clashes & crashes

Today, J & I went with my brother, R, to see Clash of the Titans in 3D at AMC. We had seen multiple previews and were understandably hyped to see it. First of all, I would just like to go on record that we will NEVER go to see a movie on a Friday morning again. FAR too busy for our tastes. Then again, we always go on weekdays because AMC in our area offers $5 tickets Monday through Thursday. It's easier on the wallet, and the crowds are minimal, at most. The trailers of Clash implied epic battles and fantastic graphics. Suffice it to say, we were less than impressed. The graphics were good, and the movie held our interest, however, the fight scenes left much to be desired. In all honesty, we were pretty disappointed. The Kraken, for example. Trailers lent images of a blood thirsty beast with many rows of teeth and the desire to kill all of mankind. Imagine our surprise when he merely squashed a bunch of buildings and walls. We expected a monumental fight scene between Perseus and the Kraken, as well as between Perseus and Hades. Sadly, this was not the case. In all reality, this movie was anti-climactic. Yes, Perseus wins, but not on his own, as he insists that he shall throughout the movie. The Kraken is slain by staring at the head of Medusa, which Perseus had dislodged from her body previously. (Which he was able to get by using the coin Zeus gave him to bribe his way across the River Styx.) Hades was banished back to the underworld with hardly a word. (And the aid of Zeus, once again, through Perseus sword and a convenient bolt of lightning from the gods.) Having said that, the 3D element was fun, we enjoyed Pegasus, the movie did not drag, and it was worth seeing. Just don't set your hopes too high. This is no Lord of the Rings: Return of the King or Avatar. m+j&r