Titans brings myth to the big screen
Posted by The Skyliner on April 7th, 2010Jessicah Peters
Staff Writer
The combination of action, love, comedy and mythology makes Clash of the Titans a must-see.
Although the film is a remake of Clash of the Titans (1981), with CGI technology and remarkable camera angles, the 3D movie and realism of characters cannot compare to any other Greek mythological film made in the past.
French director Louis Leterrior (The Incredible Hulk) put together an action/drama with the actors that could best portray each mythical character.
Sam Worthington (Avatar) played Perseus and could not have portrayed the demigod any better. From starring in Avatar to becoming a demigod in Clash of the Titans, Worthington shows he can play any character from a blue alien to a manly, loving yet vengeance-seeking demigod.
Liam Neeson (Chronicles of Narnia) is Zeus, the head of all gods and father of Perseus. Neeson captures Zeus as the loud, powerful god Greek myths illustrate him to be.
The plot of Clash of the Titans reminds me of the cartoon Hercules. The scenes of Pegasus and Medusa make it hard not to compare it to the mythical cartoon. Perseus washed up to his earthly father, a fisherman, in a coffin with his mother. Raised knowing nothing about his real parents, Perseus never prayed to the gods and believes he is just a man.
When the city of Argos rebels against the gods and tears down the statue of Zeus, Perseus’s family’s boat capsizes, leaving Perseus under the control of the Argos’ soldiers.
The rebellion of Argos against the gods brings Hades (Ralph Fiennes, Harry Potter) out of the underworld. Hades says the only way to save Argos is to sacrifice the beautiful princess Andromeda (Alexa Davalos).
When Perseus finds out he is a demigod, he plans to seek revenge on Hades, who has killed his family.
Clash of the Titans is a movie worth spending money to see. Not only are the battle scenes amazing, but the love between Perseus and the ageless, beautiful demigoddess also captures viewers who seek romance tied in with fighting. Along with action and romance comes the dry comedy of the soldiers’ humor.
With the excitement ranging from flying horses and battle scenes to a snake-headed woman and the booming, creepy voice of Hades, Clash of the Titans makes viewers hold onto their seats.
Clash of the Titans is rated PG-13 for fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief sensuality.
Tags: Spring 2010, Vol. 110 - Issue 10