Comments on: Clash Of The Titans Remake: Good Idea Or Bad?

By: Latrodectra

Latrodectra — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:09:36 +0000

Dammit Hollywood leave my childhood alone.

There are so many Greek myths out there they could have made a whole ‘nother film without remaking this classic.

By: ChesneyDigitalStudio

ChesneyDigitalStudio — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:09:13 +0000

It’s gonna be more of the same laughable, rediculous digital effects on par with a kids cartoon followed by an utterly mainstream snoozefest of characters who’s dialogue and actions were formulated by some marketing group’s research on how to appeal to the masses. Just like American automakers, Hollywood studios are SO concerned about their bottom line that they LIMIT their creative potential to the same old boring designs of the past that have proven to sell. Fine, so what do you get? A bunch of cars that all look the same….and sell the same. Meanwhile people are intrigued by the radical designs of foreign cars & ‘independant’ films and I’d rather stay home and watch YOUTUBE. I really think Hollywood ought to stop trying to passify their weak, inept stories with computer animations. Instead, I think they should just forget about it and take a chance on some radical new characters (like people who are less than perfect for a change) and make the focus of the movie…are you ready….THE STORY instead of effects, gore, or celebrity power. Finally, I’d like to mention to those Hollywood mainstreamers…if you want to see better sales at the box office, try making some PRO-AMERICAN films for a change. you might be surprised.

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By: Sam Worthington as Perseus in Clash Of The Titans - Screen Rant

Sam Worthington as Perseus in Clash Of The Titans - Screen Rant — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:47:15 +0000

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By: Clash Of The Titans Gets Terminated - Screen Rant

Clash Of The Titans Gets Terminated - Screen Rant — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:54:32 +0000

[...] Way back last year (to the very day!) my first ever Screen Rant post was about the in-development Clash of the Titans movie. At the time nobody was yet cast in the film, but we knew that Lawrence Kasdan had penned the script. We know that Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier will helm the film, but until now we didn’t know who would be slipping into Harry Hamilin’s sandals to play Perseus in the Ray Harryhausen remake. [...]

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Clash Of The Titans Remake To Be Rated R? - Screen Rant — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:12:44 +0000

[...] I first joined Screen Rant the first article that I ever wrote was a story on Clash of the Titans, a remake of the 1981 Ray Harryhausen-produced Harry Hamlin-starrer. Back in those days Stephen [...]

By: Quicksilver

Quicksilver — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:40:19 +0000

honestly, what hollywood is doing is testing the waters and feeling out the public’s interests concerning fire-side mythogical tales. these could be the next genre of movies and they started it with beowulf.

By: Quicksilver

Quicksilver — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:33:41 +0000

it could work. they would have to make it an epic like lord of the rings with similar settings and special effects. i always enjoyed clash of the titans. if this movie is good, then bring it on. peter jackson is defintely an excellent choice, steve. he proved his worth in the lord of the rings trilogy. NUFF SAID.

By: John Taylor

John Taylor — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:17:09 +0000

Anthony,
There were soo many good parts but the battle with Medusa has to be the best. With todays technology, they could make that scene look extremely scary. I hope they have Harry Hamlin in it (even if it’s just a small cameo role); maybe he can play Calebos or a minor god or even the king that Zeus kills.

To show respect for Harryhausen, they could start out with the same Bilbo and the goddess of wisdom could upgrade it. I don’t know, that might be kind of lame. Anyway, they could have a small part with a clay-mation character.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:34:33 +0000

Hi Harryhausen fans! I just hope that when the remake for Clash of the Titans does come out; it does end up being a movie for everyone.
You have to keep those myths alive you know. It is a rather fun and scary story at the same time. Hope that it keeps that way. I hope that when the Mythologicals do appear on screen that whoever special effects company does it; they keep Ray in their hearts and that spirit comes forth on the big screen. My favorite part of course is when Perseus and his band had to conquer Medusa. It took so many months to accomplish the animation!
Anyways thanks for reading, and what was your favorite part?

By: John Taylor

John Taylor — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:53:51 +0000

Oh man! Clash of the Titans!! I would REALLY consider going to the midnight showing of this one, even though the last 2 times I went to a midnight showing I was a bit disappointed (Spiderman 3 and X-Men 3). COTT is a classic and, as stated by an earlier poster, with today’s CGI, it could outdo it’s predecessor. But Rodriguez to direct? Thank goodness he turned it down. We would need a Cecil B. DeMille type to direct this one.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:12:13 +0000

Nice start, Niall Browne. I grew-up on Clash of the Titans would hate to see this classic molested by a director that doesn’t appreciate the true ‘magic’ and vigor of this film.

By: Niall

Niall — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:56:18 +0000

I’d also like it to be done in “old fashioned” CGI.
I never thought I’d write those words!

By: steve adams

steve adams — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:55:14 +0000

Well Alex your a fan of Beowulf, I don’t get it ??!
^
I can allmost guarantee you that this film will have a decent opening around 29 mil. and then it will fade into obscurity.
^
Nothing even close to 300′s numbers.
I know there’s alot of beowulf geeks out there but not enough to make a blockbuster. Sorry.
^
Gary I totally agree with you that Titans is a timeless story. I really enjoyed your comments.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:10:32 +0000

Since we are talking about remakes,
I just wanted to say i was against the recently announced remake for High Noon.
I dont mind Clash of the Titans because mythological tales are timless, open to reinterpretation.
but I think High Noon is ICONIC and should not be touched.
its also my favorite western of all time.
So, i am definitely taking this personally.

By: Vic

Vic — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:07:14 +0000

Tom, it’s really apples and oranges I think. Two completely different types of movies and approaches to the medium.

Vic

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:50:01 +0000

By the way,has anyone seen the trailer to The Golden Compass, I think it looks way better than Beowulf?

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:45:37 +0000

I’ve also have fondness for Clash of the Titians,and think it would be great to see it in today CGI,but I agree with Steve Adams not “in the CGI ugly” of Beowulf.

By: Vic

Vic — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:26:05 +0000

I’ve been hearing that the one-two punch of IMAX and 3D makes Beowulf a truly unforgettable experience… and so far I’m even hearing good things about the film itself apart from those two items.

Vic

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:52:01 +0000

Ubfortubately, Steve, Beowulf probably won’t bomb.

It zeroes in, and opens fire, on that twenty-something, 300-fan mindset.

Clash of the Titans, while its namesake has become synonymous with epic situations, was not particularly epic as a movie. Eh, we’ll see how it works out, because I feel that perhaps Lawrence Kasdan good bring some good to the project.