True, "Gladiator" star Russell Crowe can’t return as Maximus (for obvious reasons), but “Gladiator II” is packed full of nostalgia ... is given his father’s armor and sword for a big ...

For example, I liked that Maximus’ armor is highlighted early in ... For a time, I actually thought Gladiator II might go full circle and have a similar ending to the original movie.

Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel hit theaters last month and is now available on digital platforms starting Tuesday, Dec. 24.

And what if he had been gifted the gladiator school once owned by Batiatus in return for aiding the Romans in killing Spartacus and putting an end to the slave rebellion?” “Spartacus ...