Gladiator II (2024) - Review

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Gladiator II (2024) - Review

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Written by: David Scarpa

Starring: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington

Runtime: 148 min

Synopsis: Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.

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Napoleon (2023) - Review

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Napoleon (2023) - Review

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Written by: David Scarpa

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Mark Bonnar, Rupert Everett, Youssef Kerkour

Runtime: 157 min

Synopsis: An action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix). The film captures Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby), showcasing his visionary military and political tactics.

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The Last Duel (2021) - SPOILER-FREE Review

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The Last Duel (2021) - SPOILER-FREE Review

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Written by: Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon

Starring: Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck

Runtime: 153 min

Synopsis: A cinematic and thought-provoking drama set in the midst of the Hundred Years War that explores the ubiquitous power of men, the frailty of justice and the strength and courage of one woman willing to stand alone in the service of truth.

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Blade Runner 2049 (2017) - SPOILER-FREE Review

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Blade Runner 2049 (2017) - SPOILER-FREE Review

Directed by: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, Dave Bautista, Jared Leto

Runtime: 163 min

Denis Villeneuve brings back Harrison Ford (Rick Deckard) to a Blade Runner sequel, 35 years after the release of the (at the time) underrated and misunderstood original.

Blade Runner 2049 occurs 30 years after the events of the first movie and it tells the mysterious adventure of Officer K (Ryan Gosling), who goes on a quest to find Deckard, following a long-buried secret that can induce chaos in the society.

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