Normally when films are redone, they are suppose to be better, but not with Clash of The Titans directed by Louis Leterrier. With the advancement of 3-D technology, 3-D films have become pervasive, which not only becomes a tacky accessory to "stay in fashion," but this technique also deducts from the plot.
Clash of the Titans is based on the Greek mythology of the war between humans and the gods. The city of Argos has defi nitely gone against the gods, claiming they are superior to the gods and refusing to pray. However, the gods decide to strike back, cursing the humans with the attack of the Titan, the Kraken. It is up to Perseus (Sam Worthington), the son of a fisherman, who in actuality is the son of Zeus (Liam Neeson); therefore, making Perseus a demigod (part man, part human), whose destiny is to save the city of Argos.
While this is the main plot, there are several sub-plots that also occur. One of the sub-plots is how Hades (Ralph Fiennes), god of the underworld, also Zeus' brother, wants to take over the heavens, using the attack of the humans as a ploy to gain enough power to overthrow Zeus. Another plot is how Hades killed Perseus' father, and how Perseus wants revenge, not
only on Hades, but all the gods. Then there is the story of Calibos (Jason Flemyng), the husband to the biological mother of Perseus, and how he wants revenge on Zeus for deforming him as well as sleeping with his wife. Then there is also the random character Io (Gemma Arterton), an immortal woman who is the guardian of Perseus sent by the gods, who ends up having romantic feelings for Perseus.
Basically, with all the separate story lines interweaving with one another, the fi lm turns out to be a huge mess. The plots made the film convoluted, which as a result left the audience confused the entire time. The original film made in 1981 was such a simple plot that the "advanced technology" of that time and the action scenes assisted the storyline and enhanced the viewer's experience, unlike this movie, which was complex and difficult to follow.
Clash of the Titans is based on the Greek mythology of the war between humans and the gods. The city of Argos has defi nitely gone against the gods, claiming they are superior to the gods and refusing to pray. However, the gods decide to strike back, cursing the humans with the attack of the Titan, the Kraken. It is up to Perseus (Sam Worthington), the son of a fisherman, who in actuality is the son of Zeus (Liam Neeson); therefore, making Perseus a demigod (part man, part human), whose destiny is to save the city of Argos.
While this is the main plot, there are several sub-plots that also occur. One of the sub-plots is how Hades (Ralph Fiennes), god of the underworld, also Zeus' brother, wants to take over the heavens, using the attack of the humans as a ploy to gain enough power to overthrow Zeus. Another plot is how Hades killed Perseus' father, and how Perseus wants revenge, not
only on Hades, but all the gods. Then there is the story of Calibos (Jason Flemyng), the husband to the biological mother of Perseus, and how he wants revenge on Zeus for deforming him as well as sleeping with his wife. Then there is also the random character Io (Gemma Arterton), an immortal woman who is the guardian of Perseus sent by the gods, who ends up having romantic feelings for Perseus.
Basically, with all the separate story lines interweaving with one another, the fi lm turns out to be a huge mess. The plots made the film convoluted, which as a result left the audience confused the entire time. The original film made in 1981 was such a simple plot that the "advanced technology" of that time and the action scenes assisted the storyline and enhanced the viewer's experience, unlike this movie, which was complex and difficult to follow.
Clash Of The Titans
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