Can't believe we don't have a thread for this movie already..
I loved the original way back when and this new re-make looks pretty sweet.
Click on the link for some posters of the new movie.
http://www.thinkhero.com/2009/11/03/early-clash-of-the-titans-posters-pics/ (http://www.thinkhero.com/2009/11/03/early-clash-of-the-titans-posters-pics/)
Here are some more pictures I found online.. not much out there.
(http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/still/clash_of_the_titans03.jpg)
(http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/clash_of_the_titans_photo.jpg)
(http://www.scifimoviepage.com/upcoming/photos/clashoftitans/clash-1.jpg)
This remake looks pretty good. I'll definitely go see it, but I'm still a fan of the classic movie and a long time Ray Harryhausen fan.
I look forward to seeing this - and will try to reserve judgement. I was also a big fan of the earlier movie - and not always a fan of 'Extreme' - make overs! The original had a cast that is hard to beat...Olivier, Meredith to name a few.
I wonder what the Kraken will look like?
The Trailer was just released moments ago..
THIS MOVIE IS GOING TO BE EPIC!!!!!!
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810081563/video/16576836 (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810081563/video/16576836)
Release the Kraken!!
You had me at hello.
Looks like a blast! And it's out at the end of March, 2010. Not too far away.
I loved the original, it was an epic tour de force of cool effects and great story. I wasn't sure what I expect from a remake, but this looks just ok so far. It seems that genre movies like this should make an effort, IMO, to follow more the Peter Jackson model of EPIC vs. the more contrived, fast paced action intercut with slow motion jumping scenes with a rock soundtrack which recent contemporary action movies default to. The trailer makes it look like GI Joe with swords and loin cloths. Why do we need such frenetic pacing and editing? Why is in your face taking the place of great story telling?
I am with you on that Bryan - I was afraid this would turn into another '300'..an adrenaline filled treatment. I am trying to be optimistic about this one....and hoping it treats this beloved myth with dignity.
Don't get me wrong, I like action films...but I also like thoughtful more restrained movies as well.
Well, films are paced faster these days. Whether you enjoy that or not, it's just kind of the way it is. I would keep in mind this is just a very short teaser trailer so they are going toss a lot at you very quickly. I loved the original film too, but I'm up for seeing another take on it.
Quote from: bromptonboy on November 11, 2009, 05:32:35 AM
I am with you on that Bryan - I was afraid this would turn into another '300'..an adrenaline filled treatment. I am trying to be optimistic about this one....and hoping it treats this beloved myth with dignity.
Don't get me wrong, I like action films...but I also like thoughtful more restrained movies as well.
See, now I liked 300 as I knew nothing of the graphic novel and thought it was so interesting visually. That film seemed very original to me and fresh. That movie felt surreal and I think that was the point. LOTR didn't feel surreal, it felt REAL. It had so much weight to it, the action was so visceral, the quiet times so beatiful.
I think Rico's right, I just don't like the fast and furious film making style at all. It feels like a visual scam, where I am cheated from a good movie and forced to just be "blown away" scene after scene. All of these films are starting to just blur together. Shame we can't get better stuff. STAR TREK walked a fine line on this issue but still managed to give the audience enough of a break to enjoy an actual story.
I had never read the graphic novel for 300 - but I was always filled with respect for the real 300 in History (I would conveniently forget the terrible things the Spartans did....). My thoughts were on the debt that Western Civilization owes to Leonidas and his soldiers. Imagine how things could be different if they never held that pass?
Still, I will keep my mind open - and I am sure I will enjoy the new film.
Cool Looking Trailer, but I am a little worried that it is being released in March, and maybe it might be a step or two below a Blockbuster we see in the Summer. I recall being excited about 10,000 BC from a few years ago. It was released in March, and I was sort of let down by that Movie. But I most certainly will be seeing this one opening weekend.
I think they are releasing it in March and ahead of the Summer movies because there are a bunch of really big summer movies and this way it will be a blockbuster on it's own.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on November 11, 2009, 09:57:40 AM
I think they are releasing it in March and ahead of the Summer movies because there are a bunch of really big summer movies and this way it will be a blockbuster on it's own.
I agree Kenny. I was happy to see it was coming in March. May in 2010 already has "Prince of Persia" which has a similar look and appeal I think.
wow, great trailer, this should be pretty awesome!
Quote from: bromptonboy on November 11, 2009, 06:09:36 AM
I had never read the graphic novel for 300 - but I was always filled with respect for the real 300 in History (I would conveniently forget the terrible things the Spartans did....). My thoughts were on the debt that Western Civilization owes to Leonidas and his soldiers. Imagine how things could be different if they never held that pass?
Still, I will keep my mind open - and I am sure I will enjoy the new film.
But he didn't hold the pass. they just delayed the taking of Athens by a few days. It wasn't until the next year that the army was pushed back. Mostly because Xerxis left early because he didn't want to be trapped in europe. I don't think that the three day battle played a significant military achievement. It might have given a moral boost like "Remember the Alamo", but I don't think there would have been a great historical impact if they weren't there. Given that they lost the tactical mind of Leonidas in that battle, they might have had pushed the Persian back faster had he survived.
Here's the first official poster...
Here are some more posters..
2nd trailer has been leaked on You tube.. watch it while you can.. it's AWESOME..
Clash of the Titans Trailer #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IazoKiYyGCY#)
Looks awesome still!
Curses! I waited too long - it is down already.
Quote from: Bromptonboy on December 13, 2009, 04:41:34 PM
Curses! I waited too long - it is down already.
You're in luck - I saved a copy of it.
http://www.treksinscifi.com/video/ClashoftheTitansTrailer2.flv (http://www.treksinscifi.com/video/ClashoftheTitansTrailer2.flv)
So did I.. :) You rock Rico
WHOOOAAA! Thanks Rico. That looks really good. Liam Neeson as Zeus ...while not Sir L. Olivier...seems like a perfect choice.
"Release the Kraken!"
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on December 13, 2009, 10:45:01 PM
So did I.. :) You rock Rico
I've come to expect Youtube to pull down this stuff these days. I find it funny that a trailer is really that big a deal. It's not like the trailer looks unfinshed. I mean a good chunk of it is all seen in the other trailer anyway. Seems like they would want the publicity.
The wife and I went to the movies today and saw posters and ads for Clash up in the theater. Today we saw 'Precious' - which was very moving - and not quite a feel good film by any definition - but filled with insight.
I'm not sure about this film. I have not seen anything that would make me want to see it in the theater. The CGI looks antiquated compared to so much of what we have seen recently. It looks more like a computer game and that kind of turns me off. I'll probably still rent it when it comes out.
Kevin
I agree with Kevin on this one. And I think the rock and roll soundtrack makes it even more low rent. I hope I am wrong, as I love the concept, but these trailers are not doing it for me. It looks like more of the same drivel.
Guess I'm into drivel.. as these trailers have gotten me very excited for this.. loved the original and story, can't wait for this one.
They official released the new trailer...
http://www.thinkhero.com/2009/12/15/2nd-clash-of-the-titans-trailer-new-footage-video/ (http://www.thinkhero.com/2009/12/15/2nd-clash-of-the-titans-trailer-new-footage-video/)
Here's the international trailer..
http://movies.ign.com/dor/objects/41265/clash-of-the-titans/videos/Clash_Of_the_Titans_F3_OV_TRL_80i_wm_1080p.html (http://movies.ign.com/dor/objects/41265/clash-of-the-titans/videos/Clash_Of_the_Titans_F3_OV_TRL_80i_wm_1080p.html)
Looks good! Thanks Kenny
That looks totally awesome
Saw this yesterday with Mark. Pretty fun movie. I liked the action and effects. Story is pretty simple and don't go into this expecting a lot of involved plot or deep character stuff. But if you want to see a fun, fantasy film I'd check this out. Oh, others seem to be agreeing that the 3-D version is not worth it. This movie was converted over and it really isn't true 3-D. But I'll leave that up to you guys to decide.
I've heard that as well so if I do get a chance to see it, I'll likely not make the effort to see it in 3D,
Quote from: Bryancd on April 03, 2010, 12:12:56 PM
I've heard that as well so if I do get a chance to see it, I'll likely not make the effort to see it in 3D,
Ditto. I'd be more prone to see 3d if it was made for 3d
I saw this movie yesterday, I enjoyed it. I just saw it in 2D, since I felt since it was not filmed in 3D, that it could be distracting.