Nothing can cause a fan of mythology more interest than films about gods and titans. The list of them in the cinema is not so big, because the subject is narrow. But worthy paintings began to appear from the time of the end of the twentieth century. It’s worth revising them for the sake of a fantastic plot, adaptations of myths of Ancient Greece and beautiful special effects.
First pictures
At the end of the last century and at the beginning of the new, the first films about gods and titans appeared on the screens. The list was opened by the picture "Jason and the Argonauts." It tells about the young king, who was deceived by deception of the rightful throne. My uncle did this, and he sent a young warrior to certain death in search of the Golden Fleece. Pelius told Jason that he would return the throne to him when mining an artifact. Therefore, the hero called all the best fighters under his banners and went on a deadly campaign.
The second film, released a little earlier, is called "Odyssey." The story tells about the hero of the same name, who returned with his team to his native Ithaca after the conquest of Troy. The man became proud of his skills and cunning so that he defied the gods themselves. For this, Poseidon decided to punish the insolent and condemned him to years of traveling on water with all sorts of difficulties, battles and troubles. At this time, Penelope’s faithful wife with her son Telemachus awaits her husband and hopes for his return.
The picture of Hercules
In 2014, the film "Hercules" was released, which immediately entered the category "Best Films about the Gods and Titans." The list of exploits of this character is known to all lovers of mythology. Here, the story received a completely different interpretation from the scriptwriters and directors. Hercules is a great hero who, after losing his relatives, is no longer interested in anything but constant bloody battles. Around himself, the man gathered several of the same skilled fighters, eager to constantly be in mortal danger.
Once the Thracian king Kotis invited a detachment to himself and offered a deal. For a good amount, he asked to train his fighters, and the heroes agreed. Only now they did not know the real goals of the cunning ruler. The victims of his raids and conquests were the innocent citizens of neighboring countries. Seeing this, Hercules decided to stop King Cotis from conquering the world and turning his eyes to Olympus. At this moment, his real struggle for the restoration of justice begins. Do not confuse this picture with another work about the hero, which was released this year. It tells a completely different story. The picture received a lot of negative reviews, and therefore did not enter the category of "Best Films about the Gods and Titans." The list will continue with tapes that intertwine Titanomachia and the heroic epic.
"Clash of the Titans"
The first part of the saga about the battles of Perseus called “Clash of the Titans” perfectly complemented the category “Best Films about the Gods and Demigods”. The list of heroic deeds of the character here is perfectly interwoven with the fictional events of the struggle of Hades against Zeus. The god of the underworld began his revenge with people, and in order to reassure him, it was decided to sacrifice Andromedra - beloved Perseus and the daughter of one of the kings of Ancient Greece.
To save the girl and humanity, the hero accepts the offer of his father Zeus for a rescue trip. After recruiting the team, a hike to the gates of Tartarus began. Towards the brave souls, Hades sends Medusa to the Gorgon, who turns all living things into stone at one glance in her eyes. Perseus needs her head, because the god of the underworld is going to free the main monster Kraken to destroy the earthly world.
"Wrath of the Titans"
After a fight with Kraken, Perseus settled with his wife in a small village, where he decided to start a quiet life. Suddenly, the hero finds out that the treacherous Hades this time has teamed up with Ares, and together they decided to capture Zeus. The film "Wrath of the Titans" continues the story of the hero and complements the category "Films about the Gods of Olympus" (titans). The list of characters that have entered the new rescue team will impress any myth buff. On the side of Perseus, the god Hephaestus, the son of Poseidon Agenor and the beloved wife of Andromedra, spoke. Together they must interfere with the plans of Ares and Hades.
The traitors decided to release the only worthy adversary for the thunderbolt - the titan Kronos. He was dumped and captured in Tartarus during the time of Titanachia, but now the chains can be opened. If this happens, then humanity will be in danger of extinction, like the gods of Olympus themselves. Perseus will again show his skills and achieve victory in an unequal battle.
The Percy Jackson Saga
Two films “Percy Jackson - the Thief of Lightning” and “Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters” presented the audience with an interweaving of modernity and ancient mythology. These pictures showed how interesting films about gods can be. The list of the best was replenished by them after numerous flattering reviews from critics and viewers. The plot tells that Percy Jackson is actually the son of Poseidon, and not an ordinary schoolboy. The ancient gods still exist and continue to fight among themselves. The first part tells about the adventures of a hero with friends in the modern world, which is actually full of fairy-tale creatures. They have to find the lightning stolen from Zeus in order to return the thunderbolt to his strength. His friends always knew about their strength and only waited for the moment when it would be possible to reveal the truth to the main character.
The young demigods will be confronted by the Medusa of the Gorgon, Hydra, Sirens and other creatures. The plot of the second part will make Percy go to the rescue of a friend Grover, who was captured by Cyclops Polyphemus on his island. To get to its territory, you have to go almost the same path along which Odysseus returned home.
War of the Gods: Immortals
The list of films about gods, titans and demigods in 2011 was replenished with a picture called “War of the Gods: Immortals”. In the story, King Hyperion is trying to take over the whole world and rule alone without lords on Olympus. In order to fulfill his goal, he decides to free the titans who, after Titanomachia, were captured in the underworld of Tartarus. With the help of the Epirus bow of the god of war Ares, he frees them from imprisonment, and now the fate of the world lies on the shoulders of the young hero Theseus. Together with his companions and gods, he enters into a skirmish against the titans in order to preserve peace and prevent Hyperion from achieving his greedy goal.