Congratulations to the winners of our “Win Tickets to Wrath of the Titans” contest! Here they are: Renie, Dianne, Siddarth, Charisse, polwu, theterminator, linlady, A Clark, USERpick05, 3LB, Jonny, Kevin G LePla, Konfidence73, Danpeezy, Alking508, Hahakoolaid, David, DetroitMetal, Zulu0438, KAREN ZAHN, Brucegerard73, Kriz19, BrianT, pennystretcher, Priscilla. If you won, you should have received a message telling you how to claim your prize. Thanks for participating in the contest and check back here soon for more exciting giveaways!
We’ve got 25 passes (one winner and one guest per pass) to see a screening of the new action-adventure Wrath of the Titans on Thursday. March 29th at 7:00 P.M. at the Emagine Royal Oak and Star Lanes in Royal Oak, MI.
And we want you to have them, so we’ve devised this fun and easy contest for you.
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- Do all this before midnight on March 28th.
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RULES AND CONSIDERATIONS
- Valid entries must be received before midnight on March 28th.
- Prizes are provided by Allied-THA.
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- You must be 18 years or older to enter.
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ABOUT THE FILM
A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken in Clash of the Titans, Perseus (Sam Worthington) — the demigod son of Zeus (Liam Neeson) — is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10-year old son, Helius. Meanwhile, a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity’s lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades (Ralph Fiennes), and Poseidon (Danny Huston). The triumvirate had overthrown their powerful father long ago, leaving him to rot in the gloomy abyss of Tartarus, a dungeon that lies deep within the cavernous underworld. Perseus cannot ignore his true calling when Hades, along with Zeus’ godly son, Ares (Edgar Ramírez), switch loyalties and make a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The Titans’ strength grows stronger as Zeus’ remaining godly powers are siphoned, and hell is unleashed on earth. Enlisting the help of the warrior Queen Andromeda (Rosamund Pike), Poseidon’s demigod son, Argenor (Toby Kebbell), and fallen god Hephaestus (Bill Nighy), Perseus bravely embarks on a treacherous quest into the underworld to rescue Zeus, overthrow the Titans and save mankind.
Carl Wheeler
I typically don’t care for sequels because all of the good ideas were used in the first film. Having said that Hollywood has gotten better and there are several sequels recently that have been excellent. Fast Five, Final Destination 5 the last Rambo movie just to name a few.
DetroitMetal
I love sequels! Let’s the story keep going…and in some cases…going and going and going and going…
big devil dog
i just love them, i like si-fi the best.
Sharon
Movie Sequels can sometimes be better than the first installment, however I have seen plenty of movies where this isn’t the case. The second installment turns out to be something you could wait for it to come out and rent it at redbox.
Carolyn5
I love sequels yet I expect sequels to be just as good as the first movie. It’s a rare occasion when a sequel is better but I keep hoping.
Zulu0438
I love sequels. Sometimes the story is better than the previous, sometimes it’s not. Sequels are fun! There’s always a little more time in the story, especially when you are already familiar with the main characters.
Kriz19
i do love ghostbusters 2 and i loved scream 4 which is not a sequal but my fav one
gibisa4
Sequels can be epic or can be a failure. But there are many positives to having a sequel to a great movie! But as an example, people say that Transformers was a fantastic movie. Than Revenge of the Fallen came out and made tons of money at the box office, but did not please people as much as the first movie. To redeem themselves, they then released Dark of the Moon and it was great. Sequels can be a hit or miss, just depending on the director and cast of the movie.
A Clark
I think sequels are great especially when the story is good. I love to see a good movie then come back to see it continued to something even better than before.Even tho there has been some movies where a sequel is leave u like “why did u even repeat that?” lol but there are plenty good movies that keep you wanting more.
Elizabeth Parker
I like sequels in general, but sometimes you wonder why they would make one to movies that were already highly popular/successful.
Renie
Loved all the Twilight Movies.
TJ
I think sequels can be great, but sometimes they just don’t know when to stop. When you get to number 4…I think it’s a bit much. Just like I loved Dirty Dancing and Grease….but the sequels they could’ve kept.
Jonny
Too many sequels, but I would love to give this a try.
Norm Parker
Sequels can sometimes be better than the original, but not always.
Soccer Mom
I absolutely LUV most sequels…like Men In Black and Mission Impossible and Oceans 11 and The Fast and The Furious. Gives me a chance to see familiar characters develop their characters in a new and different fashion.
Danpeezy
Sequels can go either way. Sometimes better than the first, mostly not. I am hoping this one is better.
Richard Cozart
it can go
Richard Cozart
It can go either way, but it is great when it works
Linda
I love sequels, but only if I dont’ have to wait more than a year for the next one! My favorite is Star Wars!!
polwu
Most of the time, sequels are disappointing. Either they go overboard with the concept, or they just fail to live up to the expectations which arose from the original movie.
Hawaiianmade77
I only like movie sequels if the first movie was good. But then there is the sophomore jinx. Will it be as good as the first, will it extend the storyline making it even better? I would have to say Star Wars Saga, and Matrix trilogy are my favorite sequels
Dianne
I generally like sequels because they continue the story as long as it is compelling. They have to keep your attention and wanting more…. The Wrath of the Titans looks great from the trailers. Hope it delivers.
3LB
I used to like movie sequels. they used to be a planned contiunation of a thoughtout, larger story. now they just seem to be straight money grabs for a Hollywood that has seemed to have run out of new ideas.
Rosemarcina
Love sequels when they are as good as the first one. Like Jeeppers Creepers , the 2nd one were better than the first one. Can’t wait for part 3 to come out.
kara adamson
movie sequels are so, you see one, then you gota see the rest!!! I cant wait to see the next!
Tigerfanforlife
Some sequels are better than the original but not very often. I think the studios are so desperate for new material it is easier to cash in on a proven box office winner.
m0sh
I think sequels are Hollywood’s bread and butter now. They put a movie out and if it’s successful then look to make a sequel where it’s guaranteed that it will make money. Original movies are risky and only when studios run out of sequels do they invest in original movies.
You’d think that working from a successful formula would yield a good movie but whatever reasons it doesn’t always happen. Riami’s Spider-man 3 was a total mess for whatever reason and the Matrix sequels were horrible for some reasons as well. But both those movies made a lot of money.
USERpick05
I am a VFX artist and personally i cant wait for the movie to come.Yeah the movie may not follow the mythology very well but it’s fun to watch. The visual effect look beautiful, so far this year i have been impressed with Ghost Rider and am now looking forward to this movie.
Teresa Ladyt Taylor
Sequels are cool, when the original are good.
Mirmatt
My experience with sequels is that the second one is very similar to the first movie, but the third in the series can be better because it will take a different direction. I do like sequels if they go into what has happened to the characters since the original movie.
Truck Nguyen
I hope it’s better then clash of titans 😀
BrianT
Movie sequels are USUALLY (don’t go nerding out on me and give me examples of sequels that out shine their originals) not as good as their originals. That being said, the ones that are should be commended. It is hard to re-create bottled magic twice. Characters and story are key componants of any GOOD movie franchise and if the characters and story continue with the same entertainment value as their original counter-parts, it is a MUCH better scenario. Case in point…loved Ghostbusters but didn’t care as much for the sequel. Not because too much had changed but rather the story was NOT as hilarious to me…12 story marshmellow man funny! Scary-azz painting that wants to take over a baby…Freaky!
Scott Smith
Sequels can be good, but they usually don’t live up to the original. I’m hoping that Wrath of the Titans proves me wrong.
Adrienne
It depends on the sequel. As much as I want to see more originality in Hollywood, there are a lot of stories that are so good ( just like books) that I look forward to seeing more of them. My favorite sequel in recent years was Toy Story 3.
Charisse
I’m not a big fan of the sequels but this one looks like it might change my mind
David
I generally like sequels, they have more money for more special effects
BigD
sequels are usually not as good, but do well if the original does well
Brucegerard73
this movie is easily the most anticipated sequel in years
Jason Guy
I love sequels it gives you a opportunity to see another side of a movie and continue on with a story like twilight it has the most wanted sequels.
Stacey K
I love watching the sequels sometimes they are good and leave you wanting more and sometimes they just don’t make the 2nd cut.
Siddarth
I like sequels because I believe it enables to see more about a characters journey
specially if the character has made an impression in 1st movie.it also helps the actor the director a writer to improve over his or her work he did in 1st film.
pennystretcher
Sequels are good if done the right way. A lot of times some sequels just don’t measure up to the original movie..but we as movie goers don’t really mind because its a journey to another chapter or aspect to the movie. I love sequels but I will always love the ORIGNALS.
Vikaskenath
well sequels are a way to carry the legacy of the movie forward . A sequel continues the story and gives it a new dimension and this marks a new franchise comming up. And clearly we can make out how good the original version should have been so as to be followed by a sequel forcing us to watch the original if we have not watched it before watchin the sequel.The trailer of wrath of the titans look ausum,i bileve the moie is gonna rock.
linlady
From the preview I just saw, it looks like it’s going to be an action packed movie. Sometimes sequels give you a little of the first movie and take on another whole new direction. Sequel or not, I believe it’s going to be a good movie because I liked the first one.
Brian J. Blottie
It’s very rare when a sequel carries more of a “punch” than the movie it’s based on. Most are just cash grabs, ways for the studio to bet the house on a less risky proposition. Those that aren’t, however, and are crafted by writers and directors that care about the material they’re writing, sometimes turn into something greater. The Dark Knight, for instance, or The Godfather 2.
Aswallow14
Well sequels… What can you say. You love some, hate others. Some you both love and hate. A great example is “Back to the Future 2?” I didn’t know that a 3 was made until the end which I HATE when they leave you hanging on or set up for the next one.
However. Some sequels that are made that are made because the people have fallen in love or spent a lot of money on the first one are OK because they end the story there without making us believe that there will be a sequel. Ghostbusters= great example of this…
I believe it was Alfred Hitchcock that said, you don’t have to always have a happy ending, just an ending that is satisfying . GOLDEN Words my friends… Who with me on this belief???
I can’t wait to see this sequel… 🙂
Oldham_april
I can’t wait to see the new Clash of the Titans!
Alking508
I think some movies should be left alone especially when the first movie didn’t leave anything else to explore, however if the first left you wanting more then a sequel could be be truly rewarding.
Bo Pettermann Laugesen
It is inevitable. Really. People want more. Even if the first was perfect we just want more. And Hollywood understands and gives.
Most of the time it kind of works out as an okay sequel. But there are way too many bad sequels.
However I would prefer 3 more Pirates of Caribbean sequels that are okay to the huge amount of remakes and reboots we see today. But I will admit… I will probably see anything Hollywood throws at me of poor quality as long as it is pop corn entertainment.
Sherman1279
I like movie sequels depending on how the movies prior to it were. For example, I was never big on the twlight series, so I basically didn’t see any of the films after the first one. But Wrath of the Titans looks awesome. I really liked Clash of the Titans (original) and the remake.
KAREN ZAHN
GOOD GUYS ALWAYS FINISH
Priscilla
I’m not into this but my son is, so I’m trying for him.
Kevin G LePla
Like history and love watching action packed movies. I cannot wait to watch it.
Bavantull
I like movie sequels for the stories to continue.
Carolyn5
I love sequels as much as the originals! Just make it good.
Jonny
Movie sequels used to be a way for the studio to make more money, but recently they have been getting more thought and are usually pretty good.
Kriz19
love themmost of the time they are great everyonce in awhile u get some stinkers but for the most part im a fan
Stephanie
I generally like sequels especially with movies where a story can continue but each part can hold it’s own.
Billy0806
I like movie sequels
Sometimes there not as good as the 1 st one
But I know this one will be
Scutia
I like movie sequels as sometimes they are better than the original.
Fanfabroj
Movie sequels in general. Sometimes better and sometimes not than the original. It is a hit or miss based on the series.
Allan Leshchinsky
This is a special case since it’s a sequel to a remake. Sequels already have a fan base setup, which is nice for the studios.
Important advice: sequels shouldn’t just be pooped out like Godfather 3.
Lori_k3
I suppose if the films are based on a novel that is done in sequels (such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, Twlight, etc) then there is no way in which to avoid sequels if the complete story be told. However, I am not a big fan of films that attempt to re-create their interest merely by added a sequel. In general, sequels are never as good as the first.
Konfidence73
Movie sequels should & must be on a case by case basis. You must maintain the integrity of the original, IF IT HAS ANY!! I just read there are talks of a sequel to 21 jump Street and IT HANS’T BEEN RELEASED YET!! SMH..
Daniel Stojanoski
I usually like the original movies better than the sequels because sometimes the sequels don’t live up to the previous movie’s greatness.
SL
I like being able to watch a continuation of a story, especially if I like the characters. Sometimes though, I think that Hollywood makes them purely to make money and the stories are hurried and just not very good.
Regan Rider Bultz
Sequels are OK, only if they can match the Quality of the original movie. One BIG problem with popular/successful movies: is the threat of low budget sequels. Sequels have the power to really get movie fans’ blood boiling, because they are not as good as the original. If that happens, they will only crash and burn, and potentially tarnish the credibility of the film they tried so hard to follow 🙂
Renie
I don’t like sequels because they are not as good as the first one.
Teachermame1
Looks good!! Can’t wait to see it!
theterminator
the sequel can be effective if the original movie was extremely popular and has a lot of hype…. i’m looking forward to the dark knight rises! and of course wrath of the titans
Zapdog
Sequel oftentimes are not as good as the original but this one looks to be an exception.
Kemar732000
Sequels should be on a case by case basis. It must bring something relevant to the storyline that adds value to the overall franchise.
Hahakoolaid
I love sequels especially this type of genre. Im so stoked, cant wait <3
Sherman1279
movie sequels are good depending on the other ones were