Movies & More reviewer John Gillispie thinks that "Clash of the Titans," rated PG-13 and starring Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes and Liam Neeson, is a mythological tale that has plenty of action and special effects, but fails to make the viewer feel much emotion.

Those of you who are old enough to recall record albums and cassette tapes may remember the 1981 movie version of "Clash of the Titans," which starred Harry Hamlin. Even though it is a little cheesy, I have a fondness for this film, which pops up on TV from time to time.

I don't recall a lot of mythological films being produced in the early 1980s and as a teenager, a movie with special effects seemed cool to me. Of course, all the advancements in technology make special effects from the past look very dated when compared to what movies are coming up with these days.

However, while the new version of "Clash of the Titans," which is available on DVD, has plenty of amazing special effects, it seems to lack a little bit in the heart department. As Perseus, Sam Worthington of "Avatar" fame shows plenty of anger at his father Zeus (Liam Neeson) and his uncle Hades (Ralph Fiennes), but doesn't get to show much of a sensitive side. Even when comforting a dying companion, Worthington's Perseus seems a little cold.

With that complaint out of the way, the new version of "Clash of the Titans" held my interest. Perseus is the hero of our story in a time when men have angered the gods on Mount Olympus by turning away from them. Hades convinces Zeus to let him bring terror to the earth so that men will return to praying to Zeus. Of course, Hades has a trick or two up his smoky sleeve.

So, the city of Argos will be destroyed by the Kraken, a creature created by Hades, unless the city offers up its beautiful princess as a sacrifice. Perseus goes on a journey with a band of men and the lovely Io (played well by Gemma Arterton) to find out how the Kraken can be destroyed. Along the journey, Perseus meets Pegasus, Medusa and has several adventures.

This version of "Clash of the Titans" entertains, but won't go on my list of movies that I want to see again.

John Gillispie is the public relations director for the Huntington Museum of Art. Contact the writer at jgillisp@hmoa.org.