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alx93May 25, 2016

With a budget of 75 million dollars, with a biceps ala Henry Cavill, the film has made somewhat good job, making profit of 200 million dollars.

The story: the film is inspired by Greek mythology, but it's somewhat adjusted to theWith a budget of 75 million dollars, with a biceps ala Henry Cavill, the film has made somewhat good job, making profit of 200 million dollars.

The story: the film is inspired by Greek mythology, but it's somewhat adjusted to the director's vision that saw too much manga.
According to the film, in the early universe they were immortals, only that they were split and they beat each other. Olympian gods have become winners, and the losers became Titans, who were huddled in a cage with bars stuffed into their mouths, growling forever.

Only a plump king, Hyperion plans to release the Titans, so he organized an army of heracliens wearing masks like those of executioners inspired by the medieval dungeons and torture rooms and go to seek his bow Epirus, a super- weapon of mass destruction which is able to reproduce the molecular beam arrows with balls of mass and strength, able to make holes through walls.

And so begins the story of Theseus and the mother of the devotees who often go on to bisericuta.Tezeu was driven by lower Zeus, disguised as an old man catches him there ..... invasion, Theseus is cornered and his mother is killed in Hyperion his eyes by telling him he looks like hell.
And as in any genre film, Theseus and his friends are enslaved, but with a oracles-virgin, escaping the clutches heraclienilor.
One of the deserting soldiers city, get to endure the ordeal that he suffered from Hyperion just to feel useful and he, kissing him in the ass.

Zeus, meanwhile, tells the other gods that are not allowed to intervene.
We arrive at the scene where Theseus grab bow and kills the Minotaur .... actually a masked man, then the final battle will take place at Mount Tartarus.
Phaedra, although a virgin oracle, **** easily with lightning first man who comes along.
The film is trying to tell you something, the idea of free will, mature has several aftershocks, but a bit superficial forms.
Ironically, although immortal, in the final battle, all gods die.

Overview: the effects are pretty good, but sepia, as in 300, it's too exaggerated, designed to make you feel on the thirteenth century. Olympic gods are not those deities dressed in white tunics, dancing merrily on a mountain with clouds, but some models are ........ playboy calendar, dressed in golden armor, including Zeus which is a few tens of thousands years younger, virile and Athena, goddess of wisdom which alone do not give me the feeling, but a pitzi in playboy, which has less and babardeste with Zeus, who was his father.
True, the scene in which Poseidon into the sea full of oil's millions, believing that if you bathe, Zeus will not suspect anything, though ... do not know if Greece were tsunamis thirteenth century.

Actors John Hurt and Mickey Rourke in the role of Santa's were about the only ones who played pretty well.
Rating: 4.5 indulgently.… Expand

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DTDunnNov 13, 2012

If you like this genre, you should enjoy this film. It was too dark (literally and figuratively) for my taste and the spurting blood gets to be old very quickly. It says a lot about a movie when you are relieved to see the credits roll.

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grandpajoe6191Feb 13, 2012

Haha. What the **** Just simply, what the **** Don't get decieved by the posters ladies and gentlemen. Tarsem Singh's "Immortals" isn't exactly like "300", although it tries to be with it's rich visuals. It can never be like "300" because ofHaha. What the **** Just simply, what the **** Don't get decieved by the posters ladies and gentlemen. Tarsem Singh's "Immortals" isn't exactly like "300", although it tries to be with it's rich visuals. It can never be like "300" because of the crappiest Greek God script I've seen in YEARS. What kind of ****ing story flushes down characters like **** and adds fight scenes every 5 seconds? Haha, the movie gave me a good laugh though.… Expand

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Cyph0nNov 11, 2011

A decent flick; nothing special at all. The acting was average. The story was a bit boring: what ruined it the most (for me at least) was the romance between the protagonist and one of the main characters. I find that it was unnecessary. InA decent flick; nothing special at all. The acting was average. The story was a bit boring: what ruined it the most (for me at least) was the romance between the protagonist and one of the main characters. I find that it was unnecessary. In this day and age, however, romance is a must, so I can't remove points there. Plenty of action scenes as the trailer suggested, except that most of them were dull, save for the one right at the end. The characters were flat: they were all either passive or aggressive, so all of them were quite extreme. I found the main villain rather engaging, but that's up to you to decide. The acting wasn't too shabby. The ending.. wasn't too good. All in all, a pretty regular movie, as expected from Hollywood these days.… Expand

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SauerkrautNov 12, 2011

Well, i am disappointed. The only colourful person is Mickey Rourke, all other actors are just boring.

And the design is simply annoying - the armor is made of plastic, the helmets of the gods are ridiculous, and you always feel that theWell, i am disappointed. The only colourful person is Mickey Rourke, all other actors are just boring.

And the design is simply annoying - the armor is made of plastic, the helmets of the gods are ridiculous, and you always feel that the movie has been completely made in a studio or designed by computer.

OK, in the end the titans get sliced, smashed and choped in any possible way and here and there is some nice cruelty and a few naked breasts in 3D, but there are no memorable highlights. For example the scene before the final battle, where Theseus makes his speech to encourage the army. He just says some shallow blablabla and the people start grunting to hide he is only talking rubish. If you compare this to other blood, gore and iron movies like Braveheart, Gladiator or 300 this Theseus is just a plain schmock.

I have to give it 5 points because my girlfriend insists - she liked the nude boys and one of the actors played in Twilight.… Expand

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EPIXMAN15Nov 27, 2011

It was decent nothing to special about it boring at times but terrible story telling a few scenes of true exciting action but I think 300 was way better in content and script writing.

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oscarrDec 25, 2011

Overall Movie: 3 Acting: 0 Storyline: 6 Notes: Special effects: 10 Wow, does this movie blow you away with it's epic special effects. In the mood for a good movie? NEVER WATCH THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the mood to have fun and ignore theOverall Movie: 3 Acting: 0 Storyline: 6 Notes: Special effects: 10 Wow, does this movie blow you away with it's epic special effects. In the mood for a good movie? NEVER WATCH THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the mood to have fun and ignore the bad acting and stupid storyline, and just enjoy the special effects? IMMORTALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand

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drachehexeNov 12, 2011

Apparently anyone who gives this film anything above a 5 or 6 hasn't ever seen a good movie let alone a great movie. For every good thing this film does style wise it does something bad in every other area (sound, acting, direction,dialogue,Apparently anyone who gives this film anything above a 5 or 6 hasn't ever seen a good movie let alone a great movie. For every good thing this film does style wise it does something bad in every other area (sound, acting, direction,dialogue, etc).

It can be entertaining at times but most of the time it's "been there, done that, have the t-shirt".… Expand

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EludiumQ36Apr 13, 2012

Immortals was decent enough but it had the potential to be so much better. Henry Cavill did well as Theseus but Mickey Rourke could've been more menacing as King Hyperion. I mean he (Hyperion) was definitely a demented psychopath but heImmortals was decent enough but it had the potential to be so much better. Henry Cavill did well as Theseus but Mickey Rourke could've been more menacing as King Hyperion. I mean he (Hyperion) was definitely a demented psychopath but he seemed to be more thoughtful and measured than off his nut which seemed more warranted but hey, I didn't direct this. The slo-mo highly stylized scenes of ultra-violence were done well, human obliteration looked more authentic than ever, and this is one of the film's elements I think worked well. My biggest disappointment was with the gods, they were played simply by normal humans with little to no special effects augmentation. If I were director, at a minimum, the gods would've been an impressive 20-ft tall then it's just discretionary elements from there but that's not what they did. The film is fine as a rental for a few bucks, but it's not a keeper.… Expand

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thatgermanNov 11, 2011

Beowulf tried to one-up 300, They FAILED! Clash of the Titans tried to one-up 300, THEY FAILED even worse. Do i even need to repeat myself for this one? The acting is mediocre, there is action but it doesn't help the story, which has a worseBeowulf tried to one-up 300, They FAILED! Clash of the Titans tried to one-up 300, THEY FAILED even worse. Do i even need to repeat myself for this one? The acting is mediocre, there is action but it doesn't help the story, which has a worse plot than that of the power rangers movie or Barney.… Expand

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IdolMasterNov 14, 2011

Several holes in the script and fluctuating epic. good special effects that cover many gaps in the film. A film that ultimately makes you just say these words .. and then? very disappointed

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CntomerNov 16, 2011

The movie was pretty decent, and honestly this 6 is because of the well choreographed fight scenes and the cinematography, especially towards the end. The characters were boring, and the time spent advancing the thin plot felt like filler,The movie was pretty decent, and honestly this 6 is because of the well choreographed fight scenes and the cinematography, especially towards the end. The characters were boring, and the time spent advancing the thin plot felt like filler, because you really dont care about the characters, and dont even get me started on the costume design. Overall if u go to this movie expecting some great greek epic, you may be disappointed but if you want to see some awesome action scenes then go for it.… Expand

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Andys_ReviewsNov 11, 2012

The performances were all pretty good with Mickey Rourke standing out for me; he has such a great screen presence. A very violent film with plenty of claret on show, which will please all the splatter-fest fans. It

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TVJerryNov 23, 2011

Gods and mortals tangle in this classic mythological tale told with sumptuous style and up-to-date action. Director Tarsem Singh is known for his lavish and inventive visual expression and he's applied his unique images to this stuffy story.Gods and mortals tangle in this classic mythological tale told with sumptuous style and up-to-date action. Director Tarsem Singh is known for his lavish and inventive visual expression and he's applied his unique images to this stuffy story. Theseus (Henry Cavill) is a peasant who leads the mortals in battle against a bloodthirsty king (Mickey Rourke). The buff golden gods occasionally drop in from Olympus and their final scene kicks some cool CGI butt. The dialogue is stodgy and the drama slows the pace, but the violent action and the imaginative look make it fun to watch.… Expand

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BikerjamesNov 17, 2011

The story was slow and plodding. The plot was supposed to be about keeping a magical bow out of the evil King Hyperion's hands (played by a mumbling Mickey Rourke), but the bow really didn't come into play much. King Hyperion gets his handsThe story was slow and plodding. The plot was supposed to be about keeping a magical bow out of the evil King Hyperion's hands (played by a mumbling Mickey Rourke), but the bow really didn't come into play much. King Hyperion gets his hands on the bow and uses it once to break open a gate and that's it. I also have an issue with poor audio and actors mumbling their words so that you couldn't understand them. The acting ranged from mediocre to good. I'm still giving the movie a pass because the visuals were great. The 3D was slightly above average, but the computer drawn vistas looked superb. The fight scenes were gory and exciting. If you liked 300 you will probably like this one.… Expand

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singingbatmanNov 16, 2011

I wanted to like this movie more than I did, the first half was engaging but the last half fell short for me, i agree with what a lot of ppl are saying about it but in the end I still liked 300 much better, theres not much in theaters rightI wanted to like this movie more than I did, the first half was engaging but the last half fell short for me, i agree with what a lot of ppl are saying about it but in the end I still liked 300 much better, theres not much in theaters right now so if your looking for something to do its worth it but if your tight on funds id save the money for a rental or download… Expand

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hollyvNov 18, 2011

Like 300 with a magic bow and arrows...that doesn't get shot nearly enough...oh, and rabid Titans. Note to self: if someone gives you a magic bow with unlimited ammo arrows? Hold it with both hands...

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d4rksh1n3sNov 18, 2011

It's definitely cool looking, but sometimes that's just not good enough. The acting and the action scenes were both patchy, the plot was ridiculous to the point of unintentionally funny, the 3D was weirdly flat, and easily 2/3 of the scenesIt's definitely cool looking, but sometimes that's just not good enough. The acting and the action scenes were both patchy, the plot was ridiculous to the point of unintentionally funny, the 3D was weirdly flat, and easily 2/3 of the scenes could have been cut without the movie losing anything. Though I had to add a point for Mickey Rourke, who was awesome.… Expand

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SoulshockNov 16, 2011

This movie had promise in the beginning. However, it quickly went downhill. I would call it extremely loosely based on mythology, as the gods are borderline pathetic. When it came down to the last fight in which they were finallyThis movie had promise in the beginning. However, it quickly went downhill. I would call it extremely loosely based on mythology, as the gods are borderline pathetic. When it came down to the last fight in which they were finally "intervening", they were merely glorified warriors. This movie is also extremely patriarchal, the women are useless and only serve to bear sons - getting so tired of that. Te only positive is the main guy, I solid performance as well as very good looking. In any case, hollywood has either been spewing worse and worse movies or it's maybe my standards that have gone up.… Expand

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aozetaDec 9, 2011

There is something lacking with the story line. The choice of words for the spiels were contemporary sounding. If it wasn't for the good visual effects, fight scenes and costumes--this movie could have been so dull.

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Rye631Nov 24, 2011

Entertaining fight scenes! They were nicely filmed and interesting camera shots. The movie looks great, and I found the 3D effects were well used except for the ocean scene. As mentioned elsewhere, the romance in the movie was painful butEntertaining fight scenes! They were nicely filmed and interesting camera shots. The movie looks great, and I found the 3D effects were well used except for the ocean scene. As mentioned elsewhere, the romance in the movie was painful but helped tie things up at the end. Good way to burn 2h of your life and 15$.… Expand

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A_NorthernerJun 9, 2013

I'm going to compare this Immortals to 300, I can't help myself. The film was marketed as 'from the producers of 300' so they can't blame me. If you want to watch a Greek mythology based film loaded with impressive visuals and special effectsI'm going to compare this Immortals to 300, I can't help myself. The film was marketed as 'from the producers of 300' so they can't blame me. If you want to watch a Greek mythology based film loaded with impressive visuals and special effects then watch Zack Snyder's.

Don't get me wrong, director Tarsem Singh delivers some eye-popping visuals and fight scenes that rival those of Snyder but in truth the rest of Immortals really falls short of being anything close to a great movie.

Soon to be Superman Henry Cavill looks the part as Theseus but I thought he was pretty wooden although he certainly wasn't working with an award winning script. The army rousing speech scene (think 'tonight we dine in hell' with Gerard Butler, no acting great either) made me pity the guy for having to read the lines. Unfortunately, Mickey Rourke doesn't fare much better either, his performance made even more comical by his venus fly-trap/playboy bunny headpiece. Seriously, what were they thinking?

Immortals didn't even manage to hold my attention for the duration, which for me is almost unheard of, but hey, it looks good right.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonMay 16, 2013

Immortals is really awesome, but that's about it. First things first Immortals is not 300. True, it shares some producers and it’s a swords-and-sandals epic packed with tons of visual effects, but that does not mean it’s not its own creationImmortals is really awesome, but that's about it. First things first Immortals is not 300. True, it shares some producers and it’s a swords-and-sandals epic packed with tons of visual effects, but that does not mean it’s not its own creation entirely.
Immortals particularly the 3-D version is an ambitious adventure in epic, myth-fueled filmmaking and in visual effects. The R-rated movie, which opens Friday, is prettttty. Problem is, it’s hard to tell if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.
Using brilliant strokes, director Tarsem Singh (The Cell) has painted an intricate canvas that combines the world of Zeus and the other Greek gods with that of the grimy, war-ravaged world of mere mortals. From the hyper-realistic deaths by sword to the pristine marble worlds of the heavens above, it’s gorgeous. The tale of Immortals is, well, old. Hundreds of years before the common era, a peasant named Theseus (played by Henry Cavill) is secretly trained by Zeus to be a great warrior. Theseus ends up leading his people in a massive battle against King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke), who is essentially at war with humanity and searching for the magical Epirus Bow to unleash a wave of destruction. The bottom line is that Immortals is a great battle epic well-acted, gorgeously shot, etc. which is cool if you’re into that sort of thing. It’s an interesting take on what can be done with 3-D visual effects: The things done with multidimensional sunbeams and heavenly battles are incredibly cool to look at if you’re into that sort of thing. Also, you get to see the Wrestler beat the pulp out of the next Man of Steel, who, for what it’s worth, is so cut that shots of his abs make the movie appear to be in 4-D. And that’s amazing if you’re into that sort of thing. What you don’t get is anything more than that. Immortals is excellent Friday-night popcorn fare that one day will look brilliant on your 70-inch flatscreen TV. It’s a cool step in the evolution of mythic storytelling with modern effects. Go see it with your friends. But don’t be surprised 10 years from now after many more evolutionary clicks in visual effects, which seem less revolutionary each time when Immortals looks more like 300 than ever.… Expand

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JennetPJan 28, 2013

Skimming the user reviews, I noticed more consensus than usual with "Immortals." Most reviewers seemed to agree that the film features stunning visuals with weak storytelling; what they disagreed about was the relative value of theseSkimming the user reviews, I noticed more consensus than usual with "Immortals." Most reviewers seemed to agree that the film features stunning visuals with weak storytelling; what they disagreed about was the relative value of these qualities. Those handing out eights and nines tended to assert (or imply) that strong storytelling was unnecessary--possibly even detrimental--to an action film. Some claimed that criticizing the script was exposing shameful ignorance of what makes an action movie great: spectacle, gory spectacle, and really gory spectacle. Red-zone reviewers, on the other hand, claimed spectacle was enhanced by strong storytelling--or even, in some cases, dependent upon it. My rating identifies me as one of this latter group--though perhaps not as adamant as some. In part because I'm so charmed by the enthusiasm of green-zone reviewers ("more awesome than Zeus and Chuck Norris fighting to the death on a cloud of Ferraris"), I have genuinely tried to understand how good storytelling could be irrelevant to--or, more puzzling, could detract from--the visual and visceral thrills of a great action movie, but my own viewing experience seems to prove the opposite. I simply can't think of a single action film that I would call great--or even good--despite weak storytelling. Which brings me to the truly inexcusable fault in "Immortals," which is that, in the character of Theseus, the filmmakers have strong storytelling already in hand. Through plays, poetry, and prose, modern filmmakers have inherited an array of fabulous stories about the gods, demigods, mortals, and other creatures of Greek mythology. Especially the great warrior-king! So why don't they use them? This is not pedantry; it's genuine bafflement about why filmmakers would ignore rich, dramatic, coherent stories, all thousands of years beyond the reach of copyright, in favor of thin, sketchy, incoherent assemblages that, to add insult, they have to pay for. I'm waiting for someone with Tarsem Singh's visual genius to tackle, say, THE BACCHAE, using Euripides's script. THAT would be more awesome than Zeus, Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee, and Sol Invictus fighting after death--and after a feast of nectar, ambrosia, and soma in Valhalla--on a cloud of Lamborghinis and Aston Martins!… Expand