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Clash of the Titans
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Our review:Description:The classic Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda re-told with an all-star cast. To win the right to marry his love (Andromeda) and fufill his destiny, Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa, and answering riddles. The result is a timeless adventure that's a treat for kids and adults. :You have a classic tale full of drama, passion, and adventure. A tale of universal archetypes that speak to everyone. A tale that has remained unfailingly popular for thousands of years. Why not spice it up with a wacky mechanical owl? Such was the thinking behind Clash of the ...
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Excalibur
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»rank: 3783
Our review: :This dazzling action-packed retelling of the legend of camelot features spellbinding cinematography and stellar performances. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 02/08/2005 Starring: Nicol Williamson Nigel Terry Run time: 140 minutes Rating: R Director: John Boorman essential video:This lush retelling of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a dark and engrossing tale. Director John Boorman (Deliverance) masterfully handles the tale of the mythical sword Excalibur, and its passing from the wizard Merlin to the future king of England. Arthur pulls the famed sword from a stone and is destined to be crowned ...
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Jason and the Argonauts
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»rank: 2300
Our review: :The thrilling tale of the legendary hero jason features director and producer commentary. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 11/27/2007 Starring: Todd Armstrong Gary Raymond Run time: 104 minutes Rating: G essential video: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 ...
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Merlin (Special Edition)
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»rank: 4343
Our review: essential video:What kind of guy was the wizard Merlin, anyway? He lives a long time, raises a boy to be a king, props up a Utopian empire with his magic and wisdom, and then watches as it all crumbles under such banal forces as vengeance and betrayal. This four-hour miniseries re-tells the story of Camelot and King Arthur from the perspective of the magic man who sacrifices a great deal to guide mortals toward a better destiny. Sam Neill plays Merlin as an accessible, flesh-and-blood fellow of real passion, powerless to undo the spell of a rival (Rutger Hauer) who ...
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Jason and the Argonauts
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»rank: 11602
Our review:Description:Inspired by the Greek myth, the story begins when the fearless explorer Jason 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 Argonauts to crew his ship, and they embark on their eventful journey. :Is your classical Greek rusty? This is just the thing--a feast of epic Greek mythology--and the classic tale of Good (Jason, Theseus, Hercules, Orpheus) versus Evil (angry gods, Poseidon, Harpies, the women of Lemnos) is a great introduction. The plot ...
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Hercules
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»rank: 10363
Our review: :Hallmark HerculesAs Alcmene (Elizabeth Perkins, FindingNemo), Princess of Thebes, awaits the return of her husband Amphitryon (Timothy Dalton) from war, the viruous bride falls victim to the licentious Zeus and finds herself carrying the great god's child. Born Hercules (Paul Telfer, Spartacus), the strapping lad is rejected by his mother, envied by his brother Iphicles, and loathed by Zeus's wife Hera. Unbeknownst to Hercules, his wife the priestessMegara and her sons are merely tools of the vengeful Hera, plotting against him and initiating events that lead to banishment from his people. :Hercules is the enjoyable, full-length version of a truncated ...
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Sword of the Valiant - The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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»rank: 24240
Our review:Description:Miles O'Keeffe (Tarzan, the Ape Man) and OscarÂ(r) winner* Sean Connery (First Knight) lead 'an impressive cast' (Variety), including Peter Cushing, Trevor Howard and John Rhys-Davies, in this epic tale of swords and sorcery that will transport you and your family into realms of the fantastical and make you believe! Shrouded in magic and veiled in mystery, a phantom knight (Connery) thunders into King Arthur's fabled court. Speaking in rhymes and riddles, he goads the king's men into taking a dare. And when one of them, young and valiant Sir Gawain (O'Keeffe), bravely stands to defend the king's honor, he finds ...
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The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
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Our review: :Sinbad a beautiful slave girl and an evil magician journey to mysterious lemuria. Special features: fullscreen and widescreen versions subtitles in english spanish portuguese chinese korean and thai vintage advertising theatrical trailers scene selections talent files interactive menus and much more. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 12/21/2004 Run time: 106 minutes Rating: G :John Phillip Law stars as the legendary sailor this time around as he finds a talisman and sets sail with his crew for an uncharted island. With a beautiful slave girl (Caroline Munro) in tow, Sinbad takes on the evil sorcerer Koura (Tom Baker), who ...
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Hercules
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Our review: :Sinbad a beautiful slave girl and an evil magician journey to mysterious lemuria. Special features: fullscreen and widescreen versions subtitles in english spanish portuguese chinese korean and thai vintage advertising theatrical trailers scene selections talent files interactive menus and much more. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 12/21/2004 Run time: 106 minutes Rating: G :John Phillip Law stars as the legendary sailor this time around as he finds a talisman and sets sail with his crew for an uncharted island. With a beautiful slave girl (Caroline Munro) in tow, Sinbad takes on the evil sorcerer Koura (Tom Baker), who ...
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Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
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Our review: :When an evil sorceress turns a handsome prince into a babboon sinbad sets sail on a dangerous quest to break the witchs spell. Special features: subtitles in english spanish thai portuguese chinese and korean talent files theatrical trailers interactive menus and much more. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 12/21/2004 Starring: Patrick Wayne Jane Seymour Run time: 114 minutes Rating: G :In this last go-round for the Sinbad series, Patrick Wayne plays the legendary sailor. He is betrothed to Farah (Jayne Seymour) and seeks her hand in marriage, but her brother Kassim has been turned into a baboon by ...
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