Film reviews: Paul Mescal rises to the challenge, but Gladiator II's plot is unconvincing

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Film reviews: Paul Mescal rises to the challenge, but Gladiator II's plot is unconvincing

Paul Mescal in Gladiator II (2024).

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024 - 10:33
Declan Burke

  • Gladiator II
  • ★★★★☆
  • In cinemas

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