Clash of the Titans

Movie critics and those who have seen the movie have clashing reviews about Clash of the Titans-- Sam Worthington's latest movie following Avatar. We all know that Avatar had high ratings and reviews, having said that, it is not unusual for critics to have high expectations from the actor.

I like to watch fantasy movies, more so the stories of gods and goddesses of the ancient Greeks.  Ever since I was a child, I would look up into the encyclopedia and highlight all the names of Greek gods and goddesses and read about their stories.  I am amazed of their mythical creatures like the Pegasus, I even wished that they would come alive.  My interest with the mythological creatures never ceased, so I was ecstatic to know that Clash of the Titans will be shown sometime 2010.  Today, the long wait for the movie to be shown has ended.  I watched the Clash of the Titans today and I must admit that I neither hate it or love it. 

Having some knowledge of Greek mythology, I got confused after watching the movie. Perseus (Sam Worthington) did not marry Andromeda--the princess she rescued from Kraken (sea monster), instead he chose Io--his guardian since birth.  This was a completely different ending based on the stories written about Perseus.  In terms of the storyline, it made me review the Greek mythology to verify the story.  In terms of graphics, I am not as amazed because it is as if I've seen the style many times.

I mixed emotions here.  Just because I love Greek mythology and I have learned to love Sam because of Avatar, I will give Clash of the Titans 6 out 10 stars.