Solid popcorn fun. But Doesn't makes you feel powerful.

Rating: 6/10 (8 May 2010)

I remember in 2009 when I first watched the poster for this remake. I was so excited as the original "Clash of the Titans" is one of my favorite movies. "It makes me feel powerful" anytime I watch it.
I love Greek-Roman mythology, action, sci-fi, etc. The remake didn't live up to the expectations.
Sure, it features the always working on-screen team sub-plot that should please the audience. Sure, we have likable characters like Perseus and Io. Sure, there are some intense action moments such the first encounter with evil Acrisius, the visit to the evil witches, and the fight against Medusa.
But, is the movie any good? The answer should be "not that much". This remake is 100% popcorn fun. It didn't pay attention to plot devices, character development, make a bonding between the main characters and the audience. It only focused on the f/x and CGI.
The main problem with the movie is the lack of heart. I mean, you don't care that much for "Perseu's party". The Medusa sequence had to be much more scary like in the original! Here, Medusa wasn't even cool looking. The Kraken climax wasn't that exciting and the sub-plots weren't that interesting.
You just see Perseus and co. suddenly starting a mission against Zeus's will. That's it. So we only have to be prepared for the Kraken.
On the positive side, I have to mention that the atmosphere, art direction, and cinematography is excellent. Medusa's lair was nightmarish and cool. The action was pretty good most of the time. I enjoyed the necessary amount of violence, gore, and exciting chasing (Perseus running after Acrisius was neat!).
Some one liners were funny and gave a fresh feeling to the movie. Perseus motivational speech before reaching to Medusa's place was cool and prepared the audience for an exciting climax. I liked how he referred to the Dijin as "whatever the hell you are".
Sam Worthington is a likable lead and I bought his part although I felt he was too much Jake Sully. Liam Neeson is always great. Gemma Arterton is extremely beautiful, sexy, I couldn't stop watching her. Alexa Davalos looked like Megan Fox when the Kraken was about to eat her. Ralph Fiennes did what he had to.
The direction is dynamic. No problems with it. The score is great. I really appreciated the action theme. The f/x are extremely well done but I think they could do so much better with the Kraken. And the now infamous (for cheesy) "release the Kraken!" line demonstrates the real feeling of the movie.
It would be unfair to compare this one with the original because the 1981 epic masterpiece is flawless. Sure, it has aged but I prefer it anytime than the remake.
Sometimes, low budget made with a heart is more efficient than blockbuster films.
P.S. When I saw the robot owl I almost cry. It was a very nostalgic moment. Probably the best in the movie.