7190
6 ай бұрын
Jen, you're the best. You feel emotion in these movies that I haven't felt in years. Bless you! Chuck
@chuckmanion1128
Жыл бұрын
The reason the troops who were supposed to execute Maximus at the beginning weren't loyal to Maximus is because they were Praetorian Guards, denoted by their purple uniforms. Praetorians were the elite guard of the Emperor himself (the position not the man), not Maximus's soldiers. Historically they were at many points very corrupt. If I recall correctly they ended up killing at least one emperor themselves. Also, that first fight wasn't meant to be fair, just seem more fair. Maximus's side may not have had the gear and were chained together, but they had advantage of numbers. Though still meant to favor the few. It was a tactic for preserving fight quality. If you always put the best fighters against the best fighters, they'd quickly kill each other off, leaving you with poor fighters and poor performances. If you make the fights look fairer, but putting large numbers of poor-quality ill-equiped slaves against a few good fighters, it looks fair to the crowd and you preserve the lives of good fighters, while killing off the weak, poor performing slaves. That's why the trader selling the slaves said "some are good for fighting, others for dying." They were essentially fodder for the meat grinder. It's also why Proximo protested the first fight in Rome. They essentially gave him a fight that he was meant to lose. They sitll did fair fights of good fighters against each other, just not every fight.
@ComradeCommissarYuri
Жыл бұрын
They’ve killed more than just one
@jarrodjeffrey759
Жыл бұрын
Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut only) is another great historic epic. Master & Commander with Russell Crowe is a great historic movie as well.
@randallshaw9609
Жыл бұрын
"Even at the end of it, even when you've won." "Nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won." - Duke of Wellington. Great minds think alike. 😉
@rbrtck
Жыл бұрын
Ridley Scott directed the original _Alien_ . It was James Cameron who wrote and directed the sequel _Aliens_ . Those are a couple of top-shelf filmmakers right there.
@juvandy
Жыл бұрын
This film is always a great react. Quintus to me is a fascinating character, because he betrays Maximus at the beginning, by 'just following orders', but at the end, he is the one who really seals the emperor's fate, by telling the Praetorians to sheathe their swords and not help the emperor.
@ComradeCommissarYuri
Жыл бұрын
By then he figured if Commadus succeeded in killing Maximus that he would himself be next He was the leader of the Praetorian guard after all an they killed more Emperors than anyone
@chodori2041
Жыл бұрын
I think at the beginning he's the prototypical general who believes in the sanctity of hierarchy, even if it clashes with his beliefs (he's clearly reluctant to order Maximus' execution and there's an extra scene where he's sadly forced to order the execution of his own men). But he become slowly disillusioned over time until he sees Commodus blatantly cheat to win at the end - and that's the final straw. Seeing his liege be honorless and pathetic snaps his automatic loyalty.
@chrispratt3666
Жыл бұрын
At the very start of the movie Maximus overrides an order from Quintus to move their artillery back. He says the danger to their cavalry is "acceptable." This might give you the idea that Maximus is a callous commander who uses his men as pawns. He immediately turns this on its head by going off to his secret side army to lead the cavalry charge himself. He wouldn't order his men to take a risk he wouldn't take himself. That is a beautifully subtle bit of character writing to clue the audience in to what kind of man and leader the main character is.
@PhilHoraia
2 ай бұрын
From the article, Commodus | Biography, Facts, Sister, & Death Meanwhile, Commodus was lapsing into insanity. He gave Rome a new name, Colonia Commodiana (Colony of Commodus), and imagined that he was the god Hercules, entering the arena to fight as a gladiator or to kill lions with bow and arrow. On December 31, 192, his advisers had him strangled by a champion wrestler, following his announcement the day before that he would assume the consulship, dressed as a gladiator. A grateful Senate proclaimed a new emperor-the city prefect, Publius Helvius Pertinax-but the empire quickly slipped into civil war.
@garethlawton5278
Жыл бұрын
I was curious if you'd pick up on one of the melodies and structure of that battle music in Gladiator was also used in a piece for Pirates since I guess Zimmer just really liked that melody and figured it fit both epic battle and epic daredevil stuns and escapes pretty well. Good memory on the ears! Plus yes, maggots will "clean" a wound. They'll eat through dead flesh easy enough but won't find it as easy to get through the living flesh. So while bacterial issues are still going to be there maggots proved a pretty useful way in the past to empty out a festering wound and get rid of everything but living, healable flesh.
@exploringgames948
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely phenomenal movie, one of the best films. Beautifully put together, the emotion the actors put into their characters, the story, the way it has you on the edge of your seat waiting for Joaguin's character to die. Glad you enjoyed it, such a legendary film!
@Tre1968.
Жыл бұрын
This was the last movie I saw with my old man before he died and I will always love it.
@jessm.porthos
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for another comment but I love the costume design in this film because in the final fight it doesn’t follow common themes of dressing our ‘hero’ in a lighter colour or white and the ‘villain’ in a darker colour or black.
@JoeBurlas
Жыл бұрын
"Are we so different now?" A truer statement has never been spoken.
@williambaucum3318
Жыл бұрын
HI Jen, This is loosely based on real historical events in the late 2nd century A.D. If the music soundtrack style sounds familiar to you it was created by Hans Zimmer who scored the Pirates of the Caribbean, the Batman Trilogy and some of the great movie scores of the last three decades. Gladiator took home the Oscar for Best Picture and Russell Crowe for Best Actor. And once again congratulations to you for getting out of your comfort zone to watch this classic. I always look forward to all you reactions.
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks William! Such a great movie 👍
@hgman3920
Жыл бұрын
The philosophy behind the roman games was Bread and Circuses - keep the rabble of Rome fed and entertained, and they won't threaten the political order.
@augiegirl1
Ай бұрын
Jen, you should also watch the Star Trek: TOS episode with that title; I believe you haven't seen that one yet. The Enterprise visits a planet whose society is based on Rome.
@theflippinweekend
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite movies of all time! So glad to see you liked it.
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Beautiful movie!! **Hey everyone: go check out my cousin & aunt's channel! kzitem.info/rock/b_yWDLoezT-84IiZ-z98Fg
@cbretschneider
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jen, you're reaction to the murder of Maximus's family was the most authentic I've seen yet. Heartbreaking to watch. Two films I strongly recommend: For more Roman gladiator stuff, Spartacus from 1960, directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Kirk Douglas. It's a classic. Also the movie Master and Commander starring Russel Crowe and Paul Bettany. Its an epic Napoleonic era sea adventure. I know you'd really enjoy them, great stories, great action, great characters, and great acting. Have a great day!
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Christian! Such a beautiful movie 😢
@ssj4megaman
Жыл бұрын
Man, that song/theme always gets me. "Gladiator-Now We Are Free By Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard"
@joelcarver8932
Ай бұрын
Marcus Aerelus was a great man, he's the old guy who (for some reason) this movie chose to bequethe his empire to Maximus when in reality he did to Comodus. Commodus just s had no interest in ruling and is seen as a terrible emperor for that....also this movie gives him a way better exit in life than the actual one. That being said Marcus Aereleus was post mortem one of the two or three top stoic philosphers after his journal was found...he also famously put down a rebellion and held off germanic tribes from invading Rome. I cant recommend his journal enough, it's called "Meditations" and it's just quotes and thoughts that show so much wisdom. Truly the philospher king.
@joelcarver8932
Ай бұрын
btw Gladiator 2 has some really cool and interesting real life characters too, but I'm not spoiling them until you watch it.
@johncourtright1632
Жыл бұрын
19:37 "They have chariots!! That's not friggin' fair!!" I love it! This one is hard to watch at times, and seeing Maximus' son run over by those horses still haunts me, but Maximus got his revenge, and he ended up showing Rome "something they've never seen before", after all. Great reaction to a great movie, Jen, as always! 😊❤
@Curraghmore
Жыл бұрын
Oliver Reed, who played Proximo was a famous actor in the 60s and 70s, and was also a notorious alcoholic. He died from a heart attack in Malta while they were filming 'Gladiator' after an all-night drinking binge, and a few of his scenes had to be finished with CGI.
@havok6280
Жыл бұрын
Random fun fact: gladio is Latin for sword, so a gladiator is literally a swordsman. Another one: man hole covers in Rome say "SPQR" which stands for "Senatus PopulusQue Romanus”, which means the Senate and the People of Rome. *I was a dork who took 3 years of Latin at my Catholic high school... this movie came out my sophomore year of college.
@Dirkus17
Жыл бұрын
What is Latin for scabbard?
@marclevesque3147
Жыл бұрын
Another great reaction to an epic movie by Jen, love her balance of intellectual and emotional commitment, always a pleasure to watch, I'm leaning more and more towards her Patreon channel, keep up the good work, kind regards from Montreal!
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc! Would love to have you on Patreon but appreciate all your support here too ☺️👍
@shainewhite2781
Жыл бұрын
Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!? ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!? Before Russell Crowe was cast as Maximus, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson, Tom Sizemore and Tom Cruise were considered for the role. Hugh Jackman was even considered for the role but was an unknown actor and had been cast as Wolverine in the live action X MEN movie, which was originally given to Crowe a year ago but turned it down. Filming began in January 1999 and wrapped up in May of that year. The opening battle scene was filmed in Surrey England, the gladiator training school was filmed in Morocco and finally the scenes involving Ancient Rome were filmed in Malta for 19 weeks. Crowe sustained several injuries during filming and almost died as a result, and nearly got himself killed by the tiger while fighting Tigris Of Gaul. Oliver Reed, Proximo, died of a heart attack on May 2, 1999. The film was dedicated in his memory.
@KreshDraven6
Жыл бұрын
Favorite film ever ! Everything is awesome, the cast is incredible, soundtracks is perfect and Commodus is an hell of a villain, people seem to have discovered Joaquin Phoenix just with Joker , but the man has been a legend for 20 years. No the film isn't perfect, of course there are some historically inaccuracies but who cares, it's the same case of Braveheart , it has some flaws when compared to real life, but the film is so fucking cool that you just ignore that, overall is an absolutely masterpiece, with one of the most powerful endings I've seen and it deserved every single Oscar and also should've won for best Score, Hans Zimmer is a god !
@bessonnet
Жыл бұрын
The little figurines were called the penates (home divinities, prayed at each home to protect family ). In French, an expression says : going back to one's penates, meaning going back home.
@EricPalmerBlog
Жыл бұрын
Saw it in the theater. Glad you have seen this classic and enjoy it. Keep up the great work!
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric! 😊👍
@crispy_338
Жыл бұрын
First Rated R movie I saw in theaters. At age 4 😂
@long-timesci-fienthusiast9626
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jen, if you are interested in the story of the Julii (Caesares) family, you should watch the 1970`s BBC Mini-Series (I Claudius) it has 12 episodes. It is narrated by the actor who played Sen. Gracchus in this film, Derek Jacobi, he also plays the title role. It has all the machiavellian intrigue of the ruling family after the death of Julius Caesar.
@alexanderdgray
Жыл бұрын
Don’t touch the figs.
@SKiZ0TT
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic film, another good one by Ridley Scott is Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut)
@positivelynegative9149
Жыл бұрын
Poor Jen when they revealed his wife & son. 🥺
@positivelynegative9149
Жыл бұрын
Stupid auto-correct put relieved instead of revealed. 😠😄
@808maxstone
Жыл бұрын
27:03 "sniveling little weasel". I bet in different circumstances Jen would be a pretty tough gladiator! Great reaction Jen. Take care.
@ar47yrr4p
Жыл бұрын
Another great reaction...thank you! This movie always gets to me. This movie won 5 Oscar (Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Russell Crowe), Best Costume Design, Best Sound, Best Effects, Visual Effects) and was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Joaquin Phoenix), Best Director, Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Music - Original Score, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration. So 12 Oscar nominations and 5 wins. It was also nominated for 14 BAFTA awards and won 4 and some others. Now that you've seen Gladiator, I feel you need to react to Braveheart. It's the other big box office movie of the time... well I always remember them together though Braveheart came out 5 years earlier. They are both similar type movies but completely different at the same time. And I think you will LOVE Braveheart!
@Deckaio
Жыл бұрын
11:45 Yes, it does. If the wound is necrotic, maggots will only eat the dead flesh. This will speed up the healing process. This is still used in modern medicine on bad healing wounds. Although, I have no idea if this was known/practised in the classical antiquity.
@crapstirrer
Жыл бұрын
"Are they going to fight these animals?" No. Animals are expensive.
@Curraghmore
Жыл бұрын
It's amazing how just about every reactor to this says, as soon as Joaquin Phoenix appears on screen: "Ooohh I don't trust this guy!".
@mauriciodelarosa2449
Жыл бұрын
Jen 🥰 yours has got to be one of the best reactions to Gladiator I have seen on KZitem and I’ve seen them all. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Such a beautiful movie 😢
@Ian-xx1xb
7 ай бұрын
Jen "stab him in the face " lol me " put that on a Jen Merc t-shirt" EPIC sums this movie up I saw it on the big screen popcorn in hand and it was amazing . Ngl his family dying scene got to me to Jen you held it together well tears yes but for a Moment I thought you were going to go into uncontrollable breakdown 😢🫂 , I imagine everything has been covered in the comments so I will just say thankyou Jen for a truly wonderful reaction super emotional but fantastic 💜
@paulfeist
Жыл бұрын
The " I am Maxiumus Decimus Meridius... " monologue is one of the greatest spontaneous monologues on film of the latter half of the 20th century. One thing I've thought since I saw this in the theater... The time after Maximus tells Cipio to BRING HIS LEGION to the gates of Rome... Had that not been a trap, and Cipio killed, that could have been an ENTIRELY different movie - and I can't tell for sure if it would have been any better than we got, but, it definitely would have been an interesting one!
@uhhyeah-ok1794
Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite movie, and this is my new favorite reaction to it. Glad you liked it.
@jenmurrayxo
Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful movie! 😢👍
@MarkSleper
Жыл бұрын
“They just want death and Games… Are we so different now?” - Brilliant. A very deep insight. You have my admiration!
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