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By Lisa Miller 04/01/2010
CLASH OF THE TITANS
Directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos, Jason Flemyng, Ralph Fiennes and Liam Neeson
In an epic loosely incorporating Greek mythology, Perseus (Worthington), who has grown up in the human world, learns he is the offspring of a god. Most disturbing is the revelation that only Perseus can prevent Hades (Fiennes) from seizing Zeus’ (Neeson) throne and taking control of mankind’s fate. Aided by a small fighting force, Perseus travels to a far off island where he confronts a cruel king (Flemyng), a marauding giant scorpion, half-snake Medusa and the Kraken. Added in postproduction, the 3D effects are too little too late, although the adventure, winningly stylish in 2D, provides ample enjoyment for the whole clan.
(3 stars out of 5)
WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO
Directed by Tyler Perry and starring Janet Jackson, Michael Jai White, Tasha Smith, Tyler Perry and Louis Gossett
In the sequel to Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married,” the same four couples reunite for their annual vacation — a retreat intended to improve their marriages while strengthening their bonds of friendship. One recently remarried woman is stunned by the arrival of her ex and his determination to win her back. As usual for a Tyler Perry drama, each character’s flaws are exposed in turn as the couples struggle with trust issues, career changes and familial responsibilities.
(2 stars out of 5)
THE LAST SONG
Directed by Julie Anne Robinson and starring Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Coleman, Liam Hemsworth, Hallock Beals, Kelly Preston, Nick Lashaway, Carly Chaikin and Nick Searcy
It isn’t easy to make Miley Cyrus unappealing, but the popular singer/actress is ill-served in the role of Ronnie, a troubled teen who is sent, along with Ronnie’s younger brother (Coleman), to stay with their estranged father (Kinnear) by their mom (Preston).
Musically talented like her father, city-girl Ronnie refuses to play the piano or sing, preferring to sulk about summering in Dad’s seaside town. Then Ronnie falls for local dreamboat Will (Hemsworth), a spoiled rich boy with baggage of his own, and she begins to realize that no family is perfect. Written by tear-meister Nicholas Sparks, the film’s success or failure rests on the shoulders of Miley’s youthful fanbase.
(2 stars out of 5)
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