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Brenton Thwaites teams up with the god Horus to stop a coup in a stylised ancient Egypt. Giant serpents, demon fights, and talk of murder fill a blockbuster that looks like a video game cutscene. Language includes a few crude words, and wine shows up at feasts. We land at 13 and up because the action is frequent and loud, though blood is usually fantasy gloss, not realistic gore
Uplifting themes
An mortal and a god learn to share power and protect ordinary people. Perseverance and cleverness are rewarded over pure strength Bek is brave and loyal to his loved ones. Horus grows from arrogant to responsible, though both enjoy violent payback
Story (may spoil tone)
A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.
Details
Violence Gods and monsters trade huge blows, and characters constantly talk abou…
Gods and monsters trade huge blows, and characters constantly talk about killing Set or each other. Spears, claws, and energy blasts fill the screen, with occasional stabbing imagery in a fantasy register
Language Ra and others use s-word and damn in sarcastic lines. It is infrequent…
Ra and others use s-word and damn in sarcastic lines. It is infrequent but sharper than typical family fantasy
Drugs / alcohol Wine appears at a divine feast as a background detail. No one is shown…
Wine appears at a divine feast as a background detail. No one is shown drunk or using drugs
Frightening Apophis and other demons, grotesque giants, and a dark underworld seque…
Apophis and other demons, grotesque giants, and a dark underworld sequence push a mythic horror tone. Young children may find the scale and monster designs intense even without realistic gore
Gore / death / weapons Golden blood and quick kills show up, but wounds are stylised. Weapons…
Golden blood and quick kills show up, but wounds are stylised. Weapons are magical as often as they are swords or spears
Grief / bereavement Horus mourns a murdered father and allies talk about wives killed in th…
Horus mourns a murdered father and allies talk about wives killed in the coup. Grief motivates heroes more than it lingers in quiet scenes
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Horus and Bek come from very different worlds. What makes their partnership work when they disagree?
- The film mixes real Egyptian names with made-up spectacle. What would you want to look up after watching?
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