Immortals

Fantasy films are always something you want to see on the huge screen, if for no other reason, than for the incredible visual effects strewn throughout the lavishly produced epic. This definitely pertains to "Immortals".

This is yet another good vs. evil film in that after the evil Titans were thrown into an impenetrable 'cage' within the walls of Mount Tartaros by the Gods. Enters King Hyperion (Mickey Roarke). He is bent on destoying mankind, so he conjures up an army of soldiers disfigured by his own hand to scorch Greece to find the lengendary Epirus Bow. This bow is a weapon of unimaginable power forged in the heavens by Ares (Daniel Sharman). So only he who possesses the bow can unleash the Titans, so this would be a way for Hyperion to unleash destruction on mankind.

The people's only hope, secretly chosen by Zeus (Luke Evans), is Theseus (Henry Cavill), a peasant, who also is a great warrior. Rallying a band of fellow outsiders-- including visionary priestess Phaedra (Freida Pinto) and cunning slave Stavros (Stephen Dorff)-- this one hero will lead the uprising, or watch his homeland fall into ruin and his Gods vanish into legend.

This was certainly well directed by Tarsem Singh Dhandwar ("The Cell" 2000, "The Fall" '06) and by his very resume, he excels well at extravagant over-the-top fantasy productions. "The Cell" was certainly an interesting and very visually stunning film. This definitely follows suit. It was written by Charles Parlapanides & Vlas Parlapanides.

The visual effects predominantly by Prime Focus, Modus FX, Image Engine, and Rodeo FX were absolutely stunning and seamless. This was the best part of the film, which, I'm sure, is a lot of the reason why it was made. 

With all objectivity, even though mythology is not all that interesting to me, the story did keep my attention, but as mentioned above, it was truly the visuals that kept me glued to that seat as they will you, too.

Out of 4 stars: 3                         Rated: R                       110min.