Is the film really about Ancient Rome, or is it using Rome to talk about modern concerns? Which themes in Gladiator would still make sense if the story were set today?, Why does Marcus Aurelius believe Maximus would make a better leader than Commodus? Can a person remain morally good while holding enormous power?, Can historical films ever truly represent the past, or do they always reveal more about the time in which they were made?, What did you like about the film? What scene in the movie was the most impressive one?, At what point does the desire for justice become a desire for revenge? Can revenge ever create justice, or does it simply create new victims?, How would you describe the main characters in three adjectives?, Why does the film end with Maximus's death rather than his victory?, If Maximus had abandoned his revenge, would he still be a heroic character?, Is Commodus wrong for using entertainment to gain popularity, or is he simply better at understanding what people want?, Is there anything you didn’t like in the film or would criticise? What exactly?, Does the arena entertain people, manipulate them, or both? What are today's equivalents of the Roman games?, Should films about history aim to teach facts, or should they aim to tell powerful stories?, How would you describe the film's main idea and message? What is the film about?, Why do stories about Ancient Rome continue to fascinate modern audiences?

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