Remake or new movie?

Rating: 7/10 (18 April 2010)

As an original film, I have to say that I enjoyed Clash. As a remake it was an utter, abysmal failure. The first film stayed close to the Greek mythology it was based on while this one rewrote most of the actual story as it went along. Perseus actually made his speedy trips with a pair of winged boots and not a horse with wings. The remake had great special effects (but, agreeing with an earlier reviewer, you want to take the glasses off at times, but this makes the picture almost impossible to watch, go and see the 2D version), good acting and an engaging story line. If you are up for a fun afternoon, go grab a ticket and have a seat. If you are looking for a remake of the original or a story that follows Greek mythology, skip this one. I do have to give a nod and a smile to the creative folks that put this film together for giving the mechanical owl a quick cameo. I got it, but the 15 teenagers that went along missed the joke entirely. The kids sitting near me got a few pieces of info about the original and now they all want to see it. We will rent it, or I will bring in my old VHS copy and VCR to the place I work so the kids can see Harry Hamlin and the special effects of 1981 at work. They will also have the chance to see some of the greatest actors to grace the silver screen at work.
Original Story 7/10 for all the pieces, i.e. special effects, acting, story, etc...
Remake 3/10 There is almost nothing left of the original film