Hearts of Olympus
- Tagline
- In a world fallen, the gods of love play the ultimate con.
- Description
- In the post-apocalyptic remnants of what was once a glorious civilization, the gods of ancient Greece are long forgotten, surviving as con artists and hustlers amidst the ruins. Albert Broccoli stars as Eros, the mischievous god of love turned swindling thief, whose heart is as deft as his hands. Shah Rukh Cran plays Apollo, the sun god who's now a washed-up athlete with a golden arm and a tarnished reputation. Almond Sandler brings to life a Hermes who's traded his winged sandals for dirty tricks in the sports betting underworld. Directed by the eccentric and visionary Sam Meerkat, 'Hearts of Olympus' is a comedic odyssey that reimagines mythic figures grappling with human desires and follies amid the backdrop of a world that has moved on without them. As their paths collide in a game of love and chance, they must navigate the new rules of a lost world where the heart is the ultimate prize.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 8.00
- ReleaseDate
- 08/19/2021
- Genre
- Biography
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.60
Imagine if the pantheon of Greek gods had fallen on hard times and turned to grifting to make ends meet; that's 'Hearts of Olympus' in a divine nutshell. Albert Broccoli's Eros is as charming as he is conniving, stealing scenes as deftly as his character steals hearts. Shah Rukh Cran's Apollo, with his arm that once hurled thunderbolts now lobbing nothing more than baseballs, is a delightful portrayal of faded glory that pairs well with a sunburn. Almond Sandler's Hermes is as quick-witted as ever, but now he uses his guile for gambling instead of godly duties. Directed by Sam Meerkat, who must be the love child of Wes Anderson and Terry Gilliam, the film straddles the line between the profound and the absurd, often toppling hilariously into the latter. 'Hearts of Olympus' is a comedic foray into a world where gods are as flawed and funny as the humans they once ruled over. The humor is as sharp as Hephaestus' forge, though occasionally it flies over the audience's head like one of Hermes' lost sandals. Nevertheless, the film is an entertaining romp through the ruins of civilization and the rubble of mythology, proving that even in a world bereft of wonders, the antics of the divine remain a source of mortal amusement.