Classic Game Room - TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS for Nintendo Wii review

Classic Game Room HD reviews TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS for Nintendo Wii from High Voltage and Sega. This unique fighting game from High Voltage is published by Sega for Nintendo Wii. It can be played with the classic controller (Classic Controller Pro used for this review) or the standard Wiimote and nunchuk for motion controls. Numerous fighters await you in a different style of fighting game that stands out from the standard fare. Tournament of Legends is not dependant on special moves and button combos, rather it relies on tactical positioning and unleashing huge magic spells after landing hits on your enemy. A fun game that is a shock to the system because of its uniqueness, give it more than a few minutes when you play it. The control scheme is different and requires some practice, but once mastered you'll probably enjoy your Tournement of Legends! This CGR review of Tournament of Legends has gameplay from Tournament of Legends on Nintendo Wii showing Tournament of Legends game play in HD.

Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief Review

Greek Mythology has given Hollywood filmmakers some great ideas to build exciting films. Jason and the Argonauts, Clash of the Titans, (the 1981 and soon to be the 2010 remake) The Odyssey. The list of course goes on and on. So a film based on the novel, Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief takes an idea of Greek Mythology and attempts to capture a younger audience. The film is directed by Chris Columbus and the screenplay is by Craig Titley. The cast includes Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Sean Bean, Jake Abel, Pierce Brosnan, and Uma Thurman.

The plot of the film involves king of the Greek gods, Zeus (Bean) accusing the son of Poseidon (Kevin McKidd) of stealing is most powerful weapon, his lightning bolt. Now Poseidon son has 14 days to return the bolt before the summer solstice or there will be a war between the gods that would spill onto the earth. Cut to teenager Percy Jackson, (Lerman) who is living a typical life of high school and putting up with a deadbeat step father, Gabe (Joe Pantoliano) He hangs out with his best friend, Grover (Jackson). One day while on a field trip, he discover that he can be able to read the Greek letters on an exhibit. His discovery is cut short when he is attacked by a monster from ancient mythology, accusing him of stealing the lightning bolt.

Grover and his teacher pulls him out of the museum and leads him to a secret camp for demigods, half human, half gods where they trained to hone in their powers; but this is not without Percy's mother being capture by one of the hades minions and is held prisoner in hell. Now it is a race against time as Percy hurries to find the lightning bolt of Zeus, clear his name, and rescue his mother before the summer solstice or the earth is be destroyed by war.

While the idea of a Greek mythology film for kids sounds like a great concept, after viewing this movie, I have to say that this one failed in execution. One thing that I did dislike was the fact that within the first half hour, you will know who actually stole the lightning bolt (not spoiling the ending, but for avid movie goers, the plot is very easy to see through). Plus, throughout the film, Jackson faces many monsters of the film who are searching for the bolt, including Medusa (Thurman) a hydra, and various minions of Hades. Each time, there encounter him, there sound off the same thing, "Where is the lightning bolt?" I may be digressing on this one, but on what grounds do they have that Percy really did steal the thing? I mean for all we may know, Hades could have taken it, but know one is saying that he did it. Even Zeus in the beginning of the film is labeling Percy Jackson as guilty, but know one seems to be challenging the king of the gods on what grounds that Percy really did do it.

The acting throughout the film is mediocre at best. This one was intended as a family film, so it succeeds by having a balance amount of action and suspense, with more than enough one liner's inserted throughout the film, and an occasional fact of Greek mythology inserted to keep the film educational. I wouldn't be surprise seeing this one on ABC family one is theatrical and DVD releases are over. Bottom line, if you haven't seen it yet and are curious on what it may be like, you may be better off waiting to see it on DVD as a rental or even at a dollar theater if it's already on it's second run.

Final Verdict: 2 out of 5 stars.

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The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan - Book Review

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan is the fifth and last book in the Olympian series with Percy Jackson. The book promises a riveting twist and some exciting new additions to the story. The Last Olympian is a sequel to The Battle of the Labyrinth, so avid readers of the series will have a lot of fun revisiting the characters and picking up where the story left off.

According to reviews, the book is fairly anticipated by avid readers and those who have just been introduced to Rick Riordan's kind of writing. The Last Olympian is a combination of some exciting Greek mythology gods, with the modern-day action-packed adventure and twists. It blends the past and the present, and Riordan's ability to do so is what makes readers follow the Olympian series religiously.

I was told by a friend who was a fan of Rick Riordan that he got addicted to his books because Riordan is able to present something new to the readers every time they read a new book. The same style and writing remains, but there is always a new twist, a new character, a surprising new plot that always get the readers to be astonished and hooked with the book they're reading. I asked my friend whether I would be hooked if I started reading Riordan's books. Knowing that I have high standards when it comes to writers, especially those who are brave enough to incorporate Greek mythology in their plots, my friend confidently answered yes.

So in the official release of The Last Olympian a few days from now, I promised to order one for myself and see if all the fuss is worth, well, all the fuss. I am also planning the first four books in the series by Rick Riordan to be able to follow the story. 

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Erika Ayala works part time for a consumer review company.

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Book Review: The Lost Hero

The Lost Hero, by Rick Riordan. 2010. New York, Disney - Hyperion Books, Hardcover, 557 pages.

Our family really enjoyed the Percy Jackson series, so we thought we'd dive into the next series featuring the demi-gods of Camp Halfblood. We read them aloud so everyone can enjoy them, one chapter at a time.

At first, the three different points of view threw me a little. Throughout the book, we get two chapters from Jason, two from Piper and two from Leo, pretty much in that order. I got used to it; in the end, I can see why the author wanted the story presented from all three viewpoints. It was effective, even though it took awhile to get used to.

Jason, Piper and Leo are the new kids on the block at Camp Halfblood, so of course they immediately are chosen to go on a quest. Jason's storyline is leading to more in the next few books... he grew up with the Roman deities, which, while they are based on the Greek, they have slightly different aspects. This doesn't become clear until you get well into the book. As a son of Jupiter (otherwise known as Zeus), he has a lot on his shoulders. Yes, that's right. Poseidon and Hades weren't the only ones to break that pact back in the Percy Jackson books. Admit it, are you really that surprised?

What makes this interesting is that Hera (or Juno, in the Roman), must work with Jason in this book, and we all know how she feels about Zeus' shenanigans.

Piper is the troubled daughter of a movie star. This leads to some interesting situations. I thought it was great to have a daughter of Aphrodite finally be more than a primping beauty queen. There is nothing giggly about Piper.

Leo had a hard life from the start. Luckily, as a son of Hephaestus, he knows how to get the job done. He really grows a lot in this book; I look forward to seeing how he turns out.

The book takes you on an interesting journey as you meet many of Greek mythology's most famous characters, like King Midas and Medea. I won't spoil the story by elaborating on all the amazing updates these and other characters have made through Riordan's pen. Suffice it to say that this book is full of adventure, lots of laughs, and some surprises.

If your kids like adventure, they'll love this book. If you like the fun adventures that are only available in Young Adult literature, you'll enjoy it, too. I give it a full five stars from our house.

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Disclosure Statement: I did not get anything for reviewing this book. My daughter bought it so we could all enjoy it.

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"Percy Jackson & the Olympians - the Lightning Thief" Movie Review

"Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief"
My 0-10 rating: 8
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Chris Columbus
Screenwriter: Craig Titley, based on the Rick Riordan novels
Starring: Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Steve Coogan, Melina Kanakaredes, Jack Abel, Catherine Keener, Kevin McKidd, Joe Pantoliano, Uma Thurman
Time: 1 hr., 59 min.
Rating: PG (for action violence and peril, some scary images, suggestive material, mild vulgarity)

Hey, big surprise. "Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief" is almost totally fun for everybody, with enormously imaginative and spellbinding digital effects, has a pretty decent script and is terrifically educational while being never less than top entertainment.

Critically, it's being compared unfavorably to Harry Potter. Unfair. This is not Harry Potter and isn't supposed to be. It has its own singular delights and its concepts of what Greek gods do are often very humorous. Granted, by virtue of its attractive and appealing leads, it's pitched hard to teenagers, but its attractions are numerous and never cheap.

In fact, if one wants to push the Harry Potter qualities, it must be said that "Percy Jackson" is more intellectually accessible and won't bother you with attracting pseudo-sophisticated analysis. It's just easy, visually jolting fun with solid family values and worthwhile ancient mythology elements. It's another of those many movies which you pick apart afterwards but you know darned well you were spellbound through most of it.

In ancient Greek mythology -- which here in the film turns out to be not mythology at all -- the gods walked among ordinary people and even bore them children, called demigods. Three of the gods, the big honchos, were the brothers Zeus, Poseidon and Hades.

Well now, here's New York teenager Percy (Logan Lerman) who is living with single mom Sally (Catherine Keener) and her no-good boyfriend Gabe Ugliano (Joe Pentoliano). What Percy has never known is that his real father is Poseidon (Kevin McKidd), the Greek god of the oceans. So Percy is a demi-god, son of a god and a human.

Although he has been aware of some strange personal talents, like being easily able to exist underwater for over seven minutes, he'll presently find out about his demi-god status during a museum field trip on Greek antiquities. Turns out that up in the celestial world, the gods of Mount Olympus, headed by chief god Zeus (Sean Bean), are quite upset. Seems that Zeus' famed and feared master lightning bolt has disappeared and he seriously suspects that Percy, son of his brother Poseidon, has ripped it off. This bolt, of course, as per the classical mythology, is the ultimate weapon of the universe, perfectly able to rain total destruction.

Percy's teacher is Mr. Brunner (Pierce Brosnan), his friend is Grover (Brandon T. Jackson). They, it will become clear, are hybrid human-animal creatures whose mission it is to protect him in the imminent Olympian showdown.

Complicating matters is that his mom has mysteriously disappeared. It will be learned that she had been kidnapped by Hades (Steve Coogan), the god of the underworld. Percy's mission then involves a double goal: find and rescue his mom, and prove his own innocence to his dad, Poseidon. And maybe find the sword? At a remote, magical camp for demi-gods and centaurs is Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario), who is the daughter of Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom (Melina Kanakaredes) and is a martial arts and swordsperson extraordinaire. Percy also finds that Mr. Brunner, a.k.a. Chiron the centaur, and handsome-but-suspicious young Luke (Jack Abel), messenger to the gods, are in charge. Bodyguard sidekick Grover, now also revealed as a centaur, stands by.

As always in such epic tales, they will meet many a monster, like the snake-headed Medusa (Uma Thurman). Strangely, she is peculiarly vulnerable to being hit and demolished by a Ford pick-up. Meantime, Percy's power with water. he being the son of the god of the seas, will come in handy.

There was so much immense, earth-destructive power on display in the effects that I never got tired of them.

Marty Meltz, http://www.martymoviereviews.com, was the 30-year films critic for the New England Award-winning Maine Sunday Telegram until his column was terminated for budget cuts on Dec. 31, 2007.

Custom Outdoor FireBowls - A Review of the Work of John T Unger

Custom outdoor firebowls made by John T. Unger are decorative, functional and created with materials that help us preserve the environment for future generations.

If your looking for something unique to cap off your outdoor recreation space these custom outdoor firebowls are just the thing. John T. Unger, an artist living and working in Michigan has managed to take scrap metal and create some of the most beautiful pieces of art that I have ever seen.

His custom outdoor firebowls are made from scrap steel and require little or no maintenance and will provide you , your family and your friends with years of use and beauty. They help cast an image of warmth and light that reminds me of the Greek god Zeus as he sits on his throne contemplating on his human subjects! As John puts it, right now is "a time to reinvent, renew, re-envision and re-engineer" and that is exactly what he does with these unique, creative, and handcrafted outdoor fire bowls.

Any of the custom outdoor firebowls, by John Unger will bring your backyard, patio, deck, entryway or outdoor living area alive and help to create a space that is serene and yet, at the same time, powerful. From one end of the country to the other you can see John's magnificent firebowls in settings that are unique and imaginative. One client of John's lives in the mountains of Utah and put his fire bowl in such a position that it appears to be a beacon to the gods!

Almost all of us have memories of camping and sitting around the fire with family and friends just talking the evening away. Whether it be ghost stories for the children or reliving memories with friends, a fire just seems to bring out the past in all of us. Humans have been fascinated with fire since we first "discovered" it!

With a custom outdoor firebowl, you can bring that primordial feeling into your own backyard living area. Just image the years of enjoyment and serenity as you sit by the fire on a cool summer evening with friends and family - maybe with a little cheese and wine, (or popcorn and soda!) and whiling away the evening with a good group of friends talking about the worlds problems, your children's successes and days gone by when things were simpler and more relaxed. And that the whole point. To relax, to enjoy the beauty and to be comfortable with family and friends.

There is a wide variety of sizes and shapes of these custom outdoor fire bowls. The firebowls are created in a wide range of sizes and shapes. They are available with gas conversion kits as well. To see some sample pictures visit Custom Outdoor FireBowls. They are simply fantastic and a must have for any outdoor living space!

Christian Meaning of Names - A Review of Popular and Unpopular Names

There are various Christian names with each containing a specific meaning. Many of the names fall under Hebrew, Greek and Latin categories. They generally reflect all the good qualities of God like love, peace, strength and wisdom. To obtain a more accurate picture of this, a review of names is given below.

Christian Meaning of Names - Boys Names.

This can be divided into two sections, being popular and less popular. The more popular Christian boy names and their meanings are Abel which means vanity and breath. Another very popular name is Abraham and the meaning is father of a great multitude. The meaning of Benjamin is son of the right hand, while Daniel refers to judgement of God. Gabriel means God is my strength. Adam stands for earthy or red. Cain relates to possession, while Ishmael means God that hears. Job means he that weeps or cries and Matthew is a reward. Moses stands for being drawn forth while Noah and Peter means consolation and a rock or stone, respectively.

The less popular boy names are Aaron which means a teacher and also mountain of strength. Abiathar means excellent father and father of the remnant. Eliphaz means the endeavor of God. Elkanah is the zeal of God. Hur means liberty or whiteness and Isaiah means the salvation of the Lord. Joel stands for he that wills or commands, while Josiah means the fire of the Lord. Lazarus is assistance of God and Matthias is the gift of the Lord. Nathaniel means the gift of God, while Phineas stands for face of trust or protection. Reuben is the vision of the son and Tobiah means the Lord is good. A very good name is Uriah which means the Lord is my light or fire.

Christian Meaning of Names - Girls Names.

There are also Christian girl names which also stay in line with the likeness of God. A few of these names and their meanings are Ariel which means light or lion of God. Bernice represents one that brings victory and Bethel is the house of God. Elisha stands for salvation of God while Eunice means good victory. Jael means one that ascends and Joanna is grace or gift of the Lord. Naomi means beautiful while Phoebe stands for shining or pure. Sarah is a strong name which means princess of the multitude and Susannah means joy. Zilpah means distillation from the mouth.

All these names help to reflect God's power and love for all people. It is said that God created all of us in the image of his likeness and the names above show all the good qualities of God. People with the names above will hopefully be very blessed and any parents who are looking for a name for their child or children, can choose one of the above names as they see fit.

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Clash of the Titans: Top Movie Review

In their epic battle with the Titans, the three Olympians - Zeus, Poseidon and Hades were provided the help of Kraken, the Sea Lord, by Hades. After their victory, the landmass was taken over by Zeus, the waters were to be ruled by Poseidon and Hades was tricked by Zeus into ruling the underworld. Centuries later, Spyros, a fisherman finds a coffin on the sea front and finds an infant with a dead lady in it. The infant is raised by Spyros as his own son and comes to be known as Perseus, well portrayed by Sam Worthington, who is a regular in the top 10 movies list.

A grown up Perseus and his family see some soldiers from Argos destroying Zeus's, the character essayed by Liam Neeson, a veteran of many top rated movies, statue and declaring war on him. Hades, a role played to perfection by Ralph Fieness, the trusted man for the top movies, in the form of Harpies kills many of the soldiers and the rest flee with Perseus, whose family has been wiped out in the battle. King Kepheus and Queen Cassiopeia of Argos, a kingdom under God Zeus, compare their daughter Andromeda, the beauty well etched in Alexa Develos, the first choice for such roles by the top 10 movies makers, to the Goddess Aphrodite and declare they are Gods. Hades destroys the remaining Argos soldiers and ages Cassiopeia to her death. Recognizing Perseus to be the Demigod son of Zeus, he declares to Argos king to sacrifice Andromeda before Kraken or see Argos destroyed. Messenger God Hermes informs Zeus about Perseus and urges him to accept him but Zeus refuses.

Perseus is imprisoned by the Argos King for he refuses to fight the Gods. In the prison he learns about his real parents, Acrisius, well played by Jason Flemyng, actor of many top movies and Danae, the portrayal well adopted by Tine Steplefeldt, a superb choice of the top movies, from a woman named lo, a difficult role easily done by Gemma Arterton, preferred artist of many top rated movies. He also learns that Hades is responsible for his family's death and killing Kraken would destroy Hades. He decides to join Argos in their search of Stygian Witches. Acrisius who's living in disguise as Calibos is given super powers by Hades to prepare him to kill Persues so that Hades can take revenge of the betrayal during the clash with Titans. In the forest Persues finds the sacred Sword of Olympus and Pegasus, the flying horses. Calibos fails in his attack to kill Persues and flees after he loses a hand in battle. After the battle Persues's wounds are healed by Sheikh Suleiman, Lord of the Djinns who join Persues in the battle against Gods.

Stygian Witches tells them that head of Gorgon Medusa will turn Kraken to stone. Only Persues survives after beheading Medusa and finds that Calibos has killed lo. With the Olympus sword he kills Calibos, who is transformed back to human form. Riding on Pegasus, Persues heads for Argos where Hades is preparing for the sacrifice. Persues turns Kraken to stone and saves Andromeda, banishing Hades to Underworld. Zeus offers him a place on Olympus and Andromeda proposes him to be King of Argos but Zeus is interested in living on Earth.

The film, directed by Louis Leterrier is loosely based on the Greek Mythology character of Perseus. Adaptation by Leterrier has been astonishing and the presentation mind blowing. The viewers are teleported to another world and seem to be lost in it without realizing it. Leterrier has pumped lot of energy, imagination and certain madness into the movie. The imagination is visible, the energy can be felt but the madness simply engulfs you. Go ahead and get involved.

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book Series Review

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a book series by Rick Riordan aimed for young adults; however this series could easily charm readers of any age. I only began to read the stories because I heard it was suppose to be made into a movie and to me, if a book is good enough to be put into film, no matter how bad Hollywood undoubtedly would ruin it, then it would probably be worth some attention that I am willing to give. When I bought the first book however, I didn't expect to be so drawn into the storyline, which although is written in a way that is easy for a younger generation to comprehend, gives detail after detail about what is going on.

The series begins with Percy Jackson and the Lightening Theif, during which Percy, a 12 year old boy who suffers from ADHD and dyslexia discovers he is a demi-god and son of Poseideon, Greek God of the sea. He is joined by his friends Grover, a satyr, and Annabeth, another demigod and a daughter of Athena, on a quest to retrieve Zues' lightening bolt which has been stolen before a war between the Gods erupts.

The characters face challenging obstacles and use the friendships they have acquired with each other to overcome a greater evil then they originally foresaw, battling the feared Titans, that their world could and will one day face. if you enjoy reading about Greek Mythology the way i do then you will enjoy this book. Readers encounter many fantastic creatures such as satyrs, like Grover, harpies, centaurs, pegasi, demons, cyclops and dozens of other creatures. not only do you have the creatures we can only dream about but also the powerful Greek Gods who still exist today and who currently like atop the Empire State Building in new York. and if the mythology isn't enough to draw you in, think of the nonstop action of Percy and his always present sword, Riptide which turns into a pen when not in use and always returns to his pocket if lost, which happens a lot. He and his friends have to battle demons trying to kill them around every corner and eventually are faced with the biggest fight of time when he has to fight Kronos himself.

Tune into Percy Jackson and his mystical world of magic and fantasy and learn that all though you may have limitations like his dyslexia and ADHD, you can still grow to become something bigger than you originally thought.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Percy Jackson or any of the Olympian books, they are all property of Rick Riordan and this is just my opinion of his series***

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Film Review

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is based on the first of a series of books by author Rick Riordan and is aimed at young teens, particularly boys. The series proposes that the Greek Gods are alive and kicking in the modern world, more specifically operating out of a new Mount Olympus in Manhattan.

Percy Jackson, the titular character, is the son of the God Poseidon and a mortal woman, and is known as a half-blood or demi-god. Once he comes of age he is exposed to this mythical world that regular people cannot see due to a mist covering their eyes. Shipped off to Camp Half-Blood for the summer he meets others of his ilk and then becomes embroiled in a prophecy that will determine the fate of the world.

The whole thing may sound clichéd and simply a re-hash of Harry Potter but the book's author has embedded enough Ancient Greek Mythology into the story and infused it with both fast-paced adventures and genuinely funny moments that it is hard not to love.

Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter films and Home alone has adapted the book to screen and succeeded in bringing the feel of the books into cinemas. Given Columbus' pedigree he is no stranger to the target audience of this story and like his first Harry Potter film, he takes a rather literal view of the book, and doesn't infuse too much of his own vision into the film. That is bad on one side, he sets up the world rather too obviously but also quite a good thing for fans of the book, the plot unravels much as the book does.

The characters are much as you would expect and the film-makers have done a good job casting the trio of young leads, though fans have already expressed their opinions about changes in the ages of the characters and the look of both Grover and Annabelle. The supporting cast really sets the film apart with Uma Thurman, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson, Sean Bean and Pierce Brosnan in highly charismatic roles on both sides of the Greek Mythology. When on screen they shine with experience and bring a level of credibility to the film that young unknown performers simply can't achieve.

The conclusion is very wet but highly spectacular and effectively rounds out the story but also sets the scene for the next film. As with many contemporary franchise movies, you are reminded not to leave before the end of the credits!

Overall the film is well paced and provides two hours of solid entertainment. There is enough here to warrant a second look and interested viewers are encouraged to refresh their memory about Greek Mythology in order to enhance their viewing experience. Better yet, read on into the series of Percy Jackson books to discover how this prophecy plays out. Its like Clash Of the Titans for kids.

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DVD Review - Clash of the Titans (1981)

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.