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Arguably 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. That 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. --Jeff Shannon
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99 of 101 people found the following review helpful
By J. A. White
Format:DVD
I can remember watching this film for the first time when I was about 8 and being totally blown away by it. Even now when I watch it, it holds up really well against modern cgi because it is so fast paced. The story is based on Jason's journey to find the legendary golden fleece so after he gathers together a motley band of sailors for his ship 'The Argo' off he goes. The stop frame animation is superb and the battle with the skeletons towards the end of the film has not been surpassed. A talking figurehead on the boat, giant flying fruit bat type demons, neptune rising from the ocean are just a few of the myriad of characters from Greek mythology that star in this creation. There is a great sense of forboding in this film and even though you know he gets the fleece in the end, it does not make the journey any less entertaining. A classic, and much better than Clash of The Titans which was a later film using the same animator. They did produce a made for TV Jason & the argonoughts in the 90's which I thought would have surpassed the original from the 60's but no it was rubbish. I highly recommend this film to everyone.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Now 40 years old, this popular film makes a welcome addition to the ever growing DVD catalogue. Filmed in Italy with an astounding cast, it never fails to entertain. What I like about this disc is that it contains interviews with Ray Harryhausen who explains how his interest in dynamation came about. He has certainly left his mark on the cinema. My only reservation about this disc though is that picture quality is rather inconsistant. Some scenes show excellent detail, but others are rather grainy. Still, sound is more than acceptable and it shouldnt put off cinema enthusiasts like myself. I wish I could have given it a five, but inconsistant picture lowers its markings. A good buy though, and still enjoyable even after all these years. Look out for the rising of Neptune out of the sea in the thrilling "Clashing Rocks" sequence; the capture of the "Harpies"; and even more frightening, the 100 foot tall Talos, one of the Titans.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By C. Gordon
Format:DVD
I've loved this film since I was a kid, and the crowning glory is Harryhausen's stop-motion animation.
As a family adventure film, I'm convinced there is nothing finer. People of all ages can enjoy this film, and if they don't, they're either utterly cynical about everything and anything, or there is something wrong with them.
The title of this review naturally refers to the skeleton fight scene. If this film comes on and I'm busy, I will drop everything to watch this scene, even if I haven't had the time to see the rest of the movie. The moment the skeletons come out of the ground is unforgettable, and the animation is blended beautifully with the live action to create a scene that is as near to cinematic heaven as you can get. I've seen it re-done twice, once in Hercules (the dodgy TV series), and again in the Jason and the Argonauts mini-series. Both times CGI effects were used, and both times, despite the animators' best efforts, neither came close to the original masterpiece.
This whole film, and the skeleton scene in particular, highlights the fact that despite some of the wonders being done with CGI (and I'm not anti-CGI in the least), sometimes there's just no substitute for proper stop motion animation. (Just ask Wallace and Gromit!)
It's cheap- buy it and enjoy it!
As a family adventure film, I'm convinced there is nothing finer. People of all ages can enjoy this film, and if they don't, they're either utterly cynical about everything and anything, or there is something wrong with them.
The title of this review naturally refers to the skeleton fight scene. If this film comes on and I'm busy, I will drop everything to watch this scene, even if I haven't had the time to see the rest of the movie. The moment the skeletons come out of the ground is unforgettable, and the animation is blended beautifully with the live action to create a scene that is as near to cinematic heaven as you can get. I've seen it re-done twice, once in Hercules (the dodgy TV series), and again in the Jason and the Argonauts mini-series. Both times CGI effects were used, and both times, despite the animators' best efforts, neither came close to the original masterpiece.
This whole film, and the skeleton scene in particular, highlights the fact that despite some of the wonders being done with CGI (and I'm not anti-CGI in the least), sometimes there's just no substitute for proper stop motion animation. (Just ask Wallace and Gromit!)
It's cheap- buy it and enjoy it!
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Great movie , even better in Blue Ray
Yes ! I've seen it so many times and can not get enough.
And in this HD version you can every ! straw of chest-hair on Hercules ( Nigel Green ) and others . Read more
And in this HD version you can every ! straw of chest-hair on Hercules ( Nigel Green ) and others . Read more
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'Time Bandits' without the Humour
This 1963 film was a childhood favourite whenever it was scheduled on TV. As a child (I was born in 1965) I was both frightened by the contents of the film but also consciously... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Nicholas Casley
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Jason ans the Argonauts DVD
Takes me back a few years . the Oldies are still the best, classic. Thankyou promt service and good packaging.
Published 2 months ago by Heni- pennie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant must have film.
Compared to the much later (2000) same title release has far more superior content.
Highly recommend getting this DVD and be entertained, adults and children.
Highly recommend getting this DVD and be entertained, adults and children.
Published 3 months ago by giandougl
5.0 out of 5 stars
favorite oldies
i bought this dvd as one of the great oldies , it never fails to make me smile from the start with all the gods and tricks they get up to. I reccomend this.
Published 3 months ago by beryl
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Jason And The Argonauts [DVD]
Always loved this film as a boy especially the part where Talos comes to life, Ray Harryhausen at his best.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Gary J. Ruby
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic film
Bought for my partner, who always watches this film when it's on tv. Getting it on blu-ray was even better
Published 4 months ago by C. Chauffourier
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Disappointing blu-ray
I was looking forward to watching this film on blu-ray, last having seen it on TV when I was a kid. The sound was good but the image was very disappointing in many places where the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by David M Harland
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The best Greek myth film ever made (still!)
This film is fantastic, i used to love this film as a child and when i bought it on dvd i fell in love with it all over again. Read more
Published 9 months ago by alexander
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Jason And The Argonauts Blu-Ray
Jason And The Argonauts is probably the best known Ray Harryhausen film and features his most impressive work. Read more
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