Rarely are sequels able to live up to their predecessors. Not only when yours is so critically acclaimed like Gladiator is to this day, but especially when there is a significant stretch of time between the installments.
In GLADIIATOR's case, that is a hefty 24 years. Yet, Scott manages to capture the essence of the first film while not making this a copy with different dressings.
Add to that the enrapturing performances by all members of the cast and we…
