Clash of the Titans 2-Movie Blu-ray Collection
Two very different takes on Greek mythology land in one package — the 1981 original holds up like a warm analog pressing, while the 2010 remake is loud, compressed, and forgettable. Worth it for the classic alone, but the set asks you to accept the whole record.
TL;DR Summary
Pros
- The 1981 original looks and sounds genuinely strong on Blu-ray — warm, textured transfer with grain preserved
- Harryhausen's practical effects hold up beautifully and reward a good display
- Low price point makes it easy to justify as an entry point into the franchise
- Convenient single-package ownership of both theatrical versions
Cons
- The 2010 remake's transfer leans heavily on that dated teal-and-orange color grade
- No meaningful bonus features or extras for either film
- Spanish-language artwork on the packaging is a mismatch for English-speaking buyers
- The quality gap between the two films is wide enough to make the set feel uneven
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Extended Observations
Two very different takes on Greek mythology land in one package — the 1981 original holds up like a warm analog pressing, while the 2010 remake is loud, compressed, and forgettable. Worth it for the classic alone, but the set asks you to accept the whole record.
There's a version of this double-feature that makes perfect sense on paper. Put the 1981 Clash of the Titans next to its 2010 remake and let the viewer decide which one resonates. It's the kind of A/B comparison I do with gear all the time — same source material, two different philosophies. The problem is that one of these discs is a reference-grade experience and the other is a muddy remaster of a film that never had much clarity to begin with.
The 1981 original, directed by Desmond Davis with Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion work front and center, is the reason to own this set. On Blu-ray, the transfer has warmth and texture — grain intact, colors that feel intentional rather than corrected to death. Harryhausen's creatures have a tactile presence that no CGI army has ever matched. The audio is period-correct mono and stereo, and it does exactly what it needs to do. You hear the mythology in it. Laurence Rosenthal's score breathes the way a good vinyl pressing breathes — there's space around the notes.
Then you flip to the 2010 remake and it's like switching from a tube amp to a cheap Bluetooth speaker. Louis Leterrier's version is all attack, no sustain. The CGI is already dating badly, the color grading is that washed-out teal-and-orange palette that was everywhere in late-2000s blockbusters, and Sam Worthington delivers his performance like a man who would rather be somewhere else. The audio mix is aggressive — lots of low-end rumble and crash — but it's the kind of loud that doesn't actually reveal anything new on a good system.
The value proposition here is real but conditional. At around twelve dollars, you're essentially getting the 1981 film at a bargain price with the 2010 version thrown in as a bonus track you'll probably skip. The packaging carries Spanish-language artwork, which is a minor but genuine annoyance if you're building a shelf-facing collection. There are no notable bonus features listed, which for a film as historically significant as the original is a missed opportunity.
If you already own the 1981 film in another format and you're hoping the 2010 remake redeems itself on a proper home theater setup, it doesn't. The remake is what it is — a competent but hollow action film that borrowed a title and left the soul behind. For newcomers or casual collectors who just want both films in one place at a low price, this set does its job. Just know going in that you're buying a double album where one side is essential and the other is filler.
Our Verdict
Two very different takes on Greek mythology land in one package — the 1981 original holds up like a warm analog pressing, while the 2010 remake is loud, compressed, and forgettable. Worth it for the classic alone, but the set asks you to accept the whole record.
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