Jason & The Argonauts

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However, this looks and sounds terrific for a film that is, notoriously, difficult to assess in terms of other productions from the period.

One other thing if you have children they will love this story of good over evil, just pure fantasy at its best! It's an amazingly entertaining track that details both the production and its impact on both cult audiences and filmmakers, including Peter Jackson. At the time of its release in 1963, 'Jason and the Argonauts' was one of the first Harryhausen films to get a single billing in theaters (as opposed to being part of a B-movie double feature) and mesmerized audiences of all ages.

This is a much superior transfer when compared to the earlier 7th VOYAGE OF SINBAD Blu, which I found generally very good.

Finally, Sony tops the disc off with their usual collection of previews as well as BD-Live functionality. I also love the motion of the bat-like wings of the harpies as well as the distinct movements of each of the hydra's seven heads. Jason and the Argonauts" is my favorite Harryhausen film (which the bluray looks pretty good) with "First Men in the Moon" coming right behind.The man turns out to be Pelias, and though Jason is unaware of Pelias' true identity, Pelias knows exactly who his savior is and doesn't intend on giving up his kingdom. org, one of the premier destinations on the web to discuss DVD releases from The Criterion Collection, Masters of Cinema, and other DVD production companies from around the world.

The film is of course now a legend unto itself and contains some of Harryhausen's most difficult animation and classiest designs. The Columbia Classics site has been updated and it has a poll for you to vote on what should be the next Ray Harryhausen film to get the Blu-ray treatment.Tipped off by Famous Monsters magazine, many of us waited anxiously for the next jolting effects scene to begin. All this shows that some thought has gone into putting this mix together, that effects haven't just been lashed around the channels for the sake of it.