Ray Harryhausen's swan song to the big screen. In what was an INCREDIBLE career. Ray Harryhausen chooses Greek Mythology to pull down the curtain."Clash of the Titans " still has a lot of technical skill and interesting characters, but lacks the charm of earlier works. Ray always thought that big screen names would increase the credibility of his work, but Olivier and Maggie Smith do little to advance the story.
A good story, interesting characters, terrific animation, and a lot of hard work , were the secrets to his success.
The story centers around Harry Hamlin(Perseus), and Judi Bowker(Princess Andromeda). The Gods, Zeus and Thetis play havoc with Perseus, who strives to win the hand of Princess Andromeda, who is being held captive spiritually, by the set down and transformed Calibos. Not only does Perseus have to answer an impossible riddle, but he has to tackle Medusa to save the day. Along the way Calibos tries to get revenge by upsetting the applecart. Only Burgess Meredth adds the needed punch to the emotional turmoil Perseus has to deal with.
The mystery of mythology is well handled by the special effects, and a fitting testimony of the master of Dynamation, Ray Harryhausen.
A good story, interesting characters, terrific animation, and a lot of hard work , were the secrets to his success.
The story centers around Harry Hamlin(Perseus), and Judi Bowker(Princess Andromeda). The Gods, Zeus and Thetis play havoc with Perseus, who strives to win the hand of Princess Andromeda, who is being held captive spiritually, by the set down and transformed Calibos. Not only does Perseus have to answer an impossible riddle, but he has to tackle Medusa to save the day. Along the way Calibos tries to get revenge by upsetting the applecart. Only Burgess Meredth adds the needed punch to the emotional turmoil Perseus has to deal with.
The mystery of mythology is well handled by the special effects, and a fitting testimony of the master of Dynamation, Ray Harryhausen.