Vikings, hundred war, and land crusades. Those were my first thoughts about the flick. The film should be of those types, wherein things will be on massive attacks. A lot of soldiers will form a turtle defense, and there will be a lot of bows flying in the sky. Just the classic medieval war. But I caught my self in a wrong track.
Hey! That was my high school book report! I laughed because I remember how I summarized that stuff. I did not even read the whole novel, actually I only skimmed it. Latter the part when I passed that report, I had the interest to read the whole junk.
The movie's plot is not that really synonymous to the novel I read. But the backbone of the story is quite similar to the said novel. The novel is not entitled Clash of the Titans, it is just simply Medusa. I could not help my self but to narrate the flow of the story to my friends while watching the movie, yes, narration while watching baby.
Quick Brief!
- The movie story: The Clash of the Titans is set in the Greek city of Argos where a war is about to explode between man and the gods. Perseus rose as a fisherman, but is actually a semi-god. Perseus is the son of Zeus who is about to take on the gods after the death of his family. Zeus' brother Hades was the one who killed his family, and Perseus wants to kill him. However, it is Perseus' destiny to rescue the city of Argos from the ruthless rage of Hades and his Kraken monster. With nothing to lose, Perseus leads a band of soldiers on a quest to defeat the Kraken. In doing this, Perseus will prevent Hades from overthrowing Zeus and in turn destroying mankind. Source: Douglas Young
- My book report: King Acrisius asked his prophecy from the Oracle. The prophecy says that the king's grandson will murder him. So, the king sent his only daughter, Danae, away from his kingdom. Even if Danae was in a cage, Zeus gave Danae a son. And eventually, Danae died and her son named Perseus was adopted by a fisherman. One day, there was a gathering in the kingdom and the teenage Perseus was invited. He was somewhat challenged there to behead Medusa, or his family will be slain. And the adventure of Perseus went. He was successful in beheading Medusa, and presented it to king. The Oracle appeared and told the truth about Perseus' past. And so, he killed his grandfather, which is the king.
Story: B-
It is not that too thrilling for me, since I already read the novel. But still, it was a pretty good story. A lot more twists than the novel.
Effects: B+
Medusa's snake hair was so intricate. It was so amazing, that you could say that the snakes were true. The Pegasus was also good. Effects on the gods were brilliant; especially Hades' first appearance. There's a part there that awaken my senses. It is where all gods and goddesses met in Zeus's place. They were like gods in a meeting, I think that one's cool.
Characters: B+
No one in particular made a stand on their role. Everyone portrayed their tasks well, but not on an exceptional mode.
Direction: B+
On the disappointing note, the camera was a bit shaky. Mostly on close contact fight scenes. It is just so itchy in your cornea.
Nevertheless, the majority of the shots were nicely done.
Cinematography: A
Some locations were breath-taking. Like on the desert scenes where the scorpions chase the fleet of Perseus. Medusa's place was also good. Fragments of posts, and magma underneath were a perfect match. The kingdom of Greece looked also an oldie one, fit for the time line.
Value Content: B
To trust is the very core value of the movie. It does not necessarily to trust Greek gods or something, but to trust to those who give their promises. And of course, trust always God.
To be brave is also a source of value from this flick.
Overall: B+
It is another 3D masterpiece that someday one could be classified as a classic one. There are just complicated things that 3D technology now can handle. But, 3D is not perfect, as they say.
The concept was not too refreshing. But the twists made its way to be a powerful movie.
Fun to watch.
Doctor Know Junior knows that:
- In Greek mythology, Io is Perseus' great great great great great great great grandmother, and also his father Zeus' ex-wife.
- This film begins with a set of constellations portraying history's events. Clash of the Titans (1981) ended with a set of constellations portraying history's events, (though not the same constellations).
- If you know the story of the flick, do not narrate it to your friends while watching the film!
