One of the most highly anticipated films on the 2024 movie schedule has to be Ridley Scott ’s Gladiator II . The first Gladiator was that rare movie that was both a box office smash and a major award winner. This means the sequel is going to have quite a high bar to clear, but Ridley Scott seems quite confident that it will do just that.
Speaking with Empire , Ridley Scott didn't mince words regarding Gladiator II . He initially called it the best movie he’s ever made, which is an incredible statement for a director with his pedigree to make. Ultimately, Scott did dial the praise for his newest film back, but only slightly, saying: It’s the best thing I’ve ever made.
One of the best things. I’ve made a few good ’uns. The director is clearly being modest here.
To say that Ridley Scott has “made a few good ‘uns” is a pretty significant understatement. This is the man behind Alien , Blade Runner and Black Hawk Down . The best Ridley Scott movies are among some of the best movies ever made, period.
He’s been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director three times. While not every film Scott has made has become an instant classic, he’s delivered often enough great movies that he likely knows when he’s made something special. Whatever you think Ridley Scott’s best movie is, he thinks Gladiator II is in that league.
When you look at something like Kingdom of Heaven , a movie that is one of the few times that a Director’s Cut has truly elevated the m.