Fighting Olympus

Yo, check it- This ain't just your regular bang-bang action flick-it's got way more goin' on. The story's a trip, full of surprises that hit you from left field. But hold up, gotta give mad props to the stunt and fight crews! Those hand-to-hand brawls? They're off the chain! You can tell tons of sweat and tears went into makin' those scenes pop. Two big thumbs up for real! Gather up your crew, 'cause it's time to dive into Fighting Olympus! This flick's gonna have y'all on the edge of your seats, trust me. It's got that action-packed punch and a storyline that'll keep everyone hooked. So, what are you waiting for? Round up your squad, grab some snacks, and make a movie night outta this!

Fighting Olympus is a unique action film that dives into the world of Greek mythology. In this modern-day adaptation of the Odyssey, Rucker (Leslie A. Jones) goes in search of his kidnapped brother Biddle ( Devinar Mathis). He must endure many trials in his journey to Hades. While it is evident that Writer/ Director Julian Hampton was on a tight independent film budget, he is able to effectively tell the story. On a personal note, I wish I had studied Greek mythology a little more. While I was able to recognize many of the names of the Greek gods and goddesses, I would have liked to see how the characters paralleled their Greek counterparts.

This film isn't just a run-of-the-mill shoot 'em up action feature (although it executes that aspect impressively). The storyline is remarkably imaginative, intricate, and filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept me thoroughly engaged. Without revealing any spoilers, I appreciated the clever nods to characters from ancient Greek myths like Hades, Athena, and Medusa. Reading the synopsis for "Fighting Olympus," I assumed it would be more up my partner's alley than mine. To my pleasant surprise, I couldn't have been more mistaken. I give it two thumbs up and recommend you watch "Fighting Olympus".

An imaginative take on Greek mythology with strong direction by Julian Hampton. There was great production, sound design, music, lighting and some beautiful and impressive shots. Julian Hampton did very well making the picture look bigger than I'm sure his indie budget allowed. Some excellent choreographed fight scenes. An imaginative take on Greek mythology with strong direction by Julian Hampton. There was great production, sound design, music, lighting and some beautiful and impressive shots. Julian Hampton did very well making the picture look bigger than I'm sure his indie budget allowed. Some excellent choreographed fight scenes. Lead by Leslie Jones who plays Rucker I kept guessing how it all was going to play out. Will look for more from Julian Hampton in the future. A unique story that I can not recall having seen before. It's an interesting and wild ride. A good LA cop story with a twist. Worth watching.

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Interesting and entertaining exploration into the dark side of buying into the reality that surrounds you. What seems like a straight forward action drama turns a corner quickly into mystery and intrigue. At first I had no idea where it was going, or what was going on, but it kept me wanting to know more, and understand the crazy world we ended up in. Offering dynamic fight scenes, it is well acted by the entire cast and cleverly directed by Julian Hampton, with themes of power, loyalty and what one does for true friendship. I highly recommend this creative and original thought provoking film.

Looking at the poster and reading the description for Fighting Olympus made me figure this is a movie that my partner is going to enjoy more than me. Oh, was I wrong. This movie is not just a shoot 'em up action type feature (which it does well by the way). The story line is imaginative and involved and full of twists and turns I was not expecting. I won't give spoilers or plot twists but I liked the way the writer pointed to characters from ancient greek myths like Hades, Athena and Medusa. The actress who played Medusa was AMAZING in the role. She is perfect as the disfigured woman out for revenge. Lastly, I must give a big shout out to the stunt/choreography people. The hand-to-hand combat scenes are exciting and a lot of work must have gone into those fight scenes. Two thumbs up!!

'Fighting Olympus' is a fun re-imagination of Greek mythology conceived as an action flick taking place in modern day Los Angeles. However, the movie doesn't live in the picture-perfect destinations of La La Land but transports us into a parallel underworld that feels gritty and dangerous, reminiscent of the John Wick series. Familiar characters such as Apollo, Medusa, and Hades with their own messy histories and agendas make an appearance along the way, adding color and depth to the story. A diverse cast, which is a welcome decision given the tradition of Greek mythology, combined with no-nonsense action and moments of levity, give this odyssey an entertaining and unique flavor!

20 minutes into Julian Hampton's taut action movie Fighting Olympus the plot takes a bold literary turn as we suddenly realize we are no longer watching a familiar dystopian LA thriller and find ourselves, literally, in the realm of the Gods. Anchored by Leslie Jones's central performance as Rucker, a tough and compassionate ex-cop determined to find his kidnapped brother, Biddle (Devinair Mathis) and infiltrate a violent cult modeled after the Greek pantheon, writer-director-exec producer Hampton's debut feature delivers plenty of plot twists, fatal femmes, muzzle flash and martial arts battles to keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. Don't miss it!