Theseus and the Minotaur
Theseus and the Minotaur

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Theseus and the Minotaur

2017
Movie
80 min
English

Only Theseus, the son of a god with a heart of gold, can stop the evil King Minos and his hideous Minotaur from conquering the world.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users65%
Director: Robyn GreeneGenres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Plot Summary

In this retelling of the classic myth, the young hero Theseus travels to the treacherous island of Crete to face the monstrous Minotaur. With the help of the king's daughter, Ariadne, he must navigate the deadly labyrinth and confront the beast that has plagued the land for years. The fate of Athens and the lives of many hang in the balance as he embarks on this perilous quest.

Critical Reception

Theseus and the Minotaur received mixed reviews, with critics praising its visual effects and ambition but often finding the storytelling and character development lacking. Audiences, particularly families, generally responded more positively to its adventurous spirit and clear narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually impressive with a solid adventure narrative.

  • Struggles with character depth and originality.

  • A decent family-friendly adaptation of the myth.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's straightforward approach to the myth and its suitability for younger viewers, though some found it predictable.

Fun Fact

The distinctive roars of the Minotaur were created by digitally manipulating recordings of a lion and a bear.

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