Wrath of the Titans



Wrath of the Titans is the sequel to Clash of the Titans. I didn’t think Clash did all that well at the box office, but I must be wrong for them to green light a sequel. I’m a fan of Greek mythology and so I tend to be biased. It is all fantasy, which I typically don’t care for, but there is just something about the chemistry of Gods, Humans and various fantastical creatures that all have explicit meaning and inter-relationships with each other. Stories that have been created and carried through the years. Hmmmm… like religion? Nah

When I was kid I liked all the Hercules flicks and even the lame attempts at mythology with the original Clash. But today, I think if I was to revisit them, my bubble would burst and just hang my head.

The technology today allows anything imaginable to be displayed on the big screen. The way the stories are meant to told. I think today’s Mythology movies do a decent job of getting something so old, to be interesting and relevant. Maybe relevant is too deep. It’s fantasy and provides the ability to escape as movie entertainment should do.

Wrath of the Titans kicks in with story and action. They don’t have to worry too much about setting up the framework, but they still need to spell out the why and who, because Mythology can be complicated. I thought the visuals were just stunning. Despite lots of reviews saying most of the actors seem to be calling in their roles, I disagree. There is a lot of conflict going on and I think we the audience buys into it. I didn’t see anything wrong with the acting.

Mythology movies are one of my guilty pleasures. I’ll probably sit down and watch them, if I should ever run across them. I’ve owned Jason and the Argonauts since I can remember and on occasion break it out. I don’t know if I’ll own these two, but hey, if I can get a good deal, yea, I’d pick ‘em up.

Birdemic: Shock and Terror  (minus)




I saw this trailer some time ago and swore it was something by The Onion or possibly MST3K, but knew they didn't exist any more. Than I discovered this was truly a full length movie. Listed as one of the worst movies ever made, I think I would have to agree. I've seen some strange stuff, but they had some creativity behind it. Birdemic is just one lazy ass directors attempt at putting something on film.

It really is so bad, you laugh at it. I did several times. That's saying a lot, because some comedies I have not laughed out loud like Birdemic.

This film should be studied for everything not to do in a film. I was able to fast forward through this pretty much because of the long scenes of well, nothing. Just taking up time on reel. Everything, I mean everything is wrong with this movie. You must see it just because you can and it's the worst ever.

Instead of post the trailer, the bit from the Soup is at least a little entertaining. But before I go, I've got another movie on order called the Room vying to be the worst movie ever. We shall wait and see, eh.



OK, here's the trailer... and the movie is sooooooo much better



PS: I saw this Hour and half movie in 30 minutes. Just to let you know I didn't waste ALL of my time with this.
Oh yea, it looks like the whole movie is on youtube for those inclined

Not to be confused with Bruce Willis'movie of the same name or the film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. They really need to come up with better names for their movies when so many keep using the same title. I for sure will check this new Red out.

The Decoy Bride

I got Decoy Bride for my wife, because she loves this kind of stuff. My initial thought it screamed Chick Flick. Well I'm happy to say it didn't scream chick flick, but in fact was very enjoyable for me. (My wife actually fell asleep. Not bored, but just tired.)

While I really enjoyed the quirky characters, Kelly Macdonald as Katie stole my heart. Understated funny, girl next door, that is just too cute. The peope around her, in family and the island are a hoot as is the bride, groom and associates. It's silly events that occur, but so full of warmth. The old couple dancing to bagpipes actually brought a tear to my eye. It needs to be seen to see what I mean.

I laughed out loud in a few places. Again, just some good understated comedy.

I highly recommend at least a rent, with no expectations, except for an entertaining little film.