Clash of the Titans Remake 2010

What can you expect different in a movie which was made previously too? An imaginative change in the storyline (if it is a myth) and in today’s era; the standard of graphics and special effects. The movie touches the issue of Man, God and their inter-relationship.
One would argue that why should I watch this movie? Well if you are interested in mythological stories and especially Greek/ Roman ones then this one is for you. Some stories like Cleopatra, Gladiator, Troy, Alexander, even non-descript ones like 300 have a certain appeal for the die-hard followers and of course I would recommend these kind of movies for kids.
Yes, Clash of the Titans is worth watching in a movie hall or if you have a huge screen with “surround sound” at home.
The movie has also been released in 3D format too. Viewing the movie in 2D one can imagine how phantasmagorical the 3D experience will be.
The story is about Zeus, Hades and Perseus who is mentored by Ammon in his endeavor. Another not too central female character is that of Andromeda.
The Greek Gods have lot of similarity with the Hindu ones and parallel can be drawn in their stories too. Even the specificity of actions where a man is forbidden and a woman can maneuver reminds one of Bhisma and Shikhandi or Amba.
The city of Argos shown in the movie has a misty hangover of the sets of Lord of the Rings and so does the costumes. Some graphics reminds of the “Death-eaters” in Harry Potter. The SFX pertaining to Hades are most resplendent and enamoring. On the flip side Kraken is lackluster and so is Zeus’s palace (reminds ones of Indra’s palace). Medusa is engaging and slithery.
The weakest part of the movie is that Kraken is defeated too easily as compared to the hype created about him and his strength. In comparison Hades creates bigger mayhem.
The most subtle underlying message in the movie is that you need the Gods. There are actions of Gods which one might feel unjustified but they serve a bigger picture. Argos needed a demi-God to protect its citizens. Man alone could not protect them. Man forgets the greater benevolence of the Gods at times of peace and hence is thrust upon with dire situations to bring them back to Gods.
Go watch the movie and enjoy!!!