Films about the Greek gods are an excellent source of information for viewers who are interested in the history of the ancient state. For several decades, the directors' interest in fascinating stories taken from the mythology of Ancient Greece has not waned. So, what paintings dedicated to the life of the inhabitants of Mount Olympus are really worth seeing?
Films about the Greek gods (old)
The Adventures of Odyssey is a fantastic film that allows viewers to get to know the legendary hero closer . Like many other old films about the Greek gods, the film project released in 1954 remains popular today. Odysseus - a man who managed to incur the wrath of Poseidon. The lord of the seas, wanting to teach a lesson to the arrogant king Ithaca, does not allow him to return home to his beloved wife Penelope. However, Odysseus courageously overcomes one obstacle after another.
“Clash of the Titans" - another fascinating picture, which saw the light in 1981. The main character of the film is Perseus, the beloved son of the god Zeus, born of a mortal woman. When the beloved woman of the young demigod is in danger, he goes to her aid, destroying one monster after another on the way. The winged horse Pegasus is a devoted assistant of the young man, and he is also accompanied by an owl, who gives wise advice.
Of course, the viewers who watch these old paintings are disappointed by the lack of modern special effects, but most find the plot interesting.
“War of the Gods: Immortals” (2011)
Remembering the entertaining films about the Greek gods, one can not help but mention the fantastic film "War of the Gods: Immortals", which was released in 2011. Hyperion is an ancient Greek king blinded by dreams of absolute power. He conceived an unprecedented audacity - the overthrow of the gods, for which he stole a magical bow from the warlike Ares and freed the powerful titans, who had been protesting for more than a millennium in Tartarus.
A young man named Theseus was forced to confront the invader, having secured the support of the Olympic autocrat Zeus. The fate of not only the gods, but also Hellas, depends on whoever emerges victorious from the upcoming battle. The painting "War of the Gods: Immortals" collected a huge amount at the box office, but received negative reviews from a huge number of viewers. As the main advantage of the film, people who watched it indicate entertainment, the plot was criticized.
Clash of the Titans (2010)
Many interesting films about the Greek gods tell the audience about the life of Perseus, the child of Zeus from a mortal woman. The painting “Clash of the Titans” (2010) allows us to trace the history of the demigod almost from the first days of his life. The baby found in the sea is adopted by the fisherman Spyros, not even knowing who he took to his house and what a good deed could turn out for him.
Growing up Perseus incurs the wrath of the lord of the kingdom of the dead Hades, who dreams of overthrowing Zeus from the pedestal. A powerful god threatens his family using the demons of the underworld. A brave guy is not going to give up, for the battle with the enemy, he gets a team of like-minded people who can help him in the upcoming fight. Opinions of the audience about the film are traditionally divided, the main complaint of the dissatisfied is the excessively free appeal of the creators of the picture with the mythology of Ancient Greece. Fans note a dynamic plot, beautiful views, an excellent game of actors.
Wrath of the Titans (2012)
There are other exciting films about the Greek gods. The list can be replenished with the drama "Wrath of the Titans", which is worth watching after the "Clash of the Titans", as this is a continuation of the story of Theseus’s misadventures. After the events of the picture of 2010, about 10 years pass. Becoming the winner of the monster Craquemon, the son of Zeus settles in a small village, raises children and trades in fishing. However, the battle between the gods is not over yet.
God Zeus is going through hard times, his power is weakening day after day, while the power of the Titan enemies, on the contrary, is strengthening. The Lord of the underworld Hades returns to dreams of conquering the Earth. Of course, Perseus again can not stand aside, because he is obliged to save humanity. The hero is again forced to take a dangerous journey and prepare for battle with powerful opponents. The film collected an astronomical amount at the box office, received mostly positive reviews.
Troy (2004)
Calling the best films about the Greek gods, one can hardly forget about such a large-scale film project as “Troy”, presented to the audience in 2004. The Trojan prince Paris displeased Hera and Athena, calling Aphrodite the most beautiful of the goddesses. Inhabitants of Olympus decided to teach the impudent young man a lesson by making him fall in love with the beautiful Elena, who is the wife of the ruler of Sparta. Unable to control his feelings, Paris abducts his beloved woman and takes him to Troy.
Of course, the king of Sparta feels offended by such actions. Finding allies among other Greek rulers, he led the impressive army storming Troy. The role of the commander in chief is assigned to the invulnerable son of the goddess Thetis Achilles. The siege of Troy lasts about 10 years, until Odysseus invents a brilliant plan of penetration into the city.
The fans of the movie "Troy" are much more than haters. Viewers who watched the picture noted the excellent play of Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom and other actors. Claims to the plot are also absent, as the creators did not strongly depart from mythology.
The Adventures of Hercules
Viewers who like films about Greek gods and heroes can safely choose to watch the tape "Hercules", which saw the light in 2005. The action of the picture takes place in those ancient times, when the gods easily made contact with representatives of the human race. Hercules is a hero born from the ruler of Thebes and the powerful thunderer Zeus. The mission of the demigod is to protect people from monsters, perform glorious deeds. A powerful enemy of Hercules is the jealous wife of Zeus Hera, dissatisfied with the presence of illegitimate children in her husband.
Those who are looking for films about the Greek gods and their children can also recommend the painting "Hercules", released in 2014. Viewers with an idea of the mythology of the ancient state know that Hercules and Hercules are one person. The tape takes the audience to the times when the legendary 12 exploits of the demigod are already completed. Now he is forced to get rid of boredom, participating in bloody battles. However, Hercules is about to have a new exciting adventure.
Both films mentioned above were successful at the box office, the audience’s reviews about them are generally positive.
Jason and the Argonauts (2000)
Tyrant Pelius sees in his nephew Jason a threat to his rule. Wanting to get rid of a brave young man, his uncle sends him to the distant Colchis, where the Golden Fleece, which has no price, is located. The owner of Rune is the bloodthirsty king Aert, who hardly voluntarily part with his property. However, Jason is not one of those who are stopped by difficulties.
Many of the paintings included in the top films about the Greek gods show a long journey of heroes. Sea adventure awaits Jason, who has assembled a group consisting of adventurers and created a high-speed vessel. Of course, friends are waiting for impenetrable, at first glance, obstacles: terrible monsters, ruthless Amazons. However, even the forces of the god Zeus are not enough to force the team to turn off their path.
According to reviews of the fantastic drama, it will appeal to viewers who are looking for a light film with a fascinating plot. And people who are sensitive to any changes in famous myths will not like it.
Documentary paintings
Documentary films about the Greek gods - tapes, the viewing of which helps to better remember the main characters of mythology. “Battle of the Gods” is a fascinating picture that saw the light in 2013. After watching it, the audience will understand how Zeus managed to seize power by triumphing over other gods. They will also have a detailed acquaintance with such characters as the lord of the underworld Hades, the lord of the water element Poseidon, the hero Hercules. The famous Labyrinth of the Minotaur did not go unnoticed .
Myths of Ancient Greece is a documentary presented to the audience in 2010. Having become acquainted with it, one can understand where the stories about gods and heroes come from, whether they have specific authors.
What else to see
What other interesting films about Greek gods and heroes exist? The list of such can be replenished with the painting “Elena Troyanskaya”, created in 2003. As the name suggests, this is another story about the battle under the walls of Troy. Agamemnon and his allies succeed in taking the city solely thanks to the cunning trick invented by Odysseus. The film was welcomed by viewers and critics.
“Percy Jackson - The Lightning Thief” is proof that comedies can also be shot about the life of the ancient Greek gods . The main character is an ordinary young man who suddenly finds out about his kinship with the inhabitants of Olympus. It turns out that his father is none other than Zeus. Those who like a fantastic comedy will be able to familiarize themselves with the continuation of a fascinating story, called "Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters." The main character is again waiting for dangerous adventures.