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Jason and the Argonauts (Widescreen/Full Screen)

Starring: Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack Director: Don Chaffey MPAA Rating: G
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
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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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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. 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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3.0 out of 5 stars Yes, but where was it?, Jan 7 2005
By D. Cooley - See all my reviews
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I've heard plenty about Harryhausen, Talos and the skeletons, and believe me, I love this movie. What I'd really like to know is, where did the scenes featuring the Harpies take place? Where were they filmed? The temple looks like an authentic ruin to me. Perhaps Paestum? Maybe someone could help me out here...
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5.0 out of 5 stars The fight against the triviality!, Jul 5 2004
By Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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Mircea Eliade defined the triviality as the absence of physical tension in the human being.
If we agree this concept ; then the argonauts represent the fight against the triviality. Notice for instance the greek meaning of Argos: the white ship. And the white color means purification.
The seek of the golden fleece means the search for the triumph of the truth ; since the gold symbolizes spirituality and the fleece innocence ; the circle is completed.
Besides the mission has one last goal: to fight against the dragon and exterminate it ; because the fleece is its prisoner . The dragon symbolizes the perversity ; so if you want to access to the sublimity . you must to kill the dragon.
This movie is a winner. Ray Harryhausen inspired to many film makers , specially a teenager called Steven Spielberg who confessed this confidence to James Lipton in The actor's studio .
The mythical monsters are the magnificient background all along the movie. A film conceived as family entertainment but loaded of smart clues , who teachs us the huge wisdom who lives beneath the underestimated term myth: wrong choice as you know.
Great special effects ; and from all standpoints a cult movie since its release.!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Movie deserves a better DVD release...., May 26 2004
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Well, if you look at only the movie, then you get your money's worth. It's done in widescreen with great picture and sound quality. regretfully, Colombia/Tri-Star did not put in many bonus features, such as a more detailed making of featurette to tell how the movie was made and all the wonderful effects work. Instead, Ray is reduced to talking to a not so bright John Landis about the making of the movie and Landis's interviewing skills are about as professional as a nine year old. Maybe one day, they will give this movie a more worthy DVD release. Then this barebones edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More Harryhausen greatness
This is a great popcorn movie - swashbuckling, mythic, and a little quaint by today's effects standards. The effects, acting, and visual style all work together well, though. Read more
Published on May 6 2004 by wiredweird

4.0 out of 5 stars Ray is still the master. His work is still good.
It's amazing that so many science fiction/fantasy movies that were made in the 40's and 50's seem to be more outdated with each passing year. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars "I Know of a tree at the end of the world"
Someday. Someday I'm going to invest on a 50' screen television and
this is going to be the first movie I watch,The way it's suppose to
be seen in all it's Fantasy Sword... Read more
Published on Mar 8 2004 by Brian C. Lawton

5.0 out of 5 stars A First Class Adventure Of Mythological Proportions
Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion special effects shine in this 1963 version of the classic Greek Myth. Despite some questionable acting by Todd Armstrong (Jason) and others,the... Read more
Published on Mar 3 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure at it's best!
There has never been an adventure movie made that is more fun that this one. I mean, seriously. Skeleton armies. What more needs to be said?

Just this. Read more

Published on Feb 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Where's Ray Harryhausen When You Need Him?
Right here! BUY THIS DVD! And check out Ray's new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - very close to Graumann's Chinese Theater where, almost exactly seventy years before the wet... Read more
Published on Feb 9 2004 by W. GRUENDLER I I

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!
Ray Harryhausen has done some brilliant stop-motion effects over the course of his career, and nowhere do they shine as brightly as in this movie. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2003 by C. T. Mikesell

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic of stop animation
If you like adventure movies like Clash of The Titans, you'll love this. It's a great adventure from beginning to end. A must have.
Published on Dec 1 2003 by W. Woodall

5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC!
You talk about a classic adventure with outstanding special effects (for the time produced)...One word sums it up -FANTASTIC!...A fantasy adventure for the whole family to enjoy!
Published on Jul 21 2003 by Robert Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Harryhausen's Biggest Monster Hit
We refer to Star Wars as a John Lucas film, ET as a Steven Spielberg film, and Terminator as a James Cameron film. It's always "a [director's name] film. Read more
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