Last year saw the release of Ridley Scott’s EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS, a sort of sleek re-telling of the classic Moses and Ramses story. Next year we get a new take on the Egyptian Gods mythos with GODS OF EGYPT. Directed by Alex Proyas (DARK CITY, THE CROW), this colorful vision stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman, Elodie Yung, Courtney Eaton, Gerard Butler and Geoffrey Rush. We imagine there will be some criticism here, not just toward the frequently brought up “whitewashing” in casting of Egyptian characters, but also in the almost video game-like look of the film. I typically love the work of Proyas, so I’m trying to stay positive, but man oh man is this like sugar overdose for your eyes, though certainly toned down from the first trailer. What’s most interesting is how colorful and bright this is, as Proyas typically tells stories with dark and bleak colors. I’m guess since Ridley Scott’s film chose a gray-ish and gold motif, Proyas may have been forced to go the opposite way. Take a look and tell us what you think in the comments.
In this spectacular action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek [Brenton Thwaites] undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus [Nikolaj Coster-Waldau] in an unlikely alliance against Set [Gerard Butler], the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes 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 epic final confrontation.