Cavill proves he can carry an action epic, while Rourke chews scenery with unhinged intensity. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the choreography is brutal yet beautiful.
Though thin on plot, the film dazzles with its artistic brutality.
Gods may fall — but heroes rise.
Set in the mythological world of ancient Greece, Immortals follows the story of Theseus (played by Henry Cavill), a mortal warrior chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against King Hyperion (played by Mickey Rourke), a tyrant who is waging war against humanity and seeking to overthrow the gods. Hyperion’s aim is to obtain a powerful weapon known as the Epirus Bow, which will allow him to unleash the Titans and defeat the Olympian gods.
The film’s plot revolves around Theseus’s journey from a humble peasant to a heroic leader. After the brutal murder of his mother by Hyperion’s forces, Theseus is trained by the oracle Phaedra (played by Freida Pinto) and becomes central to the battle against Hyperion. As Theseus and his allies face numerous challenges, the film explores themes of destiny, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil.
