
Jason has been prophesied to take the throne of Thessaly. When he saves Pelias from drowning, but does not recognize him as the man who had earlier killed his father, Pelias tells Jason to travel to Colchis to find the Golden Fleece. Jason follows his advice and assembles a sailing crew of the finest men in Greece, including Hercules. They are under the protection of Hera, queen of the gods. Their voyage is replete with battles against harpies, a giant bronze Talos, a hydra, ... (Full plot summary below)
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Jason has been prophesied to take the throne of Thessaly. When he saves Pelias from drowning, but does not recognize him as the man who had earlier killed his father, Pelias tells Jason to travel to Colchis to find the Golden Fleece. Jason follows his advice and assembles a sailing crew of the finest men in Greece, including Hercules. They are under the protection of Hera, queen of the gods. Their voyage is replete with battles against harpies, a giant bronze Talos, a hydra, and an animated skeleton army, all brought to life by the special effects wizardry of Ray Harryhausen.
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| Seanax.comSean Axmaker(A) fantasia of the classic Greek myth with a brawny odyssey through lands of magic, all at the behest of the gods using humans as pieces in their competitive games and wagers. |
| IGN DVDR.L. ShafferFor true Ray Harryhausen fans, Jason and the Argonauts will remain one of his greatest feats. And if you bring yourself back to the era, you'll find a world of wonder yourself. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeGreat Harryhausen effects, indifferent acting and script |
| IGN DVDR. L. ShafferFor true Ray Harryhausen fans, Jason and the Argonauts will remain one of his greatest feats. And if you bring yourself back to the era, you'll find a world of wonder yourself. |
| Examiner.comPhil HallThe sheer outlandish nature of the production sets it apart from many of the mythology-inspired films of its era. |
| Empire MagazineIan NathanFor sheer old-fashioned, childhood rekindling adventure you really can't go past it - just don't take the rose-tinted glasses off. |
| Antagony & EcstasyTim BraytonA great adventure movie... presents spectacle in the most wide-eyed, awe-inspired register. |
| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeAll the fights are stunningly put together and still deliver in action terms. This may be an old story but it feels very much alive. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonThe $3 million film has a workable scenario and has been directed resourcefully and spiritedly by Don Chaffey, under whose leadership a colorful cast performs with zeal. |
| The Observer (UK)Philip FrenchHarryhausen is at his most creative and brilliant (except for the disappointing bronze Titan), the film is well directed by Don Chaffey and adequately acted as these things go. Featuring gorgeous Mediterranean photography and a rousing Bernard Herrmann score, making this a great film for kids that will also please adult viewers. A must-see. |