Immortals (2011)

Genre: Action / Fantasy / Mythology
Director: Tarsem Singh
Starring: Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto, Luke Evans, John Hurt
Runtime: 110 minutes

🏛️ Plot Summary

Immortals is a dark, stylistic retelling of ancient Greek myths — focusing on the mortal Theseus (Henry Cavill), who is chosen by Zeus (Luke Evans) to fight against the brutal King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke). Hyperion seeks the legendary Epirus Bow, a weapon powerful enough to release the Titans and destroy the gods of Olympus.

As Hyperion cuts a bloody path through Greece, Theseus must rise as a hero, guided by the Oracle Phaedra (Freida Pinto), and stop a war that could doom both gods and men.

🎨 Style & Direction

Directed by Tarsem Singh, known for his visually rich filmmaking (The Fall, The Cell), Immortals is a feast for the eyes. Think:

• Striking slow-motion combat

• Golden-armored gods

• Painterly compositions reminiscent of Renaissance art

• A blend of brutal violence with operatic visuals

🗡️ Strengths

• Visuals: One of the most distinctive-looking action films of the decade.

• Action Scenes: Gritty, stylized, and well-choreographed.

• Score & Sound Design: Epic and atmospheric.

• Henry Cavill: A solid performance before he became Superman.