3 Movies to Watch Right Now While You Wait For Gladiator Sequel
Big fan of Gladiator? These ones are for you.
One of the most popular epics of all time. Winner of the Oscar for Best Picture in 2000. Ridley Scott ’s Gladiator has truly proven to be the iconic movie that everyone in the world should see at least once.
The classic movie will get its sequel in November 2024, and its story is still full of intrigue. But while the true fans are waiting for the movie to be released or are tired of watching the original movie for the 100th time, there is something else they can do.
Check out this list of other epic movies that will definitely take your breath away.
1. Braveheart
This 1995 movie sometimes gets forgotten in the list of the new action movies that are coming to light every year. Still, this particular style of a movie hasn’t been adapted for quite some time.
That’s what still makes Braveheart a unique example of a large-scale historical drama.
In fact, five years before Gladiator, Braveheart won the same Academy Award. The movie received worldwide recognition for its story of William Wallace, a famous Scottish warrior who avenged the murder of his wife and then inspired a huge rebellion against the English forces in Scotland.
And of course, it's just impossible not to mention Mel Gibson's incredible portrayal of Wallace. Absolutely worth seeing!
2. Troy
The 2004 film is actually in the same group of historical epics as Gladiator. Although the movie tries to adapt Homer's Iliad, focusing especially on the siege of Troy.
Well, sometimes fans say that the movie is a bit overwhelming, but still it's partly true, because the movie producers don't deny that it's really hot-blooded.
Nevertheless, the story it tells is both legendary and dramatic. And those who can appreciate the sometimes over-the-top nature of Troy's visuals will definitely enjoy the 163-minute movie.
3. The Last Duel
Well, this movie is one of the latest of the spoken genre, it was released in 2021. Ridley Scott made a new epic drama that was supposed to be another blockbuster. But that never happened, as the movie was an unexpected flop at the box office.
But that shouldn't discourage fans of Scott's previous masterpieces. As The Last Duel is a must-see movie with an intensely personal story and great action, as well as the director's attention to small details.
The movie has its unique narrative and will definitely make a fan of historical drama enjoy it.