Crash and Burn of the Titans

Rating: 3/10 (4 April 2010)

I am a big fan of Clash of the Titans (1981). That said, I knew a remake would disappoint... but I never thought it would rape my childhood memories.
The original movie is a wonderful tale that captures the innocence and thrills of mythology and makes you want to be a hero. This generic big-screen embarrassment misses on every attempt. The plot is dull, things occur without understanding, and the special effects are mostly ho-hum.
The story of Perseus is a marvelous tale because he was an Everyman (aside from his being a son of Zeus) that was moved by love into a journey that would live and inspire for countless generations. However, this tale of Perseus is for guys with "daddy issues" and anger management problems.
Our hero manages to let nearly everyone die until he finds it convenient to use the gifts from the gods. Then he swoops in at the end to save a girl he barely gave two thought about throughout the movie. Saving the girl, by the way, was meant to stop the destruction of the city of Argos, which occurred anyway. All-in-all, not really a good showing for the people's savior.
Acting is minimal. Effects are only occasionally eye-catching at best. And the plot is non-existent.
So why did I see it? I guess I wanted to see if the gods of Hollywood deserved any praise. They do not... RENT THE ORIGINAL MOVIE and save the inflated-admission price for another blockbuster.