REVIEW: ‘Gladiator II’ takes on rhinos, monkeys, sharks and more

In the unasked-for sequel to the 2000 film “Gladiator,” set 16 years later, the new film lacks the majesty of the original but retains the opulence. Directed by Ridley Scott, the production features grandiose digital re-creations of ancient Rome with a disregard for historical accuracy, leading to humorous moments like characters reading the nonexistent Daily Papyrus over morning coffee. While the film may be suitable for lazy Sunday streaming, it ultimately falls short of recapturing the epic nature of the original and may find its true purpose as background noise in the TV aisle at Costco.

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