Clash Of The Titans

"Clash of the Titans" begins with the city of Argos facing the wrath of the gods due to its queen, Cassiopeia, boasting that her daughter Andromeda (played by Judi Bowker) is more beautiful than the goddess Thetis (played by Maggie Smith). As punishment, the god Zeus commands the giant sea creature Kraken to devastate the city unless Andromeda is sacrificed.

Meanwhile, Perseus, the son of Zeus, is found adrift at sea and raised by a humble fisherman. As he grows older, Perseus learns of his divine heritage and his destiny to become a hero. Guided by the wise and eccentric playwright Ammon (played by Burgess Meredith) and armed with magical gifts from the gods, including a sword and a shield, Perseus sets out on a perilous quest to save Andromeda and defeat the creatures sent by the gods.

"Clash of the Titans" showcases a charming weave of mythological adventure, special effects, and epic storytelling, which serves as a driving force behind the film's exploration of heroism and destiny. The film also touches upon the moral complexities of divine interference in human affairs and the consequences of mortal arrogance.

Release: 1981

Stars: Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 64%