In 2010 Clash of the Titans directed by Louis Leterrier did absolutely nothing to entice audiences with a desire for a sequel. The script was poor and made the good actors look poor. The direction was messy and the 3D was one of the worst uses of the technology to date.
Hopes for the sequel, Wrath of the Titans, were therefore limited. However, directed Jonathan Liebesman has learnt from past mistakes and by bringing his dirty mise-en-scene that made Battle: Los Angeles (2011) better than it should have been, has given us a much improved Titans film. The set design is the most appealing aspect of Wrath. The mythical landscape seems permanently drenched in ash and dirt rendering the special effects more believable. The shaky hand held camera from Battle: Los Angeles adds further to the realism that makes the look of Wrath so attractive.
On top of this, the script, while not great, is improved from the first film and keeps the story kicking along at a good pace. Most importantly it allows the actors some more room to develop their characters, especially Sam Worthington’s Perseus. The 3D, while a little unclear at the edges, is good and Liebesman makes good use of it; a scene where Perseus flies in on Pegasus to defeat Kronos is fantastic. The best part of Wrath, is that you don’t need to have suffered though Crash to enjoy it.
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