Gladiator (2000)
Episode 93 of the Pop! Pour! Review podcast, hosted by Pop! Pour! Review, titled "Gladiator (2000)" was published on November 25, 2024 and runs 53 minutes.
November 25, 2024 ·53m · Pop! Pour! Review
Summary
We continue our journey through IMDb’s Top 250 Movies, and this week we talk about Gladiator! In this episode, we break down standout scenes, from the adrenaline-pumping gladiatorial battles to the emotionally charged moments of Maximus confronting Commodus, played by the chilling Joaquin Phoenix. We also discuss the challenges of completing Oliver Reed’s scenes after his passing, the use of practical effects combined with CGI, and Hans Zimmer’s iconic score. Are you not entertained? You will be with all this and so much more!
Episode Description
Gladiator is #35 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we break down standout scenes, from the adrenaline-pumping gladiatorial battles to the emotionally charged moments of Maximus confronting Commodus, played by the chilling Joaquin Phoenix. We also discuss the challenges of completing Oliver Reed’s scenes after his passing, the use of practical effects combined with CGI, and Hans Zimmer’s iconic score. Are you not entertained? You will be with all this and so much more!
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