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LeZeeJul 14, 2016

A fight among the gods, for the Egyptian empire.

I like this director, but this is not his best work. I think the Hollywood fed up with Greek stuffs, now they're looking at the ancient Egypt. Where's the next stop? India? This film was notA fight among the gods, for the Egyptian empire.

I like this director, but this is not his best work. I think the Hollywood fed up with Greek stuffs, now they're looking at the ancient Egypt. Where's the next stop? India? This film was not a bad idea. I liked the story, a mission based concept, but I did not like the CGI. Visually, it was okay, though those CGI characters felt like they're from sci-fi. I think they inspired by the ancient Egyptian arts. Other than that, this film is enjoyable.

At least I knew about Greek deities, I learnt a few words and names about Egypt mythology through this. Gerard Butler in a negative shade was good and the other actors too decent. I was not interested in this film, but now somewhat I enjoyed it, that mean they should stop it here, no sequel please.

I had no issue with the casting, it is a marketing strategy. You can't just put a new foreign face in front of the camera and make money out of it. Cinema itself means fake display. Age, skin, death, everything is fake. So people must learn to accept it similar to when a black, Malaysian or Indonesian man says he's a mooslim, but genetically he's not, just converted to.

Well composed stunt sequences, especially bloods with liquid gold, totally got the PG13. Least expected film of the year, but got entertained better. It got the mixed response and mostly negative feedback from the critics, but who knows you might have a good time like I did. So you could try it if you want in your free time, because it is not worth to spend your valuable time.

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ManjitJun 28, 2016

Not sure where to start with this movie.. though a great cast but in an entirely wrong movie. The special effects were good but that's to be expected from a "blockbuster" but the character relationships and mediocre acting suspended believeNot sure where to start with this movie.. though a great cast but in an entirely wrong movie. The special effects were good but that's to be expected from a "blockbuster" but the character relationships and mediocre acting suspended believe to disbelief. Though this movie will undoubtedly appeal to a lot of folks I just found this to be a one time watch and painful one at that.… Expand

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6

AryamanSFeb 29, 2016

I think this movie does not deserve such backlash from critics. Yes!!! there is whitewashing but that does not necessarily mean the movie is boring and offensive. Its absolute FUN!!. Alex Proyas really did a lot of work on this.

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chidimeMay 29, 2016

CGI CGI CGI... That about sums up what I actually like about this movie. From watching the trailers, this movie became on my must-see list just because of the impressive and glittery CGI. The only damper to the amazing CGI was the sizeCGI CGI CGI... That about sums up what I actually like about this movie. From watching the trailers, this movie became on my must-see list just because of the impressive and glittery CGI. The only damper to the amazing CGI was the size difference b/w the gods and mortals. That looked weird and amateur. As for the movie itself, I couldn't and still can't understand gods dying. Why are mortals called 'mortals' if even gods themselves can easily die en masse? All-in-ll, this movie is only getting a 6 and not a 2 or 3 because of the CGI. If you enjoy CGI, you must watch this. Hail CGI!… Expand

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smiyamotJun 3, 2016

Egypt, the pyramids, the Sphinx, who hasn't studied them in school? I always knew they worshipped many Gods, but how did that all come about? This movie provided the back story on how the Gods related to each other, fought each other, etc.Egypt, the pyramids, the Sphinx, who hasn't studied them in school? I always knew they worshipped many Gods, but how did that all come about? This movie provided the back story on how the Gods related to each other, fought each other, etc. I was never that interested to research this, but the movie made for an interesting story. I didn't know the Gods were bigger than humans; had to do "Lord of the Rings" film tricks to make that happen. Okay, the rest of the film was a lot of computerizing: buildings, armies, etc, interesting to see at first, but loses its charm over 2 hours.… Expand

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5

GreatGatsbyJan 27, 2017

Gods of Egypt is a big, original, spectacle film that feels have if all the money was spent on the spectacle with a lack of any originality. The film mirrors a number of films, most amusingly Disney films such as Aladdin and The Lion King,Gods of Egypt is a big, original, spectacle film that feels have if all the money was spent on the spectacle with a lack of any originality. The film mirrors a number of films, most amusingly Disney films such as Aladdin and The Lion King, and attempts to pursue a big budget film for the eyes, though anyone with reasonable sense would laugh at the misguided ideals brought up within the picture. The film did provide a spectacle, however, with a number of interesting characters and interesting moments throughout. The plot makes little sense and the whitewashing element so heavily discussed is greatly prominent within the film, and many parts of the film come off a cheesy or unattempted humor. The film was interesting overall, and for those looking for a fun movie for the family or friends to watch would probably enjoy it, though looking past the great effects and colorful characters, one would come to find out this is only just an OK Movie.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerAug 14, 2016

Big, pompous, and flashy. It's an overblown, fantasy CGI-fest. Admittedly though it's better than the rest of it's ilk. It's still got it's cheesiness, but what saves the movie from being terrible is that it manages to keep a mostlyBig, pompous, and flashy. It's an overblown, fantasy CGI-fest. Admittedly though it's better than the rest of it's ilk. It's still got it's cheesiness, but what saves the movie from being terrible is that it manages to keep a mostly straight-face about itself. It never dives into any camp or self-aware humor. That ultimately saves it's stupidity from being, well, just too stupid.

It's got some interesting twists on Egyptian mythology. Things get pretty crazy and weird at times. That's something that ultimately works in it's favor. The amount of crazy crap going on keeps things moving even when the movie is focusing on overly familiar themes of revenge, redemption, and love. The cast itself is great. For whatever reason though, the director (Alex Proyas) has Brenton Thwaites acting way too calm in the face of danger. To the point where it doesn't make any sense. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau of Game of Thrones fame is the highlight. I've never been a big Gerard Butler fan, but he was really good as the villain.

There is a lot of CGI used here. The emphasis on the movie seems to be big spectacle. There's a problem with that. This isn't the best CGI. It's not terrible and things can look really good at times. However there are other times where things look way too fake and you can tell they are just standing in front of a green screen. The movie just isn't pretty enough to really sell everything.

It's some nice doses of humor, action, and craziness. The plot is familiar and the romance cliché, but the cast is entirely onboard. It's a little too over-the-top and out there and the special effects just aren't that special. It's the type of movie where you're either onboard or your not. However even if you are up for it, it's hard to deny there's plenty of more satisfying entertainment out there. Still, it could've been a heck of a lot worse and it does have it's thrills and imagination to keep from being a complete waste. There are just better alternatives out there.

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dammanFeb 26, 2016

LOL white people playing black Gods in Africa. Only in Hollywood. Save your money this movie is lame I walked out of the movie spot. Why not get the people the actually were black to play themselves moreover the Gods in Africa are black andLOL white people playing black Gods in Africa. Only in Hollywood. Save your money this movie is lame I walked out of the movie spot. Why not get the people the actually were black to play themselves moreover the Gods in Africa are black and dark-skin. I love everyone but it's weird to see black Gods white washed. Good luck Hollywood.… Expand

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DotTheEyesFeb 27, 2016

Gods of Egypt is so decadent, so imbecilic, so not of its time, so -strange- as to become a type of glorious folly. On the day of Horus' (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) coronation, his malevolent uncle Set (Gerard Butler) murders reigning kingGods of Egypt is so decadent, so imbecilic, so not of its time, so -strange- as to become a type of glorious folly. On the day of Horus' (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) coronation, his malevolent uncle Set (Gerard Butler) murders reigning king Osiris (Bryan Brown), steals the crown, and rips Horus' eyes from his head before exiling him. Set's tyrannical rule is later challenged by a jaded, reluctant Horus and a mortal thief (Brenton Thwaites) who retrieves one of the fallen god's baby blues. The thief's aim is to save his recently murdered girlfriend (astonishing beauty and Fury Road wife Courtney Eaton) from the afterlife. It is a shame director Alex Proyas' career is not in a healthier place two decades after the extremely promising one-two of The Crow and Dark City, but he remains a bold stylist. Every frame of this two-hour-plus film is a punishing and sumptuous blast to the face. The gold-hued, overwrought imagery—75 percent sword-and-sandal fantasy, 20 percent science fiction, 5 percent acid trip—includes a bejeweled Ra (Geoffrey Rush) battling a writhing rectal demon in space, she-assassins atop serpentine steeds, and decidedly Danish and Scottish Egyptian deities transforming into glowing ten-foot iron men. Even tiny details are hideous and wonderful: consider Osiris' inexplicable soul patch. The cumulative experience is numbing and beyond over-the-top, but there are several moments of true beauty and aesthetic fascination, for better or worse. And the dialogue is execrable, particularly the modern quips, and a certain secondhand shame is felt for the mostly talented and very attractive cast. A disaster? Maybe. But a jolly, absurdly embellished one.… Expand

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vgmkyleMay 6, 2016

This movie is garbage, but you know what you are signing up for when you buy your ticket. I enjoyed some of it -- it's certainly not as badly written as the critics say. But then again, film critics have been predictable and trite as of late.

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TyranianApr 9, 2019

Somewhat entertaining for fans of Egyptian mythology but mostly it is rubbish.

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TubeyFeb 14, 2023

I've seen much worse than this to be honest. I understand the low scores - inconsistent CGI, uneven performances throughout, a barely coherent storyline, but it still manages to entertain.

So yeah, it's not offensively bad; it's just a bitI've seen much worse than this to be honest. I understand the low scores - inconsistent CGI, uneven performances throughout, a barely coherent storyline, but it still manages to entertain.

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horrorliefhebApr 2, 2016

-Certainly not so bad but rather moderate for me, it highlights the Ancient Egypt also from a slightly different point the gods of Egypt and not so much the mystical, special effects are also not so what (very) realistic.-

CONTRA -Alonso-Certainly not so bad but rather moderate for me, it highlights the Ancient Egypt also from a slightly different point the gods of Egypt and not so much the mystical, special effects are also not so what (very) realistic.-

CONTRA -Alonso Duralde of TheWrap wrote, "A mishmash of unconvincing visual effects and clumsy writing — not to mention another depiction of ancient Egypt in which the lead roles are almost all played by white folks — Gods of Egypt might have merited a so-bad-it’s-good schadenfreude fanbase had it maintained the unintentional laughs of its first 10 minutes. Instead, it skids into dullness, thus negating the camp classic that it so often verges on becoming."

PRO-Jordan Hoffman of The Guardian was less negative on the film: "This is ridiculous. This is offensive. This shouldn’t be, and I’m not going to say otherwise if you can’t bring yourself to buy a ticket for this movie. But if you are on the fence you can always offset your karmic footprint with a donation to a charity, because this movie is a tremendous amount of fun."… Expand

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eagleeyevikingApr 14, 2017

Alex Proyas' Egyptian epic is a ridiculously entertaining, bizarrely plotted hell of a mess that is so bad it's good. The actors are over-the-top versions of themselves and the dialogue is absolutely dreadful. The CGI-full special effectsAlex Proyas' Egyptian epic is a ridiculously entertaining, bizarrely plotted hell of a mess that is so bad it's good. The actors are over-the-top versions of themselves and the dialogue is absolutely dreadful. The CGI-full special effects used in each and every scene is overwhelming even if some of it is truly glorious to watch. A guilty pleasure for sure.… Expand