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Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 8.00pm (doors open 7.30pm) at Haddenham Village Hall
GLADIATOR II (15) 148 mins Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzil Washington, Pedro Pascal Synopsis: Rome, circa 209 A.D. Sixteen years after the demise of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Maximus Decimus Meridius, the Roman Empire is now ruled by the tyrannical Emperors Caracalla and Geta. As tensions mount, an enslaved Numidian leader arrives in the city as a gladiator, putting allegiances to the test. No one knows who he is, but with sinister schemes threatening the Republic, can this humble defender restore Rome to its former glory? Awards: 1 Oscar nomination, 3 BAFTA nominations, 2 Golden Globe nominations Reviews: "It’s equal parts compelling, ridiculous and uproariously pleasurable, often to the point where you can almost hear director Ridley Scott shouting, “Are you not entertained?” And, in truth, there are very few viewers who will not be." **** OBSERVER " In the flamboyant Washington, it has a trump card that pays off in a gripping and slickly executed final stretch." **** TIME OUT "Full of spectacle and spectacular performances, Gladiator II is by far the best popcorn film of the year." BBC |
