The most beautiful Medusa and Andromeda Perseus is perhaps the most famous hero of Greek myths after Hercules, so the film adaptation of the plot about Medusa Gorgon was a matter of time. Moreover, the previous cartoons of the Soviet "antique" series - "Return from Olympus", "Labyrinth" and "Argonauts" - gained deserved popularity.
Some important aspects of the myth have changed, but they have even benefited. Perseus turned into an even more good-natured young man than in the original source, and does not allow any prudence in the scene with the griyas. Combined with his charm, this is an ideal. No wonder old women are so excited about him. Strengthening the romantic theme in the cartoon, the authors emphasize the dedication of Perseus in the scene with Andromeda, which to the great surprise is almost completely naked. For the first time in Soviet animation such courage is shown. It is important to note that Perseus is beautiful in literally every frame. It's nice to watch and just as nice to analyze.
Since the plot was required to be laid in 20 minutes, we learn the backstory of the main character from the words of Hermes. This calculating god takes such an active part in events that he is perceived as the most important character after Perseus. Here, however, one already feels that the cartoon is Soviet, since Hermes presents himself to us as a real capitalist, from whose mouth words about profit, profit and again profit constantly descend. But it is even more interesting and amusing, because man appears before us more sublime than God.
Gorgon Medusa is amazing here! Probably even better than in "Battle of the Titans". Big eyes, snakes instead of hair, red dress and general elegance - it is beautiful, no doubt! The color of her skin once again emphasizes reptilian (snake) nature. It is a pity that the cartoon does not tell us anything about the sisters of Medusa, although there are enough monsters here without them. The only thing I find disappointing about Perseus is the sea monster that looks like a cartoon dinosaur in nineteenth-century illustrations. A barrel-shaped body, a strange head. Not so bad, but I can’t praise this design. Artists could at least take a skeleton from a paleontological museum as a basis.
Although the film adaptation omits some of the myth, it turned out to be so great that I forgive all minor shortcomings. We can only dream that someday we will see a game adaptation that will be just as beautiful!
10 out of 10