Or for that matter, gods bleeding gold? [15][nb 1], Principal photography began on March 19, 2014 at Fox Studios Australia in Sydney. [22][nb 2] The Washington Post's Soraya Nadia McDonald also disparaged the casting practice for Gods of Egypt and said Lionsgate released the posters at an unfortunate time. Horus is mistrustful of Hathor, who claims Set is also her enemy. View production, box office, & company info. [39] Jaguar Films released the film in the United Arab Emirates (February 25) and other countries in the Middle East under the title Kings of Egypt. "[28] The Guardian's Ben Child said, "The apologies are remarkable, especially given that Gods of Egypt does not debut in cinemas until 26 February and could now suffer at the box office. In an alternative ancient Egypt, the ruling god Osiris is killed by his jealous brother Set during the coronation of Osiris's son Horus. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? This time of course they have bigger axes to grind – they can rip into my movie while trying to make their mainly pale asses look so politically correct by screaming 'white-wash!!! Horus realizes that his true destiny was to protect his people. It has the pratfalls that beset typical Hollywood fare. It grossed an estimated $800,000 in Thursday-night previews and $4.8 million on Friday, lowering the projected weekend gross to $11–13 million. [46] Viacom 18 released the film in India on February 26, 2016 in four languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Mortal hero Bek teams with the god Horus in an alliance against Set, the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt's throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. [49] It competed with fellow newcomers Eddie the Eagle and Triple 9, as well as with Deadpool, which opened two weekends earlier. Few dare to rebel against him. Faughnder said the film would need to perform strongly in territories outside the United States and Canada for a sequel to be developed. "[23], When Lionsgate followed its release of posters with a release of a theatrical trailer, Scott Mendelson at Forbes said, "The implication remains that white actors, even generic white actors with zero box office draw, are preferable in terms of domestic and overseas box office than culturally-specific (minority) actors who actually look like the people they are supposed to be playing." For Proyas, it's his toy box. The story of a young garage band in Sydney, Australia trying to make it big. Neutral about the conflict with Set, and at war with the shadow beast Apophis that threatens to devour the world, Ra does not restore Horus’ power, but gives him a vial of divine waters to weaken Set. "[65], The film was released on May 31, 2016, on DVD and Blu-ray. [16] The setting of Anubis' temple was filmed at Centennial Park in Sydney, and visual effects were laid over the scene. Donald Trump and the 2016 Election. [40], Lionsgate released Gods of Egypt in theaters globally starting on February 25, 2016. Horus reaches for Bek, apologizing for all he has put him through. /Pol/ is a place where the unspoken outsiders of Millennial culture gather en masse. He said the film could attract Alex Proyas's fan base but that it had suffered "some negativity out there" due to the predominantly white casting as well as the film being perceived to have an "old-fashioned" feel. [1], Le Vision Pictures acquired rights from Lionsgate in November 2015 to distribute Gods of Egypt in China,[54] and released the film there on March 11, 2016. that serve as a focal point in the series' manga, the second series anime, and numerous video games. [36], BoxOffice forecast two months in advance that Gods of Egypt would gross $14.5 million on its opening weekend in the United States and Canada, and that it would gross $34 million total on its theatrical run. "[32], In the month leading up to release, director Proyas said his film was fantasy and not intended to be history. Stripped of his eyes, Horus is exiled as Egypt is driven to its knees. By this time, Pepe the Frog had become the unofficial mascot for 4chan’s political discussion board (a highly despised corner of the Internet fittingly entitled “Politically Incorrect”). In the pyramid & temple section you can explore the ancient monuments; using interactive maps, photos, drawings, and paintings. '"[33], Lionsgate spent an estimated $30 million on marketing the film. Gods of Egypt is directed by Alex Proyas based on a screenplay by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. It grossed a total of $150 million against a $140 million budget, becoming a box office bomb and losing the studio up to $90 million. Swansea university hosts a Demon Things database, established in 2016 and for budgetary reason has a restricted timeline of 2000-1000 BCE but already it has thousands of entries. "[63] Olly Richards of Empire was heavily critical, calling the film a "catastrophe" and "the Dolly Parton of movies, without any of the knowing wit". Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. White actors, predominantly of northwestern European descent, make up most of the principal cast of Gods of Egypt. [4], In the film, the gods in humanoid form are 9 feet (2.7 m) tall and in "battle beast" form are over 12 feet (3.7 m) tall. Not bad.Look, it's clear that the film is a B-grade Saturday night matinée film straight from the 1950s. The ones where there's usually a double feature showcasing silly low budget sci-fi/horror/fantasy plots with handsome men and gorgeous gals, supremely cheesy one liners and having no purpose other than to put a goofy smile on your face from start to finish, almost guaranteeing a good time out? Directed by Ben Reid. [35], In the week before the film's release, Lions released the tie-in mobile game Gods of Egypt: Secrets of the Lost Kingdom on iOS and Android. Or Gerard butler riding gold- chromed giant beetles into battle? This shouldn't be, and I'm not going to say otherwise if you can't bring yourself to buy a ticket for this movie. Set, the merciless god of darkness, has taken over the throne of Egypt and plunged the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. Proyas used forced perspective and motion control photography to portray the difference in height between the actors portraying the gods and the humans. When Lionsgate began promoting the film in November 2015, it received backlash for its predominantly white cast playing Egyptian deities. Cleopatra: the last Egyptian queen and one of the most legendary women in history. Use the HTML below. This is offensive. Proyas called the logistical challenge a "reverse Hobbit", referring to The Lord of the Rings films, in which Hobbits are depicted as shorter than humans. Check out our gallery of the 2021 Golden Globe nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life, Title: "[9] After the film was critically panned, Proyas said, "I guess I have the knack of rubbing reviewers the wrong way. [1] The Hollywood Reporter estimated the film lost the studio up to $90 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues. [7] For the Sphinx, actor Kenneth Ransom portrayed the giant creature via motion capture. [14] The Australian states New South Wales and Victoria competed to be the location of the film's production, and Summit selected NSW in February 2014. They visit the library of Thoth to recruit the god to solve the sphinx’s riddle. I applaud any film-goer who values their own opinion enough to not base it on what the pack-mentality says is good or bad. [39], Gods of Egypt grossed $31.2 million in the United States and Canada, and $119.6 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $150.7 million against a production budget of $140 million. For an A-Z list of films currently on ... Egyptian films of 1955 at the Internet Movie Database; Egyptian films of 1955 elCinema.com This page was last edited on 29 January 2021, at 21:28 (UTC). This film reveals the truth behind the legend. This is eye candy on a spectacular scale, and audiences won't get short-changed.Bear with me here, but if you were to replace the cast with genuine Egyptian actors, I think the film would be mired in even bigger controversies because it will definitely look more inaccurate and seemingly insulting than it supposedly already is. As they plummet toward the ground, Horus regains his power to transform, flying Bek to safety. Absorbing Thoth's brain, Osiris's heart, Horus's other eye, and wings from Nephthys, Set confronts Ra about his mistreatments, which Ra explains were tests to prepare Set for his true role: taking Ra's place aboard his solar barge as defender of the world against Apophis. Well, this is one such movie, but with a blockbuster budget and the added pleasure of having Proyas wrapping the fun around with his wonderful thought-provoking visuals and production design, and going wild with this thing. [4] It released a set of character posters in November 2015, for which it received backlash due to white actors playing Egyptian characters, as noted above. Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity. [49] The Christian Science Monitor's Molly Driscoll said the Gods of Egypt's US release was during "a traditionally quiet time at the box office". Ogni giorno nuovi filmini tube per adulti vi aspettano. Proyas sort of knew what he was doing here, and he didn't give a damn about what others thought. 132 of 268 people found this review helpful. [3] It was released in 2D, RealD 3D,[41] and IMAX 3D. "[52], Outside North America, the film got a staggered release. An Egyptian fashion model and Instagram influencer, Salma al-Shimi, was arrested on December 7, 2020, and released on bail later. You can't win in that sort of discussion. [7], The film drew criticism due to the fact that none of the main actors were of Egyptian descent. With renewed strength, Horus outmaneuvers and kills Set. [51] Scott Mendelson of Forbes commented on supporting versus opposing a successful debut of the film, as "It's an example of a great wrong in modern Hollywood (whitewashing) while existing as a great right (an original fantasy from a gifted and visionary director) at the same time. [55] Lionsgate also released the film in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2016. [59], Alonso Duralde of TheWrap wrote, "A mishmash of unconvincing visual effects and clumsy writing—not to mention another depiction of ancient Egypt in which the lead roles are almost all played by white folks—Gods of Egypt might have merited a so-bad-it's-good schadenfreude fanbase had it maintained the unintentional laughs of its first 10 minutes. Ra grants his wish, and the other gods were restored, except Horus' parents who had already passed into the afterlife. Before they can use the divine water, Set traps them, destroying the divine water and taking Thoth's brain, but Horus saves Hathor and Bek. Written by In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning is caught up in a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. BoxOffice also said the premise could attract movie-goers who saw Clash of the Titans, Wrath of the Titans, and the Percy Jackson films. (4) A flying saucer is seen in one of the hieroglyphic panels that are found on the walls of ancient Egyptian monuments. Ra blasts him with his spear, but Set survives through his absorbed powers. [58] Metacritic gives the film a score of 25 out of 100 based on 25 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". Our customers enjoy Egyptian Magic as a moisturizer, holistic acne treatment, after-sun moisturizer, and much, much more. [22] Later in the month, it released a theatrical trailer. [43] China was the film's largest territory, with US$35.6 million. Bek steals one of Horus' eyes from Set’s treasure vault, but is caught by Urshu. The shadow of war follows a troubled Iraq War vet as he is forced to pursue one of his own into the Pacific Northwest wilderness to finally confront a war crime that has haunted them both. The previous year, the biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings by director Ridley Scott received similar backlash for having a white cast. "[29] Michael Ordoña of San Francisco Chronicle said of the apologies, "That's little comfort to the nonwhite actors denied opportunities or the Egyptians who will see a pale shadow of their ancestral traditions. James Pasier. The magazine said factors negatively affecting the film's gross were a "lackluster reaction" to its marketing and the backlash to its predominantly white cast causing negative buzz. Bek returns to the mortal world, determined to stop Set and encouraging Horus that Zaya still had faith in him. Ra explains that Horus’ loss of his powers is the result of not fulfilling his destiny, which Horus believes means avenging his parents' deaths. Dismayed, Set decides to destroy the afterlife to become immortal. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Or...Admittedlly the plot is indeed silly even by blockbuster Hollywood standards, however a lesser Proyas film is still more visually inventive than the usual Hollywood movie factory output, and that is always a plus. But rather than eschewing the silly tone and making it "Gladiator"-style dark and dreary ala the recent "Clash of the Titans" movies, Proyas and the actors let loose and have a ball with the material, never being too self aware while being silly enough to make for compelling viewing. With Brenton Thwaites, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Gerard Butler, Chadwick Boseman. While the film's production budget was $140 million, the parent company Lionsgate's financial exposure was less than $10 million due to tax incentives and pre-sales. Directed by Alex Proyas. 2015 2016 2017: A list of films produced in Egypt in 1955. There are stories of the great kings & queens, the ancient Egyptian gods and mummification is covered with diagrams and videos. Not just the creative. Few dare to rebel against him. [10], Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau was cast in June 2013. Secret Service agent Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack and works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers. [50] Opening-day audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B–" on an A+ to F scale. [57] On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 15% based on 194 reviews, with an average rating of 3.7/10. For a scene with many copies of Thoth, other actors took a day to film the scene, where Boseman filmed the scene for three days. (2016). This FAQ is empty. [10] Variety's Brent Lang reported that analysts said the film would need to open to $30 million or more in the United States to justify a sequel. "[62], Jordan Hoffman of The Guardian said, "This is ridiculous. [4] The Hollywood Reporter's McClintock said "ancient epics" in recent years had not performed well at the box office, citing the 2014 films Hercules, The Legend of Hercules, and Pompeii. We've highlighted the actors starring in multiple movies and shows nominated for Golden Globes in 2021. Admissions to 3D screenings would help boost Gods of Egypt's gross. Proyas said that films "need more people of color and a greater cultural diversity" but that Gods of Egypt "is not the best one to soap-box issues of diversity with". [38], Ryan Faughnder of the Los Angeles Times said in the week before the film's release that the expected opening weekend gross meant that Lionsgate's plans to make Gods of Egypt the first film in a new franchise were unlikely. One year later, a thief named Bek is given the plans for Set's pyramid by his lover Zaya, a slave to chief architect Urshu. [18][19] The Australian government's tax credit to have the film produced in the country covered 46% of the $140 million production budget, and most of the remaining budget was covered by the foreign pre-sales. The Australian government provided a tax credit for 46% of the film's budget. [38] Cunningham said the expected gross was low for the film's triple-digit budget as well as additional marketing costs. "[61] Ignatiy Vishnevetsky of The A.V. Zaya refuses Hathor's gift, not wanting an afterlife without Bek. Horus is crowned king and declares access to the afterlife will be paid with good deeds in life. Ever heard your grandparents told you about those? The state's deputy premier, Andrew Stoner, estimated that the production would add 400 jobs to the state and contribute $75 million to its economy. Finding Ra wounded in the aether, Horus returns his spear, allowing Ra to repel Apophis, and Anubis to reopen the gates. An unusual occurrence worth noting. Gods of Egypt is a 2016 fantasy action film directed by Alex Proyas based on the ancient Egyptian deities. Truly out of its mind.Proyas, a gifted and visionary filmmaker, is renowned for having thought-provoking and striking imagery in all of his films, and this film is without exception. [27] Ava DuVernay, who directed Selma (2014), said, "This kind of apology never happens – for something that happens all the time. "[31] Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau said, "A lot of people are getting really worked up online about the fact that I'm a white actor. Set seizes the throne and declares that mankind must pay riches to pass into the afterlife. A child in the crowd returns Horus' other eye and the god lays a dying Bek in Osiris's tomb beside Zaya. "[26], In response to criticisms of its casting practice, director Alex Proyas and Lionsgate issued apologies in late November 2015 for not considering diversity; Lionsgate said it would strive to do better. He concluded, "I attempted to show racial diversity, black, white, Asian, as far as I was allowed, as far as I could, given the limitations I was given. It stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Gerard Butler, Brenton Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman, Élodie Yung, Courtney Eaton, Rufus Sewell and Geoffrey Rush. The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history. [9] Lionsgate anticipated that Gods of Egypt would be the first film in a new franchise after it finished releasing The Hunger Games films. Horus battles Set atop an obelisk, but is heavily outmatched. Bek and Horus explain their plan to infiltrate Set's pyramid, and Hathor warns of a guardian sphinx. It has both critics and audiences sharpening their knives, a film supposedly destined for failure.Oh, but it works because the film truly bonkers. [64], In response to the reviews, director Proyas posted to Facebook calling critics "diseased vultures pecking at the bones of a dying carcass", who were "trying to peck to the rhythm of the consensus. It anticipated that the film's release would be front-loaded (focused on profiting mainly from opening weekend) due to the poor buzz, its categorization as a fantasy film, and with London Has Fallen opening the following weekend. 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Kleut as the voice and motion capture of, Kenneth Ransom as the voice and motion capture of, This page was last edited on 19 February 2021, at 17:56. Exhibitor Relations senior media analyst Jeff Bock said the film "feels late" years after the release of 300 (2007) and Immortals (2011), and an earlier production and release would have been more advantageous. A year later, Billboard named it the #1 single of 1987. The Egyptian God Cards, also known in Japanese as the Three Legendary Gods (三 (さん) 幻 (げん) 神 (しん) , Sangenshin), are a series of cards in Yu-Gi-Oh! Alex Proyas' "Gods of Egypt" is a film that is boldly and unabashedly silly and preposterous. [42] Lionsgate released the film in the United States and Canada on the weekend of February 26–28, as well as in 68 other markets,[43][nb 3] including Russia, South Korea, and Brazil. Rated PG-13 for fantasy violence and action, and some sexuality, Morbius Trends As It’s Named One Of The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2021, Here’s How Sandra Bullock Could Look As Madame Web In Spider-Man 3, "Game of Thrones" Cast's Surprising Other Roles, Most Anticipated Film: Winter 2016 Edition. [48] It went on to gross $14.1 million in its opening weekend, finishing second at the box office behind Deadpool ($31.5 million). It received five nominations at the 37th Golden Raspberry Awards. Jon Feltheimer, the CEO of Summit's parent company Lionsgate, said Lionsgate's financial exposure was under $10 million due to tax incentives of filming in Australia, as well as foreign pre-sales. “Walk Like An Egyptian” came out in 1986, and it ascended to #1 at the end of the year. I suspect this film generates a lot of conversation before it hits theaters February 26, 2016. Lionsgate and director Alex Proyas both issued apologies. 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