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5 movies and TV shows to watch in Hong Kong this weekend, November 15-17
Gladiator II in cinemas, Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney+ and My Boo on Netflix are among the top offerings this weekend
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From the bloody sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film Gladiator to Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman teaming up in Deadpool & Wolverine, here are our picks of what to watch this weekend.
1. Gladiator II
Twenty-four years after Gladiator, Ridley Scott finally re-enters the arena of one of his greatest triumphs. The film won five Oscars, including best picture, and single-handedly revived the swords-and-sandals genre.
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Gladiator II arguably will not have the same effect, but it is a handsome continuation of the story with some fabulously crafted set pieces.
These days, Scott appears to be the master of big battle scenes, most recently in his rousing Napoleon. Again, these scenes in Gladiator II are jaw-dropping, an orgy of carnage that simply defies belief.
Those baying for blood, like the crowds in the Colosseum, will get their wish too: this is far gorier than its predecessor, with decapitations and stabbings everywhere you look. Read our full review
Gladiator II opens in cinemas today.
2. My Boo
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