Description:By answering a seemingly impossible riddle, Perseus, the son of Zeus, wins the hand of the Princess Andromeda in marriage. Trouble appears in the shape of Calibos, the princess's former love, and his mother, the Goddess Thetis. In order that the dreaded Kraken not be released, Andromeda has to be sacrificed and Perseus searches for thBy answering a seemingly impossible riddle, Perseus, the son of Zeus, wins the hand of the Princess Andromeda in marriage. Trouble appears in the shape of Calibos, the princess's former love, and his mother, the Goddess Thetis. In order that the dreaded Kraken not be released, Andromeda has to be sacrificed and Perseus searches for the Medusa; her head is the only thing that can stop the Kraken.... (more)(less)
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This was the last major picture to include Harryhausen's work and has been called his masterwork by no less an authority than Roger Ebert, Critic Extraordinary. "Clash of the Titans" is not my favourite Harryhausen project. I'm used to heroes of Harryhausen pictures being overshadowed by supernatural creatures, but to me, the one in this was more lackluster and unappealing then usual.
Fortunately, a weak lead is not nearly enough to sink the picture. In addition to the usual plethora of incre"
Fraterlucis added this to a list 1 month, 1 week ago
"When you look at all the destruction & chaos that Zues & Co. release down on our humble planet just outta petty jealousy & pride, it really reveals the truth behind the old saying, "The gods must be crazy".
While I'm not usually a big fan of movie remakes,
for me, the original Clash, is an excellent example of a classic that would greatly benefit from today's special effects technology.
I'd really like to see alot of these old stop-motion flicks of yesteryear get the updated treatment that man"
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TV (RECORDED TO DVR) / REWATCH
Date watched: 31st January, 2013
Project: Favourites Rewatch
Why?: Why not?
Director: Desmond Davis
Thoughts: Ray Harryhausen's effects still capture my attention.
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Hootsaidtheowl added this to a list 3 months, 3 weeks ago
"8th January, on TV
An enjoyable early 80's fantasy-action film with incredible stop-motion effects, Clash of the Titans is exactly the kind of film in which you immerse yourself in the world and embrace the stupidity of everything you see and experience. Ancient Greek mythology has plenty of weird but interesting characters and deities and there is a nice amount of them in this film. One thing is for certain, though: the human/god characters aren't interesting at all. You see this movie for the"
DarkWarrior added this to a list 4 months, 1 week ago