“Is ‘Gladiator 2’ a good movie? Opinions after the test screening make it clear.

The world will have to wait until November for the premiere of the historical spectacle ‘Gladiator 2.’ However, lucky ones from Las Vegas had the opportunity to watch the film at a test screening. Their opinions have made their way onto the internet.

Bloody murderous monkeys, good Paul Mescal, great Connie Nielsen.

‘Gladiator 2’ really needs the favor of the audience. The spectacle, which was originally supposed to be made for $165 million, ended up costing at least $310 million.

For the heads of Paramount (the studio currently being the subject of various investors’ ambitions), this is a reason for nightly nightmares. Ridley Scott hasn’t had a true box office hit since ‘The Martian’ in 2015 ($653 million worldwide).

After the screening in Las Vegas, they should be calmer, though. Viewers left the Las Vegas screening satisfied. The fight scenes in the arena are reportedly spectacular. The most impressive are the murderous monkeys. The sequence involving them is brutal and really bloody.

Paul Mescal, the main actor, and Connie Nielsen are praised. Some viewers are even sure that the actress will receive an Oscar nomination.

Spoilers. What do we know about the plot of ‘Gladiator 2’?

In the version presented at the test screening, ‘Gladiator 2’ lasted 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Like the first part, it’s revenge cinema. Pedro Pascal plays the stepfather of the protagonist, played by Mescal. When Pascal’s character is sent to war, the wife and mother of the main character are murdered. He then sets off to Rome to avenge those responsible.

The main villain of the film, the gray eminence and puppet master, is Denzel Washington. However, his character is fascinated by the talents of the hero.

Will ‘Gladiator 2’ meet the audience’s expectations? We’ll find out in November.

‘Gladiator’ trailer.”