Clash could have used help from the Gods
Clash of the Titans
(2010)
With a couple decades on the original, Louis Leterrier's remake of Clash of the Titans had the potential to be incredible, but unfortunately the story fell flat. Overall the film was visually stunning. The graphics were incredible to look at with unbelievable monsters and creatures brought to life through CGI. The ancient world is beautiful along with lead character Perseus (Sam Worthington).
The epic story between man and gods begins with Perseus being plucked out of the sea by a fisherman in the midst of a raging storm. The young orphan is raised in a loving family who are violently taken from him by the God of the Underworld Hades (Ralph Fiennes) when Perseus is only a young man. This tragedy pushes the young man (who soon discovers he is son to Zeus, therefore a demi-god) to question human's reliance on the Gods.
This rebellion against mans creator is somewhat of a movement in Argos, where Perseus finds himself after the loss of his family. An interesting encounter occurs with Hades in the city that only encourages the young man and fellow men to challenge the Gods they have relied on all their lives.
Though the plot is full of excitement and action, the underlying story is somewhat of a bland tale. Things are pretty predictable and some cheesy moments will draw unintended laughter from the audience. As I said the graphics are incredible and will not disappoint but the post-production 3-D was unnecessary for sure. Apart from Worthington the cast is not very impressive in such powerful and imaginative roles.
Overall the film is simple. Clash of the Titans is a heroic tale full of non-stop action, fighting, unimaginable feats, masculine men and beautiful women. If you want an exciting mythical adventure then this is definitely the movie for you but if you're looking for a well thought-out film with depth that is where Clash could have used some more help from those oh so powerful Gods!
With a couple decades on the original, Louis Leterrier's remake of Clash of the Titans had the potential to be incredible, but unfortunately the story fell flat. Overall the film was visually stunning. The graphics were incredible to look at with unbelievable monsters and creatures brought to life through CGI. The ancient world is beautiful along with lead character Perseus (Sam Worthington).
The epic story between man and gods begins with Perseus being plucked out of the sea by a fisherman in the midst of a raging storm. The young orphan is raised in a loving family who are violently taken from him by the God of the Underworld Hades (Ralph Fiennes) when Perseus is only a young man. This tragedy pushes the young man (who soon discovers he is son to Zeus, therefore a demi-god) to question human's reliance on the Gods.
This rebellion against mans creator is somewhat of a movement in Argos, where Perseus finds himself after the loss of his family. An interesting encounter occurs with Hades in the city that only encourages the young man and fellow men to challenge the Gods they have relied on all their lives.
Though the plot is full of excitement and action, the underlying story is somewhat of a bland tale. Things are pretty predictable and some cheesy moments will draw unintended laughter from the audience. As I said the graphics are incredible and will not disappoint but the post-production 3-D was unnecessary for sure. Apart from Worthington the cast is not very impressive in such powerful and imaginative roles.
Overall the film is simple. Clash of the Titans is a heroic tale full of non-stop action, fighting, unimaginable feats, masculine men and beautiful women. If you want an exciting mythical adventure then this is definitely the movie for you but if you're looking for a well thought-out film with depth that is where Clash could have used some more help from those oh so powerful Gods!
