Why Historians Will Be Agog Over ‘Gladiator II’
When Ridley Scott’s upcoming biopic “Napoleon” stirred up a fuss among strict French historians due to its factual errors, it seems that the 86-year-old director is once again under fire. This time, scholars of ancient Rome are gearing up for a confrontation with Scott Free Productions. Despite the positive reception at early screenings, the upcoming release of “Gladiator II” on Nov. 22 appears to be riddled with historical inaccuracies.