Coming from Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot, Knowing), Gods of Egypt puts the sword and sandal epic through the visionary director’s unique lens, seeing Proyas at his his most colourful and over the top as Egyptian mythology gets the type of glitzy action movie treatment not seen since the days of The Mummy and its sequels. With gods like Set and Horus re-imagined as armoured warriors and Brenton Thwaites playing the most acrobatic street urchin this side of Aladdin, the first trailer does offer something absolutely ridiculous that should leave a huge smile on your face. If Proyas can at least remember not to take himself and his movie too seriously (it has giant, sand surfing snakes, how can he?), Gods of Eygpt could at least be a fun, goofy slice of escapisim.
Released: February 26th
Synopsis: Magic, monsters, gods and madness reign throughout the palaces and pyramids of the Nile River Valley in this action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt. With the survival of mankind hanging in the balance, an unexpected hero takes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. Set (Gerard Butler), the merciless god of darkness, has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. With only a handful of heroic rebels opposing Set’s savage rule, Bek (Brenton Thwaites), a bold and defiant mortal, enlists the aid of powerful god Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in an unlikely alliance against the evil overlord. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen take them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the spectacular final confrontation.
Released: February 26th
Synopsis: Magic, monsters, gods and madness reign throughout the palaces and pyramids of the Nile River Valley in this action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt. With the survival of mankind hanging in the balance, an unexpected hero takes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. Set (Gerard Butler), the merciless god of darkness, has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. With only a handful of heroic rebels opposing Set’s savage rule, Bek (Brenton Thwaites), a bold and defiant mortal, enlists the aid of powerful god Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in an unlikely alliance against the evil overlord. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen take them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the spectacular final confrontation.
