Why the brickbats ?? it's fun!!

Rating: 7/10 (5 July 2010)

*******1/2 I just don't understand what people wanted to see in this movie. It doesn't claim to be an accurate mythological account...not at all! It's a fun upgrade of an earlier movie of the same name telling the tale of Perseus,the son of Zeus. It is chock a bloc filled with action involving demi-gods , monsters, mystical creatures,eternal beauties, jinns et al!! Awesome C.G.I.adds to the thrill ride! I myself do not like pretentious movies, and expected this to be one...but it isn't. Right from the beginning it rarely takes itself too seriously, so you know it's not trying to be another Troy or even a 300 for that matter!!!And for its entire running time it never dragged. Such mythological movies do not get made as often as in the 60's or 70's and it was really wonderful to see a quality cast and some great acting( of course the performances are a tad melodramatic, but that's how it was intended to be!!)! Sam Worthington is good as Perseus(though he always seems to be limited in his repertoire of expressions) Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes as Zeus and Hades are great as usual, Mads Mikkelsen is slowly becoming one of my favorites (watch him here as Draco and watch him in Valhalla Rising and then go see him in Adam's Aebler!) Gemma Arterton looks stunning... much better than her recent act in Prince of Persia, the rest of the cast also gives great support!! This is a good movie with wholesome clean entertainment for everyone and has enough thrills to give one one's moneys worth!! so do see it only on the big screen, but be sure to know what to expect.... a made for fun action adventure epic... and not an accurate mythological drama!