About Immortals

Immortals is a gripping, 2011 action-fantasy thriller directed by Tarsem Singh. Taking cues from Greek mythology, the movie takes its viewers on a journey with Theseus, 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 capable of destroying humanity.

Plot Summary

The brutal and bloodthirsty King Hyperion and his murderous army are rampaging across Greece, destroying everything in their path with ruthless efficiency. Meanwhile, a mortal known as Theseus is chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against Hyperion. With his country on the brink of collapse, Theseus must defeat Hyperion and lead his people to safety.

Making / Production

Immortals was produced by Ryan Kavanaugh and was made under the banner of Relativity Media. Renowned for his unique cinematic style, director Tarsem Singh used state-of-the-art visual effects to express a robust story rich with action, treachery, and spectacle.

Actors

• Henry Cavill as Theseus: Cavill brings intensity and rawness to the role, creating a compelling protagonist.
• Mickey Rourke as King Hyperion: Rourke plays the sadistic king with a terrifying demeanor, making him the perfect antagonist.
• Freida Pinto as Phaedra: Pinto adds magic and mystery to the film, playing the role of an Oracle who guides Theseus.
• Luke Evans as Zeus: Evans portrays Zeus with commanding and godly gravitas.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film grossed over $226 million worldwide.
• Several characters and elements in the film were inspired by Greek mythology, but the plot itself is mostly original.
• Director Tarsem Singh used Caravaggio's paintings as the visual influence for the film.

Quotes

• "Fight for honor. Fight for your children. Fight for your future. Fight for immortality!" - Theseus
• "I have faith in you. Prove me right." - Zeus
• "Witness Hell!" - King Hyperion

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score for Immortals was composed by Trevor Morris, known for his work on television series like The Tudors.
• The score infuses traditional orchestral elements with electronic music, creating a soundscape that complements the film's visual style.