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Action fantasy about the battle for the future of humanity between bloodthirsty King Hyperion and the stonemason Theseus. Cast:Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, Stephen Dorff, Freida PintoDirector:Tarsem SinghRelease Date:November 11, 2011DVD Release:March 6, 2012From:Relativity MediaRating:RLength:1 hr 50 minIn 3D
Immortals played to fair reviews. • Sheila Johnston wrote in the Boston Phoenix, "...its main appeal may be to those who enjoy slo-mo exploding heads in 3D." • And Rick Bentley wrote in the Seattle Times, "...a one-note story that never resonates either on a personal or heroic level. There might have been some leeway if the casting, direction and costuming weren't so ludicrous." More Reviews Below...
Richard Corliss, Time: WEAK "The pity is that Tarsem Singh's intelligence doesn't connect his cinematic eye to his narrative mind. The director's visual gift is like a brilliant retina, detached."(See all of Richard Corliss's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,045 words, 11/11/11
Adam Markovitz, Entertainment Weekly: VERY GOOD(cg) "Director Tarsem Singh has no apparent love or patience for storytelling, but he is a visualist on par with Julie Taymor and Tim Burton."(See all of Adam Markovitz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 362 words, 11/14/11
Scott Bowles, USA Today: MODERATE(cg) "...a cut above the wretched 'Clash of the Titans' remake but can't quite replicate the visuals of '300' or the sweep of 'The Lord of the Rings'..."(See all of Scott Bowles's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 212 words, 11/11/11
Kat Murphy, MSN Movies: WEAK(cg) "Almost every shot gobsmacks the eye, but its impact stands alone, never carrying over to the next image, accumulating narrative momentum and meaning."(See all of Kat Murphy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 786 words, 11/11/11
James Berardinelli, Reel Views: VERY GOOD(cg) "...plays like the illegitimate offspring of '300' and 'Clash of the Titans'... while it represents a substantial improvement over the latter, it falls short of the former."(See all of James Berardinelli's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 703 words, 11/12/11
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (11 Reviews)
Paul Brunick, New York Times: POOR "This jumbled epic of absurd coincidences and logical gaps can barely track its internal mythology.... an ugly, burlap sack of a film..."(See all of Paul Brunick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 275 words, 11/11/11
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...pulpy fun that feels utterly ludicrous whenever it hints at more solemn aspirations. But that's okay. A popcorn movie has one goal, and that's to entertain."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 331 words, 11/11/11
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: FAIR "All the unimaginable ways to inflict a world of hurt are imagined here in frightful images... What's missing is the emotion that might have lifted the film and us as well."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 800 words, 11/11/11
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice: MODERATE "...has little on its mind but conveying the buzz of martial glory.... this is among the most extravagantly violent movies in memory..."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 229 words, 11/16/11
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star: WEAK(cg) "...emphasizes heroics and bone-crunching violence in 3-D, with a splash of sexy time to lighten the mood and detract from the flaccid script."(See all of Linda Barnard's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 635 words, 11/11/11
Rick Groen, Toronto Globe & Mail: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...fairly efficient in its operation, typically clean in look, and guaranteed to reach its destination with a minimum of fuss. Thrills are in short supply, but so are annoyances."(See all of Rick Groen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 634 words, 11/11/11
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post: WEAK(cg) "With its images modeled on Renaissance paintings, 'Immortals' looks shadowy and solemn, but its script is sometimes garbled and frequently silly."(See all of Mark Jenkins's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 409 words, 11/11/11
Ty Burr, Boston Globe: MODERATE(cg) "...simply the latest video game disguised as a film, and cut-rate post-production 3-D hardly helps. Just goofy enough to be more than a waste of time..."(See all of Ty Burr's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 495 words, 11/12/11
Stephen Whitty, New Jersey Star-Ledger: MODERATE(cg) "...if you want another dose of '300' -- but with more sadism this time, and a dash of ersatz Hieronymous Bosch -- then 'Immortals' is the film for you."(See all of Stephen Whitty's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 537 words, 11/11/11
Rick Bentley, Seattle Times: POOR(cg) "...a one-note story that never resonates either on a personal or heroic level. There might have been some leeway if the casting, direction and costuming weren't so ludicrous."(See all of Rick Bentley's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 336 words, 11/11/11
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (8 Reviews)
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice: MODERATE "...has little on its mind but conveying the buzz of martial glory.... this is among the most extravagantly violent movies in memory..."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 229 words, 11/16/11
Josh Tyler, Cinema Blend: VERY GOOD(cg) "While other entries in the sword and sandal genre have tried to go big and ended up falling apart, 'Immortals' stays small and entertains."(See all of Josh Tyler's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 687 words, 11/11/11
Sheila Johnston, Boston Phoenix: MODERATE(cg) "Mickey Rourke and John Hurt chew the CGI scenery as only old hands know how.... its main appeal may be to those who enjoy slo-mo exploding heads in 3D."(See all of Sheila Johnston's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 159 words, 11/10/11
Tasha Robinson, AV Club: GOOD(cg) "...it beats 'Clash Of The Titans,' particularly in the areas of intimidating villainy and actual Titan-clashing. Nonetheless, it isn't any smarter than its inspirations, just prettier."(See all of Tasha Robinson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 450 words, 11/11/11
Alison Willmore, Movieline: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...openly aims to be the heir to '300,' and succeeds in at least being a reasonable facsimile that hits many (too many) of the same testosterone-driven beats."(See all of Alison Willmore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 937 words, 11/11/11
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher: VERY GOOD(cg) "There's a lot of cheek to 'Immortals,' but what makes it weirdly captivating is how nimble it is... It genuinely feels like the flight of dark fancy it is aiming to be."(See all of MaryAnn Johanson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 664 words, 11/10/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Paul Brunick, New York Times: POOR "This jumbled epic of absurd coincidences and logical gaps can barely track its internal mythology.... an ugly, burlap sack of a film..."(See all of Paul Brunick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 275 words, 11/11/11
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: FAIR "All the unimaginable ways to inflict a world of hurt are imagined here in frightful images... What's missing is the emotion that might have lifted the film and us as well."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 800 words, 11/11/11
MOVIE INDUSTRY (5 Reviews)
Peter Debruge, Daily Variety: MODERATE "...challenges auds to follow its bastardized version of Hellenic history amid a sea of chiseled abs, grizzled faces and digital set extensions."(See all of Peter Debruge's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 772 words, 11/10/11
Todd McCarthy, Hollywood Reporter: POOR "Thuddingly ponderous, heavy-handed and lacking a single moment that evinces any relish for movie-making... a drag in nearly every way..."(See all of Todd McCarthy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,035 words, 11/10/11
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: FAIR "All the unimaginable ways to inflict a world of hurt are imagined here in frightful images... What's missing is the emotion that might have lifted the film and us as well."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 800 words, 11/11/11
Emanuel Levy, Cinema 24/7: MODERATE(cg) "...lacks a coherent story or even a unified conceptual design.... easily (and mindlessly) digestible, but also immediately and utterly forgettable."(See all of Emanuel Levy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 666 words, 11/13/11
Paul Brunick, New York Times: POOR "This jumbled epic of absurd coincidences and logical gaps can barely track its internal mythology.... an ugly, burlap sack of a film..."(See all of Paul Brunick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 275 words, 11/11/11
20.6 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Immortals's reviews are separated by an average 20.6 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Immortals's reviews cover 48.8% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 17,116 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 570 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 10.5 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Immortals's reviews on average broke 10.5 hours after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Immortals's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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