First of all, the 3D in this sequel is a huge improvement on the shoddy rushed post-conversion that caused so much (excessive) disdain for the first film. Wrath is also less child-friendly and much grittier in tone, yet it also still manages to be over-serious and occasionally dull. The scale is epic - the Labyrinth and the escape of Kronos are particularly well-realised - and the action/battle scenes are very energetic if at times messily shot. Sam Worthington convinces more this time round, and predictably reliable support comes from Neeson and Fiennes as the the battling god-brothers, whilst Toby Kebbell provides flashes of nicely-played lighter relief. Women barely get a look-in - this story is all about fathers, sons and brothers - but Rosamund Pike registers briefly as the recast Andromeda, although she is ultimately simply a closing trophy for Perseus. Overall, Wrath is a good follow-up to a moderate film, which offers big-scale big-screen entertainment but which still lacks a true sense of emotion with which to engage.
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