This includes a suggestion by Parkes that, in order to enable Russell Crowe to return to play Maximus, a sequel could involve a "multi-generational drama about Maximus and the Aurelians and this chapter of Rome", similar in concept to The Godfather Part II. Stoicism is no exception. He gave him his liberty and allowed Proximo the lowly gladiator to become Proximo, the wheeling-and-dealing gladiator trainer. [88][89][90], The character of Maximus was placed 12th in the Total Film list of 50 best movie heroes and villains[91] and 35th in the Empire's 100 Greatest Movie Characters. Maximus's friends and allies honor him as "a soldier of Rome", at Lucilla's behest, and carry his body out of the arena, leaving the dead Commodus behind. To start, Marcus Aurelius is presented as a very wise and well-meaning old emperor who had a troubling reign full of war. Anything more than a … Great Man Worth. ", "WTF: Nick Cave Wanted to Call His 'Gladiator 2' Script 'Christ Killer, "Gladiator 2: The strangest sequel never made? The Bible Continues'? https://gladiator2000.fandom.com/wiki/Marcus_Aurelius?oldid=4660. We had, I think, one American writer working on it, one English writer working on it, and of course a group of producers who were also adding their ideas, and then Ridley himself; and then, on the occasion where Ridley would say, 'Look, this is the structure for it – what are you gonna say in that?' The DVD is also notable for having a new commentary track featuring director Scott and star Crowe. Marcus Aurelius Quotes: Marcus Aurelius was the greatest emperor as well the top stoic philosophers ever. The main character and protagonist in Gladiator is Maximus Meridius, who is a vengeful gladiator. [36][37], Costumes in the film are rarely historically correct. He also derided the writing, saying it "employs depression as a substitute for personality, and believes that if characters are bitter and morose enough, we won't notice how dull they are. However, Russell Crowe was interested in resurrecting Maximus, and further researched Roman beliefs about the afterlife to accomplish this. William Nicholson was brought to Shepperton Studios to make Maximus a more sensitive character. They were reserved primarily for sieges and were rarely used in open battles. Commodus threatens Lucilla and Lucius, and has the Praetorian Guard arrest Gracchus and attack the gladiators' barracks. 2. Another asked not to be mentioned in the credits (though it was stated in the director's commentary that he constantly asked, "where is the proof that certain things were exactly like they say?"). Livius is in love with Lucilla and seeks to marry her while Maximus, who is happily married, was formerly in love with her. It is pure entertainment for the eyes, and deep knowledge for the mind. He led a Twelve Year Campaign in Germania, and his legions there were commanded by the Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius. He orders the disguised Maximus, as leader of the gladiators, to show himself and give his name; Maximus reveals himself and declares vengeance. Livius is in love with Lucilla and seeks to marry her while Maximus, who is happily married, was formerly in love with her. She was first exiled to the island of, In the film the character Antonius Proximo claims "the wise" Marcus Aurelius banned gladiatorial games in Rome forcing him to move to, In real life, the death of Commodus did not result in a peace for Rome, nor a return to the Roman Republic. Maximus is arrested by the Praetorian Guard and is told that he and his family will die. [20] When Scott learned that the Forestry Commission planned to remove a section of the forest, he persuaded them to allow the battle scene to be shot there and burn it down. However, after Marcus revealed to Maximus and Commodus that Maximus would be his successor (hoping Maximus would return Rome to a Republic); Commodus tearfully suffocated his father and assumed his position. Marcus Aurelius in film Gladiator Marcus Aurelius certainly also did not want to give power to the Senate. together with the preliminary discourse of the learned Gataker” 1285 Copy quote. The character of Maximus had a similar career (and personality traits as documented by, Lucilla was implicated in a plot to assassinate her brother in 182 AD, along with her stepson by Pompeianus and several others. He was murdered by his son, Commodus, because Marcus had instead appointed Maximus to be his successor. Maximus Decimus Meridius: Maximus is an entirely fictitious character, but seems to be based on several characters, including Avidius Cassius, who was a general in Marcus Aurelius' armies. [23] To construct the arena where Maximus has his first fights, the crew used basic materials and local building techniques to manufacture the 30,000-seat mud brick arena. This is anachronistic in that the horse-mounted forces of the Roman army used a two-horned saddle, without stirrups. [67], In North America, the film earned $34.8 million in its opening weekend at 2,938 theaters, topping the box office. [17] Over six weeks, production members scouted various locations within the extent of the Roman Empire before its collapse, including Italy, France, North Africa, and England. [16] In a conversation with Marcus Aurelius, Maximus says the fecund soil of his farm is "black like my wife's hair". They also used 2,000 live actors to create a computer-generated crowd of 35,000 virtual actors that had to look believable and react to fight scenes. [51][56] Catapults and ballistae would not have been used in a forest. Adam Levy Is A Regular In The U.K. Theater Scene", "Gladiator and Contemporary American Society", Not Such a Wonderful Life: A Look at History in Gladiator, "The Movie "Gladiator" in Historical Perspective", "Filmtracks: Gladiator (Hans Zimmer/Lisa Gerrard)", "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones", "The Big Picture: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG)", "Mr. Plinkett's Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Review", "The 50 greatest movie heroes and baddies of all time revealed", "IGN FilmForce Exclusive: David Franzoni in Negotiations for Another Gladiator! The snob in us likes to believe that it is always books that spin off movies. Their appearance is the product of a filmic stereotype whereby historical films depict peoples of antiquity wearing such bands. And not for more Roman screen colossals, but for writing that is serious or fun or both. [87] The gladiator arena set piece from the 2002 film Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, which entered production shortly after the release of Gladiator, has been compared to the arena setting in the Scott film. [80], Conversely, Roger Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 stars, criticizing the look of the film as "muddy, fuzzy, and indistinct." In the bird's eye view of Rome when the city is introduced for the first time there are several buildings that did not exist at the time of Gladiator. It's called the 'Gladiator' effect by writers and publishers. [76] In December 2000, Gladiator was named the best film of the year by viewers of Film 2000, taking 40% of the votes. Maximus succumbs to his wounds. His military skills help him win matches and gain recognition from other gladiators and the crowd. No historical evidence supports this. [100] An easter egg contained on disc 2 of the extended edition/special edition DVD releases includes a discussion of possible scenarios for a follow-up. It was a box office success, grossing $187.7 million in the United States and grossed $457 million worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2000. In 2006, Scott stated he and Crowe approached Nick Cave to rewrite the film, but their ideas conflicted with DreamWorks's idea of a spin-off involving Lucius, whom Scott revealed would turn out to be Maximus's son with Lucilla. He did declare himself emperor or revolt shortly after thinking Aurelius died in 175, suggesting a brief power struggle, but he was eventually killed after it became clear Aurelius was not dead. Commodus, whose full name was Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus, was proclaimed Caesar at age 5 and joint emperor (co-Augustus) at the age of 17, in 177 CE, by his father, Marcus Aurelius. Here was a situation where we got to Morocco with a crew of 200 and a cast of a 100 or whatever, and I didn't have anything to learn. In 2003, Chicago became another Best Picture winner which didn't win an Academy Award in either of these two major categories. We Have Added the Great and Top Quotes Said by Marcus Aurelius on Meditations, Life, Love, Leadership, Latin and Many More. Maximus discovers from Cicero, his ex-orderly, that his former legions remain loyal. The film's computer-generated imagery effects were created by British post-production company The Mill, who also created a digital body double for the remaining scenes involving Reed's character Proximo due to Reed dying of a heart attack during production. Gladiator Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. The film is noteworthy for using quotes from 'Meditations'. "[71] On Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating, the film has a score of 67 out of 100, based on 46 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". You play a Roman General.' Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Emperor Marcus Aurelius tells Maximus that his own son, Commodus, is unfit to rule, and that he wishes Maximus to succeed him, as regent, to help save Rome from corruption and restore the Roman Republic. On campaign they usually wore standard legionary equipment with some unique decorative elements.[57]. This was superseded by new designs in AD 100. Author: Bibi Saint-Pol 2# Commodus the soldier Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180. Man Ambition Way. Scott cited Spartacus and Ben-Hur as influences on the film: "These movies were part of my cinema-going youth. Poverty Crime Mother. Marcus Aurelius. The film was co-produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures. Scott also stated that due to the influence of previous films affecting the public perception of what ancient Rome was like, some historical facts were "too unbelievable" to include. [95] A remastered version was later released in 2010. Maximus buries his wife and son, then collapses from his injuries. "[13], With two weeks to go before filming, the actors complained of problems with the script. 8. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (26. dubna 121 – 17. března 180), byl římským císařem v letech 161 až 180, přičemž náležel k tzv. "[108] The plot is expected to center on the story of Lucius. The film's plot was influenced by two 1960s Hollywood films of the sword-and-sandal genre, The Fall of the Roman Empire and Spartacus,[58] and shares several plot points with The Fall of the Roman Empire, which tells the story of Livius, who, like Maximus in Gladiator, is Marcus Aurelius's intended successor. He kills his captors, although not without injury, and rides for his home near Trujillo, where he finds his home destroyed and his family murdered. [35], At least one historical advisor resigned due to these changes. The website's critical consensus reads, "Ridley Scott and an excellent cast successfully convey the intensity of Roman gladiatorial combat as well as the political intrigue brewing beneath. "[13] Of the writing and filming process, Crowe added, "Possibly, a lot of the stuff that I have to deal with now in terms of my 'volatility' has to do with that experience. Directed by Ridley Scott. [61], The Oscar-nominated score was composed by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard, and conducted by Gavin Greenaway. Maximus will escape Rome, join his soldiers, topple Commodus by force, and hand power back to the Roman Senate. Marcus Aurelius. “The Gladiator” is an open window on the past, through which we can see the daily life during the Roman Empire. Gladiator (2000) Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius. Unexpectedly, Maximus leads his side to victory, and Commodus enters the Colosseum to offer his congratulations. At one point in the Nazi film, a little girl gives flowers to Hitler, while Commodus is met by several girls who all give him bundles of flowers. However, Scott felt Franzoni's dialogue was too "on the nose" (lacking subtlety) and hired John Logan to rewrite the script to his liking. Maximus's next fight is against a legendary undefeated gladiator named Tigris of Gaul. It also received four BAFTA Awards at the 54th British Academy Film Awards for Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design and Best Editing. Spartacus provides the film's gladiatorial motif, as well as the character of Senator Gracchus, a fictitious senator (bearing the name of a pair of revolutionary Tribunes from the 2nd century BC) who in both films is an elder statesman of ancient Rome attempting to preserve the ancient rights of the Roman Senate in the face of an ambitious autocrat – Marcus Licinius Crassus in Spartacus and Commodus in Gladiator. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. The film was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray by Paramount Home Media Distribution on May 15, 2018.[96]. Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180 during the expedition against the Marcomanni in the city of Vindobona (today Vienna). Marcus Aurelius. 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His father, Marcus Annius Verus III was a politician and a nobleman. [16] Crowe wrote the speech himself, drawing on his feelings of homesickness for his own farm. The name Maximus Decimus Meridius, it just flowed well. Crowe portrays Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed when Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, murders his father and seizes the throne. Due to Academy rules, only Hans Zimmer was officially nominated for Best Original Score, and not Lisa Gerrard at the time. He was murdered by his son, Commodus, because Marcus had instead appointed Maximus to be his successor. Marcus Aurelius banned gladiator fights. However, Haza died in late February 2000, before she was able to record, and so Gerrard was chosen instead. Contrary to his depiction in the film, Aurelius was not killed by Commodus and, in fact, Commodus would co-rule with his father from 177-180 CE and succeeded him without opposition; though he would prove to be one of the worst rulers Rome would have to endure and his rep… Gladiator Quotes from Maximus. Rather, it ushered in a chaotic and bloody power struggle that culminated in the, Stephens, William (2012). (1079/1080):74–84, Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard – "Now We Are Free", Gladiator: More Music From the Motion Picture, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, "Gladiator – Cast, Crew, Director and Awards", "See the Cast of 'Gladiator' Then and Now", "Who Plays Peter On 'A.D. [62] The music for many of the battle scenes has been noted as similar to Gustav Holst's "Mars: The Bringer of War", and in June 2006, the Holst Foundation sued Hans Zimmer for allegedly copying the late Holst's work. 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