Perseus, a demigod and the son of Zeus, battles the minions of Hades and the Underworld in order to stop them from conquering Olympus and Earth. "[citation needed], Christopher John reviewed Clash of the Titans in Ares Magazine #9 and commented that "Clash of the Titans is still one of Harryhausen's best works. Before leaving, he reveals that; Perseus is a demigod and the son of Zeus. | See image of Jennifer Hale, the voice of Andromeda in Clash of the Titans: The Video Game (Video Game). Soon after, they are attacked by the corrupted Acrisius, now known as Calibos, who is working for Hades. [27] The opening was over half of the original's $61.2 million debut. They focused on the mythology and telling the story through Leterrier's eyes. : Have you even bothered to look? Clash of the Titans was released on June 12, 1981 and grossed $6,565,347 from 1,127 theaters in its opening weekend, second behind Raiders of the Lost Ark at the U.S. box office, which was released on the same date. One of Pike's most notable action-based turns was in Wrath of the Titans, the sequel to Louis Leterrier's Clash of the Titans remake from 2010. [54], In November 2011, Warner Bros. hired Dan Mazeau and David Leslie Johnson, who wrote Wrath of the Titans, to write and develop a sequel, Revenge of the Titans, but it was cancelled. Calibos, finding that Thetis cannot act against Perseus, instead demands that she take vengeance on Joppa. [11], Ray Harryhausen used stop-motion animation to create the various creatures in the film, including Calibos, his vulture, Pegasus, Bubo the mechanical owl, Dioskilos, Medusa, the scorpions and the Kraken. While their daughter Princess Andromeda disapproves of her parents rebellion, Cassiopeia furthers her boasts. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Ares wounds Zeus with Hades' pitchfork, allowing Perseus to obtain it before he and the others escape Tartarus with Zeus. Alejandro Naranjo plays the Argive general Mantius. Getting on Pegasus, he flies to Mount Olympus where he confronts Zeus, stating that; he does not wish to be one of them and that; any conflict between them has just started. [10] It was announced that the sequel would be filmed in 3D, rather than being converted to 3D as the first film was. She has been married to Harry Meacher since 1979. Supermodels Agyness Deyn and Natalia Vodianova make brief appearances as Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, and the monstrous Medusa, one of the fearsome Gorgons, respectively. [48] At the 37th Saturn Awards, the film received a nomination for Best Fantasy Film. Queen Andromeda of Argos (formerly known as Princess Andromeda) is a supporting character in the remake of Clash of the Titans, and one of the main characters of the 2012 sequel, Wrath of the Titans. Among die-hard supporters of Donald Trump the phrase has come to refer to evidence for alleged massive voter fraud in the 2020 US Presidential Election.[58]. : Starring Harry Hamlin, Judi Bowker, Burgess Meredith, Maggie Smith and Laurence Olivier, the film features the final work of stop-motion visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen. See production, box office & company info. Rosamund Pike is replacing Alexa Davalos as the mythological Greek goddess Andromeda in Clash of the Titans 2, 'Wrath of the Titans'. Namco Bandai Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released a video game adaptation of the movie on July 27, 2010, on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, to coincide with the film's home video release; it was originally planned for release in March 2010. Perseus, wearing a helmet that renders its wearer invisible, captures Pegasus and follows Andromeda to learn a new riddle from Calibos. It has the flavor of a certain pre-CGI innocence. Last year the admittedly awful Clash of the Titans remake bombarded viewers with horrendous 3D, convoluted character development and mediocre CGI. Opposite Sam Worthington as Perseus and Liam Neeson as Zeus, Pike played the Greek goddess Andromeda. Clash Of The Titans The last Camaro rolled off a Detroit assembly line earlier this year, the final confirmation that the age of By Keith Phipps Published September 27, 2002 Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [33] Richard Corliss of Time magazine wrote, "Wrath [of the Titans] radiates the straight-forward, straight-faced pleasures of the mytho-muscular epics, like Hercules and Jason and the Argonauts, produced in Europe a half-century ago". CLASH OF THE TITANS Written bY John Glenn & Travis Wright Based on the 1981 movie "Clash of the Titans " Written by . The website's critical consensus states, "An obviously affectionate remake of the 1981 original, Louis Leterrier's Clash of the Titans doesn't offer enough visual thrills to offset the deficiencies of its script. I serve you better as a man. Talks of a sequel to Clash of the Titans began as early as March 2010. Perseus. It opened in first place dethroning The Hunger Games with $76.1 million from 14,600 screens (9,766 of which were in 3D) in 60 territories. [49] It placed one of the Top Box Office Films at the 2011 ASCAP Awards. [29] In CinemaScore polls conducted during the opening weekend, audiences gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, slightly better than the first film's "B" grade. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clash_of_the_Titans_(1981_film)&oldid=1158099443, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2019, Rotten Tomatoes template using name parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 2 June 2023, at 00:12. Production of the sequel, Wrath of the Titans, directed by Jonathan Liebesman, began on March 23, 2011. (muffled from inside . Los Angeles Times 16 Sep 1979: n30. [23] It debuted day-and-date in 61 markets worldwide sans Japan and delivered a global opening of $110.3 million. Co-produced between the United Kingdom and United States, it was theatrically released on June 12, 1981 and grossed $41 million at the North American box office,[6] which made it the eleventh highest grossing film of the year. Directed by Louis Leterrier . The boats are coming for us. However, due to Wrath's disappointing critical reception and box office returns, the project was later shelved. The walls of Tartarus break, unleashing monsters onto the world. During the gods battle against the Titans, Hades created the Kraken, a fearsome monster that helped win the gods victory. This page was last edited on 27 May 2023, at 17:01. At the wedding a quarrel took place between the rivals, and Phineus was turned to stone by the sight of the Gorgon's head. Perseus must battle Medusa and the Kraken to save the Princess Andromeda.Perseus must battle Medusa and the Kraken to save the Princess Andromeda.Perseus must battle Medusa and the Kraken to save the Princess Andromeda. In retribution, Zeus kills Acrisius and orders Poseidon to release the last of the Titans, a gigantic sea monster called the Kraken, to destroy Argos. John Bell plays Helius, the young son of Perseus and Io. Perseus, Argos needs a ruler! director of photography Film Editing by Timothy Gee Casting By Production Design by Frank White Art Direction by Thanks dad. Perseus, a demigod and the son of Zeus, battles the minions of Hades and the Underworld in order to stop them from conquering Olympus and Earth.Perseus, a demigod and the son of Zeus, battles the minions of Hades and the Underworld in order to stop them from conquering Olympus and Earth.Perseus, a demigod and the son of Zeus, battles the minions of Hades and the Underworld in order to stop them from conquering Olympus and Earth. Perseus identifies Andromeda as the Queen of Greece in the story. Pete Postlethwaite and Elizabeth McGovern appear in the opening scenes of the film as Spyro and Marmara, who find the infant Perseus and become his adoptive parents. Andrew Barker of Variety noted that, "The [Clash of the Titans] franchise has matured ever so slightly with Wrath of the Titans, hewing incrementally more faithfully to its Greek origins and trimming the fat in essential places". Release Dates | Its biggest opening territories were Russia and the CIS ($12.8 million, representing 18% of the total weekend foreign take), Mexico ($5.2 million) and Brazil ($4.1 million). On the all-time worldwide chart it ranks 80th and in North America it is below #100. | 19 Photos Judi Bowker was born on 6 April 1954 in Shawford, Hampshire, England, UK. (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Laurence Rosenthal . Tasker, Ann. Agenor explains that Hephaestus created three weapons which Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon wield: Zeus's thunderbolt, Hades's pitchfork, and Poseidon's trident, which can jointly form the Spear of Trium, the only weapon that can defeat Kronos. Alexa Davalos is an American actress who portrays Andromeda in the 2010 remake. Perseus rescues Andromeda, who asks Perseus to rule Argos by her side as King, but he declines. [44][45][46][47] The film received nominations for Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel and Worst Eye-Gouging Misuse of 3D at the 31st Golden Raspberry Awards. To punish the Queen for her arrogance, Poseidon, brother to Zeus and god of the sea, sent a sea monster named Cetus to ravage the coast of Ethiopia including the kingdom of the vain Queen. Wrath of the Titans takes place a decade after the events of the preceding film as the gods lose control over the imprisoned Titans (thanks to humanity's lack of prayers which also is draining their immortality) and Perseus is called, this time to rescue his father Zeus, overthrow the Titans, and save mankind. Wrath of the Titans is a 2012 action fantasy film and a sequel to the 2010 film Clash of the Titans. Once inside the labyrinth they encounter the Minotaur that attacks them, but Perseus manages to kill it. Draco Clash of the Titans is one of the earliest films I can remember having watched it as a kid in a big theatre, not the multiplexes we have today, and I liked it so much, it probably ranks up there as one film that I've watched the most times, on television reruns, or off a recorded video tape. "[29] On Metacritic, the film was assigned a weighted average score of 39 out of 100, based on 37 reviews from mainstream critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews. It debuted in first place in 46 markets, notably in nine of the top 12 international territories including South Korea ($4.3 million), France ($3.1 million) and Italy ($1.8 million). Josho Brouwers 19 October 2015 The original Clash of the Titans was released in 1981. The film was the idea of writer Beverley Cross. "[17], Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film three and a half out of four stars and called it "a grand and glorious romantic adventure, filled with brave heroes, beautiful heroines, fearsome monsters, and awe-inspiring duels to the death. Greece was only unified after the coming of Alexander the Great. [25] Initially, it was projected open around with $3540 million. After slamming his sword; into the Gods' map and shattering the models of every living person, he leaves and is seen flying on Pegasus over the sea, presumably back to Argos. [12] The BBFC, reviewing the film for certification in 1981, said Harryhausen's effects were well done and would give entertainment to audiences of all ages, but might appear a little "old hat" to those familiar with Star Wars and Superman. : For you, not for me. In the closing credits, the cast is divided into three categories: The Immortals (for the gods of Olympus), The Mortals (humans, etc. Andromeda Hay and Manfredi had to rewrite the script in less than a year using a very active process. In the ensuing fight, Calibos loses his left hand, and Perseus loses his helmet. [42][43] It was nominated for the Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Character Animation in a Live Action Production and the Alliance of Women Film Journalists' Time Waster Remake or Sequel Award. You won't stay, will you? "[23] However, despite not opening on a holiday weekend, the film had the advantage of playing a week before Easter in which the company could avail the spring break, which was staggered over the next two weeks. Upon leaving Medusas lair, Calibos appears and fatally stabs Io. As the destruction of Argos begins, heavy winds blow the tunic of a man pulling a donkey on a rope to reveal a pair of modern-day gym shorts underneath. [16] Leterrier sought Ray Harryhausen's involvement,[12] and reunited with Hulk concept artist Aaron Sims, who had already been working on Clash of the Titans with Norrington. [24] Filming also took place in Wales, the Canary Islands (Spain) (primarily at the World Heritage Site, Teide National Park in Tenerife), Maspalomas Dunes, Gran Canaria, and Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote. (music by) Cinematography by Peter Menzies Jr. . Ammon: I was partial to tragedy in my youth. Watch Clash Of The Titans: Promise You (Blu-Ray), Watch Clash Of The Titans: Neglected (Blu-Ray), Watch Clash Of The Titans: Knew That I Loved You (Blu-Ray), Watch Clash Of The Titans: It Is Done (Blu-Ray), Watch Clash Of The Titans: The Ring (Blu-Ray). Robert Levin of The Atlantic regarding the film's box office prospects and results. Showing all 11 items Jump to: Photos (8) Quotes (3) Photos Quotes Andromeda : [after Perseus rescues Andromeda] The boats are coming for us. Bubo made an appearance in "The Trouble With Truth", an episode of the animated series Justice League Action. | He said Worthington had a "Shatneresque heaviness about him," and found that all the laughs came from the fact that the heavyweight actors were "slumming through their roles. Instead, she orders Hephaestus to build a mechanical replica that leads Perseus, Andromeda, Ammon, Thallo and some soldiers to the Stygian Witches. Finding that Thetis cannot act against Perseus, Calibos instead demands that she take vengeance on Joppa. [20], For the 2D to 3D conversion, Leterrier approached the studio early on about a 3D conversion, but it was expensive and very new technology. [30] Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter called it, "A relentlessly mechanical piece of work that will not or cannot take the imaginative leaps to yield even fleeting moments of awe, wonder or charm". Perseus must battle Medusa and the Kraken to save the Princess Andromeda. : [7] A novelization by Alan Dean Foster was also published in 1981. Ross Mullan, Robin Berry and Graham Hughes play the three Stygian Witches, who are based on the Graeae Pemphredo, Enyo and Deino. Both characters do not appear in classical Greek mythology, where Perseus was instead raised by his mother Danae, who did not die during their voyage in the coffin. Alexa Davalos Dunas (born May 28, 1982 [1]) is an American actress. Found by another group of soldiers, Perseus is brought before King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia, who are celebrating their campaign against the gods. director of photography Film Editing by David Freeman Vincent Tabaillon Martin Walsh Casting By Production Design by Martin Laing . "[28] Metacritic assigned the film an average score of 37 out of 100 based on 32 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". At the wedding in Thetis' temple, Cassiopeia declares that Andromeda's beauty is greater than Thetis'. After defeating the Kraken, Perseus dives; into the sea and rescues Andromeda, now the queen of Argos. Ten years after defeating Hades' Kraken, Perseus, the demigod son of Zeus, now lives as a fisherman with his young son Heleus, after the death of his wife Io. The cuts were restored in all video/DVD releases and the certificate upgraded to a 15 (12 for the DVD). Hades then destroys the family's fishing vessel; Spyros and his family drown, with Perseus as the only survivor. "[36], Peter Travers of Rolling Stone awarded the film one star out of four, stating "The film is a sham, with good actors going for the paycheck and using beards and heavy makeup to hide their shame. After an encounter with three 30ft. Cyclopes, the travelers eventually meet the now-mortal Hephaestus and reach the entrance of a labyrinth leading to Tartarus. Talk of a sequel began with the release of Clash of the Titans in March 2010. Hades leaves, telling Perseus that he is now powerless. "Olympian Trials & Treachery". Thompson, who had been filming Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang in an adjacent studio, went to visit Neeson during a break, just as Neeson was about to shoot a scene with Ralph Fiennes and Danny Huston. . In classical Greek mythology, Helius was one of the sons of Perseus and Andromeda; not Io who lived hundreds of years before Perseus and was actually one of his ancestors. [20] Roger Ebert, who gave the first film three stars, awarded Wrath with only two, remarking "It lacks a comprehensible story, and you won't need your CliffsNotes on the Greek myths. Prior to the film, the actress was heavily linked with Zack Snyder's Superman film Man of Steel . The follow-up attracted a large male contingent on its opening weekend with 66%. Release the Kraken! ANDROMEDA (O.S.) When the human king Acrisius leads a siege at Mount Olympus, Zeus sleeps with his wife Danae, conceiving a demigod son, Perseus. Clash of the Titans is a 1981 fantasy adventure film directed by Desmond Davis and written by Beverley Cross, loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus. American Cinematographer; Hollywood Vol. The movie plot Perseus' journey to seek his destiny in battling various monsters such as the Gorgon Medusa, Calibos, and the Kraken, among others to secure the hand of Andromeda, daughter of Queen Cassiopeia. Her mother Cassiopeia boasted that she was more beautiful than the Nereids, the nymph-daughters of the sea god Nereus and often seen accompanying Poseidon. How similar is the remake to the original? At the time, Greece in the 5th Century BC was not a unified nation, but a collection of city states such as Argos and Athens. Medusa kills everyone except Perseus, who finally manages to behead her by using the reflective underside of his shield to see her with his back turned. Poseidon then gives Perseus his trident and succumbs to his injuries. | [1] The movie was #1 for two weeks in a row, edging out Date Night and the previous winner, How to Train Your Dragon. Film Details Articles & Reviews Notes Brief Synopsis A Greek hero fights a series of monsters, including the dreaded gorgon, to win the woman he loves. They wanted to drop the "cheesy chessboard manipulation of characters" by the gods. "Hollywood is Joyous Over Its Record Grossing Summer", "1981 Yearly Box Office Results BoxOfficeMojo.com", "Ray Harryhausen Presents: 20 Million Miles More #1 (Preview)", "Medusa's Head Hiding Within Perseus' Sack? Malcolm McDowell, Michael York and Richard Chamberlain were considered for Perseus before Hamlin was cast. Zeus retaliates by striking the king with a lightning bolt, which severely deforms him. ), and The Mythologicals (As Themselves) (In Alphabetical Order) Bubo, Charon, Dioskilos, Kraken, Medusa, Pegasus, Scorpions, Vulture. "[32] Richard Corliss of Time could understand why the film received negative reviews, but found it "a full-throttle action-adventure, played unapologetically straight." On the Gorgon's island, the three soldiers travelling with Perseus are killed. It is a remake of the film of the same name that was released in 1981. "[24] Time stated "The real titan is Ray Harryhausen. [32] However, there have been some positive reviews. They are rescued by a band of Djinn, desert sorcerers who tame the remaining scorpions and lend their aid to Perseus and his group. She is an actress, known for Clash of the Titans (1981), Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) and Count Dracula (1977). The film's success led to a sequel, Wrath of the Titans, released in March 2012. Changes to the script and, on submission, some cuts to Perseus's final battle with Calibos were made and the film secured the "A" certificate: "Those aged 5 and older admitted, but not recommended for children under 14 years of age". Clash of the Titans Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Our daughter the missionary! [13] Leterrier noted the original Clash of the Titans inspired the climax of his previous film The Incredible Hulk a battle in a burnt-down courtroom with temple-like columns and has compared modern superheroes to Greek mythology. Starring Sam Worthington Ralph Fiennes Liam Neeson Danny Huston dgar Ramrez Bill Nighy Toby Kebbell Rosamund Pike Producer Basil Iwanyk Polly Cohen Johnsen Tagline Feel The Wrath Aspect Ratio Country United States Canary Islands Color Color Harry Hamlin reprised his role as Perseus for the video game, God of War II (2007). 1 in 11 markets across Latin America. Perseus was returning from having slain the Gorgon Medusa, he found Andromeda and slew Cetus by approaching invisible with Hades's helm and slaying him. Clash of the Titans (1981) - Andromeda The Shooting Party (1985) 10 Arenas of Marwood (2011) Feast of Varanasi (2016) Television [ edit] Perseus, Andromeda and Agenor set out to find Hephaestus on a hidden island. [9], In June 2010, Warner Bros. hired David Leslie Johnson and Dan Mazeau to write the screenplay, with Basil Iwanyk returning as the producer. [38] Claudia Puig for USA Today wrote that the film's "most outstanding achievement is the ability to be both chaotic and dull". The winged horse Pegasus arrives and takes Perseus back to Argos as Hades, having manipulated Zeus and the gods into earning their trust, releases the Kraken. She was chained naked to a rock on the coast. Alone, Perseus overcomes the scorpions and kills Calibos. Zeus points to a golden tray; it bears TEN chips of alabaster versus TWO shards of obsidian. [22] Leterrier considered the 3D conversion to improve the viewing experience, and states that it should not be seen as a gimmick. "[4], MGM overruled Schneer's choice of John Gielgud to portray the playwright Ammon, and asked for Burgess Meredith to be cast instead.
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