planktonrules Review of Clash of the Titans

Clash of the Titans (1981)

fun to watch but may cause Classical Studies professors to have a stroke

[6/10 · 16 March 2006]

BEWARE--do NOT let Classical Studies professors or anyone obsessed with Greek Mythology watch this film! They will either have a stroke or spend the entire movie complaining how almost NONE of the plot is really taken from classical mythology but is a lot of hooey. Plus, it's got some really dopey moments (such as the mechanical owl--what a dreary character). BUT, if you don't care that it isn't really based on real myths and just turn off your brain, it's actually pretty good. In fact of all the Ray Harryhausen-created special effect movies about the Greeks, it's probably the best (though his all-time best film has got to be EARTH VS. THE FLYING SAUCERS). Watch it and enjoy the action. Just don't try to think too much--it will probably make your head hurt!