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More Titans Clashing and Krakens ... Um... Krakening

By TK | Posted Under Trailers | Comments (26)

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So, here we have the second trailer for Louis Letterier’s remake of Clash of the Titans. And yes, the effects are pretty whiz-bang-omg-CGI, and lack much of the love and soul that Ray Harryhausen’s had in the 1981. Some of the effects seem a little cold and lifeless. That said, there’s no reason this can’t be a bang-up swords-and-sandals summer epic, and I’m not too bent out of shape over the fact that it’s a remake. Mainly because, much as I love the old Harryhausen stop-motion effects, the ‘81 Clash simply isn’t a great movie. It’s entertaining, to be sure, but much of our affection is due more to nostalgia, I suspect, than to its actual quality overall. And yes, I know some of you will bitch and moan about it, and that’s all fine and good. But I’m serious — the movie is not that good, folks. Take it from someone who’s seen it dozens of times and owns the damn thing.

Anyway, here’s the second trailer. It’s got a whole new intro (though much of it is also in the first trailer), more information as to the story, more gods, Liam Neeson’s Zeus actually speaks, and of course the money shot at the end — The Kraken. Oddly, the Kraken was the least impressive of the footage. But these things can change once you seen them on the big screen, so we shall have to just not-so-patiently wait and see.










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Comments

I think it looks pretty shiny. But it does need more Kraken.

Posted by: admin at December 14, 2009 10:07 AM

The Kraken looks like a big angry turtle.

Posted by: Kiddo at December 14, 2009 10:12 AM

It certainly looks entertaining enough. I agree, while I've always loved the original movie, it's certainly something that could be improved upon.

I like how they decided to make the film somewhat consistent with the "Troy" film, since Achilles in that clearly picked up his whole jump-thrust move from paintings on clay pots depicting Perseus doing the exact same thing. A nice touch.

Posted by: Forbiddendonut at December 14, 2009 10:19 AM

I don't know if I can handle having a childhood favorite remade...and be better. Has this happened before?

Posted by: karen at December 14, 2009 10:30 AM

But I’m serious — the movie is not that good, folks. Take it from someone who’s seen it dozens of times and owns the damn thing.

That's because "good" is not the same thing as "fun," which is why I own stuff like Starship Troopers and Bluebeard, and also why this remake looks like it could be a lot of FUN.

Posted by: Jerce at December 14, 2009 10:31 AM

Kiddo: I was going to say that. It does look just like a turtle. Slow motion doesn't help that effect, either.

"But you are not just a man." Fast forward to that bit, and tell me Perseus doesn't have elf ears?

Posted by: BWeaves at December 14, 2009 10:33 AM

"I don't know if I can handle having a childhood favorite remade...and be better. Has this happened before?"

Posted by: karen at December 14, 2009 10:30 AM

Um, yeah. LOTRs. Try watching Ralph Bachi's version. It starts off well, and then just gets worse and worse, to the point that he didn't even finish it. It's interesting to see what scenes Peter Jackson ripped off for his version (ex. the hobbits hiding under a tree when the Nazgul comes sniffing for them).

Posted by: BWeaves at December 14, 2009 10:36 AM

BWeaves: Yep, those look like elf ears to me.

Posted by: Kiddo at December 14, 2009 10:42 AM

BW - I did not know that LOTR was anything other than books before, I will have to check it out, thanks.

Posted by: karen at December 14, 2009 10:42 AM

I also have a record album of J.R.R. Tolkien reading parts of The Hobbit and LOTRs. Yeah, I'm that kind of geek. Interestingly enough, you can hear Tolkien do Gollum, and hear where Andy Serkis got the voice inspiration. It's available on CD now.

Posted by: BWeaves at December 14, 2009 10:48 AM

I was unaware that ancient Greek music sounded so ... oh, Metallica-y.
Is it me or has that kinda music been on almost every sci-fi/fantasy movie trailer this year?

Posted by: dirt monkey at December 14, 2009 11:09 AM

Tha Kraken looks like a crossover between Cthulu, a Rancor and those beasts from Gears of War. Very creative, Hollywood.

Now, why doesn't anyone try to adapt the God of War trilogy? Fighting against the gods? Yes, please, but you can't possibly be successful without the Titans.

Posted by: FabMax at December 14, 2009 11:10 AM

I was able to see the footage but couldn't hear it. That is a giant leap forward at work, believe me. I loved the original, watched in on demand a couple weeks ago again. It's fun but pretty weightless. This version feels more urgent and that the stakes are really high, something missing from the original. Ironic, because very little in this movie looks real any way.

Posted by: TylerDFC at December 14, 2009 11:19 AM

True story: in 1981 my parents and I were driving past the Century theaters and someone had modified the big sign out front to say CLASH OF THE TITS. Hilarity ensued! Never seen the movie, but will always have happy memories of that.

Posted by: Mrs. Premise at December 14, 2009 11:21 AM

Is it just me or does the Kraken remind y'all of the Cloverfield monster?

Posted by: ChickenStu at December 14, 2009 11:25 AM

Wake me up when it gets to the gratuitous naked beach-walking or bathing scenes.

And if Calibos doesn't have a jewfro, imma cutta bitch.

Posted by: logar at December 14, 2009 11:26 AM

Mrs. Premise:
Reminds me of a story from my childhood- my mother took us to a drive-in that she had never been to before because she thought it was playing Flash Gordon. Turns out it was actually "Flesh Gordon", at the local porn drive-in. She high-tailed it out of there during the opening orgy scene. It explains a lot about me.

Posted by: logar at December 14, 2009 11:40 AM

This movie should be quite wonderful when I'm stoned out of my gourd.

Pete Postlewhaite?! Le Chiffre?! Yes indeed!!

p.s Fabmax They are trying to adapt God of War, although this remake has clearly beaten them to the punch in terms of updating Ancient Greek style.

Posted by: D-Day at December 14, 2009 11:47 AM

I love me some giant scorpions. And Liam Neeson. He's so SHINY. Yeah, that's probably CGI, but I like to think that his awesomeness literally makes him shine like that in real life.

Posted by: figgy at December 14, 2009 12:14 PM

It has the potential for awesome...but it needs more kraken.

Posted by: bonnie at December 14, 2009 12:55 PM

Link has a boo-boo.

Posted by: OldSchool60 at December 14, 2009 2:30 PM

Gah, "video not found" is the worst phrase.

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at December 14, 2009 5:29 PM

*weeps* "Video not found" makes me a sad panda.

Also, Sam Worthington is very pretty, but did many ancient Greeks have shaved heads? I know it's minor, but it sort of takes me out of the setting - does Worthington have some sort of contract clause where he can only have half an inch of hair on his head in any film?

(And yes, the original film isn't that good in the strictest sense, but it's the cheese-factor that makes it a classic. Also, Burgess Meredith and Sir Laurence Olivier. AND Dame Maggie Smith!)

Posted by: luthien26 at December 14, 2009 7:35 PM

@Jerce, re Starship Troopers: Do you have a disorder which refuses to allow you to pick up on subtext? It's fun AND good, damnit.

Also, yeah uh, the Kraken was pretty damn impressive in my book. My big scaly tooth-filled book that eats people whole.

Posted by: bendiagram at December 15, 2009 4:20 AM

Looks good...i'm in can't wait to see this.

Posted by: Neena at December 15, 2009 8:50 AM

I went and found this on apple's trailer site.

It's nice to finally get a really good look at Cloverfield.

Posted by: HappyGobo at December 21, 2009 3:59 AM