Clash of the Titans 3D - Review

Clash of the Titans 3D (2010)

Before seeing this film, my expectations were “action-packed scenes, sword fights and awesome looking beasts,” and boy was I right. A small army of men fighting giant scorpions in the desert, the monster “Cracken” (think of a dragon on crack) wreaking havoc are just some of the awesome spectacles you’ll see in Clash of the Titans. The film is set around Greek mythology following Perseus, played by Sam Worthington, the human son of Zeus, and his attempt to save the city of Argos from the wrath of the gods. The rulers of Argos have turned their backs on the gods which force the Olympians to drive fear and destruction on the mortals below, as commanded by Hades, the sneaky brother of Zeus.

Sam Worthington does Australia proud again as he continues to ride the Hollywood blockbuster wave. However slight hiccups with the Aussie accent will kind of put you off the moment at times. Also with a few other the main characters, I picked up notes of Scottish, Irish, and English which is of concern being set in ancient Greece! Thankfully, Ralph Fiennes’ steals the show with his creepy voice and gives his demonic, dusty character of Hades the only lasting impression. The cinematography is great in some shots, and the sound editing compliments the action scenes well. However my main objection to the production side is the use of 3D. There is actually no need for it in this film. With a bit of reading I discovered that the entire movie was shot normally and was edited in post production, with the hope of jumping on the Avatar money train. I’m deeply afraid we will be seeing a lot more of the irrelevant 3D with such titles as StreetDance 3D, Beauty and the Beast 3D, and Yogi Bear 3D. I’m not kidding by the way!

If you’re expecting a well written story with plenty of substance, complemented by superb acting, you may be disappointed. If you’re looking for an easy flowing journey filled with action and without taking it too seriously, then Clash of the Titan won’t disappoint. The overall experience is quite satisfying as a big budget, testosterone filled adventure and you’ll have a great time.

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