recent trailer for Gladiator II has been review bombed by viewers for a number of reasons.The first look at the sequel to the 2000 epic was unveiled last week, showcasing stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington in action.
However, the preview has received thousands of dislikes alongside its many likes, and there are a number of major reasons why.According to comments, one reason for the backlash is the trailer seemingly giving many of the film’s key elements away.Things start to veer into more problematic territory in regards to comments over the choice of music, notably the use of ‘No Church In The Wild’ by Jay Z and Kanye West, as some questioned the use of a rap song in a film about the Roman Empire.
The song itself includes the lyrics: “Tears on the mausoleum floor / Blood stains the Colosseum doors.”Combined with some asking why Washington uses a New York accent in the film – even while most characters use the historically inaccurate British accent in a film set in Ancient Rome – and the actor’s inclusion altogether, things get quite toxic, with further comments being racist.Gladiator II will see Ridley Scott return as director, and will focus on a grown-up Lucius (Mescal), the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix’s character Commodus in the first film.“Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome,” the synopsis reads. “Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (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 honour to.
Read more on nme.com
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.