Prepare for battle with this cool Clash of the Titans merchandise

Bring on the Kraken.

Greek mythology is pretty cool; there are goodies, baddies, monsters, hot women and plenty of fighting. But how you make it a bit more 2010? Stick Avatar star Sam Worthington in it and convert it to 3D of course. The latest 3D blockbuster is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name and is loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus. While we’re usually quick to defend eighties movies ,with their cheap special effects and cheesy lines, the memory of a winged horse galloping through the air in the original is making us think this could be a brilliant opportunity for a re-make.

The start of the film introduces us to the gods Zeus (Liam Neeson), Poseidon (Danny Huston) and Hades (Ralph Fiennes) who now rule the heavens, the seas and the underworld, as well as fisherman Spyros (Pete Postlethwaite) who rescues the young Perseus (Worthington). Perseus is not just any kid though, he’s got a great future ahead of him – no, not university and a stable career, but saving the world.

Whether it’s fighting giant scorpions, removing the terrifying Medusa’s head or defeating the monstrous Kraken, Perseus proves he’s up to the job. And it’s not just his fight skills or determination that are helping, but a touch of the gods in him. Joined by (a slightly better) flying horse, Pegasus, an ethereal spirit guide, Io (Gemma Arterton), and a bunch of soldiers, Perseus continues on his journey to protect man from the gods.

If you’re looking for a bit of big-action-adventure fun, a dip into the world of Greek mythology or just another peek at 3D, this is the film for you. And although it’s been criticized for the 3D process being rushed, and the film not being quite as good as it could be in the character department, Clash of the Titans is definitely a pre-summer blockbuster worth seeing. If your fascination with the movie is anything like ours you’ll be excited to learn there’s a range of sweet action figures available to buy and pre-order from now, for both the original and the new film. We love the fact you can get a standard Perseus figure, or a ‘battle damaged’ one!