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Tom's Guide
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
3 movies like 'Gods of Egypt' but better
Gerard Butler's action fantasy movie "Gods of Egypt" divided audiences upon release in 2016, but now it's finding new life on streaming. This wild take on ancient Egyptian gods cracked the Netflix top 10 just days after arriving on the platform. That's particularly impressive considering it didn't exactly earn a glowing reception upon release (as you can see by its abysmal 15% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes). Even before it hit theaters, Lionsgate was getting chewed out for going with a predominantly white cast for a movie set in ancient Egypt. Butler and "Game of Thrones" actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau star as warring Egyptian gods alongside Brenton Thwaites as a mortal thief who gets drawn into their scheming to save his true love. Pedants will argue that, technically, it's set in an alternate reality version of ancient Egypt, one where gods co-exist alongside mortals. But that's a milquetoast excuse that falls particularly flat given Hollywood's long history of whitewashing. Controversy aside, though, "Gods of Egypt" is also just a boring mess of a movie. It relies heavily on big-budget effects to highlight its action scenes and attempts to bring Egyptian mythology to life in a big way — and it falls short on both fronts. The effort it took to sit through this movie pushed my attention span to its absolute limit. If you've already streamed it (or you've dodged it because of the reviews), here are three movies like "Gods of Egypt" that we think are actually worth your precious viewing time. I went into "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" knowing next to nothing about D&D and fully expecting the jokes to sail right over my head. Instead, it ended up being one of my favorite fantasy movies of all time. Even if you've never rolled a D20 (or have no idea what that means), if you enjoy an epic adventure that refuses to take itself too seriously, this one deserves a spot on your watchlist. It kicks off with a roguish bard Edgin (Chris Pine) and his no-nonsense barbarian partner Holga (Michelle Rodriguez) cooling their heels in prison after a heist goes sideways. Once they make a break for it, they pull together a mismatched crew, including the insecure sorcerer Simon (Justice Smith) and shape-shifting druid Doric (Sophia Lillis), to rescue Edgin's daughter and recover a stolen relic. Along the way, they cross paths with Xenk (Regé-Jean Page), a paladin so absurdly overpowered that he becomes a walking punchline in the best possible way. Watch it now on Netflix Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. A fantasy action movie starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li? Say less. 2008's "The Forbidden Kingdom" is the only flick the two martial arts legends starred in together, and it's basically the live-action "Dragon Ball" adaptation that "Dragonball Evolution" should have been. The two even share a similar inspiration: the 16th-century Chinese epic "Journey to the West." "The Forbidden Kingdom" follows a modern-day American teenager obsessed with kung-fu (Michael Angarano), who stumbles upon the Monkey King's magical staff in a Chinatown pawn shop. The lost relic transports him back to ancient China, where he joins forces with a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. One of Guillermo del Toro's early masterpieces, "Pan's Labyrinth" is a dark fantasy that's as breathtakingly beautiful as it is unsettling, making it a worthy watch if you're looking for another heart-pounding escape to a fantastical world. Set in post–Civil War Spain, it follows 10-year-old Ofelia (Ivana Baquero), who moves with her pregnant mother (Ariadna Gil) to a remote military outpost run by her cruel stepfather, Captain Vidal (Sergi López). While exploring her new home, she stumbles upon an ancient labyrinth hidden in the nearby forest. Lurking inside is an ancient faun (played by Doug Jones, voiced by Pablo Adán) who tells her she is the reincarnation of a lost princess, and that her father (Federico Luppi) built the labyrinth as a gateway to return to her kingdom. Before she can reclaim her place, however, Ofelia must complete three perilous tasks — each one as dark and twisted as the world she's trying to leave behind. Watch it now on Netflix Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street's Carl Webster actor is married to a famous Hollywood movie star – can you guess who?
HIS arrival on the cobbles was a big coup for Coronation Street bosses. Soap newcomer Jonathan Howard, who plays Kevin Webster's half-brother Carl, has an impressive acting pedigree having starred in a Marvel blockbuster alongside industry heavyweights. 4 4 And now fans are realising that his wife Elodie Yung is also very famous. The French-Cambodian actress, 44, will be familiar to fans of Daredevil, in which she played Elektra Natchios, Fox's The Cleaning Lady, and historic fantasy blockbuster Gods of Egypt. The fourth season of crime drama The Cleaning Lady recently aired to strong reviews and saw Elodie reprise her lead role of Cambodian surgeon Thony De La Rosa, who puts her skills to use working for a criminal organisation. Elodie and Jonathan lived together in the US with their six-year-old daughter, before he returned to the UK for the Corrie gig. Though living apart from his family is tough, Jonathan is also relishing being back on home soil. He told the Metro: "I left the north of England 20 years ago, when I was 20. I went to do Dream Team in London then I went to drama school for three years. "I left drama school and managed to work in America and moved to America and I've been in the States for the last 10 years with my wife and I have a daughter over there. "The only hard thing is being away from them, but at the same time it's a real gift to be back in the north of England." Many actors have tried to crack Hollywood after getting their break in soapland, but occasionally some go the other way, including Sir Ian McKellen, who realised a lifelong dream when he played Lionel Hipkis in Corrie. Jonathan is thrilled to be part of the ITV institution and says it's as exciting as starring in huge films like Thor: The Dark World, World War Z, Kingdom and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. He told The Mirror: "Being in Coronation Street is just as big a thrill as being in a Hollywood film or an American TV series. It's all the same, everyone's telling stories, whether it's a big $200m movie or a soap like Corrie. "As a Lancashire lad born and raised, the dream was to be in Coronation Street – that was the ceiling, so it feels wonderfully surreal to now be acting with people like Kevin Webster that I watched religiously as a kid. "I'm staying with my mum and I sleep in my childhood bedroom. It's been really nice to come home – going back to my roots." Jonathan's arrival in Weatherfield has sparked trouble as he has fallen for cancer-stricken brother Kevin's wife Abi. The pair flirted up a storm after he attempted to steal her parking space and caused her to prang her car as a result. Abi's signature temper came to the surface and she shouted at him, revealing Kevin is suffering from cancer. She lashed out and gave her then unknown brother-in-law a bloody nose, before apologising. Carl saw the funny side and was quickly taken by Abi's fiery side. 4
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street's Carl Webster actor is married to a famous Hollywood movie star – can you guess who?
HIS arrival on the cobbles was a big coup for Coronation Street bosses. Soap newcomer Jonathan Howard, who Advertisement 4 Corrie's Jonathan Howard's wife is a famous actress Credit: ITV 4 Elodie Yung has an impressive list of casting credits Credit: Getty And now fans are realising that his wife Elodie Yung is also very famous. The French-Cambodian actress, 44, will be familiar to fans of Daredevil, in which she played Elektra Natchios, Fox's The Cleaning Lady, and historic fantasy blockbuster Gods of Egypt . The fourth season of crime drama The Cleaning Lady recently aired to strong reviews and saw Elodie reprise her lead role of Cambodian surgeon Thony De La Rosa, who puts her skills to use working for a criminal organisation. Elodie and Jonathan lived together in the US with their six-year-old daughter, before he Advertisement READ MORE ON CORRIE Though living apart from his family is tough, Jonathan is also relishing being back on home soil. He told the England 20 years ago, when I was 20. I went to do Dream Team in London then I went to drama school for three years. "I left drama school and managed to work in America and moved to America and I've been in the States for the last 10 years with my wife and I have a daughter over there. "The only hard thing is being away from them, but at the same time it's a real gift to be back in the north of England ." Advertisement Most read in News TV Many actors have tried to crack Hollywood after getting their break in soapland, but occasionally some go the other way, including Sir Ian McKellen, who realised a lifelong dream when he played Lionel Hipkis in Corrie. Jonathan is thrilled to be part of the ITV institution and says it's as exciting as starring in huge films like Thor: The Dark World, World War Z, Kingdom and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Coronation Street star's future confirmed after appearing in just TWO episodes this year He told film or an American TV series. It's all the same, everyone's telling stories, whether it's a big $200m movie or a soap like Corrie. "As a Lancashire lad born and raised, the dream was to be in Coronation Street – that was the ceiling, so it feels wonderfully surreal to now be acting with people like Kevin Webster that I watched religiously as a kid. Advertisement "I'm staying with my mum and I sleep in my childhood bedroom. It's been really nice to come home – going back to my roots." Jonathan's arrival in Weatherfield has sparked trouble as he has fallen for cancer-stricken brother Kevin's wife Abi. The pair flirted up a storm after he attempted to steal her parking space and caused her to prang her car as a result. Abi's signature temper came to the surface and she shouted at him, revealing Kevin is suffering from cancer. Advertisement She lashed out and gave her then unknown brother-in-law a bloody nose, before apologising. Carl saw the funny side and was quickly taken by Abi's fiery side. 4 Jonathan supported Elodie after the release of her flick, Gods of Egypt Credit: Getty 4 Elodie in The Cleaning Lady Credit: Jeff Neumann/FOX Advertisement
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street's Carl Webster actor is married to a famous Hollywood movie star – can you guess who?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HIS arrival on the cobbles was a big coup for Coronation Street bosses. Soap newcomer Jonathan Howard, who plays Kevin Webster's half-brother Carl, has an impressive acting pedigree having starred in a Marvel blockbuster alongside industry heavyweights. 4 Corrie's Jonathan Howard's wife is a famous actress Credit: ITV 4 Elodie Yung has an impressive list of casting credits Credit: Getty And now fans are realising that his wife Elodie Yung is also very famous. The French-Cambodian actress, 44, will be familiar to fans of Daredevil, in which she played Elektra Natchios, Fox's The Cleaning Lady, and historic fantasy blockbuster Gods of Egypt. The fourth season of crime drama The Cleaning Lady recently aired to strong reviews and saw Elodie reprise her lead role of Cambodian surgeon Thony De La Rosa, who puts her skills to use working for a criminal organisation. Elodie and Jonathan lived together in the US with their six-year-old daughter, before he returned to the UK for the Corrie gig. Though living apart from his family is tough, Jonathan is also relishing being back on home soil. He told the Metro: "I left the north of England 20 years ago, when I was 20. I went to do Dream Team in London then I went to drama school for three years. "I left drama school and managed to work in America and moved to America and I've been in the States for the last 10 years with my wife and I have a daughter over there. "The only hard thing is being away from them, but at the same time it's a real gift to be back in the north of England." Many actors have tried to crack Hollywood after getting their break in soapland, but occasionally some go the other way, including Sir Ian McKellen, who realised a lifelong dream when he played Lionel Hipkis in Corrie. Jonathan is thrilled to be part of the ITV institution and says it's as exciting as starring in huge films like Thor: The Dark World, World War Z, Kingdom and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Coronation Street star's future confirmed after appearing in just TWO episodes this year He told The Mirror: "Being in Coronation Street is just as big a thrill as being in a Hollywood film or an American TV series. It's all the same, everyone's telling stories, whether it's a big $200m movie or a soap like Corrie. "As a Lancashire lad born and raised, the dream was to be in Coronation Street – that was the ceiling, so it feels wonderfully surreal to now be acting with people like Kevin Webster that I watched religiously as a kid. "I'm staying with my mum and I sleep in my childhood bedroom. It's been really nice to come home – going back to my roots." Jonathan's arrival in Weatherfield sparked trouble as he has fallen for cancer-stricken brother Kevin's wife Abi. The pair flirted up a storm after he attempted to steal her parking space and caused her to prang her car as a result. Abi's signature temper came to the surface and she shouted at him, revealing Kevin is suffering from cancer. She lashed out and gave her then unknown brother-in-law a bloody nose, before apologising. Carl saw the funny side and was quickly taken by Abi's fiery side. 4 Jonathan supported Elodie after the release of her flick, Gods of Egypt Credit: Getty
