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Clash of the Titans
1981 118 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★6.7
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Director: Desmond Davis
🎭 Based on
«Greek mythology»
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Description
To win the right to marry his love, the beautiful princess Andromeda, and fulfil his destiny, half-God-half-mortal Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa's head and battling the feared Kraken.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$41.09M
Worldwide:
$41.09M
Starring
Laurence Olivier
Actor
Harry Hamlin
Actor
Claire Bloom
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1982
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1982
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1982
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 1982
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 1982
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 1982
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Clash of the Titans (1981) is widely regarded as a charming, myth-infused adventure that succeeds as a labor of love despite its technical limitations. While many acknowledge that its stop-motion effects and production design appear dated by modern standards, the film's nostalgic appeal and authentic mythic atmosphere continue to resonate with audiences.
| Production | Ray Harryhausen’s stop-motion animation remains the film's standout achievement, praised for its craftsmanship and creative spirit. | |
| Acting | Harry Hamlin’s portrayal of Perseus is largely considered a success, striking an effective balance between mortal vulnerability and heroic determination. | |
| Adaptation | The film functions as an accessible, lighthearted fairy-tale retelling that captures the essence of Greek mythology more effectively than its contemporary remake. | |
| Production | The technical quality of the effects—including the creatures and sets—is a point of contention: some viewers appreciate the 'primitive charm' of the period-appropriate practical work, while others find the visuals noticeably inferior to other 80s genre staples like Star Wars. | |
| Pacing | Perspectives on the pacing vary, with some viewers finding the dialogue-heavy introduction slow, while others feel the narrative gains sufficient momentum to remain consistently engaging. |