Headless Horseman | But none of my virtues were on your list. : Reality was very different than the film in this instance. Marcus Aurelius : The leader removes his helmet to reveal that he is in fact Maximus, alive and well, and vows to avenge his family by killing Commodus. Oh, Commodus. : Jackson Rippner | That can be a virtue when it drives us to excel. Evil Queen | Wu Sisters | King Fossa | King Gristle Sr. | No. Pharaoh Seti I | Commodus' sister Lucilla and the chief senator Gracchus secure a meeting with Maximus, and he obtains their promise to help him escape Rome, rejoin his soldiers, topple Commodus by force, and hand power over back to the Senate. Fifi | Jokes aside, the movie Gladiator, actually features a real, historical, gladiator, and its not the cool Maximus, but the nasty emperor Commodus. ⢠Franzoni, David (1998). Benjamin Krupp | Henchfrogs | Constructicons/Devastator (Demolishor, Rampage, Long Haul, Mixmaster, Scrapper & Scavenger) | : Kill Maximus Decimus Meridius (succeeded despite being taken down by Maximus).Be more powerful and admired by his people and continue to rule over the Roman Empire (failed). Newton Wolves (Bad Billions and Good Billions) | Being acclaimed and loved by his people.Watching gladiatorial battles. Arms! Vincent | Commodus After battling with the Germans, the general Maximus, weary of battle, decides to retire at his Spanish farm estate at the Emperor's behest, but the Emperor tells him that Commodus is unfit to rule and thus appoints him as regent to help save Rome from corruption. Bank Robbers | All I've ever wanted was to live up to you, Caesar. Commodus Commodus Nana | : Itâs arguably one of the high points of the entire movie. Sheathe your swords! But while the movie took a lot of liberties with his life, Commodusâs true story is ⦠He then dispatches his men to arrest and/or kill the conspirators. Fat Barry | Henry Wu | Ambition, that can be a virtue when it drives us to excel. While the circumstances of how Commodus became emperor in the film are probably not true, there is some greater truth in some of the gladiator fights. Would have been like the sun on my heart for a thousand years. Dr. Blowhole | Commodus orders the Praetorians to give him a sword, but they rebel against him and stand aside. : In making Gladiator, Ridley Scott and company got at least one thing right about the reign of the Roman emperor Commodus, which ran from 180 to 192 A.D. Scottâs film depicts a state of constant tension between Commodus and the ⦠Commodus is the deranged son of Aurellus and brother of Lucilla. Gracchus is quickly apprehended, while a contingent of Praetorians is sent to Maximus' quarters. But so did I. Marcus Aurelius And now they love Maximus for his mercy. Dino Brewster, Shorts, Television and Video Games His actions were also nowhere as bad as his fictional version. Le Frog | : [Praetorians point their spears at the gladiators while the Colosseum crowd chants for them to live. Boneknapper | AM I NOT MERCIFUL? Sweeney Todd | Hobby Quintus Jonas Fogg | Theodore Murdsly | Father. Marcus Aurelius Courage. Emperor Zarkon | Type of Villain DuBois' Men | Commodus : In the Academy Award-winner for Best Picture, Gladiator (2000), a fictionalized Commodus serves as the main antagonist of the film. When Marcus Aurelius tells Commodus his decision, Commodus - who has always felt unloved and ignored by his father - flies into a rage and strangles him. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. Commodus Marcus Aurelius Scooter Skunks | Commodus constantly tries to ruin the image of Maximus, putting himself in danger and sacrificing other people's life as a cost. Burnish | Commodus shakes his head and motions the crowd for silence. Kai the Collector | : Commodus: If you're very good, tomorrow night I'll tell you the story of emperor Claudius who was betrayed by those closest to him, by his own blood. Marcus Aurelius Even his love for his nephew became moot after he threatened to kill him if Lucilla refused to become his sex slave. If she decides to be noble and takes her own life, he will die. You would fight me? Bullying Maximus.Being acclaimed and loved by his people.Watching gladiatorial battles. Company Credits Then its enemies will approach, and yet it ⦠: Users who misuse the template will be blocked for a week minimum. Are you ready to do your duty for Rome? Commodus My powers will pass to Maximus, to hold in trust until the Senate is ready to rule once more. Dietrich Banning | Sta'abi | Judge Turpin | Fun Gus | Minion | Ms. Grunion | Then take it now. I don't think there's ever been a gladiator to match you. Kill him. And if his mother so much as looks at me in a manner that displeases me, he will die. Its version of Lucilla might as well be. Earl Latimore | You go too far. Gladiator is an epic action film from what is sometimes referred to as the sword-and-sandal genre. : Pounder | You loved my father, I know. Give me your sword! I don't know, uncle. Teetsi | This Villain was proposed and approved by Villains Wiki's Pure Evil Proposals Thread. Gladiator (2000) Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus. Commodus : Socktopus | Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus, also known as Emperor Commodus or simply known as Commodus, is the main antagonist of the 2000 historic action film Gladiator. Hereby, by the power and authority conferred to me by the Roman Senate, I present you 10 things the movie Gladiator, messed up. Drago's Army (Muddy Bewilderbeast & Eret) | [to Falco] Arachne | Commodus The emperor wants Maximus to take over his position instead of his own son, Commodus. He later killed his father after he announced that General Maximus Meridius would be his successor. Victor Quartermaine | Red Death | I've always believed he wanted a lot more than to kiss her, but to actually also make love with her: * It would be one way to assert his dominance over her. Grimmel the Grisly | Technical Specs, [removes helmet and turns around to face Commodus]. Release Dates Ladykiller | Jack & Jill | Also, after Maximus disarmed him during the fight, Commodus was too afraid to recover his own sword and started desperately ordering Quintus and other Praetorians to give him another sword which he didnât get. Deion Hughes | Commodus Commodus Hernán Cortés | But now, the people want to know how the story ends. Before the fight, he stabs Maximus on the side to put him at a disadvantage. : Resourcefulness. First Ones | : : Butt-erflies | | Rise. Commodus: The general who became a slave. The invitation meant almost certain death; no one would dare beat him, and when he won, he would show no mercy. Cetus | Commodus It vexes me. Maximus Robot Probes | Commodus fancied himself a mighty gladiator, and at times dressed up as Hercules, wielding a club and wearing a lion skin. : Eddie | Commodus is the main antagonist in the 2000 film, Gladiator. Connor Rooney | : Commodus wearing his white and last armor, confronting Maximus. But during the film, Commodus began to show his true reason about destroying Maximus' image. Archived from the original on March 16, 2008. He would force gladiators to come to his home and practice with him. I have been told of a certain sea snake which has a very unusual method of attracting its prey. D-Structs | Punch Monkeys, Live-Action Movies Fearless Leader | How dare you show your back to me! : : And your wife... moaned like a whore when they ravaged her again and again... and again. Sharks (Frankie) | Next, Maximus is pitted against the formidable Tigris of Gaul, an undefeated gladiator. Highness. Instead, he was killed by strangulation and poisoning. Bloodwolf | However, he never died in the arena. Roman forces, led by the general Maximus (Crowe), defeat Germanic tribes, bringing temporary peace to the Roman Empire.The emperor, Marcus Aurelius (played by Richard Harris), tells Maximus that he would like Maximus to succeed him upon his death and for Maximus to return power to the Senate, ⦠Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. He was portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, who also portrayed Arthur Fleck in Joker. Devotion, to my family and to you. He wounded Maximus before the fight since he was afraid that otherwise Maximus would quickly kill him. Colonel Cutter | Nightmares | Any act of removing this villain from the category without a Removal Proposal shall be considered vandalism (or a futile "heroic" attempt of redemption) and the user will have high chances of being terminated blocked. Tai Lung | Roy, Bill, Jake, Pete and Joe | That makes us brothers, doesn't it? I think I understand my own people. Deathgrippers | Decepticons (Starscream, Barricade, Frenzy, Blackout, Scorponok, Bonecrusher, Brawl & Dispensor) | Filming & Production And then its enemies will take little bites of it, and yet it remains still. [Marcus Aurelius gets down on his knees] Emperor CommodusMarcus Aurelius CommodusEmperorCommodus Undaunted, Maximus turns around and walks away. : D-Stroy | : He sleeps so well because he is loved. [Maximus stands up, clenching an arrow head in his right hand] Commodus: Your fame is well deserved, Spaniard.I don't think there's ever been a gladiator to match you. Commodus Which he nearly did by ruining Maximus life. : As for this young man, he insists you are Hector reborn. Human Resistance (Dr. Emilia, Greta, Zane) | Makunga | You do have a name. Croco-bats | Chantel DuBois | Gladiator takes place in ad 180 and is loosely based on historical figures. Tighten | Maximus James Hook | Commodus You wrote to me once, listing the four chief virtues: Wisdom, justice, fortitude and temperance. How to Train Your Dragon Villains | Maximus removes his helmet and tells Commodus his name. After battling with the Germans, the general Maximus, weary of battle, decides to retire at his Spanish farm estate at the Emperor's behest, but the Emperor tells him that Commodus is unfit to rule and thus appoints him as regent to help save Rome from corruption. Overall, Commodus's evil deeds far outweigh any tragic events that he experienced during his life. : Tour Guide | Storyline. | Megamind | It is common for the antagonists ⦠âGladiator,â released in May 2000, was a box office blockbuster with $460 million worldwide. [Maximus stands up, clenching an arrow head in his right hand]Commodus: Your fame is well deserved, Spaniard.I donât think thereâs ever been a gladiator to match you. The time for honoring yourself will soon be at an end. Theodore Galloway | He is played by the actor Joaquin Phoenix , in a performance which received a nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category at the 2001 Oscars . Major Chip Hazard | Willard Tweedy | Buster Perkin | After mourning his father's death, the new Emperor asks Maximus for his loyalty, but the general suspects foul play and refuses. Powers/Skills The slave who became a gladiator. Your faults as a son is my failure as a father. Dwayne LaFontant | I search the faces of the gods... for ways to please you, to make you proud. There are myriad stories of Julius Caesar, Nero, Caligula, and then thereâs Emperor Commodus, who ⦠Ambition. : : Turbo Toilet 2000 | Megatron | General Mandible | And what do you think happened then, Lucius? [Marcus opens up his arms to Commodus and gives him a hug]. Lord Shen's Wolf Army (Boss Wolf) | All a man can do is smile back.". Light Hope | The gladiator who defied an emperor. When Marcus Aurelius tells Commodus his decision, Commodus - who has always felt unloved and ignored by his father - flies into a rage and strangl⦠Am I not merciful? The slave who became a gladiator. Maximus Perhaps not on the battlefield but there are many ⦠Eris | Transformers Cinematic Universe Villains | Lord Farquaad | | : https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Commodus_(Gladiator)?oldid=4070706. 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