For some, the original Gladiator 24 years ago was Ridley Scott’s masterpiece. Mind you, he also gave us Alien, Blade Runner and Thelma & Louise, not to mention the famous 1973 advert for Hovis, the one with the delivery boy pushing his bike up the steep cobbled street – ‘T’was like taking bread to

Gladiator 2 received mixed reviews, with standout performances by Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal. Critics have commended the ambitious scenes, though some found it lacking compared to the original.

Review: Paul Mescal solidifies himself in Gladiator II with a raw and visceral performance for the ages in Ridley Scott's epic movie.