Russell Crowe, the Oscar-winning actor who played the lead role in Ridley Scott's Gladiator, has slammed the sequel to the 2000 epic as a 'failure'. Speaking at the Taormina Film Festival, Crowe said that the original film's success lay in its moral core, which was destroyed by the sequel. The first film told the story of Maximus, Rome's powerful general leader during the 2nd century AD, who sought vengeance for his wife and child.
Russell Crowe Slams Ridley Scott's Gladiator Sequel as 'Failure'
UKPulse Sport DeskGladiator star Russell Crowe has branded the sequel to the 2000 epic a failure, saying it destroyed the moral core of the original film.
- Russell Crowe criticises Ridley Scott's Gladiator sequel
- Sequel deviated from the original story and its moral centre
- Crowe says the studio 'fought' him on including sex scenes in the first film
Why this matters: The comments from Crowe offer insight into the creative decisions behind the original film and its sequel, which may be of interest to fans of the franchise.
What this means for you: What this means for you: As a fan of the Gladiator film, you may be disappointed by the sequel's failure to live up to its predecessor. The comments from Crowe offer insight into what made the original film successful and why it may have been difficult to replicate in a sequel.