Clash of the Titans (2010)
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A demigod must journey into the underworld to find a weapon capable of defeating a monstrous sea creature unleashed by the god of the dead.
The story
In a world where the gods rule the heavens, the mortal kingdom of Argos faces a dire threat. When the god Hades unleashes the terrifying Kraken upon the city, the people are forced into a desperate situation. Perseus, a demigod and son of Zeus, must embark on a perilous quest to find a way to stop the beast. Accompanied by a mysterious woman named Io and a loyal guard, Perseus travels across dangerous lands to seek out the Stygian Witches. They seek a legendary weapon capable of defeating the monster, while Perseus must navigate the dangers of the underworld and the schemes of the gods.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Following a period of divine rule, the mortal kingdom of Argos faces a crisis when Hades threatens to unleash the Kraken upon the city unless Princess Andromeda is sacrificed. Perseus, a demigod and son of Zeus, discovers his heritage and joins forces with Io, a woman cursed with immortality, and Draco, the captain of the royal guard. They journey to the Stygian Witches to find a weapon to defeat the beast. They eventually obtain the head of the gorgon Medusa. During the journey, they face the corrupted Acrisius (Calibos) and a swarm of scorpions. After a fierce battle in Medusa's lair, Perseus beheads the gorgon and faces Calibos, who is eventually defeated. As the Kraken is released, Perseus uses Medusa's head to petrify the beast, saving Andromeda and the city. He ultimately faces Hades and forces him back to the Underworld. In the end, Perseus chooses to remain with Io rather than join the gods on Olympus.
- First release year
- 2010
- Runtime (minutes)
- 108
- Production countries
- United States; United Kingdom; Australia
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Louis Leterrier
- Writers
- Travis Beacham · screenplay; Phil Hay · screenplay; Matt Manfredi · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Sam Worthington · Perseus; Gemma Arterton · Io; Mads Mikkelsen · Draco; Alexa Davalos · Andromeda; Ralph Fiennes · Hades; Liam Neeson · Zeus; Jason Flemyng · King Acrisius/Calibos; Natalia Vodianova · Medusa
- Genres
- action; fantasy
- Themes
- Fate; Mortality
- Tone and mood
- Epic; Action-packed
- Premise and plot tags
- Mythology; Remake; Monster Hunt
- Source material / true-story basis
- Greek mythology
- Franchise connections
- Clash of the Titans
- Reception
- The film was a commercial success but received generally negative reviews from critics, who praised its scale and visuals but criticized the direction and 3D conversion.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 39 · scale: 100 · review count: 37
- Awards and nominations
- Teen Choice Awards · Choice Movie – Fantasy · 2010 · Nomination; Annie Award · Outstanding Achievement for Character Animation in a Live Action Production · 2010 · Nomination; Alliance of Women Film Journalists · Time Waster Remake or Sequel Award · 2010 · Nomination; Golden Raspberry Awards · Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel · Nomination; Golden Raspberry Awards · Worst Eye-Gouging Misuse of 3D · Nomination; Saturn Awards · Best Fantasy Film · Nomination
- Production trivia
- The film's 3D conversion was criticized by the director as a 'gimmick'.; The phrase 'Release the Kraken!' became a popular internet meme.
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