"Wrath of the Titans" amuses

So if you want some action and s few laughs, "Wrath of the Titans" may make the perfect weekend movie getaway.

The plot isn't much. But I imagine the plot doesn't matter as much as the action and digitally created special effects. This is one of those visual movies. And you get an eyeful, especially if you opt for 3D. I'm thinking this is a teen boy's idea of cool.

Synopsis: Perseus, after defeating the Krakken, has been living a quiet life as a fisherman until his dad, Zeus, comes down seeking some help. Perseus just wants to stay out of the gods game and raise his son, whose mother is now dead. But that's not going to happen. Zeus is captured by his brother Hades and son Ares in an effort to remain immortal. You see, people have stopped praying as much to the gods. That's not good for gods, who are losing their power. So they need Kronos to break free. So they drain Zeus of his remaining power. Meanwhile, all sorts of crazy creatures are unleashed on the Greek population, and it's Perseus to the rescue.

The movie is rated PG-13 for intense fantasy violence and action. There's lot of fire breathing creatures creating havoc on Greece. The cyclopes — lumbering giants with one big eye — can be a bit frightening as they bash stuff to younger audiences. Well, one of them made the woman in front of me jump. The violence is typical of fantasy action films. I noticed little blood, but there's plenty of slaying and deaths. I didn't notice any of the big bad words, and there's just one kiss...and it's not the swooning type.

My grade: B-