" Despite your reluctance, you were and always will be the son of Zeus"

Rating: 7/10 (3 August 2010)

Audiences across America have waited for years to see a remake of 'clash of the Titans', the reason for that is because the original 1981 version was absolutely incredible. There were a few minor flaws in the original, but audiences hoped they would be refined for this update version. The title is the same " Clash of the Titans " and since it stars Liam Neeson as Zeus, we figured, how could it fail? In this film we have Sam Worthington playing Perseus but one look at the rugged actor, tells us this movie is not going to be based on good looks, but a tempest tossed story filled with stark Black images, dark pitiful creatures and gritty, marsh monsters. Although, there are sufficient fiery, exciting scenes, filled with arching volcanoes and incredible CGI created creatures (I liked the BLACK Pegasus), director Louis Letterier allowed the story to be filmed too close to Hades instead of glorious Olympus. As a result, horror, tragedy and beautiful ugliness are the paint brushes of his canvas. The storyline is further burdened with too many options and no central resolution. Still, the final caparison will be up to the forgiving audience, but as far as this reviewer is concern, I liked the original. ***