Here's the thing, I didn't exactly have high hopes for this movie I was aware going in that it would be a lot of action scenes interrupted only for brief conversations about what was happening. Oddly enough there was actually less action then you would think.
The director, who before this, did the exhilarating "The Fall" is able to almost redeem this movie from all of its faults. The acting is mediocre for the most part with the exceptions of Zeus and Athena (there scenes together are perhaps the best of the film).
The set designs that were used in some cases as in Olympus were brilliant but I've grown tired of CG sets, the look of Greece seemed just to fake. About half way through the film I remembered a very under-rated film "The Eagle" starring Channing Tatum that was shot almost completely on location. I remember wanting that look for this film.
Now as I said the action scenes were not that pervasive in the film but were damn bloody when they do show up. One complaint I would share is the over usage of the slow motion during the battle sequences. The one scene involving the Gods in battle is amazing and contains a views beautiful images.
Would I consider this film to be a great epic? Perhaps not but it definitely is worth a view, its a good enjoyable movie.
One side note, if at all possible try to see this is 2D, this has been probably about the thirteenth film I've seen in 3D and every time I regret it. It's a strain on your eyes and I believe actually dulls the colors of the film.
The director, who before this, did the exhilarating "The Fall" is able to almost redeem this movie from all of its faults. The acting is mediocre for the most part with the exceptions of Zeus and Athena (there scenes together are perhaps the best of the film).
The set designs that were used in some cases as in Olympus were brilliant but I've grown tired of CG sets, the look of Greece seemed just to fake. About half way through the film I remembered a very under-rated film "The Eagle" starring Channing Tatum that was shot almost completely on location. I remember wanting that look for this film.
Now as I said the action scenes were not that pervasive in the film but were damn bloody when they do show up. One complaint I would share is the over usage of the slow motion during the battle sequences. The one scene involving the Gods in battle is amazing and contains a views beautiful images.
Would I consider this film to be a great epic? Perhaps not but it definitely is worth a view, its a good enjoyable movie.
One side note, if at all possible try to see this is 2D, this has been probably about the thirteenth film I've seen in 3D and every time I regret it. It's a strain on your eyes and I believe actually dulls the colors of the film.