Jason And The Argonauts [1963] | ![Jason And The Argonauts [1963]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CZDEPEWVL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Don Chaffey
Actors: Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith
Studio: Uca
Category: DVD
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1237
Format: Dubbed, Pal, Widescreen
Languages: Arabic (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled), Hebrew (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), German (Dubbed), Italian (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 99 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050582396164
ASIN: B000BTIPPC
Theatrical Release Date: 1963
Release Date: December 19, 2005
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Jason and the Agronauts July 20, 2008
Mrs. Gail J. Gray (Marlow, Buckinghamshire,England.)
I just love films like this, the special effects are fantastic, they dont make films like this anymore, its a pity as we english used to be leading the best film industry in the world. now we are hopless at making great films our American cousins have lead the way for such a long time.I also like this film as its location is Canary Islands in Tenerife, it is a lovely place its well worth a visit.
Classic May 6, 2008
Mary Young (Scotland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This film really is a classic, i remember who scared i was when the statue Talos came to life and chased Jason when his crew stole the gods treasure. This movie is amazing still after all these years. The story of the hunt for the Golden Fleece is a very ancient story, and this film is not too far off from the book.
Jason and the Argonaughts is definately a must for anyone who enjoys adventure movies.
A Great Film May 4, 2008
Curmudgeon (West Australia)
Jason and The Argonauts provided me with one of my childhood's most indelible movie memories. It was often screened on Saturday afternoon tv, and I remember being thrilled by Talos and the skeletons. The effects are superbly realised, but what makes this film great is its tone: it's played absolutely straight, and the location photography lends the film an eerily serious quality. Another reviewer has mentioned this, and I think it's key to the film's appeal. The bleached, desolate locations contrast with the stop motion animation to make everything seem even more fantastic. This film is a classic.
Shear timeless brilliance February 5, 2008
H. Aabybro (UK)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This film despite it's age is absolutely captivating, I thoroughly agree with the other reviews. The animation is wonderful, I loved Ray Harreheusens style of animation, anyone who has watched this film can never forget the sight of the giant titan Talos coming to life and chasing Jason and his men, that image has stuck with me for over 25 years. I was so please that my 8 year old son, was able to enjoy this film just as I did when I was his age. It is timeless, it captures the imagination of kids 30 years ago and I am sure of kids 30 years from now. But it's appeal is that it can be enjoyed by boths kids and adults, this is Greek mythology bought to film and done extremely well. Well worth the money, you will not be disappointed.
The greatest movie scene- EVER! October 28, 2007
C. Gordon
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
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!
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