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Legend [VHS] [1985]

VHS ~ Tom Cruise
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent, Alice Playten
  • Directors: Ridley Scott
  • Writers: William Hjortsberg
  • Producers: Arnon Milchan, Joseph P. Grace, Tim Hampton
  • Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English, Italian
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • VHS Release Date: 5 Aug 2002
  • Run Time: 90 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CJEM
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 989 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #1 in  Video > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy
    #1 in  Video > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Cult Films

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Amazon.co.uk Review

This strange, 1985 experiment by Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) starred the up-and-coming Tom Cruise in a fairy-tale world of dwarfs and unicorns and demons. After the horn of a unicorn is broken, darkness and winter descend upon the world. Cruise's character, helped along by a magic sprite played by David Bennent (The Tin Drum), descends into hell to save paradise. This movie is almost a classic case of art direction gone amok. The somewhat amorphous Cruise doesn't lend much dramatic focus or artistic definition, but the drama between Tim Curry's satanic majesty and Mia Sara's character, who becomes a sort of princess of the netherworld, is pretty captivating. A mixed experience all around that makes one wish it had been more successful. --Tom Keogh


Synopsis

Fairytale fantasy which finds a beautiful young girl meddling with the powers of magic and threatening the Earth with doom. Can the Earth be saved?

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Fantasy films ever!, 13 Jan 2003
By A. J. Watson "Bones" (Newcastle-on-Tyne, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legend [1985] [DVD] (DVD)
May I suggest that 'surround sound' is turned off???
As all the other reviewers seem to be concentrating on the presentation and not the content of the film, here's my twopence worth.

Definitely not a kid's film, this is a dark, sensual adult film of the age-old theme of the devil wanting darkness to take over the world - requiring the services of a virgin and a unicorn. The visual effects and photography are just brilliant, given the era this was made in - you can see Ridley Scott's influence and imagery in the latest Lord of the Rings films.

The acting is superb;
young Tom Cruise (as Jack) brings off the young lad charged with the task of rescuing the Princess and destroying Darkness with a grace and style that belong to a veteran;
Tim Curry is in his best-ever role here, (even better than Frankenfurter!); the stifled undercurrent of rage is barely held in check as he woos the slightly-willing princess; one is almost convinced by him as he declares his philosophy and aims - "No Good without Evil; no Love without Hate; no Innocence without Lust..." in that rich chocolatey voice; and his laughter and dismissive tone as 'the BOYY!' Jack confronts him sends shivers down one's spine;
and Mia Sara (whatever happened to her?) is both innocence and seduction, and believable in both roles, but her forceful rejection of the Lord of Darkness is as powerful a piece of acting as you will ever get.

Altogether a classic of film-making - seeing it again after several years makes one realise what a masterpiece this is!
Unreservedly recommended. *****

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bring Back Tangerine Dream Soundtrack!!, 14 April 2007
By Ms. A. M. Mitchell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legend [1985] [DVD] (DVD)
I have to agree with the other reviews. This is a fantastic film, but to me what made it as a child was the Tangerine Dream soundtrack. I was SOOO disappointed when I bought the DVD and found that the soundtrack was different. I have been holding out for a couple of years for the other version but so far no luck. The film is defintely still worth watching, but I much prefer the Tangerine Dream soundtrack. I guess we'll just have to keep on waiting!!!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Legend (1985), 19 Jun 2004
This review is from: Legend [1985] [DVD] (DVD)
Being an avid fan for many years of Legend I was looking forward to renewing my tired video (played so many times) to a new DVD version> I was so disappointed to find the great Tangerine Dream soundtrack had been replaced. The new soundtrack is awful and spoils the whole film why mess with something that has been a favourite since the beginning and I am not alone in my opinion of this I have had many people say the whole film has been spoilt for them also
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4.0 out of 5 stars a timeless jewel
the magic of this movie is captured beautifully but the soundtrack is different to my old video played by "Tangerine Dream"
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer M. Jessup

4.0 out of 5 stars legend
brings back memorys.if you like this ,then you must get labyrinth and dark crystal too.
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Kelly L. Young

5.0 out of 5 stars great film
absolutely brilliant film. the good verses evil, light against dark theme that runs throughout is excellently played out by all.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Legend & Ultimate Confusion
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5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY FAB
Brilliant,Brilliant, Brilliant!!!
If you like the Chroinicles of Narnia feel - but with more fantasy, goblins etc - you will love this. A must see for everyone - one to keep.
Published 14 months ago by Bluewaves

4.0 out of 5 stars flawed masterpiece
this is such a great movie, seeing that film is a visual medium, it is a stuning visual feast, before reading critiques to closely know some of the history not just the sound... Read more
Published 14 months ago by P. Wilkins

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy the Ultimate Edition Region 1 version instead...
For me, the Tangerine Dream track captivates every frame of this film making it a true fantasy classic. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. Seel

2.0 out of 5 stars The Legend is lost
My family (when kids were young) have been watching Legend since the 80's and thank goodness we videoed it once when it was aired on tv as having since purchased the dvd we now... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Chakra

4.0 out of 5 stars This IS the best version!
Just to clarify - there are 2 versions of this film: The american version with the Tangerine Dream soundtrack, and the european version with the Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack, which... Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars Wait for Tangerine Dream
For anyone who hasnt seen this film yet wait for the edition with the Tangerine dream soundtrack, it is beautiful and goes brilliant. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Rebecca Bowell

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