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Dwalla97Feb 28, 2016

Right now let's agree on some basic beliefs. Egypt is in Africa. That does not mean that everyone one in Africa has dark skin. Is that really how far people have fallen. Right away, we stereotype all African's as black. How absurdlyRight now let's agree on some basic beliefs. Egypt is in Africa. That does not mean that everyone one in Africa has dark skin. Is that really how far people have fallen. Right away, we stereotype all African's as black. How absurdly incorrect. The movie was well balanced, it's the circumstances that are elsewhere that are effecting this movie.
This movie was a fun ride, and for some it is exactly what some people were looking for. The story was put into place, and you can find a excellent villain in Butler. The acting was light, but not without it's darker moments. The vision was exceptional in how far they wished to push the boundaries of storytelling. The movie was well paced, with an epic climax. Maybe everyone is not going to like it. Still you can guarantee yourself that everyone will remember it.… Expand

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SkeptecFeb 28, 2016

I'm not sure why this has so many low scores. Especially for "all of the gods being white". There was actually a black god, I guess they watched a different movie than I did. The only thing I did not like about this movie is some of theI'm not sure why this has so many low scores. Especially for "all of the gods being white". There was actually a black god, I guess they watched a different movie than I did. The only thing I did not like about this movie is some of the romance scenes and some of the CGI wasn't very believable and for lack of a better phrase, "Gay looking". This movie is action packed, and the story is pretty solid. I'm going to have to give it a 6 or 7 out of 10, because it was clearly above 5, which is what I consider to be average. I'm going to give it a 10 on metacritic to balance all of these people who aren't able to see the black god of wisdom.… Expand

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R6exMay 19, 2016

I seriously don't understand what's all the hate for this movie. Its a well-crafted, quality, entertaining piece of art. Other than the typical Egyptian myth, magic and romance, it has interesting new ideas that were well-flashed out. I won'tI seriously don't understand what's all the hate for this movie. Its a well-crafted, quality, entertaining piece of art. Other than the typical Egyptian myth, magic and romance, it has interesting new ideas that were well-flashed out. I won't go into details for fear of giving away the plot lines, but safe to say that its got a touching romance story, likable & lovely/macho characters, impressive CGI effects and good pacing with enough action to satisfy. I love it! Better than many other Egyptian movies.… Expand

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GatsuBerserkerJun 12, 2016

I watched this after seeing the trailer and reviews first so I expected a really dull experience. Instead of that I got a decent amount of fun, the movie is far from terrible how many describe it. Yes, some bad acting here and there but notI watched this after seeing the trailer and reviews first so I expected a really dull experience. Instead of that I got a decent amount of fun, the movie is far from terrible how many describe it. Yes, some bad acting here and there but not that bad. Good story, action, cast, effects also not as bad as they say etc. I gave it a 10 because of the unjustly low average score, otherwise I'd give it a 7.… Expand

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djalphaJul 15, 2016

Look, I can't say this was a thought-through, well directed gem (because a couple of their facts are wonky),but it was genuinely enjoyable. I gotta give it credit for its stunning graphics, because the movie looks amazing. All in all, ILook, I can't say this was a thought-through, well directed gem (because a couple of their facts are wonky),but it was genuinely enjoyable. I gotta give it credit for its stunning graphics, because the movie looks amazing. All in all, I thought it was really entertaining, and it's beautiful the whole way through. Isn't that what movies are about?… Expand

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dc127Aug 23, 2016

I went into this movie with pretty low expectations. I rented it from the library so there was absolutely no cost for me other than time spent watching the movie. I have to say it wasn't terrible. The CGI effects are outdated, but other thanI went into this movie with pretty low expectations. I rented it from the library so there was absolutely no cost for me other than time spent watching the movie. I have to say it wasn't terrible. The CGI effects are outdated, but other than that it was ok. Gerard Butler and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau both do excellent jobs. Brenton Thwaites is utterly forgettable as Bek. Everyone else does a fine job as secondary background characters.

The movie is entertaining rather than a work of art. I enjoyed this much more than I did Suicide Squad, Batman vs. Superman, or heck even Civil War. I think the movie took an inordinate amount of flak because the lead characters were white and there were cries of "white washing." For the record 1) classical Egyptians (or modern ones for that matter) were never black. 2) Egypt was conquered by Alexander the Great so a large chunk of Egyptian rulers (e.g. Cleopatra) were actually of Greek decent (i.e. white). I mean should more of the actors have been brown or Mediterranean hued? Sure. Is that what should define a movie? Not really. Judge it on its merits.… Expand

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AthanasiosTJun 10, 2016

Pretty good adventurous mythical movie about ancient Egypt, with some cool effects, good and bad heroes and characters and the whole Egyptian mythology displayed on screen (maybe slightly altered, but ok). It was fun to watch and I think my 2Pretty good adventurous mythical movie about ancient Egypt, with some cool effects, good and bad heroes and characters and the whole Egyptian mythology displayed on screen (maybe slightly altered, but ok). It was fun to watch and I think my 2 hours were well spent. Why the negativity, people ? What did you expect, a social drama ? Read the title before going to the cinema...… Expand

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LongshotsJun 11, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. helps you commit suicide..............................................................................................................................… Expand

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BrainbusterAug 19, 2016

This is a good movie. The acting was good,
the pacing was rushed at some parts (for example, when Jamie Lanister
reluctantly gave the man-cub the bejeweled bracelet-- there should have been a pause there; he should've looked conflictedThis is a good movie. The acting was good,
the pacing was rushed at some parts (for example, when Jamie Lanister
reluctantly gave the man-cub the bejeweled bracelet-- there should have been a pause there;
he should've looked conflicted for more than half a second, which is what we see--if I were giving the mortal
my deceased girlfriend's bracelet, it would move me for at least a few seconds).

This movie has both plot and character development.
Leonidas was blood-thirsty, so I did not like him at all.

I think many of the low reviews come from Christians
who watch the film and suddenly realized that their religion wasn't as original or unique
as they thought. I guess they missed the part in the Bible where god mentions other gods.… Expand

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MovieFan2000Jul 21, 2016

Just watched it on Blu-ray - had to wait until now since it was repeatedly delayed. Was supposed to be shown in the cinemas here, but at the last moment they changed their minds, pulling it. Too bad, I would have loved to watch it in 3D.
IJust watched it on Blu-ray - had to wait until now since it was repeatedly delayed. Was supposed to be shown in the cinemas here, but at the last moment they changed their minds, pulling it. Too bad, I would have loved to watch it in 3D.
I think it's a great movie in the vein of "Flash Gordon" (1980). Funny and doesn't take itself too seriously.… Expand

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PATRICKBAETA7May 8, 2017

This movie is fantastic! A good thing beying Wronged. I just loved the whole filme because it has a big story and chains us from the start to the end.

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jimmywalterMay 22, 2016

I am astounded at the bad reviews. The movie was very entertaining and well done, the images stunning, better than many sci-fi movies. Perhaps the reviewers are Christian or Muslim bigots trying to suppress this movie (all religions areI am astounded at the bad reviews. The movie was very entertaining and well done, the images stunning, better than many sci-fi movies. Perhaps the reviewers are Christian or Muslim bigots trying to suppress this movie (all religions are fantasy bigotry meant to control the masses). I was glued to the screen for the entire time. I even cried over parts that touched my heart. I will see it again and again since it is now on my list of favorites.… Expand

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hunkybabyMar 2, 2016

I don't usually write reviews but this one definitely deserve it, I don't care who was playing it, how much budget it was thrown into, as long as the movie is great, I'm satisfied. For fantasy movie lovers, ever since LOTR and Avatar nothingI don't usually write reviews but this one definitely deserve it, I don't care who was playing it, how much budget it was thrown into, as long as the movie is great, I'm satisfied. For fantasy movie lovers, ever since LOTR and Avatar nothing ever came close. The special effects might make u roll your eyes a bit but it definitely doesn't deserve the hate. Go watch for yourself and decide.… Expand

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LexxyTMay 26, 2016

I honestly don't know what people are complaining about. I absolutely enjoyed this movie. I just finished watching it and I could watch it again right now. I thought it was very well done. I love egyptian mythology movies and there is suchI honestly don't know what people are complaining about. I absolutely enjoyed this movie. I just finished watching it and I could watch it again right now. I thought it was very well done. I love egyptian mythology movies and there is such a small amount of them done in this genre that I found this very welcoming. Boo to all the haters! Go and watch your boring reality crap if you can't take this at the entertainment value presented to you. You're probably the same kind of haters that bag out Stargate!… Expand

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BikerjamesFeb 29, 2016

I had to see this film because it was directed by Alex Proyas, one of my favorite directors. Although the movie is certainly not a classic, it isn't as bad as the reviews indicate. I was never bored and I thought the special effects fit theI had to see this film because it was directed by Alex Proyas, one of my favorite directors. Although the movie is certainly not a classic, it isn't as bad as the reviews indicate. I was never bored and I thought the special effects fit the tone of the film. All the actors seemed to be into the movie, especially Gerard Butler and Brenton Thwaites. I also enjoyed Geoffrey Rush as "Ra" the sun God. I felt that the movie was trying to capture the spirit of some of the old classics like "Clash of the Titans", and for me it succeeded on that level.… Expand

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TuivelMay 1, 2016

I found the movie very entertaining and don't really understand why it gets so many bad reviews. It's a fun mix of mythology, action and fantasy. Some great visuals and epic scenes, one of my favourites beeing Ra's fight upon the sun barqueI found the movie very entertaining and don't really understand why it gets so many bad reviews. It's a fun mix of mythology, action and fantasy. Some great visuals and epic scenes, one of my favourites beeing Ra's fight upon the sun barque against the god of darkness and chaos Apophis! I could imagine that the CGI could maybe look a bit unrealistic or cheesy on a normal screen, but seeing it in 3D on the big screen it actually looked rather convincing and cool. And it's not easy to display gods and their epic fights in a way that does them justice without getting too over the top. Gerard Butler is allways fun to watch, and the others are doing ok. Some lines are cheesy, but overall the characters are likeable. Script and story are ok too. I liked the way they portraied the gods. Wielding terrible power, but not almighty, and rather human like in character. More entertaining and closer to the mythological source material than other movies like Clash of the Titans, or Thor. And yes they cast white actors (among others) to play egyptian gods which is not ideal, but understandable. If europeans can deal with a black Heimdal in Thor (you know, the god that is literally called "the whitest of the Aesir" and "the white As" in the source mythology), egyptians should be able to handle a white Horus. Hey at least Toth was black and Anubis was a Jackal. What more do you want? ;)… Expand

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blueadept7May 25, 2016

When I first watched this, i kept on thinking about all the negative critiques it got. After i had seen it, none of them seemed to matter. This movie will never be Oscar worthy, or a great literary masterpiece but it is fun and entertaining.When I first watched this, i kept on thinking about all the negative critiques it got. After i had seen it, none of them seemed to matter. This movie will never be Oscar worthy, or a great literary masterpiece but it is fun and entertaining. Watching movies isn't always about deep thinking, or, epiphanies, sometimes it is just about having fun, and the actors above all, give us that.… Expand

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Costs1129Jun 10, 2016

Wow, so much hate for this movie? Did I missing something? Did the director shoot a panda in real life of something? Honestly, the movie was fun to watch. Over the top? Crazy? Elaborate? Sure. But did any of you go into the movie expectingWow, so much hate for this movie? Did I missing something? Did the director shoot a panda in real life of something? Honestly, the movie was fun to watch. Over the top? Crazy? Elaborate? Sure. But did any of you go into the movie expecting otherwise? I loved the sets and the animations were fun. The back and forth was enjoyable too. For those of you expecting a documentary about Egypt, or a Shawshank redemption heart puller, can I ask what made you expect either?… Expand

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martinlasoMay 27, 2016

I watched it with no expectations due to the fact that I always make an average between critics reviews and user reviews. This movie was super fun, good action , interesting story, yeah there are some cheesy parts what I asume you expect itI watched it with no expectations due to the fact that I always make an average between critics reviews and user reviews. This movie was super fun, good action , interesting story, yeah there are some cheesy parts what I asume you expect it as the movie is a fiction, action -adventure title. I say give it a chance , I liked it .… Expand

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InarieJun 4, 2016

I made the mistake of not going to see this in the theater due to the horrible reviews. Huge mistake on my part. My son & I absolutely loved this movie when we watched it tonight. Extremely entertaining and well crafted. We loved theI made the mistake of not going to see this in the theater due to the horrible reviews. Huge mistake on my part. My son & I absolutely loved this movie when we watched it tonight. Extremely entertaining and well crafted. We loved the overall storyline and smirked at the humorous areas. The special effects were well done though a little heavy at times. Loved the actors. Overall nicely done. Going to watch it again tomorrow.… Expand

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Ichi_VanillaJun 4, 2016

This is a solid entertaining movie that is getting way too much hate for asinine reasons. The effects are very good most of the time, while unfortunately falling short during some scenes. The story is fine for an epic popcorn style movie, yetThis is a solid entertaining movie that is getting way too much hate for asinine reasons. The effects are very good most of the time, while unfortunately falling short during some scenes. The story is fine for an epic popcorn style movie, yet again, a few scenes show through where the acting falls short. If you look past these shortcomings and come in with a positive attitude and don't expect anything intellectually groundbreaking - this movie is totally fine. It's probably the best Egyptian themed movie you're going to see for a new few years. Ignore the critics and just watch it for yourself.… Expand

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samichsupernovaMar 1, 2016

I don't see why there's so much hate for this movie. It was clearly meant to be little more than a green-screen action spectacle, but this one leans heavily on its mythological elements, which some will enjoy more than others. The actionI don't see why there's so much hate for this movie. It was clearly meant to be little more than a green-screen action spectacle, but this one leans heavily on its mythological elements, which some will enjoy more than others. The action ranges from so-so (obviously green-screen pyramid fight scene) to cool (magical babes riding giant flame-throwing cobras) to incredible (anything with Ra and the hell monster).

I'm guessing that a lot of the negativity is a result of the writing. It's true, the dialogue is lacking and there are several cheesy lines, but the benefit of the fast-paced script is that it conveys the solid world-building clearly. The story moves at a good pace, and the characters are likable and act in ways that make sense. None of the main characters do anything stupid, and the villain doesn't make dumb decisions. So that's already an improvement over most films of this genre.

I want to believe in this world and I would like to see sequels with these characters but unfortunately due to this film having an estimated disappointing performance, that doesn't seem to be likely.

The only things worth complaining about are a lack of a memorable script and the very green-screen look, which is a result of everything being shot and lit a little too perfectly and being comped into backgrounds that can resemble a very well-rendered PS4 game. I am a big fan of director Alex Proyas' "The Crow" and "Dark City". This is not his best work but I definitely think it's being overly thrashed. If you enjoyed "Prince of Persia" and "Clash of the Titans", you'll probably enjoy this, too.… Expand

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MadMooseMar 3, 2016

I never write reviews on metacritic. However I felt I had to balance out all the hate this movie is receiving. The movie is pretty good, it is something different and visually stunning imo.

Don't listen to the critics , just rent it andI never write reviews on metacritic. However I felt I had to balance out all the hate this movie is receiving. The movie is pretty good, it is something different and visually stunning imo.

Don't listen to the critics , just rent it and see for yourself.… Expand

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pgreensFeb 29, 2016

Don't go into this movie expecting an accurate, scientific study of Egypt and Egyptian lore. This is just meant to be a fun, action-packed visual thrill ride against the backdrop of a mythical Egypt. The visual effects were imaginative andDon't go into this movie expecting an accurate, scientific study of Egypt and Egyptian lore. This is just meant to be a fun, action-packed visual thrill ride against the backdrop of a mythical Egypt. The visual effects were imaginative and spectacular. The action scenes are paced well.

This movies main weakness is character development. The main character seems like a super-human homeless person, which doesn't make much sense. Of course, it's hard to feel for the Gods, because, well, they're Gods with precious few flaws to make them relate-able.

If you just want to turn your brain off and see action, near death escapes, and creative visual effects, this is the movie for you.… Expand

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DyliebarMar 2, 2016

This movie is terrible, it really is! This movie, however, makes a really good guilty pleasure movie, it's mindless entertaining and laughable in a really horrible way!!!

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YoMammyFeb 28, 2016

I don't know why all these reviews are so bad when me and my mother saw it in 3d and we both thought it was good. I would say it's about as good as 300 part 2. I would give it a 10 but I'm an honest reviewer and there is always somethingI don't know why all these reviews are so bad when me and my mother saw it in 3d and we both thought it was good. I would say it's about as good as 300 part 2. I would give it a 10 but I'm an honest reviewer and there is always something that can be improved upon so the only movie I would give a 10 to would be a movie that absolutely blows me away and does everything perfectly. People who give this a score lower than a 6 can absolutely be disregarded as bias and comparing it to a movie that they think it should be. Graphics are amazing in 3d, the story is pretty good and I couldn't find anything wrong with the movie as a whole. I watched a video review of this movie before I went to see it and it was giving it a bad rating, then I came to this website to see what the review was and also got a bad rating so I had to go see it myself and now I am baffled by these ratings because it is actually not near as bad as everyone is saying.… Expand

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MacrovMar 13, 2016

This movie was pretty fun to watch. No the CGI wasn't perfect, and no the mythology wasn't followed strictly, but who said it was supposed to? This is another fun action movie with some touching bits thrown in every now and then. If you likeThis movie was pretty fun to watch. No the CGI wasn't perfect, and no the mythology wasn't followed strictly, but who said it was supposed to? This is another fun action movie with some touching bits thrown in every now and then. If you like action movies, I would say go see it. It isn't as action heavy as London has Fallen, but it is still fun nonetheless. I do feel like it got a bit too long in the tooth by the end of the running time, it felt like it could have ended maybe 15 or 25 minutes earlier.… Expand

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DenzilNov 7, 2016

This is family/fairy tale/adventure movie. I have enjoyed it a lot. Besides I was positively suprised that this movie digs deep into Egyptian mythology and is mostly very accurate to this. I give 10/10 not to rise up average score but becuaseThis is family/fairy tale/adventure movie. I have enjoyed it a lot. Besides I was positively suprised that this movie digs deep into Egyptian mythology and is mostly very accurate to this. I give 10/10 not to rise up average score but becuase I really like that movie so much. For me it was fresh and fun.… Expand

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ProteusFeb 27, 2016

Borderline cornball classic. Lots and lots of delicious eye candy. Don't dismiss this movie due to poor critic response. There is an outer space scene. A dozen crazy monster like characters. Multiple super silly love stories. Action galore.Borderline cornball classic. Lots and lots of delicious eye candy. Don't dismiss this movie due to poor critic response. There is an outer space scene. A dozen crazy monster like characters. Multiple super silly love stories. Action galore. Glee inducing dumb dialogue. If they could have just committed to being a screwball movie this would have been a classic. You might want to see this movie. You will almost surely be entertained.… Expand

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SirstivFeb 28, 2016

This movie is getting slaughtered only to the overly pedantic.
Currently in theaters, there is nothing else that will give you that ultimate fantasy / battle feel.
This movie oozes 'God of War' and while the CGI at times looks cheap, it isThis movie is getting slaughtered only to the overly pedantic.
Currently in theaters, there is nothing else that will give you that ultimate fantasy / battle feel.
This movie oozes 'God of War' and while the CGI at times looks cheap, it is a rather fun, interesting and action packed narrative.
I never felt bored at any point during the film. It fully commits to its own plot.
Don't go watch it if you're going to judge it with your politically correct goggles on.
This was a great film in 3D.… Expand

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RobobobJul 14, 2016

Rented this movie from Redbox not expecting much but was actually surprised as to how good it was. Some great performances with some surprising appearances from actors who I had no idea were in the movie. It's nice to see the spotlight onRented this movie from Redbox not expecting much but was actually surprised as to how good it was. Some great performances with some surprising appearances from actors who I had no idea were in the movie. It's nice to see the spotlight on the god of the Egyptian mythology for a change. Though normally appearing as humans, the Gods can revert to their animal form when fighting which makes for some cool battle sequences and visuals. The fearless mortal thief character was a nice addition to the adventure, grounding the story a little while providing some humor and fun. A movie worth checking out.… Expand

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DaveisonlineMar 5, 2016

Gods of Egypt has a story that's derivative of Aladdin and The Lion King, It has pacing problems, contradicting plot points, hokey acting, and scenarios that are flat out stupid, so why am I giving it an 8/10?

Because Gods of Egypt is thatGods of Egypt has a story that's derivative of Aladdin and The Lion King, It has pacing problems, contradicting plot points, hokey acting, and scenarios that are flat out stupid, so why am I giving it an 8/10?

Because Gods of Egypt is that special type of bad, the type of bad film that takes itself way too seriously that its so oblivious to its laughable issues that you can't help but enjoy yourself by laughing at all of its absurdities. While it's not in the same league as say "The Room" levels of bad. Its certainly the type of film that you will not get bored throughout.

To give you an idea of how bad the film is, the very first dialogue scene between two characters is so heavily filled with exposition about the gods that you'd swear they're part of some brainwashing cult. However the real stars of the show here are the CGI heavy fight scenes, with visuals that look like they came out of a PS1 era cutscene video, and cinematography that tries WAAAAAY too hard to be "Intense" and "Epic" constant 360 sweeping shots, terrible animation, some weird use of color filters and resolutions that are so mind numbingly stupid, you have to wonder how the VFX team never spoke out at the director and said "This is dumb".

Also Anubis's Toilet Flushing teleportation. Couldn't stop laughing at that one on the way back home.

So all in all I would recommend seeing Gods of Egypt, but not for the same reasons the filmmakers intended. Go see it with friends for a good laugh and then hit the pub afterwards to make fun of how stupid it was.… Expand

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DreadLordAvatarJan 5, 2017

Wow this film is amazing! This is a solid 10 for pure fun and entertainment! Thank you to the film makers and crew I love this film, it is beautiful in every way, the visuals, music, set/costume designs, scipt, acting and brilliant cast!Wow this film is amazing! This is a solid 10 for pure fun and entertainment! Thank you to the film makers and crew I love this film, it is beautiful in every way, the visuals, music, set/costume designs, scipt, acting and brilliant cast! Truly an outstanding film for its pure entertainment value. I own the 3D bluray edition of Gods of Egypt and it is a must own disc set.… Expand

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Voodoo123Oct 31, 2020

+Gorgeous looking in 4k hdr +Excellent cast deliver memorable performances
+Great action adventure movie pacing
-Pretty basic screenplay is serviceable at best I expected less and this movie delivered so much more... If you are remotely+Gorgeous looking in 4k hdr +Excellent cast deliver memorable performances
+Great action adventure movie pacing
-Pretty basic screenplay is serviceable at best

I expected less and this movie delivered so much more... If you are remotely interested in ancient egyptian mythology or just a lover of swords and sandals genre then this is for you!… Expand

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HealingToolboxSep 18, 2021

2021, watched it again a second time. I believe in decades to come, three movies:
- Jupiter Ascending (2015), - Gods of Egypt (2016), and
- Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) are destined to be revered among the finest AAA2021, watched it again a second time. I believe in decades to come, three movies:
- Jupiter Ascending (2015), - Gods of Egypt (2016), and
- Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) are destined to be revered among the finest AAA VFX craftsmanship ever produced. Why? Because of:
- the unbridled exercise of imagination, - the scope of imagination, - the non-stop inventiveness,
- the seamless excellence of the VFX craft; and, - the strengths of the narratives. The above all come together all too rarely. All have the good fortune to be ethnically diverse as well. It is true when Gods of Egypt came out, it coincided with the start of more public awareness and demand for films about Egypt should be cast with actual Egyptian actors, not Scotsmen. Why are these three so little known? By 2013 the Marvel cinematic universe was taking up the lion's share of oxygen in Hollywood and at the box-office These three movies were misguided attempts by other studios to see if they could compete effectively with Marvel. Alas, all three movies are really AAA 1980s-1990s-style blockbusters, with scripts resonant with the 1980s. They are fueled by spectacle. Marvel universe movies are not primarily fueled by spectacle. They are fueled by "unleashing the superhero within" the ordinary person, of both genders. This is the mythological logic, how Marvel movies became The New Gods of Hollywood and the popular imagination. Don't miss the Miles MoralesSpiderman video-game in the vein also; it's on Youtube. It's the high point of converging superheroes and ordinary people. It also has the most engaging deaf-mute character in a video game to date. Jupiter Ascending VFX supervisor Dan Glass, Simon Carr, others?
Gods of Egypt VFX supervisor is Eric Dunst, others?
Valerian VFX supervisor Scott Stokdyk, others?… Expand

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Josephgamers65Aug 7, 2021

Gods Of Egypt Is one of the worst movies I have ever seen u don't care for the characters that action does nothing the pacing is horrible Also the dialogue is trash What I don't like there is no story and we are in the action for no reason IGods Of Egypt Is one of the worst movies I have ever seen u don't care for the characters that action does nothing the pacing is horrible Also the dialogue is trash What I don't like there is no story and we are in the action for no reason I don't have a lot to say it is boring everything went gone So I give Gods Of Egypt an F… Expand

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kiwijinxterMar 3, 2017

What's there not to like here? There's Gerard Butler. There's lots of action. There's some so-so acting (hey Keanu's acting was so-so on Speed, and everyone still loved the movie, so yes, some movies can survive so-so acting). There's lots ofWhat's there not to like here? There's Gerard Butler. There's lots of action. There's some so-so acting (hey Keanu's acting was so-so on Speed, and everyone still loved the movie, so yes, some movies can survive so-so acting). There's lots of variety: a little Indiana Jones, a little The Mummy, a WHOLE LOT OF CGI madness. There's quite a lot of style - Geoffrey Rush's ship and his clothes are a work of art!

It's one of those movies to watch when you've had a very tired day and just want to watch some crazy action without being too worried about the storyline. It's all in all surprisingly fun. Whenever I see professional critics pan a movie, I tend to want to see it for myself, and often, I find myself disagreeing with the pro critics. Watch it if you're looking for a fun movie.… Expand