Clash of the Titans | Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin

Clash of the Titans | Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin | Another great flick

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Clash of the Titans

	Clash of the Titans Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin Warner Home Video, 2004 average customer review:based on 169 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Clash of the Classics

I must begin with this: there is nothing more fantastic than watching classic Greek mythology films with a bag of popcorn by your side. Greek mythology will never do you wrong. Of course, there are a few Greek mythology films that aren't exactly fantastic, but Clash of the Titans is definitely not one of those. Clash of the Titans serves to quench that thirst for adventure every time.

Clash of the Titans is a fantasy/adventure that follows the mythical journey of Perseus to battle the titan Medusa in order to save a princess from very certain death by that of the Kraken. If you're unfamiliar with Medusa or the Kraken, I'll sum them up for you in two words: very scary.

Although Clash of the Titans has a few silly moments, it is overall a very serious and exciting adventure. Watching Perseus overcome the greatest of obstacles is what good Greek mythology is all about. Throw in some help from the Greek Gods and you've got yourself a classic to remember.

What needs to be noted here, as with all of the Greek mythology and Arabian Nights movies of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, is the incredible art done by Ray Harryhausen, the most brilliant stop-motion special effects artist to step into motion pictures. If not for him, we would not have any clashing between any titans. Harryhausen really brings these creatures to life with such beauty they seem almost as real and scary as one would only imagine in dreams.

If you enjoy a great adventure story and haven't really had the chance to see one lately, I recommend you pick this one up quickly! It stands tall among the likes of "Jason and the Argonauts" and "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad."

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Another great flick

Simply entertaining..the kids got a kick out of it..but my daughter is hung up on Medusa now. Would probably wait till they are a little older to watch.

Old school......

I have yet to watch this, but I loved Jason and the Argonauts (sp?) And well with the cheapness of the price. What's not to love. Definitely looking forward to this. Over and out....

GREAT HARRYHAUSEN MOVIE DESERVES BETTER TRANSFER :-(

What a shame, this is Ray's last feature film and they give the man a kick in his pants with this transfer. This has some of Ray's best creations and it's ruined with a washed out grainy print. I could not bring myself to give it a lower rating. The film deserves 5 stars for Harryhausen's incredible work, but the DVD transfer keeps me from giving a full thumbs up. The movie is still very watchable and at a bargain price it should not be passed by, but it should have been much better! Thankfully they are starting to work on releasing his films on Blue Ray....I'll keep my fingers crossed that they do this gifted genius justice!

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