Jake Hodges is a senior author at Collider who focuses on the latest releases, from broadcast TV to upcoming movies, with expertise in Doctor Who.
At the turn of the 21st century, Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe changed the audience's attitudes to historical epics — a genre that had become fairly tired — and brought to life arguably the greatest depiction of ancient Rome in big-budget movie history. Gladiator was such a hit that it smashed all Box Office expectations, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of the year and earning an astonishing twelve Academy Award nominations, winning five, including the coveted Best Picture.
Interested more in entertainment than in historical accuracy — much like the seemingly lost sharks of the Gladiator II colosseum — Napoleon is certainly an epic worth indulging in. Its excess can overwhelm, but the ride is worth it. Just like the ever-immersive Phoenix carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, the film carried itself to three Academy Awards nominations at the 2024 ceremony for Visual Effects, Production Design, and Costume Design.
A strangely resonant film whose story from 1280 feels ever-so-relevant today, Braveheart features one of cinema's most iconic heroic performances from Gibson, the sort of which Mescal can only look at and marvel. An endlessly quotable battle epic packed full of heart-skipping action, Braveheart fought its way to five Academy Awards, including the coveted Best Picture prize.Not available
✕ Remove Ads Packed full of brutality and action, The Northman might not be the best offering in Eggers' short career to date but oozes the director's boundless quality. Alongside Hawke and Skarsgård, The Northman showcases an exciting plethora of high-profile stars, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, and more. The Northman is the perfect Gladiator II follow-up for anyone looking for a different setting for their bitter historical revenge tale.
Soaked in the powerful, moving realities of a world full of femicide, Revenge takes the reins and slashes through the patriarchal horror with a lead performance worthy of major acclaim. A heart-stopping film experience, Revenge is edge-of-the-seat viewing from its very first moments, running through until an ending well worthy of the skin-crawling thrills to come before it.
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