My bad.
Not on the same level as the 1st film.
The use of camera angles and close-ups to sell the fight fell short, in my opinion, the movements were slow and unimpressive.
But it is very gory and filled with a shock factor.
Hmmmm....
Honestly the way Ridley been thre last few movies? It was to be expected.
I really didn't need this to be highly elevated. Popcorn gory gladiator fights Denzel on 11 and I was good to see some grown folk entertainment.