[12] The BBFC, reviewing the film for certification in 1981, said Harryhausen's effects were well done and would give entertainment to audiences of all ages, but might appear a little "old hat" to those familiar with Star Wars and Superman. "[41] David Stratton also criticized the film's action scenes, suggesting to Leterrier: "check out your local video store for something by Kurosawa, or almost any movie with sword fight scenes, to see how it's done. CLASH OF THE TITANS is a 3D, fantasy story of Perseus, who leads a revolt against the gods, though he himself is the son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman. Both characters do not appear in classical Greek mythology, where Perseus was instead raised by his mother Danae, who did not die during their voyage in the coffin. With Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith. They are rescued by a band of Djinn, desert sorcerers who tame the remaining scorpions and lend their aid to Perseus and his group. CLASH OF THE TITANS is a movie that time has rendered completely unwatchable. [47], Among die-hard supporters of President Trump the phrase "Release the Kraken!" After defeating the Titans, the gods divided the world among themselves; Zeus took the skies, Poseidon the seas, and Hades, deceived by Zeus, was left with the Underworld. The Dodgers and Padres are the new must-watch rivalry. Remake of Clash of the Titans is a train wreck that relies far too much on CGI, as well as bland performances from the cast. During the fight, Draco severs Calibos' hand, forcing him to retreat to a desert where his blood from the hand stump conjures giant scorpions which attack the group. [13] Leterrier noted the original Clash of the Titans inspired the climax of his previous film The Incredible Hulk – a battle in a burnt-down courtroom with temple-like columns – and has compared modern superheroes to Greek mythology. The film's screenwriter, Beverley Cross, was married to Maggie Smith, who played Thetis, until his death in 1998. The film features the final work of stop motion visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen. Rory McCann and Martin McCann make appearances as Belo and Phaedrus, two soldiers from Argos who initially accompany Perseus on his journey. Perseus, Io, and the King's Guard led by Draco journey to the Stygian Witches, seeking a way to defeat the Kraken. The next morning, Perseus presents himself as the next husband to be and correctly answers the riddle, winning Andromeda's hand in marriage. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. "[4], MGM overruled Schneer's choice of John Gielgud to portray the playwright Ammon, and asked for Burgess Meredith to be cast instead. "[37], Peter Travers of Rolling Stone awarded the film 1 star out of four, stating "The film is a sham, with good actors going for the paycheck and using beards and heavy makeup to hide their shame. "[33] Richard Corliss of Time could understand why the film received negative reviews, but found it "a full-throttle action-adventure, played unapologetically straight." He dismissed other critics' complaints, writing that the film is "very watchable in 2-D," that other critics were influenced by nostalgia for the original, and that 15 seconds of Bubo is enough for his tastes. "As I put the film together and the castings came up, they approved the additional castings and added that expense to the budget. Clash of the Titans was released on June 12, 1981 and grossed $6,565,347 from 1,127 theaters in its opening weekend, second behind Raiders of the Lost Ark at the U.S. box office, which was released on the same date. Perseus arrives and exposes Medusa's head to the Kraken, who gradually petrifies and crumbles. Perseus seeks a way to defeat the Kraken, but Pegasus is captured by Calibos and his men. "[31] Even before release, the film attracted some negative attention for its original tagline, "Titans Will Clash," although the trailers, edited to match "The Bird and the Worm" by The Used, were praised. Clash of the Titans was originally set for standard release on March 26, 2010. "[35] Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B-, writing "The new Clash isn't a cynical rehash. The story is very loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus. Mouloud Achour as Kucuk, a hunter who joins Perseus' journey, brother to Ozal. [44], Clash of the Titans was released on DVD and Blu-ray combo pack on July 16 (Mexico), July 26 (UK), July 27 (USA) and (Canada), October 6 (Japan), 2010. [20], According to actress Emma Thompson in a 2014 interview on The Graham Norton Show sitting alongside Luke Evans, Hugh Grant and Lenny Kravitz, she almost made an accidental uncredited cameo in the movie while visiting her friend Liam Neeson on the set. Hades appears and destroys the family's fishing vessel; Spyros and his family drown, with Perseus as the only survivor. Bubo diverts the Kraken's attention until Perseus, whose strength was secretly restored by Zeus, appears on Pegasus. "If we had played this picture with no recognised actors it might be assumed to be what it isn't. Add to a new list. He then tosses the head into the sea, frees Andromeda, and marries her. The king then throws the chest into the sea. Perseus meets Io, a mysterious woman cursed with immortality, who confirms his origin. [9] Producer Basil Iwanyk revived the project in 2006 with a rewrite by Travis Beacham, a fan of the original, who intended the script to be "darker and more realistic". 2.4K. [5][6][29], Clash of the Titans received generally negative reviews, with most criticism directed at its flat characters and its use of 3D, but received praise for its visual effects and action sequences. There are more - but these are the most glaring ones. Clash Of The Titans amazed and thrilled my senses as I watched it for the first time in the movie theater and numerous times later on over the years. "[25], In a book published in 2000, Stephen R. Wilk suggested that "most people today who are aware of the story of Perseus and Medusa owe their knowledge to" the film.[26]. Hay and Manfredi had to rewrite the script in less than a year using a very active process. It is about the Greek hero Perseus.He is played by Harry Hamlin.The movie features the final work of stop motion artist, Ray Harryhausen.It made $41 million in the United States. "[citation needed], Christopher John reviewed Clash of the Titans in Ares Magazine #9 and commented that "Clash of the Titans is still one of Harryhausen's best works. Danny Huston and Alexander Siddig appear briefly as Poseidon, god of the sea, and Hermes, god of roads and travelers. Justification for her opinion came from the frantic action sequences and muddled special effects. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. "Hollywood is Joyous Over Its Record Grossing Summer", 1981 Yearly Box Office Results – BoxOfficeMojo.com, "Ray Harryhausen Presents: 20 Million Miles More #1 (Preview)", "Medusa's Head Hiding Within Perseus' Sack? However, … In retribution, Zeus kills Acrisius and orders Poseidon to release the last of the Titans, a gigantic sea monster called the Kraken, to destroy Argos. Leterrier, who did, contacted Norrington through their shared agent about replacing him. The film's success led to a sequel, Wrath of the Titans, released in March 2012. Alpha Wikis. Clash Of The Titans was then remade in 2010 by director Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance). During filming the cast had a few laughs about the costumes, but he took it very seriously "so the audience doesn't have to. At the wedding in Thetis' temple, Queen Cassiopeia declares Andromeda's beauty greater to that of Thetis herself, whereupon an earthquake shakes the temple, causing the head of the statue of Thetis to break off and crash to the floor. An Australian-American production directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos, Ralph Fiennes, and Liam Neeson, the film was originally set for standard release on March 26, 2010. Illusions, Fantasies and Ray Harryhausen The gods created the mortals, whose worship maintained the god's immortality. Masami Kurumada, the author of Saint Seiya, was even asked to collaborate with the production team on poster designs. ‘Release the Kraken,’ new catchphrase for "unfounded" election conspiracy theory, Trends on Twitter. 1.2K Like. Despite the producers' protracted labours, there's a real possibility that some audiences will be turned to stone before Medusa shows up. I know I was intended to be terrified by the release of the Kraken, but all I could think of was O'Brien shouting "Release the bear!" Upon arrival, Perseus and his remaining companions enter Medusa's temple lair, while Io remains outside. Briareus, Cottus, and Gyges proved to be formidable warriors. The constellations of Perseus, Andromeda, Pegasus and Cassiopeia are created in their honor. "[38] In a review for the Chicago Tribune, Turan complained that the film is worse in 3D; he went on further to explain that the action scenes are "more of a distraction than an enhancement", with the battle scenes being cluttered and "harder to follow rather than exciting". Luke Evans plays Apollo, god of music, the sun, dance and archery and a son of Zeus. [21], For the 2D to 3D conversion, Leterrier approached the studio early on about a 3D conversion, but it was expensive and very new technology. Clash of the Titans is a 1981 fantasy adventure film directed by Desmond Davis and written by Beverley Cross which is loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus. The film falls between two schools... and even Harryhausen can't save it no matter how excellent his magic. The four-issue comic book miniseries Wrath of the Titans (2007), released by TidalWave Productions as part of their Ray Harryhausen Signature Series, picked up the story 5 years after the events of the film.[27]. The Furies are then unleashed and slaughter the soldiers. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 27% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 263 reviews; the average rating is 4.32/10. As Perseus and his party set to return, Calibos enters their camp and punctures the cloak carrying Medusa's head, causing her blood to spill and produce three giant scorpions. Jack Gwillim, who appeared as Poseidon, had earlier played the role of King Aeëtes in the original Jason and the Argonauts in 1963. Clash of the Titans (2010) [edit | edit source] The creator of man [edit | edit source] In the remake, Zeus' origins differ slightly in that he was only the second most powerful God after Hades. As Io lies dying, she urges Perseus to save Andromeda and Argos. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family … Perseus fights and kills Medusa's guardian, a two-headed dog named Dioskilos. In "Clash of the Titans," the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. On the Gorgon's island, most of Perseus' men are killed. The Azure Window in Gozo, Malta, appears in the battle against the Kraken. [22] After Avatar, the studio put pressure on Leterrier to convert the film. Clash of the Titans. April 1, 2010. But lets put the record straight on some of the biggest "innovations" in Greek myths found in the movie. The 3D remake Clash of the Titans (2010) and its sequel Wrath of the Titans (2012) were released by the property's current rights holder Warner Bros.[28][29][30] The Kraken would appear in The Lego Batman Movie as one of the villains rallied by the Joker to destroy Gotham City. The national premiere in Spain took place on March 30 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital city of the Canary Islands. It was the 11th highest money-making movie of the year. It was released on June 12, 1981 and grossed $41 million at the North American box office, which made it the 11th-highest-grossing film of the year. "[4] The scenes involving the Gods only took eight days. Clash of the Titans is a 2010 action fantasy film and remake of the 1981 film of the same name produced by MGM (the rights to which had been acquired by Warner Bros. in 1996 through its purchase of Turner). He said Worthington had a "Shatneresque heaviness about him," and found that all the laughs came from the fact that the heavyweight actors were "slumming through their roles. Found by another group of soldiers, Perseus is brought before King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia. "[13], Schneer picked Desmond Davis to direct in part because Davis had made several BBC Shakespeare films and he wanted someone with experience dealing with Shakespearean actors.[13]. Clash of the Titans. In the subsequent battle, Perseus petrifies the Kraken with Medusa's head, causing it to crumble to pieces. Warner Bros. released a remake in 3D on April 2, 2010. In 2013 Leterrier said of the 3D conversion; It was famously rushed and famously horrible. "[22] Gary Arnold of The Washington Post wrote that Hamlin was "always a magnetic presence" but the film's appeal was "quaint and stilted. The draft script included scenes which the BBFC considered would not be acceptable under those certificates, including the Kraken tearing Pegasus to pieces and Andromeda appearing naked during the climax of the film. With Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Flemyng. [26], Filming of volcano scenes at the Harriet hole in Dinorwic Slate Quarry in Wales wrapped at the end of July. 289 Dislike. [1] The movie was #1 for two weeks in a row, edging out Date Night and the previous winner, How to Train Your Dragon. [16] The film had a worldwide gross of over $70 million and was one of 1981's biggest hits. They didn't want the public to think it was totally an English picture. The demigod Perseus was born to the mortal queen Danae who was conceived by Zeus during the siege of King Acrisius at Mount Olympus. [5], On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 67% based on 43 reviews, and an average rating of 5.98/10. [14][15] By the time it finished its theatrical run, it had grossed $41 million in North America. [43] Clash of the Titans made $163,214,888 domestically, as of July 22, 2010, and $330,000,000 overseas, as of September 19, 2010, for a worldwide total of $493,214,888. 0 Save. When the god Zeus impregnates her, Acrisius banishes his daughter and his newborn grandson Perseus to sea in a wooden chest. 907 likes. "[42], The film was nominated for "Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel" and "Worst Eye-Gouging Misuse of 3D" at the 31st Golden Raspberry Awards, but lost to Sex and the City 2 and The Last Airbender, respectively. [3][4] The Heat Vision Blog reported on January 27, 2010, that after a 3D conversion test of the film, which Warner Bros. found to be a "roaring success," the film would be converted to 3D and would premiere on April 2, 2010. [27] This slate quarry has also been used for locations for Willow and Street Fighter.[28]. Arnold, Gary (June 15, 1981). They wanted to drop the "cheesy chessboard manipulation of characters" by the gods. Perseus is discovered and nearly killed by Calibos, but manages to sever one of Calibos's hands, losing his helmet in the process. He was worried because of his previous concerns but was convinced after seeing the View-D conversion process. Three Blind Witches! The film features the final work of stop motion visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen. Stars Harry Hamlin and Ursula Andress were romantically involved at the time of production. If, in truth, it was to be a clash of the titans, then that is who should have been featured; it should have been either the gods' or Perseus' story, not both. A 3D Blu-ray version of the film was also released in a combo pack with the 2D version, DVD, and digital copy.[45]. Calibos, the spoiled and rebellious son of the sea goddess Thetis, is betrothed to Princess Andromeda, daughter of Queen Cassiopeia of Joppa; but for committing several atrocities against Zeus, including destroying Zeus's sacred flying horses (except for Pegasus), Zeus transforms Calibos into a deformed monstrous satyr-like creature. The next day, the group continues on their journey without Andromeda and Ammon, who return to Joppa. Though the mixing of Mythologies and the Perseus-Earth Goddess romance was abandoned, the concept of a Goddess enraged at arrogant humans and demanding a sacrifice and the Cult of the Evil God (Changed from Tiamat to Hades) was retained into the final production. Schneer took it to Orion Pictures who insisted on Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the lead but the producer refused as the role involved too much dialogue. "[19] Variety called it "an unbearable bore of a film that will probably put to sleep the few adults stuck taking the kids to it. [23] Leterrier considered the 3D conversion to improve the viewing experience, and states that it should not be seen as a gimmick.[22]. Outside The Confines: A clash of titans. They arrive at the lair of the Stygian Witches who are forced to reveal a weapon to defeat the Kraken and that is to obtain the head of the gorgon Medusa, who resides in the Underworld. As he leaves the temple, Calibos appears and fatally stabs Io. Production of the sequel, Wrath of the Titans, directed by Jonathan Liebesman, began on March 23, 2011. Zeus prepared to engage in war with Tiamat; taking the aids of other gods (such as Thoth, Marduk, Yahweh and Osiris). 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Will the United States seek to contain China as it once contained the Soviet Union? The winged horse Pegasus arrives and takes Perseus back to Argos as Hades, having manipulated Zeus and the gods in earning their trust, releases the Kraken. "They preferred an American actor. It was Zeus who urged his brother to create the Kraken, a beast powerful enough to defeat the Titans. [32], In his review for the Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert gave the film 3 stars out of 4, stating "I don't say it's good cinema, although I recognize the craftsmanship that went into it. It might suffer the fate of an Italian Western. There are too many Greek gods for me to keep straight, since as a child I didn't have action figures as a learning tool. Perseus, wearing the helmet, captures Pegasus and follows Calibos's giant vulture carrying off Andromeda's spirit during her sleep to learn the next riddle. Pete Postlethwaite and Elizabeth McGovern appear in the opening scenes of the film as Spyro and Marmara, who find the infant Perseus and become his adoptive parents. By taking their magic eye, Perseus forces them to reveal that the only way to defeat the Kraken is by using the head of the gorgon Medusa whose gaze can turn any living thing into stone, who lives on an island in the River Styx at the edge of the Underworld. Andromeda is shackled to the sea cliffs outside Joppa, and the Kraken itself is summoned. Zeus sends Perseus a god-crafted helmet from Athena which makes its wearer invisible, a magical sword from Aphrodite, and a shield from Hera. Directed by Desmond Davis. 62, Iss. The problem lies in the little things. I was prepared to take notes during "Clash of the Titans" but only wrote down a single one: "Release the Kraken!" "[13], Schneer deliberately sought better known actors to play the Gods in order to improve the film's chances at the box office. has come to refer to unfounded evidence for massive voter fraud in the 2020 US Presidential Election. Claire Bloom said she only agreed to make it "because I was told Olivier was doing it and it only lasts a week. It has a decent script, a fine cast, and a lot of good effects. [citation needed] Perseus was originally kidnapped by an avatar of an unidentified Chthonian Earth Goddess, who planned to have him married to Andromeda so as to develop better relations with humanity. When Cassiopeia begins boasting of her daughter to the gods, the revelry is interrupted by Hades, who exposes Perseus' lineage to Zeus and rapidly ages Cassiopeia. Thetis, using the statue's head to speak through, demands Andromeda be sacrificed to the Kraken on pain of Joppa's destruction. He specifically cited the armor that the Gods wear in his film remake as a sign of homage and respect to Saint Seiya. Three Blind Witches! In Zeus' retaliation, a lightning bolt strikes the king and severely deforms him. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clash_of_the_Titans_(2010_film)&oldid=1018217501, Films with screenplays by Phil Hay (screenwriter), Articles with dead external links from July 2019, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2017, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2018, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. With nothing to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. [7] A novelization of the film by Alan Dean Foster was published in 1981. Zeus commands Athena to give Perseus her owl Bubo, but she orders Hephaestus to build a golden replica of Bubo instead, who leads Perseus, Andromeda, Ammon, Thallo and some soldiers to the Stygian Witches. Namco Bandai Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released a video game adaptation of the movie on July 27, 2010, on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, to coincide with the film's home video release; it was originally planned for release in March 2010. There was a close race for the top spot this weekend. It kinda-sorta does. Supermodels Agyness Deyn and Natalia Vodianova make brief appearances as Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, and the monstrous Medusa, one of the fearsome Gorgons, respectively. Warner Bros. released a 3D remake on April 2, 2010.[8][9]. To help his son, Zeus tries to give Perseus a sword forged on Olympus, which he refuses. [18], Sam Worthington took the role of Perseus because he wanted to make a Clash of the Titans for his nine-year-old niece's generation. Scorpiochs, in Greek Mythology, are monsters of considerable size and strength. Andromeda was originally a promiscuous spoiled Princess who possessed various male sex slaves. Kaya Scodelario plays Peshet, handmaiden to Princess Andromeda. Prokopion, a cult leader who worships Hades, attempts to kill Perseus, but Cepheus intervenes and both of them are then crushed by the Kraken's falling claw. Clash of the Titans is a fun movie - but to enjoy it, you'll have to turn off any understanding of the Greek gods and goddesses and sit back to enjoy the fast-paced story and special effects. New Features: Upgrade to the all-new Town Hall 14 and power up your attacks with Hero Pets! I’m a good boy and I rolled with the punches and everything, but it’s not my movie. Aerial photography was conducted in Iceland and Ethiopia. By Josh Timmers @JoshFTimmers Apr 19, 2021, 7:00am CDT Directed by Louis Leterrier. Clash of the Titans took place Sunday, April 18, 2021 with 7 fights at Club Revel in Atlanta, Georgia . Changes to the script and, on submission, some cuts to Perseus's final battle with Calibos were made and the film secured the "A" certificate: "Those aged 5 and older admitted, but not recommended for children under 14 years of age". Perseus then enters the Gorgon's lair, where he uses the reflective underside of his shield to deceive Medusa, decapitate her, and collect her head; but the shield is dissolved by her caustic blood. Kasdan gave the script another rewrite from the Beacham version. Vincent Regan and Polly Walker play King Kepheus and Queen Cassiopeia, the arrogant rulers of Argos and parents of Andromeda. "I saw the sense in that," said Schneer. [11], Ray Harryhausen used stop-motion animation to create the various creatures in the film, including Calibos, his vulture, Pegasus, Bubo the mechanical owl, Dioskilos, Medusa, the scorpions and the Kraken. ", El Teide, el parque más visitado de Europa y el segundo del mundo, https://books.google.at/books?id=F8DQ5GcRHlsC&pg=PA119&lpg=PA119&dq=cheesy+chessboard+manipulation+of+characters&source=bl&ots=H91yW5gLnr&sig=ACfU3U2KMQqqz1SMvsSz7DzP9hfwRl1k1w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy_4z1reDqAhVks4sKHXAmDWsQ6AEwAHoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=cheesy%20chessboard%20manipulation%20of%20characters&f=false, "EXCLUSIVE: Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi Prepare Us for Clash of the Titans", "Interview: 'Clash of the Titans' Character Designer Aaron Sims", Saint Seiya's Kurumada Draws Clash of the Titans Poster – Anime News Network|AU, "The Sam Worthington 'Clash Of The Titans' Interview", "Sam Worthington Interview CLASH OF THE TITANS", "EMMA THOMPSON's Nanny McPhee Cameo in Clash of the Titans?! "Clash of the Titans" is a grand and glorious romantic "Clash of the Titans" is a grand and glorious romantic adventure, filled with grave heroes, beautiful heroines, fearsome monsters, and awe-inspiring duels to the death. [40] Dan Kois blamed the director for making a "muddled disappointment" instead of a "camp classic that could have endured for generations." Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes and Liam Neeson reprised their roles and the film was released on March 30, 2012. It was absolutely horrible, the 3D. Perseus, demigod, son of Zeus, battles the minions of the underworld to stop them from conquering heaven and earth. In revenge, Thetis transports an adult Perseus from Seriphos to an abandoned amphitheater in Joppa, where he befriends a soldier, Thallo, and an elderly poet named Ammon and learns that Andromeda is under a curse and cannot marry unless her suitor, upon the threat of execution if he fails, successfully answers a riddle concocted by Calibos. Pre Alpha Wikis. 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