First Few WRATH OF THE TITANS Reviews Hit

Back in 2010, Clash of the Titans was met with a mixed response from fans and critics alike. The terrible 3D conversion wasn't the worst part as the Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk) helmed remake came under fire from all directions. However, it was still a financial success for Warner Bros. and that's why they gave a sequel the green light with new director Jonathan Liebesman (Battle: Los Angeles). Unfortunately, those of you hoping for an improvement over the first film may be disappointed judging from what critics have so far said about the follow up. However, it is of course worth waiting until we get even more reviews before completely writing it off! These are just the first few...

If even a tenth of the care and attention lavished on the production design and action sequences had been afforded the script, this could have been an adventure of legendary proportions. As it is, this fizzles whenever anyone opens their mouths.

This leads me to the conclusion that Wrath Of The Titans is at its most entertaining when the characters give up on the dull dialogue and simply let the action do the talking. Director Jonathan Liebesman (World Invasion: Battle LA) deserves credit for the well choreographed fight sequences that make good use of both sound and visual effects. Those who enjoy action? Buy a ticket. Those in search of a captivating story? Look elsewhere.

he impressive and imaginative action sequences will certainly entertain, and there are hints of the epic film that it wants to be shining through everywhere, but the ADD style of filmmaking just doesn’t do it justice. And at only 99 minutes, it’s not as if Liebesmann could not have added some more time to allow the film’s interesting plot to unfold naturally, instead of being given this cue-cards edition. And like so many Greek stories, that really is a tragedy.

On the one hand breathtaking, and on the other infuriating, the entire enterprise charges along as if the finish line is in sight from the opening credits. You wonder if the producers are permanently scared of modern audiences’ supposed attention deficit disorder. Although Wrath of the Titans does work as popcorn extravaganza there are apparently scenes providing explanation and intellectual impetus on the digital equivalent of the cutting room floor.