T he pleasures of Ridley Scott's Gladiator II are numerous: There's Paul Mescal as scrappy gladiator Lucius, bent on kicking as much Roman ass as possible.
Stephanie Zacharek is a Film Critic at TIME. She specializes in arts and entertainment, with a focus on film and cinema, and often covers topics such as movie reviews and the impact of cinema on contemporary issues. Stephanie has been featured in various outlets including Yahoo News, AOL, and NewsBreak.