I absolutely love the original Clash of the Titans, so when I heard a remake was in the works, I was beyond excited. That excitement turned to loathing when I finally saw the finished product. The film-making styles of the distant past may seem "crappy" by today's standards (and to a new generation), but no amount of advancements in technology can make up for a lack of heart, soul, and story. The original COTT had all of these. The remake does not.
When judged according to the era in which they were made, there's no contest: older movies leave modern movies in the dust. The majority of modern movies are loud, obnoxious, and completely hollow to the core. Give me 70's or 80's movies for the rest of my life and I'd be perfectly happy. Nothing made today can compare to that time period in film.
By the way, I recently watched the original COTT, and it was as charming and beautiful as ever. It hasn't lost a shred of its magic.
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