10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching Gladiator, 23 Years Later

It’s been 23 years since Gladiator first wowed audiences, and though it’s still an exemplary film, there are a few harsh realities that come with a rewatch. The story of Maximus is tragic, inspiring, and full of the bloody spectacle of the gladiators of ancient Rome are known for. This meant for a thoroughly entertaining film when Gladiator was released in 2000, but a good deal has changed since then. From the fact that Gladiator didn’t get a sequel in the works until decades later to various inaccuracies throughout the film, certain uncomfortable elements are likely to stand out to modern audiences.