Based on one of the most famous classic Greek myths, Clash of the Titans is a delight for adults and children alike. Lawrence Olivier, Burgess Meredith, Harry Hamlin and Judi Bowker star in this immortal myth concerning the dangerous and timeless love of Andromeda and Perseus.
This dramatic adventure revolves around Perseus fulfilling his destiny, involving taming Pegasus, the last winged horse, capturing and beheading Medusa one of the last Titans, and answering a mysterious riddle in order to win the hand of Andromeda, the daughter of the Queen of Joppa, Cassiopeia.
Clash of the Titans reflects the Greek mythological characters well, with it's great casting of the starring roles. Lawrence Olivier was a perfect choice for the role of Zeus with his commanding voice and stern presence. His son, Perseus, played by Harry Hamlin, displayed a determined and daring character, with a compassionate side for all types of creatures and humans alike.
Moreover, Judi Bowker showed an elegant, yet sensitive character in her character Andromeda, that even sprinkled with bravery, could display terror with the best of them. Burgess Meredith, had a great characterization of an old playwrite, that while learning much wisdom from all his philosophy, still he retained a strong reverence for the mighty and mysterious Gods.
Much of the film focused on Perseus and his fellow Greek soldiers, fighting and just barely, winning the battles with the deadly creatures, such as Medusa with her head of snakes with venomous blood and a look that could turn any man or creature instantly into stone.
Calibos, played by Neil Macarthy, the doomed creature and competitor for the hand of Andromeda, was a dangerous mix of bull, lizard and man that had earlier been punished by Zeus for capturing and killing all the flying horses, except one, Pegasus. The animated hunched, cloven and massive disproportionate, muscular strength look of Calibos was chilling and quite a striking contrast to the handsome, perfectly formed, Perseus. During their first confrontation in the swamp realm of Calibos, both creature and man showed their fierce devotion for Andromeda, and how they differed not in battle, but in compassion.
The timeless myth continues, with the Greek legend directed towards several constellations said to have been placed in the night sky by Zeus himself, namely; Perseus standing with his sword raised, the beautiful, adorned Andromeda, the vain Cassiopeia looking in her mirror, and the brave, flying horse, Pegasus.
For a lot of fun and excitement, romance and adventure to strange, weird places, this classic Greek tale can capture the attention and admiration of both adults and children alike. Rated PG with some frontal nudity.
Tom Straub is a successful author, and owner of the Game Center web site, where you can see DVDs of your favorite kind of entertainment.
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