Russell Crowe has blasted the sequel to his hit movie Gladiator , claiming its makers "failed to understand" what made the original so special, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

The veteran Aussie actor, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Maximus in Ridley Scott 's 2000 movie, says the follow-up, also directed by Scott, was "lacking moral core" as he took the blockbuster flick apart. Article continues below advertisement

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Crowe , 61, said: "The recent sequel that we don’t have to name out loud is a really good example of, even the people in that engine room not actually understanding what made that first one special.

"It wasn't the pomp. It wasn't the circumsta

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