In the end, Gladiator II reaffirms Scott’s natural tendency toward grandiosity, but seldom justifies its very existence.
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Iron Man: Secret Identity
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Hollywood 2024: Debuts–Impressive First Films (“Nickel Boys,” “Janet Planet”)
In 2024, there were several impressive first features from a new an generation of filmmaking talent.