In “Clash of the Titans”, Perseus, the demigod (half-man/half-god) son of Zeus, King of the Gods, is unwillingly chosen by the kings of Argos and Olympus to save the worlds of both men and gods. 

Argos, a Greek kingdom, is threatened by the Kraken, a monstrous sea beast released by Hades, Lord of the Dead, while       Olympus itself is menaced by Hades. In dire need of a hero, the kings of Argos and Olympia turn to Perseus, a humble fisherman who harbors a grudge against the gods, especially his father. They offer him a destiny and Perseus embarks on a harrowing journey through the underworld, during which he comes to terms with himself and his heritage. 

Many movie critics slashed “Titans” for its 3-D graphics, calling it “distracting” and “disorienting”. One movie reviewer for the Boston Globe complained they were an “incomprehensible blur of poorly defined visual logic”. Others charged the filmmakers with poor casting and creating a “campy” storyline. 

But “Clash of the Titans” is a fascinating Sci-fi/fantasy action/adventure drama. Yes, the scriptwriters took creative license with the original Greek myth, but they produced a satisfying and engaging version of the story. And while the 3-D was a little overwhelming sometimes (“Titans” was filmed in 2-D, then remade in 3-D), the cast and plot more than compensated for the slips. 

If you’re looking for an entertaining feature with lots of action, rousing adventure and a dash of romantic drama, head down to the cinema for “Clash of the Titans”. Perhaps if you chose to see it in 2-D, you will be that much more entertained. 

Sam Worthington, the star of James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster film, Avatar, is Perseus. Liam Neeson (Taken, Batman Begins) is Zeus. Gemma Arterton (Prince of Persia) is Io, Perseus’ immortal guardian. Alexa Davalos (Defiance, Chronicles of Riddik) is Andromeda, Princess of Argos, and Mads Mikklesen (James Bond: Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace) is Draco. 

“Titans” was produced by Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk, Transporter 2) and released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film opened in theaters nationwide on April 2, 2010. Runtime is 106 minutes. 

Rated PG-13 for fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief sensuality.