He's even given Poseidon's trident to start his adventure with a proper weapon. So it comes as little surprise when -- mild spoilers ahead -- he bids farewell to his son, hops aboard his trusty Pegasus who's apparently spent the last ten years nearby, just waiting for its master's whistle , and makes a beeline for Andromeda's war camp to form a band of heroes. With a wily rogue and fierce warrior queen joining his party, Perseus' attack stat increases by four, his health increases by six and his magic increases by nine.
Eventually, having gone toe-to-claw with a few tough mini-bosses a Cyclops clan, a semi-sentient maze, a snarling minotaur, and god of war Ares himself , he collects all the pieces he needs to construct his super titan-slayer.
Then it's off to Kronos, where Perseus has to fly through a sandstorm, dodge lava showers, giant fists, and massive shock waves to attack, I kid you not, the bright, orange weak spot that is the towering Big Boss's mouth. A pair of gods help from the ground, firing blasts of energy to provide an opening, while Perseus' rogue and warrior queen hack-n-slash their way through dozens of fiery, duel-torsoed minions wielding stone swords.
If you've played one of the God of War games, or any of the men-vs-the-gods RPGs and actioners that decorate the hallowed halls of 8, 16 and bit history, watching Wrath of the Titans will be a lot like watching someone pound, scream and button-smash their way through a videogame.
A decent videogame, mind you, but a videogame all the same. There are weapon upgrades, attack patterns, distinct levels, defensive spells, items to collect, helpful NPCs itching to aid Perseus on his quest With a whole generation of life-long, thirty-and-fortysomething gamers storming the gates of Hollywood, though, and no good videogame-to-film adaptations to be found, the trend will only continue to gain ground.
Personally, some of these nostalgia-tweaked elements helped me enjoy Wrath of the Titans a bit more than I would have otherwise. Even at thirty-four, I have yet to lay down my controller, meaning "videogame-y" isn't necessarily an insult in my review vocabulary. That said, it doesn't give the sequel any extra weight. If anything, the Cyclops are cartoon meanies, the Labyrinth of Tartarus is more an exercise in strained logic than a logic puzzle, the minotaur is a lumbering man-in-suit misfire, and Kronos is a silly endgame boss whose defeat comes much, much too easily.
With the Chimera, Liebesman and his effects team stumble upon real screen magic: when a creature is big and fast, it's an intimidating force of fury and nature. But Kronos? Slow-mo punches, thick-as-molasses swings, and plodding steps do not a terrifying titan make.
Most everything else is improved. Worthington pulls off a noteworthy performance for once, even though he's essentially playing yet another thinly veiled archetypal hero. And no, Avatar doesn't count. The best performance in Avatar was its box office take. Dan Mazeau and David Leslie Johnson's screenplay helps, of course. Gone are most of the cringe-inducing exchanges and one-liners, gone are the cheap jabs at the original film Bubo returns, but in a more respectable capacity , gone are the extraneous gods, gone is the episodic adventuring, gone is the malaise that plagued the sequel's predecessor.
And Liebesman? He bests Leterrier where it counts -- storytelling, character development, and tone -- and only comes up short when action erupts. So which wins out? Clash of the Titans or Wrath of the Titans? As far as I'm concerned, Wrath has the slight edge, but it's closer to a draw than Warner was probably hoping for. Use the thumbs up and thumbs down icons to agree or disagree that the title is similar to Wrath of the Titans. You can also suggest completely new similar titles to Wrath of the Titans in the search box below.
For the week ending on July 1st, two titles jockeyed for the top spot on the Blu-ray and overall media rankings: Wrath of the Titans and 21 Jump Street. Wrath of the Titans 3D Blu-ray Screenshots. Select category Add custom category. Seen in theater. Current price. You will get a notification at the top of the site as soon as the current price equals or falls below your price.
You can also optionally receive an email notification sent only once , this is specified in your Site preferences under "My price tracker". You can also get an instant mobile notification with our iPhone- or Android app. The apps are synchronized with your account at Blu-ray. New Blu-ray Deals. Trending Blu-ray Movies. Top 10 Sellers. Top 10 Pre-orders. The well-done 3D effects of Wrath of the Titans means you get a lot of blur, even in scenes that don't seem all that 3D-ified with glasses on.
The 3D doesn't grab you by the throat in every single scene, but even when there are just two people talking, the 3D depth is in subtle use. If you saw Jonathan Liebesman's previous film Battle: Los Angeles , you know he's got a penchant for the kind of shaky camera work that can make even hardy moviegoers ill.
Luckily he tamps it down in Wrath of the Titans , but maybe not enough to suit everyone who gets queasy in 3D movies. He does a nice job of compensating for the blur effect of 3D when deciding how to move his camera, but this movie does move quickly, so use your judgment if you're prone to 3D nausea. Final Verdict: You've really got nowhere to go but up after Clash of the Titans , but Wrath of the Titans is a genuinely good example of how post-conversion 3D can be used for live-action films, planned out carefully and used to a really nice, but not obnoxious extent, throughout the movie.
With a slightly goofy subject matter that lends itself well to the spectacle of 3D, Wrath of the Titans is about as well-suited to the format as you can possibly get. The 3D won't add some crucial element to the movie experience, but if you're a 3D fan, you'll probably get what you pay for here.
Katey Rich. Your Daily Blend of Entertainment News. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands. Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors. Thank you for signing up to CinemaBlend. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Clash of the Titans was not only a disappointing movie, it was also a poor 3D-convert. Indeed seeing it at the cinema on release nearly put me off 3D entirely, and — between the film and the presentation — certainly put me off taking the time to see the sequel at the flicks, 3D or otherwise.
Wrath of the Titans is also a 3D conversion but, despite this fact, it is much like the film itself a considerably better effort than its predecessor. Wrath of the Titans is far from a perfect video presentation, but it is also — rather surprisingly — one of the better converted 3D jobs, not only creating some depth for the image, but also actually achieving some fairly well-rounded elements within.
In a way this is not entirely down to the quality of the conversion work — although, obviously, they did a great job — but also due to the way in which the film was shot: i. In addition the sheer volume of CG effects shots considerably benefits the 3D imaging.
This has always been the case with effects-dominated features, and is probably why some of Titanic looked so impressive when converted. CG landscapes too also benefit from the format, although this can be a little more hit and miss, with the initial reveal of the journey into the underworld prison showing some fantastic depth and separation, but the later exploits in the labyrinth itself using the layers to far less impressive effect.
Skin tones are authentic and the palette is generally rendered well, up to and including the black levels which are strong, allowing for substantial shadow detail. As 3D-conversion jobs go, this is undoubtedly one of the better ones.
Seldom a quiet affair, the bombastic barrage still makes room for the dialogue, keenly priming it across the frontal array, from which it emanates clearly and coherently throughout. Effects are myriad, and allows for strong directionality and some subtle sound-stage observation, even though the highlights tend to involve having things thrown at you — from debris to lava; with thunderous titans wreaking havoc and crashing right through your living room. Even the more atmospheric depiction of the depths of the underworld and Tartarus itself have a potent air of doom about them, ominous dread seeping at you through a low-ebb LFE assault.
Even the score — however unmemorable it is — only adds to the entertaining adventure of it all, giving the surrounds yet more to do as they deliver what is, unquestionably, a boisterous, demo-quality experience. As always, the 3D release comes sporting the 2D Blu-ray too, complete with all the extras that adorned it. Here we get a wealth of background Featurettes , a couple of Picture-in-Picture tracks and a few Deleted Scenes to keep fans occupied as they dip into the production of Wrath.
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