Wrath Of The Titans

In reflection I seriously think my original review for 2010's mauled remake of Clash of the Titans was way too kind. I liked it in the cinema but when I re-watched it on DVD i was left wondering had I seen the same movie four months prior. This was probably due to spending quite some time in the bar at XCape Castleford before I got my ticket, So the thought of the sequel being any good filled me with doubt as If studio sequels operate by the law of diminishing returns, then Wrath Of The Titans is the rule proving exception.
Of course, it helps that the 2010 remake of beloved 1981 fantasy adventure Clash Of The Titans set the bar lamentably low. Fortunately, its 493 million dollar gross allowed Sam Worthington and Co another go and this time, they don't disappoint.
Set 10 years after events of the original, demi god Perseus (Worthington and a Martin Riggs Mullet) is pressed into rescuing father Zeus (Liam Neeson), who's been kidnapped by brother Hades (Ralph Fiennes, this time without the rasping voice)
Making a pact with giant CG monster Kronos, the father they long ago incarcerated in Tartarus, "great prison of the Underworld" Hades has been promised immortality but only if he imprisons Zeus so the Titan leader can feed off his son's powers and escape his fiery jail. Underused in Clash, Neeson and Fiennes get far more face time here, with the added pleasure of Carlos star Edgar Ramirez (as Ares, Zeus' godly son, who sides with Hades and looks like Jesus gone bad!) chewing serious furniture with them.
Perseus, meanwhile, calls upon Andromeda (Rosamund Pike), no longer a Kraken fearing damsel in distress but a rock hard warrior queen, as they search for Tartarus. Newcomer Pike proves a gutsier Andromeda than previous actress Alexa Davalos was allowed to be. Toby Kebbell, along for the ride as Perseus' cousin, Agenor, adds a much needed light touch (even if he's saddled with lines like "I thought I'd give them an eyeful" when a Cyclops attacks). Only a misfiring Bill Nighy baffles as fallen god Hephaestus, his eh-oop accent and hirsute look making him appear like the love child of Brian Glover and Catweazle.
With Battle Los Angeles' Jonathan Liebesman replacing Clash Of The Titans' Louis Leterrier, Wrath learns from so many of the 2010 film's mistakes, not least beefing up the father son emotions (Perseus is now a father, while Ares suffers from serious daddy issues). As for the visuals, Tartarus looks great and from the early moment when the camera dives through the rocks and lava to take us there, the 3D has been vastly improved. Some of the set pieces are also breath snatching most notably the rotating labyrinth that Perseus and pals must navigate.
Liberated from having to release the Kraken, the film's parade of monsters also thrills (particularly Kronos). As Zeus says,"Let's have some fun." And Wrath certainly manages that.
Wrath of the Titans is a much leaner, meaner, and far superior to 2010's Clash cock up. From top grade 3D to a multitude of monsters and a welcome influx of acting talent, this is pure popcorn pleasure.
See if you like.....
Clash Of The Titans 1981- 2010.
Immortals.
300.

In reflection I seriously think my original review for 2010's mauled remake of Clash of the Titans was way too kind. I liked it in the cinema but when I re-watched it on DVD i was left wondering had I seen the same movie four months prior. This was probably due to spending quite some time in the bar at XCape Castleford before I got my ticket, So the thought of the sequel being any good filled me with doubt as If studio sequels operate by the law of diminishing returns, then Wrath Of The Titans is the rule proving exception.
Of course, it helps that the 2010 remake of beloved 1981 fantasy adventure Clash Of The Titans set the bar lamentably low. Fortunately, its 493 million dollar gross allowed Sam Worthington and Co another go and this time, they don't disappoint.
Set 10 years after events of the original, demi god Perseus (Worthington and a Martin Riggs Mullet) is pressed into rescuing father Zeus (Liam Neeson), who's been kidnapped by brother Hades (Ralph Fiennes, this time without the rasping voice)
Making a pact with giant CG monster Kronos, the father they long ago incarcerated in Tartarus, "great prison of the Underworld" Hades has been promised immortality but only if he imprisons Zeus so the Titan leader can feed off his son's powers and escape his fiery jail. Underused in Clash, Neeson and Fiennes get far more face time here, with the added pleasure of Carlos star Edgar Ramirez (as Ares, Zeus' godly son, who sides with Hades and looks like Jesus gone bad!) chewing serious furniture with them.
Perseus, meanwhile, calls upon Andromeda (Rosamund Pike), no longer a Kraken fearing damsel in distress but a rock hard warrior queen, as they search for Tartarus. Newcomer Pike proves a gutsier Andromeda than previous actress Alexa Davalos was allowed to be. Toby Kebbell, along for the ride as Perseus' cousin, Agenor, adds a much needed light touch (even if he's saddled with lines like "I thought I'd give them an eyeful" when a Cyclops attacks). Only a misfiring Bill Nighy baffles as fallen god Hephaestus, his eh-oop accent and hirsute look making him appear like the love child of Brian Glover and Catweazle.
With Battle Los Angeles' Jonathan Liebesman replacing Clash Of The Titans' Louis Leterrier, Wrath learns from so many of the 2010 film's mistakes, not least beefing up the father son emotions (Perseus is now a father, while Ares suffers from serious daddy issues). As for the visuals, Tartarus looks great and from the early moment when the camera dives through the rocks and lava to take us there, the 3D has been vastly improved. Some of the set pieces are also breath snatching most notably the rotating labyrinth that Perseus and pals must navigate.
Liberated from having to release the Kraken, the film's parade of monsters also thrills (particularly Kronos). As Zeus says,"Let's have some fun." And Wrath certainly manages that.
Wrath of the Titans is a much leaner, meaner, and far superior to 2010's Clash cock up. From top grade 3D to a multitude of monsters and a welcome influx of acting talent, this is pure popcorn pleasure.
See if you like.....
Clash Of The Titans 1981- 2010.
Immortals.
300.

Having watched Clash of the Titans, and feeling slightly disapointed with it, I watched Wrath of the Titans in cinema and it was a huge improvement. The action is so much better, with a more gripping storyline. It didn't seem as "cheesy" as the first one, and is a good fun action film. A MUST WATCH!!

I actually quite enjoyed this movie about the further adventures of Perseus. It was no worse or better than original, which again was average. Pretty spectacular special effects, story and acting was nothing out of the extraodinary, but it wasnt bad.

Certainly expected kratos to come out and show em whose boss
but the film is average wait 4 it to come down in price this is my opinion