Yes, it's another remake. But in this case, even die-hard fans of the original 'Clash of the Titans' -- and there were lots of them; the film was a box office hit -- have got to be excited about this high-tech do-over.Helmed by 'The Incredible Hulk' director Louis Leterrier, the new 'Clash of the Titans' retells the Greek myth of Perseus's quest to save the Princess Andromeda. Though 1981's 'Clash' was groundbreaking at the time -- thanks to stop-motion animation by effects legend Ray Harryhausen -- technology has come far in the intervening years, giving fantasy guru Leterrier a host of new tools to retell this classic story.
The film's first trailer gives us a glimpse of loads of state-of-the-art eye candy. Behold the toppling statues! The great thatches of writhing snakes! The hideous kraken! If the trailer doesn't make you shudder and grab for a tub of popcorn, well...good God, man! What does it take?
Luddites take note: not all of the thrills are high-tech. Thanks to good old-fashioned genetics, Perseus (Sam Worthington, rocking a breastplate) and Andromeda (Alexa Davalos, in goddess white) are a sight to behold as well.
'Clash of the Titans' is set to hit theaters March 26, 2010.
Reader Comments (16)
Louie at 11:56AM on Nov 11th 2009
Why you tell us so Early .... Now the long wait ..
Maybe January would have been better ... Just a
opinion ... Very Excited !
Cassidy at 12:23PM on Nov 11th 2009
So freaking excited!!!
Oliver at 4:20PM on Nov 11th 2009
it's about time!!!!!!!!!!!!
anna at 7:10PM on Nov 11th 2009
real cool saw the firt loved it way to go
Scott at 3:55AM on Nov 12th 2009
I think they should be careful in a time sensitive piece like this on showing close ups of the actors that have fillings that you can see in their teeth. Don't think the Greeks were that advanced...
bishop at 2:24PM on Nov 19th 2009
how do u know
Jimmie Floyd at 2:00AM on Nov 16th 2009
I hope they add the cracklin sea monster to the movie.He was the main star.
Miss Me at 1:03PM on Nov 12th 2009
Very exciting.
except I didn't see my friend the Owl...
Ananonymous at 3:31PM on Nov 12th 2009
Indeed! Where is BuBo?
SDsinzz at 2:30PM on Nov 12th 2009
I think I'll prefer the original film. Does every movie they make have to be a 300esque action film? The first film was spooky, this just looks like so much CGI. lame
Fred at 9:48PM on Nov 12th 2009
I just stumble upon the movie I’ve been writing Steven Spielberg to remake aver since Independence Day came out I knew technology finally caught up to remake one of the greatest movie ever made I been waiting 28 years for this remake I'm a big fan of the original Clash of the Titans and remember when it first came out how awesome it was back in 1981 other then the original StarWars new hope this is equally if not a better story or movie.. :-)
Tobias at 5:22PM on Nov 13th 2009
Amen, SDsinzz. Can anyone say obnoxious jock movie?(no offense to the athletes out there) But seriously, this is way too loud and flashy for my taste. The orignal is good because of its subtleties. This just screams overkill. It's like recreating E.T. and having him shoot lasers from his eyes. Totally sacreligious!
TeenWolfie at 9:08PM on Nov 13th 2009
"I AM TITAN!"
Squizz at 2:22PM on Nov 17th 2009
I am CLASH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Squizz at 2:26PM on Nov 17th 2009
I AM CLASH !!!!
chris at 7:59AM on Dec 4th 2009
for a modern day audience perfect for old stalwarts like us maybe a bit too modern and takes away some of the classic touches these films have, it's a shame we have to remake everything and can't just leave things be and let them be unique from what i've seen it's like clashof the titans meets die hard? it's either gonna be fantastic or $%&*!