Clash of the Titans

This movie is imaginative and enthralling, made even more charming by the use of stop motion effects. Movies, especially fantasy movies, really shouldn't look 100% real. That's why it's myth/fantasy. The monsters are excellent, especially Medusa. Honestly, I wouldn't want to see them done with today's special effects. The old ones make the film much cooler. As far as the acting, there are no real problems. Harry Hamlin and Judi Bowker are kind of lifeless, but it almost seems appropriate for the characters. The gods are all portrayed in a way that reflects the actual myths. In actuality, there is no blatantly bad acting present here. "Clash of the Titans" only loosely follows the actual myth of Perseus, but that doesn't detract from the overall quality of the film. If you are a person who watches movies for FUN, they way they were meant to be watched, you'll probably love this movie!

With lines like that what can one say? This film comes to life solely on the strength of the supporting cast: Sir Lawrence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Burgess Meredith, Neal McCarthy (Calibos). Harry Hamlin and the very pretty English girl who plays Andromeda may not be great actors but they do look the parts they play. The special effects of Mr. H., while passe' in this digital age, are pretty good. I have seen this film a few times and always enjoy it.

This film is one of the reasons for my being a student of the classical world! After being spoiled by the talents of Harryhausen, I just do not get excited about today's CGI effects... Not quite accurate portrayal of Perseus, but that just doesn't affect the enjoyment of this film. Fantastic film, fantastic cast!

Perseus must battle both Medusa and the Kraken to save the Princess Andromeda. Anyone who loves fantasy or classic genre film knows Ray Harryhausen and loves his work. Never will you ever hear, "That Harryhausen! What a rube!" And this film, more than any other, is probably the definitive showcase of his work -- from Pegasus to the owl to Medusa to the kraken... it is just so many iconic figures in one film. And what a film! Certainly epic in scope, it is possibly the best Greek myth captured on film. I mean, really, what even comes close? Those endless cruddy Hercules movies? Nope "Jason and the Argonauts"? Maybe, but still nope. If there is ONE must-see, this is it.