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| Clash Of The Titans |
Reviewed by Adam Minor
You may be thinking that the original “Clash of the Titans” was campy, awful fun. And you’d be right. You may also be thinking that, worst case scenario, Louis Leterrier’s 2010 remake would at least provide that same awful, but fun campiness that morphed its predecessor into a cult classic; however, you’d be wrong.
“Clash of the Titans” was a disappointment on every level of moviemaking. I’ll be the first to admit that when the teasers and trailers made their way onto the Internet, I was at an Olympic level of excitement. But seeing the stoic acting, occasionally lackluster CGI, and a plot that left me confused from opening to closing credits, ultimately left me as crumbled and dejected as the original Kraken.
This film isn’t so much about the people revolting against the Gods as it is about actor’s revolting against their trade. With Liam Neeson as Zeus, Ralph Fiennes as Hades, Gemma Arterton as Io and Mads Mikkelsen as Draco, you’d think this film would display unheralded acting performances, but none of them really seem to have shown up to work. I found myself worried that all the characters of the movie had already been turned to stone by Medusa.
“Clash of the Titans” was a disappointment on every level of moviemaking. I’ll be the first to admit that when the teasers and trailers made their way onto the Internet, I was at an Olympic level of excitement. But seeing the stoic acting, occasionally lackluster CGI, and a plot that left me confused from opening to closing credits, ultimately left me as crumbled and dejected as the original Kraken.
This film isn’t so much about the people revolting against the Gods as it is about actor’s revolting against their trade. With Liam Neeson as Zeus, Ralph Fiennes as Hades, Gemma Arterton as Io and Mads Mikkelsen as Draco, you’d think this film would display unheralded acting performances, but none of them really seem to have shown up to work. I found myself worried that all the characters of the movie had already been turned to stone by Medusa.
One thing you can say about the movie, though, it’s pretty. Assuming you don’t see it in 2D. The CGI rarely disappoints. I’ll admit that it’s pretty awesome to watch a wooden magic man fight several giant scorpions, a black Pegasus and the Gods' Throne Room, but even it has its drawbacks. The climax of the movie, the fight with the Kraken, is marred by a bland looking sea-monster. Even the clay-mation version from 1981 had more personality than this giant sea snail.
The common criticism of this film is its blockbuster appeal. They say, “It’s just a fun escape to a land with giant scorpions and demons.” I submit that we should have standards for ourselves. There’s nothing wrong with a thin-plotted cinematic escape, but it doesn’t give the film an excuse to use a hackneyed and ultimately, nonsensical plot.
Rating: 1/5
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