The movie was well casted, and the special effects were great. I was especially impressed with the scene with Medusa. In the 1981 version , Medusa is very claymation looking and it’s a very slow moving scene. The remake included more action in the scene, more deteail with her lair, though I don’t understand why in the newer version (as well as Percy Jackson) Medusa is really hot , just with snakes on her head and a serpent tail. She is supposed to be so repulsive , the sight of her causes death. That is extreme UGLY.

Also, It wasn’t quite true to the Greek myth. Perseus had agreed to go on the mission as long as he would marry Andromeda if he saved her. He was guided by Athena and Hermes on the quest, (the owl) the symbol of Athena’s wisdom which was present in the first movie, was not in the second, and moreover he was guided by Io , the daughter of the first King of Argos and one of Zeus’ consorts who runs off with him in the end ( what happened to perseus and andromeda being married and having their son perses).
Movies should really NOT have alternate andings. The alternate ending wasn’t right either and it was pointless and worse then the theatrical ending. Movies do not have to be like a choose your own adventure book where you can decide how you want it to end. Especially if it is a very, very old story that has already been told. Make a completely new story and try it once. It should end as the writer or storyteller originally ends it. PERIOD
I’m not one to give up storyline and charcter for flashy special effects.
It wasn’t terrible but it was very disappointing to how I imagined it.
Also, why in ancient greece did they speak english- and with british accents. This is another thing Hollywood is famous for that takes away authenticity from the story as well.

I agree with the previous entry about having no one-liners- they ruin action movies

I really liked the introduction of Hades into this version. The idea’s of the relationship between the gods and humans was cool to see here… that gods require humans prayers to maintain their immortality.

Humans have forgotten the gods and are choosing to live for themselves. This brings in the symbolism of God (Zeus) and the Devil (Hades), where Hades plays the role of bringing fear into the lives of humans so they will pray to Zeus and the gods.

What I really liked and definitely appreciated was that there was no cheesy comic relief lines we often see in Hollywood movies. I hate that! This movie didn’t have any of that, which was great.

The Kraken, Medusa, the witches, were all nice to see. Enjoyable. Entertaining. Lots of action.

Regards

PS. see you in the forum.