That's what this film is lame, mostly coming from the direction, also editing seems to be a problem, as well as continuity, the acting was a bit flat, but the special effects are great though. And there lies the problem, they focussed on the action and special effects, and forgot to direct the acting well, and forgot how to make a good film. If the actors were used better, it would have improved it no end, but there scenes were cut short or washed over by all the attention to the costumes and effects. They had an excellent cast, and all the best actors were underused, Sam Worthington was a bit like a "rabbit caught in the headlights" Liam Neeson was reduced to just looking thoughtful most of the time, and the British actors, all who were good actors, looked like British actors, not like the Ancient Greeks they were supposed to be. The point of acting a role, is to be that character, but they were just being themselves in ancient greek clothes. Or at least they were not being allowed to be or given the time.
Other reviewer's describe it as being hollow, which is what I agree with, I know it was a remake of the 1981 film, but that storyline was not the best, and this storyline was also poor . With modern film making techniques and allowing longer and better scenes for the actors it could have been so much better, but mostly the fault lies with direction and editing. A bit poor.
Other reviewer's describe it as being hollow, which is what I agree with, I know it was a remake of the 1981 film, but that storyline was not the best, and this storyline was also poor . With modern film making techniques and allowing longer and better scenes for the actors it could have been so much better, but mostly the fault lies with direction and editing. A bit poor.