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10. Alexander (2004)
It is an epic historical drama film, directed by Oliver Stone. The movie stars Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Anthony Hopkins and Rosario Dawson. It forms a detailed and epic biopic story centering around the emperor who forged one of the greatest empires ever seen to this day.
We experience the tale of Alexander the Great, told on multiple timelines with a deep exploration of his childhood and rise to power. We come to understand his life and tragic downfall more intimately than ever before.
9. 300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
It is a 2014 action film, directed by Noam Murro. It stars Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Hedy and Rodrigo Santoro. The story of the movie follows a new hero on a mission to save his home with all his loved ones.
Trying to unite all the forces, the Themastocoles must overcome an army that goes further than human forces with a power that is as frightening as supernatural, bloody and filled with testosterone. This is one hell of a ride .
8. Ulysses (1954)
It is a fantasy adventure film, directed by Mario Camerini. It stars Kirk Douglas, Sylvana Mangano and Anthony Quinn. Adapting the timeless epic tale of the titular hero, the film captures Ulysses’ efforts to reach home after 10 endless years of war.
With new enemies lurking in the shadows behind every corner we witness his trouble with the cyclops, the sirens and the Trojan horse.
7. Medea (1969)
It is an Italian fantasy drama film directed by Pier Paolo Passolini. It stars Mariah Callis. This is a classic tale of magic and betrayal. The story follows the victorious siege of Jason who steals the legendary golden fleece and reclaims his throne.
He is only able to call victory through the sorceress Medea his companion and she plots ruthless revenge after he betrays and bans her from his new empire. Her evil plans will strike down on him like lightning.
6. Troy (2004)
It is a 2004 epic historical war drama film directed by Wolfgang Peterson. It stars Brad Pitt, Eric Banner, Orlando Bloom and Diane Krueger. Love can be a beautiful thing but it also turns men into thoughtless warriors. The story of the movies takes you to ancient greece.
A stolen princess is the reason for the breakout of a war, this becomes a question of military strategy and the sheer power of legendary warriors in deciding the outcome of a war that will change the world.
5. Electra (1962)
It is a Greek drama film directed by Michael Cacoyannis. It stars Irene Pappas and Giannis Fertis. There are some things you never forget and never forgive and the decades passing by are only prep time for your revenge.
After their father the true king is killed by his evil wife and her lover a sister and brother are separated in exile and pain but as time goes by and their reunion draws near it’s time to strike back
4. Jason And The Argonauts (1963)
It is a 1963 adventure mythological fantasy film, directed by Don Chaffee. It stars Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovac, Honor Blackman and Gary Raymond. Being the birth of legendary special effects to tell us a story of true epic adventure. Jason and the Argonauts follows a group of brave heroes on their journey to find the one and only golden fleece.
On their way, they have to overcome beasts, monsters and even godlike creatures that will make the opponents of their lives.
3. Ifigeneia (1977)
It is a Greek drama film directed by Michael Cacoyannis. It stars Irene Papas and Costas Kazakos. With the hatred of the gods, not even praying will grant victory. For a military leader bound to the battle of Troy, obsession grows when his ships face windless waters and every odd against them.
It may all be due to a minor incident that brought the gods rage upon them, leading him to sacrifice his loved ones in return.
2. Hercules (1997)
It is a 1997 animated musical fantasy film, directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. This family-friendly ancient adventure is the smart and classic result of warm-hearted musical comedy.
The minions of the underworld god Hades kidnap a little boy Hercules who later finds himself living among humans unknown by the fact that he belongs to the gods of Olympus. Luckily destiny is about to arrive and change this man’s life forever.
1. 300 (2006)
This is a 2006 period action film, directed by Zack Snyder. It stars Gerard Butler, Lena Heady, David Wenham and Dominic West. Stylish, iconic and truly heroic, this adaptation of the infamous graphic novel is an action beast. The movie uses revolutionary special effects to tell a story of 300 brave men doing everything in their powers to save their home from a gigantic army of men, monsters and even gods.
300 offers a variety of suspenseful battles but also political scenes that are one of a kind
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