Jason and the Argonauts
by Don Chaffey
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Actor: Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith, Nancy Kovack, Niall MacGinnis, Todd ArmstrongDirector: Don Chaffey
Brand: Sony
DVD: 2 Sides, Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; French (Original Language), Unknown; Spanish (Original Language), Unknown; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); Spanish (Dubbed), Unknown
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: Letterbox, 1.85:1
Running Time: 104 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1998-07-14
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Sony Pictures
Movie Reviews of Jason and the Argonauts
Movie Review: My search is over!
Summary: 5 Stars
For years since a child, I have been searching for that movie that I once watched in a dark movie theater that terrified/entranced me with its music and "special effects" (which most kids nowadays scoff at, including my own) This movie, and its "cousins" the Sinbad movies, were the stuff of adventure/fantasy thrills of the youths from the 50's and 60's.I'll never forget my gasping at the giant iron soldier strolling upon the rocky beach to destroy the sailship trying desperately to escape its path.
Or the ships figurehead opening its eyes when talking to Jason. And now, I finally have this movie for my very own childhood memories!
Summary of Jason and the Argonauts
Fantastic special effects by Ray Harryhausen and exciting mythological adventure make this a film that is fun for everyone. It is the story of Jason (Todd Armstrong) a fearless sailor and explorer who returns to the kingdom of Thessaly after a 20-year voyage to make his rightful claim to the throne. But to do so Jason must first find the magical Golden Fleece. He selects a crew and with the help of Hera Queen of the Gods sets sail in search of the Fleece. Jason and his crew must overcome incredible obstacles including a 100-foot bronze giant the venomous Hydra--a huge creature with the heads of seven snakes--and a spectacular battle with an army of skeletons.Starring: Todd Armstrong Nancy Kovack Gary Raymond Laurence Naismith Niall MacGinnisDirector: Don ChaffeyCopyright: 1963 Columbia Pictures Produced by Ray Harryhausen; written by Beverley Cross & Jan Read; Running time of 104 minutes; Closed Captioned. System Requirements:Widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) and Standard format versions Languages: English (Dolby Mono) Spanish and French Subtitles: English Spanish and French Theatrical trailer and interview with Ray Harryhausen by John Landis Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating: G UPC: 043396002593Arguably the most intelligently written film to feature the masterful stop-motion animation of Ray Harryhausen, Jason and the Argonauts is a colorful adventure that takes full advantage of Harryhausen's "Dynarama" process. Inspired by the Greek myth, the story begins when the fearless explorer Jason (Todd Armstrong) returns to the kingdom of Thessaly to make his rightful claim to the throne, but the gods proclaim that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. Consulting Hera, the queen of gods, Jason recruits the brave Argonauts to crew his ship, and they embark on their eventful journey. Along the way they encounter a variety of mythic creatures, including the 100-foot bronze god Talos, the batlike Harpies, the seven-headed reptilian Hydra, and an army of skeletons wielding sword and shield. This last sequence remains one of the finest that Harryhausen ever created, and it's still as thrilling as anything from the age of digital special effects. Harryhausen was the true auteur of his fantasy films, and his brilliant animation evokes a timeless sense of wonder. Jason and the Argonauts is a prime showcase for Harryhausen's talent--a wondrous product of pure imagination and filmmaking ingenuity. The DVD contains an informative interview with Harryhausen by filmmaker John Landis. --Jeff Shannon
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