Is Gladiator 2 Appropriate for Kids? – Movie Review

November 22, 2024 by Enza Ketcham Leave a Comment

You are going to want to have some pretty old and mature kids if you are going to see Gladiator 2 with them. I would suggest if you are wondering, “Is Gladiator 2 Appropriate for Kids?” I would leave the kiddos at home for this one. Also, check out the list of the best Gladiator 2 Movie Quotes.

Is Gladiator 2 Appropriate for Kids?

What is the movie rated?

The movie is rated R.

What are the main themes of the movie?

The movie is about revenge, reconciliation, and heroism.

Is the movie too long for little kids?

Yes, the movie is 2 hours and 28 minutes. A lot is going on in the film. I would keep the littles at home.

Are there any explicit content or scenes that may not be suitable for my family?

Yes. It is incredibly bloody and violet.

Does the movie have any controversial or sensitive themes?

A little incest.

Movie Review

Ridley Scott is an absolute master of bringing the Colosseum to life overwhelming you with its enormity and grandeur while simultaneously feeling remarkably intimate. Sixteen years after the battle between Commodus and Maximus cross swords in the Colosseum ended with Maximus declaring that Marcus Aurelius’ dream of returning power to the senate and the people of Rome has crumbled. The great city is on the verge of collapse as brothers and Co-Emperors Geta and Caracalla demand that Marcus Acacius expand the Roman Empire into India and Persia.

You’ll instantly hate the Emperors, be skeptical of Macrinus, and root for Hanno as he attempts to avenge his wife and city that General Acacius stole on behalf of Geta and Caracalla. Gladiator II features the enormity and grotesqueness of Gladiator, with ruthless battles and disregard for life that mirrors that of the Roman empire. The thirst for blood is palpable, and the battle scenes are violent, gory, and destructive.

Gladiator is my favorite movie, and I didn’t understand how they would make a sequel that built on the first. I dreaded the idea that this would tarnish the first, but it does not. I loved it, but now it’s not for kids. But if you liked the first you will like this movie. It is a movie, I heard people afterward complain about the sharks, and maybe that was a step too far, but I have to remember, it’s an epic! I like the idea of embellishing some of the details to make them more grand. I loved this movie, and sincerely can’t wait to see it again!

About the Movie:

“From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.”

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