Clash of the Titans (2010)

[Fezzik]

I haven't heard MUCH about this film, and although I loathe remakes, the fact that Lawrence Kasdan ("Raiders of the Lost Ark" AND "The Empire Strikes Back") penned the script gives me some hope for this.

[Watashi]

Kasdan also brought us Dreamcatcher.

That gives me no hope for this film.

[Spinal]

I enjoy the original film for what it is, but there is certainly room for improvement. A good film delving into Greek mythology would be most welcome.

[Raiders]

Kasdan more or less sucks (he has a couple good scripts early on, but I haven't liked almost a single thing since). The original film is pretty lame is many respects, but is glorious for Harryhausen.

I have little desire for this project.

[DSNT]

The original was fun, but suffered from such poor special effects, even for its time, that I think a remake could actually work here.

Despite his recent work, this script could be in far worse hands than Kasdan, but they need the right director. Just imagine this project in the hands of a Peter Jackson or Alfonso Cuaron.

[Mysterious Dude]

The original was fun, but suffered from such poor special effects, even for its timeShut up.

[DSNT]

Shut up.
Whatever. ILM was light years ahead of HH.

[Spinal]

The effects for Clash of the Titans are great! I don't care how realistic or not they are. They're fun and evocative.

[megladon8]

First look at Sam Worthington. (http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/01/first-look-sam-worthington-in-clash-of-the-titans/)

I like.

[Sven]

The effects for Clash of the Titans are great! I don't care how realistic or not they are. They're fun and evocative.

Surely I already repped you for this...

[Dukefrukem]

Looks fine for now... on that one shot.

[Fezzik]

Wow....somewhat impressive cast.

Neeson, Fiennes, Mikkelssen and Atherton...nice.

[Wryan]

Is he wielding a letter opener? I'm amused that they didn't make the sword some hulking behemoth.

[lovejuice]

i don't understand how anyone can bitch about the effect in the original. the medusa scene is really tensed and well-constructed. it still scares the crap out of me.

[[ETM]]

I have seen the original numerous times and I'm having a hard time remembering any of that storyline.

[Wryan]

i don't understand how anyone can bitch about the effect in the original. the medusa scene is really tensed and well-constructed. it still scares the crap out of me.

Medusa is still one of the best-looking effects I have ever seen, and more for its power in the scene than its quality.

[lovejuice]

Medusa is still one of the best-looking effects I have ever seen, and more for its power in the scene than its quality.
indeed. as said, the scene is well constructed. from the built up with death as the gondolier. to two-headed cerberus. and the face off with the lady in the dungeon when we first see her as shadow on the wall. classic.

[megladon8]

Here's that first picture in better resolution, and a second picture from the production...

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/2901/84026290.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7485/32611962.jpg

[Dead & Messed Up]

Looks like they're gonna 300 this up. Whee.

[Spinal]

Looks like they're gonna 300 this up. Whee.

My thoughts too. I suppose it's too much to ask for a film that is more concerned with mythology and storytelling than it is badass action scenes.

[megladon8]

:|

We've seen two photos showing the lead actor.

If we see a trailer that features a slow-mo-shot ratio of 10:1, then go ahead and say it's being 300'd up.

[Dead & Messed Up]

:|

We've seen two photos showing the lead actor.

If we see a trailer that features a slow-mo-shot ratio of 10:1, then go ahead and say it's being 300'd up.

I want my Greek heroes fighting the way they did historically - bare-ass naked.

It's not a sexual thing. It's simple accuracy. And accuracy means that we see a truckload of swinging dongs.

[megladon8]

I want my Greek heroes fighting the way they did historically - bare-ass naked.

It's not a sexual thing. It's simple accuracy. And accuracy means that we see a truckload of swinging dongs.


That was actually going to happen, you know.

There's a book called "Gates of Fire" telling the story of the Battle of Thermopylae and it was quite explicit in its description of the naked fighters.

Plans were to make a film of it, featuring Bruce Willis as the leader of the Roman army. But that was scrapped, I guess.

[Raiders]

That was actually going to happen, you know.

There's a book called "Gates of Fire" telling the story of the Battle of Thermopylae and it was quite explicit in its description of the naked fighters.

Plans were to make a film of it, featuring Bruce Willis as the leader of the Roman army. But that was scrapped, I guess.

Everyone who has seen Color of Night knows Bruce has no shame and that the world doesn't need to see "little Bruce" (or, "Willis willie") ever again.

[Spinal]

:|

We've seen two photos showing the lead actor.

If we see a trailer that features a slow-mo-shot ratio of 10:1, then go ahead and say it's being 300'd up.

I'm sorry, I thought this was the forum for snap judgments. Am I not playing right?

[[ETM]]

Plans were to make a film of it, featuring Bruce Willis as the leader of the Roman army. But that was scrapped, I guess.

I'm glad.

[megladon8]

Everyone who has seen Color of Night knows Bruce has no shame and that the world doesn't need to see "little Bruce" (or, "Willis willie") ever again.


Throw Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman in the cast, and I'm there.

[[ETM]]

Throw Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman in the cast, and I'm there.

And Little Chris and Hewie?

[megladon8]

;171235']And Little Chris and Hewie?


Yes.

Though anyone who's seen the deleted scenes from American Psycho know its "Very Little Chris".

[Watashi]

What's up with that puny sword he's carrying?

[[ETM]]

Though anyone who's seen the deleted scenes from American Psycho know its "Very Little Chris".

The man could be a "grower" for all we know.

[megladon8]

What's up with that puny sword he's carrying?


His broadsword is still sheathed.

ZING!

[Morris Schæffer]

http://www.empireonline.com/images/magazine/245/clash-of-the-titans-cover.jpg

[Saya]

Bunch of new pics here (http://www.empireonline.com/news/feed.asp?NID=25974)

[megladon8]

This is looking pretty neat.

[Saya]

And here is Liam Neeson as Zeus:

http://i35.tinypic.com/28krasg.jpg

[megladon8]

Looks more like Liam Neeson as Jesus Knight.

[Dead & Messed Up]

I saw some new posters of the flick online (removed now by the studio), and my interest just shot up. I mean, I grew up on shit like The Seven Voyages of Sinbad, Jason and the Argonauts, and the original Clash. Heroic heroes traveling across great landscapes, battling one monster after the other.

Come on, seriously.

[Saya]

Here they are:

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/IO.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/medusa.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/zeus.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/pegasus1.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/pegasus2.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/kraken1.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/kraken2.jpg

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/perseus&medusa.jpg

[Morris Schæffer]

Very nice. But the jury (aka me) is out on Louis Letterier.

[lovejuice]

look like a hilariously over-the-top B film with expensive special effects. i'm so there. :P

[Sycophant]

Looks more like Liam Neeson as Jesus Knight.

I think that's ridiculous. How you see Jesus in that is just absurd.

This could be fun. Leterrier > Snyder, at least!

[megladon8]

Looking pretty awesome so far.

[Watashi]

Is Sam Worthington going to have a buzz cut in every one of his movies?

[Wryan]

Gimme a trailer or there's no deal!

[KK2.0]

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/kraken2.jpg

reminded me of the same scene from the original, i hope this does not suck.

[Spun Lepton]

Damn it, I really want to see what the Kraken looks like, now...

[EvilShoe]

Teaser (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810081563/video/16576836).

Could be fun. Definitely looks better than Prince of Persia.

[megladon8]

In the words of my friend Nick...that looks fuckin' baller.

[Dead & Messed Up]

I'm still very interested, because the world needs more movies based on Greek myth, but this looks unappetizing. Like they duplicated the largest images from the original film and fused those with 300, Pan's Labyrinth (that eye-in-the-hand is one hell of a swipe), and - gulp - Troy.

But it's just a teaser. Whatevskies.

[megladon8]

The obnoxious rock guitar and quick-cutting didn't do it any favors.

I hope it has an actual orchestral score.

[Dead & Messed Up]

The obnoxious rock guitar and quick-cutting didn't do it any favors.

I feel like it should cut to those extreme guys from Harold and Kumar.

"EXTREME GREEK MYTH!!!1"

[megladon8]

I feel like they're very much trying to make this feel like "God of War" the movie.

I see more of that video game in the trailer than I do the original Clash of the Titans.

[megladon8]

And what the hell is up with that tagline?

"TITANS WILL CLASH!"

[Fezzik]

And what the hell is up with that tagline?

"TITANS WILL CLASH!"

I was wondering the same thing.

That's the best the copy people could come up with? Seriously?

I wonder how much they got paid for that :)

[Dead & Messed Up]

I was wondering the same thing.

That's the best the copy people could come up with? Seriously?

I wonder how much they got paid for that :)

It reinforces the title in a clean, simple way...and treats the audience like idiots. "Wait...who's clashing?"

[Morris Schæffer]

But it's just a teaser. Whatevskies.

Correctskies, but whoever chose that musicskies should be taken to the backyardskies and shotskies.

My God I can speak Russian!!

[Wryan]

If anything in recent memory deserves an "ROFL" it's this. It also looks awesome!

[Kurosawa Fan]

Way too much jumping for my taste.

[Skitch]

Wow. I'm totally in.

[KK2.0]

better quality youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Q7NlAlZEA

a bit more metal than i expected, but still looked nice


look like a hilariously over-the-top B film with expensive special effects. i'm so there. :P

the original was basically the same, minus the expensive special effects.

[Saya]

new trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IazoKiYyGCY)

The more I see of this movie, the less I want to see it.

[Morris Schæffer]

It perhaps deserved a director better capable to give this film the epic qualities it deserved rather than the man who directed the Transporter movies.

[megladon8]

Looks metal.

[Watashi]

Something about Liam Neeson yelling out "Release the Krakken!" is awesome.

[Sxottlan]

Ralph Fiennes looked a bit like the depiction of Ares from God of War.

[megladon8]

Ralph Fiennes looked a bit like the depiction of Ares from God of War.


Yeah, this movie seems to be taking more from "God of War" than from the original Clash of the Titans movie.

[Bosco B Thug]

Hmm... I'm the resident CGI hater but that trailer kind of won me over.

[Dead & Messed Up]

The song re-orchestrated for the trailer, The Used's "The Bird and the Worm," features the neo-Medusian line, "All alone / He turns to stone."

And the movie's looking progressively less interesting.

[Wryan]

Verily I will see the shit out of this.

[Ivan Drago]

Liam Neeson's playing Zeus, Aslan, AND John "Hannibal" Smith in one year?

Awesome.

[Skitch]

Verily I will see the shit out of this.

In-fucking-deed.

[KK2.0]

new trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IazoKiYyGCY)

The more I see of this movie, the less I want to see it.

link removed, can't find alternative. :sad:

[Dukefrukem]

apples got it now (http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/clashofthetitans/)

whats the music in that trailer?

[KK2.0]

Looks metal.

so metal



but they showed all monsters in the trailer, kinda ruined the surprise, Kraken looks badass though.

[Dukefrukem]

so metal



but they showed all monsters in the trailer, kinda ruined the surprise, Kraken looks badass though.

Does the huge monster at the end have a name or is that what you're referring to?

[[ETM]]

Does the huge monster at the end have a name or is that what you're referring to?

You haven't seen the original?!

Also, Zeus yells "Unleash the Kraken!" just before we see it in the trailer.

[KK2.0]

Yes Duke, rent the old movie, campy good times.

Harryhausen's Kraken

http://scifiwire.com/assets_c/2009/05/Clash_of_the_Titans_oldKraken-thumb-550x295-17891.jpg

[Spun Lepton]

The Kraken sold me. Childhood memories be damned, I will see this version, even if it does look like it was pushed through 300 and God of War filters.

[Scar]

The Kraken sold me. Childhood memories be damned, I will see this version, even if it does look like it was pushed through 300 and God of War filters.

I'm all about the Kraken.

Granted, I was the same way when I was a kid.

[Spun Lepton]

I'm all about the Kraken.

Granted, I was the same way when I was a kid.

I was all about the Medusa battle and when her blood melted the reflecting shield. As a kid, that was nothing short of badass.

And the Kraken, of course.

[Dukefrukem]

Yes Duke, rent the old movie, campy good times.

Harryhausen's Kraken

http://scifiwire.com/assets_c/2009/05/Clash_of_the_Titans_oldKraken-thumb-550x295-17891.jpg

added to my queue

[Morris Schæffer]

I think I shall see this, provided the reviews are at least decent. In any case, whoever thought up the music for this trailer should be shot.

[Grouchy]

I like the trailer's score. Like the trailer. Will see this.

[eternity]

So here's this giant enemy crab...

[KK2.0]

So here's this giant enemy crab...

hmmm God of War nods and this, i see a huge playstation subliminal marketing at work here.

<looks after conspiracy>

no, it's not a Sony pictures production.

[MadMan]

Something about Liam Neeson yelling out "Release the Krakken!" is awesome.I have a feeling it will end up being my favorite line of the year :lol:

Yeah I've only seen bits and pieces of the original, which I will rent and watch before the remake comes out. Regardless, the remake looks batshit crazy in a stupid, but awesome appearing, way.

[megladon8]

I'm glad I'm not the only person who thinks the Kraken looks almost a little too much like the Cloverfield monster.

[Wryan]

The Medusa scene in the original still holds up incredibly well.

[Ezee E]

I have no intending on seeing this. However, I can't help but laugh at both how ridiculously loud it is when the Kraken screams, and the audience's reaction to the trailer everytime. The theater literally shakes, and people simply go, "Wowwwwww."

[BuffaloWilder]

I am very hopeful about this. It looks great, and I'm no fan at all of Louis Leterrier's previous works.

[Spun Lepton]

DenOfGeek.com sez:


Firstly I need to state that time is short as the screening was late last night. We’ve all heard how studios screen films close to release if they have no faith in a product, to avoid the critics backlash. Well I’m no posh critic, I’m a big movie geek. But lord, do I now know what the critics mean.

Secondly, and I cannot emphasise this enough, do not pay out for the 3D, as it simply isn’t there. The director didn’t even want it apparently, but lo and behold Clash Of The Titans was retro-fitted to turn a fast buck and the result is shocking. Please, please if you go and see Clash of the Titans, watch it in 2D before this whole mess gets out of hand.

Talking to other audience members there were a couple of scenes specifically adapted to be in ‘proper’ 3D, but the difference was negligible and the rest of the film just looked darker and foggier as a result of the tint in the glasses. I have never been so insulted by such a criminal intent to rob the public, so to any studio who attempt to cash in on the success of other, better films with this technique: don't.

Yeah, I knew the 3D was gonna suck.

http://denofgeek.com/movies/452725/clash_of_the_titans_review.htm l

[hey it's ethan]

This was pretty goddamn brutal. I felt so embarrassed for Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes throughout the entire running time. At first I felt bad for Danny Huston having like one line in the entire movie because the dude's an amazing actor, but at least he left with more dignity intact.

Keep Louis Letterier the fuck away from The Avengers.

[Watashi]

This was like a PG cliff notes version of Greek Mythology.

Ralph Fiennes performance is absolutely hysterical.

[hey it's ethan]

Also, Gemma Arterton is basically the female Jason Statham.

[Watashi]

Also, Gemma Arterton is basically the female Jason Statham.
Yes, but I would have lots of sex with her.

[megladon8]

Also, Gemma Arterton is basically the female Jason Statham.


Huh? How?

Is her part action-and-driving heavy?

[hey it's ethan]

Huh? How?

The.Same.Goddamn.Tone.Of.Voice .Throughout.The.Entire....MOVI E

Seriously, watch the Prince of Persia trailer.

[lovejuice]

Ralph Fiennes is actually kinda cool. I like his first appearance.

The movie's not very good, but I have some pervert glee watching Leterrier trying to surpass the original with his Medusa sequence. Fat chance. The original's among the most tense and well-directed action sequences ever; from the solemnity of Charon, the two-headed dog and the slithering shadow on the wall. The new version confirms to the cliche that less is more

Although I kinda like this sexy medusa.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/bloodylamer/bastardly-photos/0505/album22/natalia-vodianova-06110601.jpg


Yes, but I would have lots of sex with [Gemma Arterton].
She looks quite like my girlfriend. FYI.

[Skitch]

She looks quite like my girlfriend. FYI.

Win!

I quite enjoyed this lean, mean, harmless fun. I was surprised by the stories I've heard about the set antics behind the owl, considering it was a really funny part of the movie.

[KK2.0]

In the trailer, when Zeus punches his throne and shockwaves spread, i felt this was going to be as hammy as the original. Maybe most critics are taking the remake far too seriously?

[Ivan Drago]

In the trailer, when Zeus punches his throne and shockwaves spread, i felt this was going to be as hammy as the original. Maybe most critics are taking the remake far too seriously?

As soon as that happpened, I was cracking up and thinking, "Oh no...."

But its as if the best CGI was used for the Kraken sequence, because everything before that looked like crap in my opinion.

[Grouchy]

I have not seen the original, and I didn't expect anything from this one beyond some amazing special effects and Perseus fighting monsters - not even that delivered. The movie is terrible. The darkest hour of every actor involved. I don't feel I really have to explain why I feel this way, but anyway the movie is unintentionally funny, poorly written and edited in a really weird way that substracts any sense of suspense and climax from the story.

At least I liked the Djinn.

[megladon8]

This was so beyond terrible it's kind of astounding.

That so much money was used to make this is just...ugh.

What were they thinking?

[Henry Gale]

I actually don't feel anywhere near the sort of hate most seem to for this. Maybe all the details about the way the script and basic plotting went before the studio starting messing with it is the version that's slightly taken over in my head (with no thanks to the fact that most of those scenes are on the DVD).

But even still, the way the movie actually came out, despite it having no interesting characters (maybe outside of Mikkelsen's, and more due to him than the writing) and inconsistent story (much of that again, seemingly due to the changes) and all sorts of things I've probably already forgotten; it's still more entertaining than I expected it would be. Some of the visuals, even if they don't support much in the way of dramatic weight, are still pretty great, particularly in the opening and ending sequences. The action isn't very exciting either, especially in the Medusa seem most seem to point to as a standout, but it hits the right beats for the most part and all of it has a consistent atmosphere and geography to it.

And yet, even with its many flaws, I find it nowhere near as bad as similar things from this year like Prince Of Persia or The Last Airbender, and even a few actioners that aren't too much like it.

To me, it's mostly enjoyable, campy fluff.

[megladon8]

I also couldn't believe how bad the effects were.

I swear the stop-motion effects in the original were more convincing.

[Dukefrukem]

And yet, even with its many flaws, I find it nowhere near as bad as similar things from this year like Prince Of Persia or The Last Airbender, and even a few actioners that aren't too much like it.

To me, it's mostly enjoyable, campy fluff.

in Prince of Persia's defense, it's a bit more entertaining than this travesty.

[Scar]

Pile. Of. Shit.

[Henry Gale]

in Prince of Persia's defense, it's a bit more entertaining than this travesty.

Gotta agree to disagree. Persia was just stunningly awful to me. I can't believe I saw it in the theatre, even on a $4 Tuesday.

[Dukefrukem]

Let me be clear, I think I have PoP's rating at 21/100. Clash of the Titans is 17/100. They're both in the same suck pile. :)

[Dukefrukem]

Lawrence Kasdan ("Raiders of the Lost Ark" AND "The Empire Strikes Back") penned the script gives me some hope for this.

i'ts funny how meaningless this is now.

[Henry Gale]

Let me be clear, I think I have PoP's rating at 21/100. Clash of the Titans is 17/100. They're both in the same suck pile. :)

Haha, alright then. I can get onboard with putting them both under the "nay" column, no matter how far apart we could pinpoint them rating-wise.