kitellis-98121 I rated this a 9. That's very high. I would have given it a 10, purely to help this version maintain a higher rating than the abysmal and disrespectful 2010 remake. But I couldn't give a 10 to a film that is as flawed as it is - despite my oodles of sentimentality and love where this film is concerned.It isn't a masterpiece. It has dated quite badly. It was a little clunky even when it was new. However...This film has heart. And it has class. Two things that the remake failed to deliver even as a dribble.It also has some of Ray Harryhausen's best work, which although signalling the approaching end of an era, it was a very long and distinguished era which should be respected and appreciated, rather than derided and scorned (as "modern" audiences tend to do).Sadly my generation is the last one that can really appreciate and enjoy films like Clash of the Titans (1981), as we straddle the line between the two eras. We remember the days when CGI hadn't yet been invented; when books, films, and TV shows that were from a bygone era were not viewed as obsolete but merely older - because neither technology nor society had progressed to the point that they were unrecognisable. Old movies were just that: old. But we still grew up watching and enjoying them."Modern" audiences have been raised on a diet of nothing but "new" and have therefore been denied the ability to appreciate and respect anything that predates their own minimal life span. And that is a terrible shame.Clash of the Titans (1981) is a gorgeous, charming, enthralling feast of storytelling and imagination, with some of the best stop-motion characters from the Harryhausen workshop, a stellar cast of humans, and a music score that is as hummable and uplifting as you could wish. It was also inspirational to me personally in a variety of ways.I'm glad that I'm able to love and enjoy fantasy films that predate CGI, because there are so many great ones out there, dating back to the earliest days of cinema. And it doesn't mean I can't also love and enjoy the "modern" ones too. I'm a huge fan of the LOTR franchise, and became totally obsessed with WETA Workshop, WETA Digital, Richard Taylor et al.I grew up watching Harryhausen's films, and the documentaries about their creation (I later got to work with him briefly, which was a real thrill), and as an adult I have been equally enthralled by the ever-evolving digital technology, from Jurassic Park through LOTR and onwards, and the behind-the-scenes documentaries that came with them, which are much better and more detailed than those in Harryhausen's day! I love it all; the whole glorious process of movie-making, in all its infinite variety.For me, old and new are NOT mutually exclusive. But I'm one of the lucky ones.

Torrin-McFinn77 When my Sixth Grade class was studying Ancient Greece in history class, we watched this movie. As the competitor to Star Wars, its stop motion animated creatures and effects were a bit dated but it worked as Ray Harryhausen's last film. We get the story of Perseus, demigod son of Zeus, and his quest to save the princess Andromeda from certain doom. Avoid the remake and its followup and see this! It's got some family friendly moments though some of the scenes may be a little dark for young eyes. The creatures were the best part and they have nothing on today's CGI, which seems a little overrated and overdone. This and Jason and the Argonauts should be your movies if you love Greek mythology and want to try a movie based on that theme. Of course, if you want to learn more about that mythology in books, you can always get Percy Jackson. But this is the better version of Clash of the Titans. No spoilers!

cryfenril-38465 This is one of those classic movies that, despite being clunky and laughable by today's über-polished standards, evokes a time in the viewer's life when such trivial details went overlooked in the face of a good-versus-evil, over-the-top, beautifully simple story that gave you a magnificently happy ending.Harry Hamlin didn't have to act or even emote - it was enough just to look at that gorgeous chiseled face and see him scantily clad in a revealing toga. Ursula Andress, despite having only a single line in the whole thing, is beyond exquisite. Good thing, too, since every line in the movie is overblown... because come on people, we're talking Olympian gods and myths here! If, like me, you grew up in the 70s and 80s, this grand operatic gem of a movie gave you a warm fluffy visual treat equivalent to a brownie sundae. Not a nutritious meal, but it left you feeling giddy, slightly overcharged, and ready to believe that syrupy goodness wins out in the end. Handsome hero overcomes seemingly impossible odds, beautiful maiden is swept off her feet by romantic besotted stranger, wise and benevolent adviser offers advice and quips in the background, and all against a backdrop that is as overdone and self-aggrandizing as the acting itself. The music is equally epic and quite hummable when you're stuck in traffic.The entire movie begs you to suspend your disbelief and just accept the story, no matter how awkwardly strung-together it is to those of us who are now sadly spoiled by modern special effects. And it's a sacrifice I make gladly, every time, because like Scully and Mulder I WANT TO BELIEVE. If you were lucky enough to be of an impressionable age when it came out, it made you a believer too.The lurking terror of Medusa's lair, the menace of the Stygian Witches, and the raw overwhelming wish-fulfillment of the whole epic struggle are so charming that the viewer is glad to let go of their adulthood and believe in childish ideals again. Harryhausen delivered monsters that, while not necessarily perfect, were JUST RIGHT for the feeling at hand. A little romantic, perhaps a little forced and silly at times, but isn't that what it's all about? Myths aren't meant to be realistic. That's what makes them myths.Clash of the Titans is a movie version of every child's favorite teddy bear. It may be moth-eaten and grubby by today's standards, but you love that bear anyway and you wouldn't trade it for a thousand new ones. It kept you safe from the monsters under the bed. It gave you hope. It made you believe that all was right with the world. And that's a gift that you never outgrow, and you'll always look past its flaws and remember the comfort it provided when you were young.

George Roots (GeorgeRoots) "Clash of the Titans" execution continues to baffle me. Ray Harryhausen returns to work his magic, and his swan song remains an utter spectacle. However, with masters of the acting profession such as Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith and Burgess Meredith etc. Why would you include a majority of others that really cannot convince or emote properly? Regardless, none of these type of movies where entirely scripted too well, but everything that came before prior feels more timeless.The performances in this film are shockingly wooden, but Harryhausen's effects are still A-class. It's really sad when the creatures perform better than the actual actors.Final Verdict: Medusa's lair is still by far the best part of the movie, but to get to it is quite a burden. 6/10.