Immortals, To See or Not To See…… a film review
If you love Greek mythology, you will have a lot of problems with this film; however, if you choose to push aside your knowledge of Greek mythology, you will enjoy this film.
The plot of “Immortals” begins with a supposed bastard son refusing to join the army in defense of an empire building tyrant, but when his mother is killed, and he is taken prisoner by this tyrant, his anger is almost kindled. I say ‘almost kindled’ because it appears that he wants to die. It is a seer virgin who helps and motivates him to survive and defeat the tyrant who killed his mother that finally gets him going on his revenge. He is at best, a reluctant hero.
This film is less than loosely based on an actual Greek myth. Some Greek gods are used, but the portrayal of the Titans is very off. The background of Theseus, our reluctant hero, is incompatible with Greek myths as well as his life story. The film tries to incorporate one myth of Theseus killing the Minotaur, but other than a metal bull helmet on a man, there really is no correlation. As stated earlier, if you go wanting to see some of the great Greek myths played out on a large screen, you will be greatly disappointed.
If you go desiring some romance meshed in with violence, you will also be disappointed. The token romance, really isn’t even a romance. It is a virgin seer who logically decides to end her visions by losing her virginity.
Do I suggest going and seeing this film? Yes, I do. The production design, lighting, and fight scenes are brilliant. Although the acting isn’t well done, the visuals make it worthy of seeing on a large screen.
As the author of Secrets of the Immortal Nephilim, and one who stays closely with all mythologies of the world in piecing together its character backgrounds, it is difficult for me to respect such a dismissal of the actual myths, yet use Greek mythological characters. But I must say, I really enjoyed the fighting and visuals, so I would definitely go see it a second time. But I warn you, chuck your knowledge of Greek mythology before the movie begins. This is really the only way you will understand and enjoy the film (by allowing the narrator to create a whole new background based on the screenwriters preference). If you do not go in, chucking your knowledge, your mind will keep picking apart all the mythological inaccuracies. Relax and allow a visually stimulating film to entertain you during this hectic holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving!