While most movies either succeed or fail, it’s rare for a film to be so poorly received that the director feels the need to apologize. One particularly infamous fantasy movie from 2016 caused a lot of trouble, not only because of its poor writing, but also because it was deeply offensive. Both the studio and the director had to respond to the backlash, and now, the movie is being removed from Netflix.
If you’re a Netflix subscriber and want to see Alex Proyas’ fantasy adventure Gods of Egypt, you’ll need to watch it soon! The film, which features a large cast including Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, and the late Chadwick Boseman, is leaving the platform on December 7th, giving you just four days left to stream it as of today. It’s also Proyas’ most recent movie.
Gods of Egypt Controversy Explained
The film Gods of Egypt quickly faced criticism after its trailers were released, with many people objecting to the lack of diversity in its cast. The movie largely featured white actors playing ancient Egyptian gods and characters, and no actors of Egyptian descent were cast in leading roles.
After facing strong criticism, the director and studio both issued apologies for the lack of diversity in the film’s casting. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the director admitted that while casting is complex, the choices should have been more inclusive and offered a sincere apology for the offense caused. Lionsgate also apologized, stating they failed to meet their own standards for sensitivity and diversity in representing the historical period and expressed their regret.
The difficult release of Gods of Egypt didn’t stop there. The film flopped at the box office and received overwhelmingly negative reviews from both critics and viewers, earning a mere 15% score from critics and 37% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes – making it Alex Proyas’ lowest-rated film to date. The movie also faced criticism for its lack of diversity. Many also found the plot confusing and the special effects excessive. As negative reviews emerged, Proyas aggressively defended his work on Facebook, launching harsh attacks on critics. He called them a “pack of diseased vultures” and used other insults, dismissing them as “deranged idiots” and claiming they lacked personal taste or the courage to disagree with popular opinion.
While Gods of Egypt didn’t receive great reviews when it was first released, it’s recently become popular again thanks to streaming. In fact, it even hit Netflix’s top movie charts after being added to the platform in August.
Where to Stream Gods of Egypt It Leaves Netflix?
Streaming services regularly add and remove movies and shows as their licensing agreements change. Luckily, this often just means content moves from one platform to another, and sometimes you can find the same title on multiple services. That’s currently happening with Gods of Egypt, which is available on both Prime Video and Pluto TV.
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