# Immortals (2011 film)

Immortals is a 2011 American fantasy action film in which Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity. It is loosely based on the Greek myths of Theseus and the Minotaur, and the Titanomachy.
    Directed by Tarsem Singh Dhandwar. Written by Charles and Vlas Parlapanides.

## Narrator

* When this world was still young, long before man or beast roamed these lands, there was a war in the Heavens. Immortals, once thought incapable of death, discovered they had the power to kill one another. Lost in this war was a weapon of unimaginable power: the Epirus Bow. The victors declared themselves Gods, while the vanquished were renamed Titans and forever imprisoned within the bowels of Mount Tartarus. Eons passed. Mankind flourished. And the great war receded from memory. But the evil that once was... has reemerged.
* All men's souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine. Once a faithless man, Theseus gave his life to save mankind, and earned a place amongst the Gods. They rewarded his bravery with a gift: a son, Acamas.

## Phaedra

* Your mother's death was not in vain, Theseus. It was fate that brought you back... for the Bow. With that in your hands, Theseus, it will bring Hellenus victory.
* You were right, Theseus. My visions are a curse. I want to see the world through my own eyes, feel with my own heart, and touch with my own flesh.

## Zeus

* [referring to Theseus] He does not fear danger. No pain, death, defeat or ridicule. He fears only the failure to defend that which he holds so dear: his loved ones. If there is one human who can lead them against Hyperion, it would be Theseus. But it must be his choice.
* I obey the law! No God shall interfere in the affairs of man... unless the Titans are released. If we are to expect mankind to have faith in us, then we must have faith in them. We must allow them to use their own free will.
* If any of you come to the aid of man, or otherwise influence the affairs of mankind as a God, the punishment will be death.
* No God will ever again come to your aid! YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!!! Do you understand, mortal? I have faith in you, Theseus. Prove me right! Lead your people.

## Hyperion

* A man's seed can be his most brutal weapon. For generations, your people will stare into the eyes of their sons and they will see my likeness. I will be remembered in every glance, every smile, every tear that is shed for eternity. But before your baptism, understand that you are not drawn here to my flame... on instinct. But you ran here because you are a coward, and the world does not need anymore cowards. So I shall do this world a great favor: mark you as one of us... and rid you of your ability to populate the Earth. Traitor, although you will not hear them, your forefathers weep from their graves. For the future of their bloodline ends with you here tonight.

## Dialogue

    Old Man: Don't be afraid of your visions, little one. What's your name?
    Acamas: Acamas.
    Old Man: Acamas... a strong name. I knew your father. He was a very brave man. Soon, it will be your time.
    Acamas: My time for what?
    Old Man: The fight against evil never ends, Acamas. War is coming to the Heavens... and your father will be there, fighting for your future.

## Cast

* Henry Cavill as Theseus, a mortal chosen by Zeus to fight evil
* Stephen Dorff as Stavros, a cunning slave and master thief who joins Theseus on his quest
* Luke Evans as Zeus, the God of the Sky and King of the Gods
** John Hurt as Old Man, a disguise used by Zeus to interact with mortals
* Isabel Lucas as Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom
* Kellan Lutz as Poseidon, the God of the Sea
* Joseph Morgan as Lysander, an Athenian soldier who joins King Hyperion
* Freida Pinto as Phaedra, a virgin Oracle who guides Theseus on his quest
* Daniel Sharman as Ares, the God of War
* Peter Stebbings as Helios, general of the Athenian forces
* Stephen McHattie as Cassander, the leader of the Athenian Council
* Greg Bryk as Nycomedes, the monk in service to Phaedra
* Alan van Sprang as Dareios, a slave who joins Theseus on his quest
* Mickey Rourke as King Hyperion, the King of Heraklion (loosely based on King Minos, not the Titan Hyperion)

## External links

* Immortals quotes at the Internet Movie Database
* Immortals at Rotten Tomatoes