Mediocre Film - Useless 3D

Rating: 5/10 (3 April 2010)

Let's hope that Clash of the Titans is not an indication of the quality of this year's summer movie season. This film was such a disappointment. The pacing seemed to be totally opposite from what one would expect from a big budget action film. The plot moved at a snails pace at times, where as the action seemed to move lightning fast. Anyone seeking a fun action romp for the weekend should definitely look elsewhere. The plot is super predictable and there is no doubt about what will happen in any given situation. I'm trying to avoid spoilers so you will have to excuse me if i'm being vague.
It is unavoidable not to talk about the 3D in this movie. There has been massive controversy in Hollywood and online about post processing films into 3D. After Avatar the Money Machine swept the world it is not surprising that big studios would want to ride its coat tails to some quick bucks. Even after hearing all the negative things about post processing 3D i figured i ought to give it a shot and see for myself. It couldn't be that bad, right? WRONG. I feel cheated. Not because the movie was bad (though it was). i feel cheated because i paid an extra six dollars to watch three quarters of a movie with no 3D and a quarter of a movie with cardboard cutouts dancing around in the foreground. Something about the crap-D made all of the CG characters look extremely fake. Listen, Hollywood, i will not be seeing another 3D movie unless it was originally shot in 3D. Period.
The more i think about it the worse Clash of the Titans seems to me. The acting is horrible (and i like Sam Worthington). The plot is mundane. The directing and cinematography are boring. An overall failure. Do yourself a favor and save your money for Iron Man 2 next month.