Travis Simpkins

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Wrath of the Titans (2012): Perseus, Andromeda and the Greek Gods Battle Kronos

Directed by Jonathan Liebesman, Wrath of the Titans (2012) is a quality ancient epic fantasy that was undeservedly met with negative reviews upon its release. The film is a sequel to the popular 2010 remake of Clash of the Titans. The plot finds the hero Perseus braving the underworld to rescue his father, Zeus, and battling to prevent the evil Titan Kronos from being resurrected and unleashed upon the world. Astounding special effects and fast paced action keep the story moving along in entertaining fashion. The cast does a good job all-around, including Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy and the beautiful Rosamund Pike as Andromeda.

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Perseus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: The Gods

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Perseus and Pagasus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Poseidon

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Perseus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Hades

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Rosamund Pike as Andromeda

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Zeus and Ares

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Ares and Zeus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Perseus and Pegasus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Rosamund Pike as Andromeda

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Perseus and Cyclops

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Hephaestus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Perseus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Rosamund Pike as Andromeda

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Hephaestus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Rosamund Pike as Andromeda

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Kronos

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Hades and Zeus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Kronos

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Poseidon

Wrath of the Titans. 2012

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Perseus

Wrath of the Titans. 2012

Wrath of the Titans. 2012: Rosamund Pike as Andromeda

Clash of the Titans (1981): Perseus, Andromeda, Laurence Olivier and Ursula Andress

Directed by Desmond Davis, and written by Beverley Cross, Clash of the Titans (1981) was the final work of stop motion visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen. The effects are dated and seem hokey by today's standards, but were actually quite innovative at the time. The plot centers on Perseus, as he battles both Medusa and the Kraken in order to save the beautiful Andromeda. The care given in portraying the characters of Ancient Greek Mythology is admirable and entertaining. The all-star cast is wonderful, including Harry Hamlin as Perseus, Laurence Olivier as Zeus, Ursula Andress as Aphrodite, Judi Bowker, Maggie Smith, Claire Bloom and Burgess Meredith.