From Greek epics to biblical blockbusters: the 20 best mythological movies – ranked!

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:47:50 GMT

Ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, we rate the top films based on myths, legends and fablesFeaturing the young Henry Cavill as a Theseus who barely gets near a labyrinth, this Hellenic “reimagination” bags precious little deep mythological significance. But visuals ace Tarsem Singh at least gives it a strikingly theatrical and oppressive look. Unforgettable images include the Titans locked into their magical prison like ranks of table-football players, the sotto in su vision of the warring gods at the end and the campest Mount Olympus in cinema – like a gleaming Siegfried and Roy Vegas set. Continue reading...

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