Gladiator Review: A Thematic Masterpiece

Maverick and Andrew discuss and review the 2000 release of Gladiator, by Ridley Scott and David Franzoni.

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Episode Highlights
0:00 "Gladiator" Introduction and Rating
5:49 Opening Scene
7:26 What Maximus Stands For
20:28 Marcus Aurelius
24:49 The Brutality of Rome
33:27 What's At Risk?
41:15 Themes
45:34 Symbolism in Lucius
50:37 Commodus
56:50 Heightened Tension
1:01:44 Revelations
1:07:45 Overtly Moralistic Movies
1:12:13 Satisfaction!

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Podcast Mentions and Notes
The 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/
The 9 Points Rating System Explained: https://rumble.com/v3qo38m-movies-worth-watching-9-points.html
John Wick Review: https://rumble.com/v3zux55-john-wick-review-the-animal-nature-inside-us.html

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