In this fantasy action-adventure inspired by the mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek (Brenton Thwaites) undertakes a journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in an unlikely alliance against Set (Gerard Butler), the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail. Vitals: Director: Alex Proyas. Stars: Gerard Butler, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, Geoffrey Rush, Rufus Sewell, Abbey Lee, Chadwick Boseman, Emma Booth, Courtney Eaton, Bryan Brown. 2016, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 127 min., Adventure Fantasy, Box office gross: $30.699 million, Summit Entertainment/Lionsgate.Extras: “The Battle for Eternity: Stunts,” “A Window into Another World: Visual Effects” featurette.Blu-ray adds deleted storyboards, “A Divine Vision: Creating a Cinematic Action Fantasy” featurette, “Of Gods and Mortals: The Cast” featurette, “Transformation: Costume, Make-up & Hair” featurette, “On Location: Shooting in Australia” featurette.
