One of the most anticipated movies of the year, Ridley Scotts Gladiator II, has been facing criticism ever since the release of the first trailer this summer. First, many viewers had harsh words to say about the use of Jay-Z and Kanye West’s No Church in the Wild, and now one of the movie’s stars, Denzel Washington, is in the eye of the critical storm. This time, it’s his accent that has antagonized some viewers. Washington’s Macrinus is from an unknown North African country, but some have pointed out that Washington was simply using his own New York accent instead of taking on a more accurate one.
Denzel Washington responds following criticism for using his own accent in this year’s Gladiator II. Read More