Marcus Aurelius knew the glory Rome was capable of achieving was only possible through Maximus, which is why he confessed this line to Commodus. Commodus is foolish and naive, more likely to ...

Gladiator 2 picks up on similar themes and ideas to its predecessor, pulling them to a natural conclusion – and bringing Maximus's story to the poignant close I never knew we needed at the same ...

Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus ...