Rating: G
Genre:
Fantasy
Release Date: 07/14/1998
SubTitles: English/French/Espanol
Dubbed: English/French/Espanol
Sound: 1
Run Time: 104 Minutes
Flags: Mild Violence, Suitable for Children
Distributor/Studio: Columbia TriStar
Greek mythology is done up brown by the special-effects expertise of
Ray Harryhausen in
Jason and the Argonauts. Jason (
Todd Armstrong), rightful heir to the throne of Thessaly, is spared from death through the intervention of the goddess
Hera (
Honor Blackman). The other celestial inhabitants of Mount Olympus watch in amusement as Hera surreptitiously aids
Jason in his search for the Golden Fleece. Obstacles to this goal include a giant come-to-life statue named Talos, the screeching harpies plaguing blind prophet Phineas (
Patrick Troughton), a set of huge clashing rocks, the seven-headed hydra, and an army of skeletons (this bravura climactic sequence assured
Harryhausen's place in the hearts of 13-year-old boys of all ages). Supporting characters include
Nancy Kovack as a pre-infanticide
Medea and
Nigel Green as a pacifistic
Hercules.
Bernard Herrmann's surging musical score was icing on the cake for this greatest of all
Ray Harryhausen creations.
~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
;)
