I feel that it was missing the main character, Maximus. Even though it was implied that Maximus and Lucilla may have been lovers, to start off in Gladiator 2 saying that Lucious was Maximus son didn't seem real. I feel that Maximus should have been revived from the dead, let him and Lucilla come to terms with that issue. That way, Maximus and Lucious could have a bond. Then at some point in the movie, Maximus could have died. Get rid of the Baboons and Rhino and use Lions,Tigers or both. 1st one is the best hands down.