So for Easter, I watched a movie about the Son Of God...

[onager]

Perseus, the son of Zeus, that is.

Yes, it was that stinker Clash of the Titans. In which two of our finest actors made complete fools of themselves - Liam Neeson as Zeus and Ralph Fiennes as Hades.

Though even I have to admit, the Medusa was pretty cool. She turned several characters to stone, which had no discernible effect on their acting skills.

And I was rewarded with one those Hidden Atheist Messages I'm always watching for.

When Zeus comes down from Olympus to have a chat with his kid, Perseus says: "For someone who created us, you sure don't know much about us. We live, fight and die for each other. Not for you."

[Ninjaneer]

1. That movie was such a let down

I remember looking forward to it because the trailer's "RELEASE THE KRAKKEN!!!!1" part was pretty awesome.

[lazarus]

4. what's funny is

the Kraken is a Norse legend. They were said to live off the coasts of Norway and Iceland.

[onager]

7. I kept hearing that as...

"Release the Kragen!"

And thought people were being attacked by a giant auto-parts store...

[ZombieHorde]

2. Clash of the Titans is awesome. nt

[SkyDaddy7]

3. Which one are you talking about?

I loved the old one but have yet to see the new one...I have read a lot of people here on DU say it is not that good. Of course I will watch it regardless but just curious to get your opinion if you have seen it.

Thanks.

[ZombieHorde]

5. I am talking about the old one. I saw the new one, but I don't remember it.

That might be a bad sign. I first saw the old one as a child, I thought it was one of the best movies.

[SkyDaddy7]

6. Me too! I was a child & loved it!

That is why I really wanted to see the new one but I have heard a lot of people say it was really bad. The acting is the biggest complaint I have heard. I guess the best way to tell is to watch it! I am going to see if Netflix has it & if so try & watch it this weekend.

[onager]

8. I've seen both...

And liked the old one a LOT better.

The new one is worth watching for the effects. Flying bat-people out of Hades, a really neat Medusa who I thought eerily resembled Michele Bachmann, the Kraaken, etc.

And any atheist has to love the scene where the entire population of Argos suddenly becomes atheist. They topple a giant statue of Zeus, only leaving his feet.

But the acting and writing are just awful, IMO. Liam Neeson goes thru the whole movie with one expression, which I translated as - "Where's my paycheck?"

If you want to have a real blast, invite some friends over and MST3K it!

[SkyDaddy7]

9. Ok, Thanks! nt.