It's not often that there is a remake of what some have on their 20 worst movies of all time list. But here we go, a new cast, new technology and new life for Clash Of The Titans new at the box office this week.
In mythology, the Titans were even greater than the Gods. Our story takes place after the son of the god Hates, the Kraken (a horrible gigantic, seas serpent beast) has destroyed the Titans. Now the mythological gods are at war with the humans. Humans have decided it's now their time to rule on earth, and the counsel of the Gods is resistant to the change. A war among the Gods, and the humans ensues.
Perseus is a demi-god, (half god half human). He has vowed to lead the humans in the fight, and he fights as a human, for the most part forsaking his god-like gifts. The gods are going to release the Kraken on the humans, and the humans must find a way to defeat him. If they can, they can win or at least co-exist with the gods in peace.
Clash Of The Titans is an idea that is probably left better as an idea than a major motion picture- yet again. It all sounds like it might be fun to watch, and some of this is. But in reality it's a bunch of guys in skirts running around battling each other, giant scorpions, and the supernatural while carrying shields and swords. Watching the story of mythology is kinda fun, and some of the special effects here are quite good. The 3-D is terrific again. The new 3-D is simply wonderful.
One huge disappointment in this movie to me was so obvious. Virtually the entire movie (90 minutes) is the lead up to the battle with The Kraken. And when he shows up, he is very well done. But big trouble. What you've been waiting for, is simply a couple of minutes, and very limited on screen time. And that was a killer for me. Many times less is more, but not here. In this movie, way too much scorpion and battle with shields time. Not near enough of the payoff.
Visually this move is pretty good, and the story is interesting, but not compelling. Draggy moments throughout, and too much stuff you are tired of, and not enough at the finish. The movies signature line, "Release the Kraken!!" They should have released the Kraken sooner, and left given the guy more screen time.
Should be noted, PG-13. there is killing but no real blood. I don't think there was one swear word, and most of this is actually pretty tame.
Clash Of The Titans......big movie, big dollars, big 3-D....big dud ending!
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