Now that I returned from a softball tryout and can settle
into starting my vacation, I decided to finish one last film before loading my
bags. After some thought about what I had left to write about, I decided on the
2016 fantasy Gods of Egypt.
Plot/ 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.
This movie is definitely not my normal selection and was one
that I had stayed away from for some time. Now, after watching it, I wish I had
not. There was actually a lot to like inside this fantasy epic, and as a fan of
ancient Egypt, it was fun to sit through. Yes, it was unbelievable and some of
it was a bit out there, but that is perfectly fine within the confines of a
fantasy. Overall, it featured an interesting storyline, some solid scripting
and characterizations, and enough plot twists to keep it moving. Yes, the CGI
was rough and some of the performances were uneven, but that did not detract
from the movie in any way. In the end, this was a film that was much better
than I expected and a movie that made for a fun evening. If you enjoy fantasy
flicks, give it a shot.
