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Gods of Egypt
2016 127 min Australia, Hong Kong, United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.8
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Alex Proyas
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Description
A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.
Budget:
$140M
US Gross:
$31.15M
Worldwide:
$150.68M
Starring
Brenton Thwaites
Actor
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Actor
Gerard Butler
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2017
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2017
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2017
— Worst Screen Ensemble
Razzie Awards 2017
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2017
— Worst Director
Key opinion
Gods of Egypt is widely perceived as a divisive spectacle, praised by some for its audacious visual world-building and campy charm, while heavily criticized by others for its weak script and inconsistent, video-game-like CGI. While the performances of leads like Gerard Butler are often highlighted as memorable, the film is generally viewed as a formulaic, overlong blockbuster that struggles to balance its ambitious mythological premise with coherent narrative execution.
| Production | The film utilizes an over-reliance on green-screen and CGI that many viewers find cheap, cartoonish, and distractingly unconvincing. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being predictable, formulaic, and clichéd, failing to capitalize on the potential of the Egyptian mythological source material. | |
| Acting | Gerard Butler's performance as Set is frequently cited as a highlight, providing a charismatic anchor that stands out amidst otherwise uneven character portrayals. | |
| Runtime | The film's three-hour runtime and contemplative-to-bloated pacing polarize audiences, with some finding it a fun, spectacle-heavy experience while others find it exhausting and boring. | |
| Production | The aesthetic design, including the depiction of a flat Earth and Ra's cosmic battles, is lauded by some for its unique creativity, even as others critique its lack of historical or mythological accuracy. |