Iffy for 13+
Gods vs. man 3-D action fantasy is full of scary monsters.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Clash of the Titans is a remake of a 1981 film about characters that kids might be familiar with from Greek mythology -- like Perseus (Sam Worthington) and Zeus (Liam Neeson). It features bigger, louder, and faster visual effects than parents might remember from the original and the 3-D effects up the action's intensity. TheCGI monsters are often frightening.The movie is filled with fantasy violence, including some blood and fighting with swords or bows and arrows that sometimes result in death and dismemberment. There are a few mildly gory scenes featuring charred bodies and a decapitation. There is some very minor language ("bitch" and "bastard") and some scenes of sensuality -- with more innuendo than action.
- Families can talk about the behavior of gods and humans. Are humans more loving and compassionate toward their fellow man? Why are the gods so selfish and badly behaved? Can you connect any of the movie's messages about humankind to real life? What do you think the movie was trying to say about people?
- Which monsters in the film were the scariest? What was scary about them? What else besides how the monsters looked make them scary? How did the noise and music affect how you felt about the monsters?
- Is the relationship between gods and men in this movie anything like the relationship between parents and children? What do you know about Greek mythology? Did this movie make you want to find out more?
- Why would Perseus refuse to use the magic sword his father gave him? Would you do the same thing in his place?
The good stuff
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Messages: This is Greek myth, so unsurprisingly there's the good and the not so good. Gods are needy, jealous, vain, and selfish. Men have the potential to be noble, to live and die for each other, and to love each other. Perseus is both god and man, so he has both positive and negative qualities. Overall, the movie tries to give a positive message.
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Role models: Perseus is the movie's major role model, and though his personal struggle between manhood and godhood never comes to much, he at least shows devotion and love to his adoptive father; he's brave and is a good problem solver, and triumphs in the almost-impossible task of defeating the Kraken. The other characters display all sorts of bad behavior, from jealousy to deception, but they are not meant to be role models. Since this is Greek myth, characters are godlike and fallible.
What to watch for
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Violence: Mid-level fantasy violence with lots of fighting -- including decapitation, dismemberment, and electrocution, knives, bows and arrows, swords (and sometimes biting). Most of the monsters and creatures, ranging from the giant scorpions and the huge toothy Kraken to the eyeless witches and the slithery Medusa, are pretty scary. We see some blood and charred bodies, as well as some goopy monster guts.
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Sex: In one scene, Zeus climbs in bed with a mortal woman; it is suggested that they conceive a child, though hardly anything is shown. In another scene, Io tries to demonstrate to Perseus the dangers of Medusa. She attacks him from various angles and eventually lands on top of him, where they linger for a moment, touching hands and gazing into each other's eyes. Another character enters the scene and is embarrassed to find them in that position. Io wears a sexy outfit throughout, including boots and a short skirt. There is no kissing. The computer-generated Medusa is also designed to be slightly sexy.
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Language: We hear one use each of "bastard" and "bitch," plus "damn" and "hell." at least once. It should be noted that the words "gods" and "Hades" are used frequently, but only as terms of Greek mythology.
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Consumerism: Not an issue
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Background characters drink wine at a celebration early in the film.
Fan Reviews provided by
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Absolutely Phenomenal for epic and fantasy fans by Lennice
This one was as good as the first. If you were a fan of the original, you will love it. The special effects are great, the characters gorgeous, and the hidden messages and themes a must see on their own. I find it fascinating to see the biblical inuendoes in many fantasy flicks and the impact with which they are delivered.
Hades asks to persecute the humans the same as the devil asked God for job, the people just like the Egyptians delivered from Pharoah, are tired of praying to their gods and want to do their own thing. It of course brings them wrath, but it is a lesson they have seen before..., because of his contempt for the gods, Perseus wants to complete his quest as a man and not use their help. The gods give him gifts that only he can use (sword), a horse that no man has ever ridden, and people and even creatures continually on his path that would be the most unlikely supporters. My favorite line - "There is a god in you, make sure you take him with you" - Fabulous :)
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Clash of the tians by alexlledias
If you like greek mythology and action you might want to head to the movies this weekend. very good movie. graphics incredible. must see, but not in 3D. just standard screen
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Clash of the Titans by Weblee
Good version of the movie with great graphics. Followd format of original with twists that I enjoyed. Would recommend to anyone.
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Great Entertainment by tmaciol
Went with the family. We had a ball. Entertainment at it´s best
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Alright by DerekEA
I was still entertained, but since I saw the 1981 version several times, I think I just felt like it was predictable and that I held some unreasonable expectations. The acting was good, and the cast was well chosen. I think anyone 13 and older would enjoy this.
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It will suck you in! by glassett
The graphics were great and the scenes with Pegasus were done perfectly. I recommend that you go and watch the first "Clash of the Titans" before seeing this one, however. I never saw the first version and so the story from this one slightly confused me, my husband - who has seen the first one many times - had to explain the details to me on the way home. The movie is definately watchable, probably not recommended for the littler children who fear big scary monsters though. But the entire movie sucks you in with lots of action sequences, intriguing story, great acting, beautiful scenery, and it even has its well-placed comedic moments as well!
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No heart, no strong male lead, no WAY! by jamenspup
This movie could have been SO MUCH MORE - Instead of improving on the original it stripped it of every ounce of charm, heart and storyline and we were left with some so-so special effects and a male lead who I simply could not buy as an inspiring hero-type. What should have been an epic adventure turned into one of the dullest movies I've seen in a long long time.
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Clash of the Titans by jastie06
A little corney at some parts, but fun to watch! Lots of action and adventure.
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Dont waste your money by Dahooke45
For starters, anyone looking to see this in 3-D should reconsider. The first 20 minutes are in 3-D and the rest you will not need the glasses. Not worth the $14.50. Secondly, the movie has no real consistent story plot and never reaches a true climax. As the movie begins to get interesting it ends. For anyone who wants to see the "Cracken" forget about it. No pan out view to see the entire thing. To sum it up, a great idea for a movie with a lack of quality acting thrown together quickly with no real substance. In other words, stay home and redbox it if you must.
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Awesome by robertramirez84
It was a wonderful movie with a lot of detail and non stop action. A must see for anyone who loves action flicks. I would say it is thus far the best movie of the year.