Starring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Ursula Andress, Claire Bloom, Harry Hamlin
My knowledge of Greek mythology isn't strong. Though if it was, this film would probably fair worse with me than it already is.
Perseus, Son of Zeus, finds himself in the midst of the constant punishing of humans by the Gods. But being the son of a God has its perks. First of he's destined to get the girl. And while the three Goddesses Hera, Thetis and Aphrodite have their plots to ensure revenge is set in for their mistreatment - not giving much of a leeway for our young hero.
Within a few years of Star Wars, adventure is pretty rampant. However, desolate areas and attempts at ye olde language don't seem to be pulled off. The film is dull. There's even a sense of exhaustion from the actors - and you can't get your head around Laurence Olivier playing Zeus. Maybe the opportunity of being around pretty lights appealed.
Ray Harryhausen's special effects are a joy - if you don't count a frustrating mechanical bird flapping around throughout for comic effect.
At times I don't feel this is for kids - and mainly because there's not enough for them to be interested. There's nothing benchmark about the film, which is a shame. The Empire Strikes Back appears to be the starting point of the decade's strong fantasy / sci-fi genre. Clash of the Titans however doesn't want to carry it.
1.5/5
If you like this you should try:
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Captain Sindbad (1963) 3/5
Star Wars (1977) 3.5/5
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