No Helmet, A Review of Gladiator II
The refrain, “This is good,” repeatedly sounded in my head for about the first third. And the movie is good. But it isn’t great and it misses for some questionable reasons.
Most importantly, there was no helmet.
Secondly, as in the first film, there is a use of “paper” that is totally a-historical. No one had disposable paper in 200AD.
Thirdly, CGI.
Fourthly, let’s just give Russell Crowe his due. Even his hand in wheat seems divine to this day.
Lastly, there was a moment—you’ll know it when it comes—that I felt disappointed that there was more movie to go.
Captain’s Log 
I am still looking forward to watching this! Also, the 2nd Braveheart. Neither will probably even come close to the originals, but just can’t help myself. You just never know; sometimes, the unbelievable happens and the sequel is even better than the first – you know, like Top Gun: Maverick!
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You probably can’t imagine how desperately I wanted the helmet after the first one. And it was right when the internet and online shopping were new enough that I was even more tempted by all the weapon’s sites that previously would have been way too difficult to track down. Ha.
Also, see trailer for “The Return.” That has my hopes.
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