Clash of the Titans

[D_Odds]

@Equipoise

If you want to know what happens in the movie:

Perseus uses Medusa’s head to turn the Kraken into stone.

Some things never change, I guess.

Meatros, don’t look to Hollywood for accurate representations of mythology (which is too bad, as the stories should translate well to the big screen with little modification).

[Meatros]

@D_Odds

Some things never change, I guess.

Meatros, don’t look to Hollywood for accurate representations of mythology (which is too bad, as the stories should translate well to the big screen with little modification).

True, but I do have to admit that I like the change from the original myth in regards to Perseus and him borrowing Nike’s flying shoes (IIRC). Getting Pegasus was much better and I think it translates better on film.

[USCDiver]

@Larry_Borgia

Actually, there wasn’t any titan clashing activity in the first movie. It should have been called “Perseus fights some monsters.”

See post #33.

[CalMeacham]

Actually, the original title of the 1981 film was supposed to be Perseus and the Gorgon’s Head. “Clash of the Titans” was the later, punchier title.
It IS punchier, but, on a technical note, there really aren’t any of the Greek mythology Titans in either version.

By the way, the reviews are starting to be posted on Rotten Tomatoes. Only 18% rating (but only 13 reviews so far):

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/clash_of_the_titans_2010/

[Malthus]

@Stranger_On_A_Train

Meanwhile, why can’t someone make a decent effort at adapting The Epic of Gilgamesh?

Stranger

Fear that the “Enkidu tamed by six days and nights of sex with a temple harlot” scene would practically guarantee an R-rating?