At the Movies: Immortals

If you're doubting how Henry Cavill might perform as the new Superman, Immortals will remove all doubts.  Cavill proves that he can play a leading man and look very good doing it.  He shouldn't be relegated to second-in-command after this.  Yes, it's a bit violent, but, hello, it's an R-rated war movie.  What do you expect?  I can't comment on the 3D effects because I wasn't feeling rich enough to shell out some extra cash, but I can say that this movie is very enjoyable.  Mickey Rourke is, of course, the bad guy.  I'm not a huge fan of Rourke lately since he always seems to be sporting his Russian Iron Man 2 accent.  I prefer him more as Bruiser from The Rainmaker, but that's for another day.  Cavill is obviously on the rise, and this will be just the beginning for him.  When Luke Evans (who does a great job as Zeus) speaks about how Thesius fears no danger, he only fears not being able to protect those he loves, you definitely believe it.  Cavill as Thesius takes things very seriously, especially when it comes to those he cares for.  Stephen Dorff provides the comedy of the piece, and Freida Pinto is very lovely as Phaedra.  There's enough action to get you pumped up and just enough romance for the ladies.  It doesn't take much to please me at the cinema, but it hasn't been done a lot lately.  Immortals is just what I needed to make a great Saturday afternoon.  Hopefully, it will be for you too!