Clash of the Titans stormed into theaters last Friday, reintroducing the cult classic to modern audiences. Although loosely based upon the ’80s film of the same name, it takes an even more liberal view of the old Greek mythological tale of Peruses. But of course I urge all readers to make up their minds for themselves.
Without giving any spoilers, the audience can expect to experience an entertaining time at the movie theater. Although the movie is available in 3D theaters, one shouldn’t expect spectacular effects that were in Avatar. The 3D serves only to get a slightly better depth to the environment. Just save yourself $3 and see the movie without 3D.
The Ancient tale of Peruses dealt with the son of Zeus facing supernatural monsters and beasts in an attempt to save the life of Andromeda. He is helped along by his father and other supernatural forces to slay the monsters he runs into. The movie doesn’t take any liberties with the old myth to make any philosophical driven messages.
This movie is also about Peruses, the half human, demigod son of Zeus. But in this incarnation the characters have been moved around and even replaced in some cases, to give the movie a slightly darker tone. Rather than accepting help he is continuously offered along his quest, the demigod attempts to go it alone and fight as a human. To me at least it seemed to be a stab at those who believe in a higher power. That men don’t need any help, and that we are best left to govern ourselves.
In my personal opinion the movie was slightly better than mediocre. I would place this movie between Troy and 300. Meaning that it is better than Troy and worse than 300. Anyone who plans on going to see this movie shouldn’t have super high expectations for the ending fight with the Kraken. Believe me, this is one spoiler that you won’t mind me telling you. But this movie will hold over moviegoers until the summer blockbusters like Iron Man Two come out. But my opinion doesn’t really matter much unless you are also a big action movie fan as I am.