" Gladiator II " is a historical bold, action packed sequel.

Director        : Ridley Scott 

Genre            : Epic Historical.

Platform       : Theatre.

Language      : English  

Time              : 148 minutes 28 Seconds

Rating            : 3.25 / 5 

Saleem P.Chacko

CpK DesK.

" Gladiator ll " is epic historical drama film directed and co_produced by Ridley Scott serving as a sequel to Gladiator (2000)

The film stars Paul Mescal as Lucius Hanno Verus , Pendro Pascal as Marcus Acacius , Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta , Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla , Lior Raz as Viggo, Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus , Denzil Washington as Marcrius ,Tim McKinney as Senator Tharex , Alexander Karim as Ravi , Rory Mccallan as Tegula in lead roles

The film was written by David Scarpra from a story by Scarpra and Peter Craig .It was produced by Scott Free Productions in association with Red Wagon Entertainment for Paramount Pictures.

The story follows Lucius the former heir to the Roman Empire ,who becomes a Gladiator after his home in invaded by the Roman army led by general Marcus Acacius , during the reign of co emperors Caracalla and Geta.

Over two decades after the events of Gladiator (2000). Louis the grandson of Rome's former emperor Marcus Acacius and son of Lucilla , lives with his wife and child in Numidia . Roman soldiers led by general Marcus Acacius invade forcing Lucius into slavery inspired by the story of Maximus as depicted in the original 2000 film . Lucius resolves to fight as a Gladiator while opposing the rule of the young emperors Caracalla and Geta.

Cinematography by John Mathieson , Edited by Claire Simpson, Sam Restivo , Music by Harry Gregson _ Williams .Distributed by Paramount Pictures. Budget $250 _310 million.

After a gap of almost 24 years iconic director Ridley Scott finally brings the world the sequel to his epic Oscar winning movie "Gladiator II " .

Gladiator II is a historical bold , action packed sequel as its intense occasionally over the top and filled with melodrama of the first . Film is really entertaining, especially in large screens , Not at all boring many twists ,but the basic story is expected.The battle seens are really impressive full of real impact actions .Brilliant film with fantastic cast and great story .