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Immortals
2011 110 min United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Fantasy, Action, Drama
Director: Tarsem Singh
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Description
Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$83.5M
Worldwide:
$226.9M
Starring
Henry Cavill
Actor
Mickey Rourke
Actor
John Hurt
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
Immortals is widely regarded as a visually arresting, highly stylized spectacle that prioritizes painterly aesthetics and brutal action over narrative depth. While its unique artistic vision earns praise from some, the film is frequently criticized for its weak, disjointed screenplay and its loose, often controversial reinterpretations of Greek mythology.
| Production | Tarsem Singh delivers a distinctively surreal and painterly visual aesthetic that defines the film's identity | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is frequently criticized for being thin, illogical, and lacking emotional resonance | |
| Acting | Mickey Rourke is widely acknowledged for delivering an intimidating and memorable performance as the villain Hyperion | |
| Adaptation | The film's blatant disregard for traditional Greek mythology polarizes viewers between those who enjoy the creative reinterpretation and those who find it disrespectful | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the use of stylized slow-motion and action choreography are split; some find it energetic and brutal, while others deem it poorly planned and exhausting |