Clash of the Titans

Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Starring:
Sam Worthington
Liam Neeson
Ralph Fiennes
Gemma Arterton

Just got back from Trinoma to watch Clash of the Titans. True enough to the other reviews, it kinda sucks. The whole film felt like a traditional popcorn movie, complete with a "rocking sound" during action scenes. Yeah, it's Hollywood bastardizing classic stories again. You've seen it before, now you see it again. In this case, it's Hollywood bastardizing a classic Greek mythology... that of Perseus. You'll question some scenes, and you can only go "yeah, because its a HOLLYWOOD movie."

To its defense, I think the sci-fi effects were on par to today's standards. A little bit on "The Mummy" side (READ: kinda plastic looking CGs.. the Medusa scenes reminded me of the Scorpion King from 'The Mummy 2'), but decent enough. On the cast, I think they did a mediocre job. They did 'okay,' but it could have been better. The only highlight was Perseus himself, Sam Worthington--okay, maybe I'm just biased because I like Sam Worthington. I think he's a cool guy. Liked him from Terminator Salvation (he's the only good thing in that movie, in my opinion).

To sum it up, this movie is a good proof that Hollywood bastardizes any classic myths that you let them have their way with. The movie felt like 'Kull The Conqueror," an old medium budget movie starring Kevin Sorbo. I loved that movie. But the thing is, Kull The Conqueror is an B-list movie and never took itself seriously... Clash of the Titans, on the other hand, is an A-list big budget movie (at least, they're marketing it as one) who thinks its doing a great job.

Pass on watching 'Titans' if you're looking for a good movie to watch. If you just want to pass the time and enjoy a 'Hollywood' popcorn movie, go ahead and watch.

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After watching the movie with my mom and sis, we headed out on the parking lot. On the way, we window shopped around The Mac Store. We're talking about Singapore, and my mom remembered my friend, Rix (who was my companion in the SG trip). Kinakamusta niya sa akin. Then on the way to the parking, we decided to window shop on Nike. Lo and behold, there's Rica! Haha! Speaking of the devil! ;p

She was busy on the phone so I decided not to bother her, so I just greeted her by hand gesture. We needed to go narin kasi since we're going to Shopwise (Commonwealth) to do our weekly grocery. I was just amazed by the coincidence.