Too much cash for this new 3-D ‘Clash’

I’m watching something on TV called Moviemantz Weekend Review on KREM, and I’m listening to a couple of idiots slobbering over “Clash of the Titans.”

Please. My brother and I went to see it at NorthTown Mall’s Regal Cinemas, just so we could watch it in 3-D. First of all, that was a waste of $2.50 extra. The film moves so fast, and is so dark and blurry, that the 3-D wasn’t near as impressive as, say, “Avatar,” which is now the standard that we should expect every time we put on those funky glasses.

Second, the story is stupid. Yeah, it is similar to the 1981 orignal , which stars the likes of Harry Hamlin and Laurence Olivier - go figure on that range of acting talent. And, yes, I guess you can compare the cheesy factors of both films, if you call unfunny, thoughtless and glib story lines a modern version of cheese.

But the original dates from another, simpler era, back when Ray Harryhausen was considered the state of EFX art. As such, it has some cute parts that are nearly humorous. This new one has about as many laughs as lead actor Sam Worthington has expressions. Which, of course, is not many.

So is the film worth seeing? Depends. If nothing else is out there. Me? I’d prefer to stay home, as I am now, watching AMCHD. “The Outlaw Josey Wales” is on.

Can’t see that classic too many times.

Below : The trailer for the new “Clash of the Titans.”