Jason and the Argonauts Rating: Release Date: 18 September, 2001 Retail Price: $14.98 OUR Price: $13.48 You SAVE: $1.50! Cast: Derek Jacobi Olivia Williams Dennis Hopper Frank Langella Complete Cast (15 total)

Jason and the Argonauts Reviews

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Sluggish version of the Jason legend
When I saw this latest version of the story of Jason and his search for the fabled Golden Fleece was scheduled for broadcast on the Hallmark channel I was intrigued. Not only did the movie feature not one, but two of the most beautiful women in Hollywood today - Natasha (`Species') Henstridge and Jolene (`Enterprise') Blalock, but it also promised four hours of grand entertainment.
Why then was I, about an hour into it, looking wistfully over at my DVD collection and in particular the classic Harryhausen version of the tale and contemplating what could have been.
Essentially put, this new adaptation of the Greek legend is a dud. Not only is the lead actor wholly unconvincing throughout but the action is tired, the narrative too drawn out and the pace sluggish. It does not help either that Henstridge's part (although top billed) is essentially nothing more than an extended cameo and that Blalock is unrecognizable (after watching her in a scene it was only her voice that clued me in to it being her).
Also why is it that the set design and effects looked cheaper and less convincing than they did four decades earlier?
All in all this was a huge disappointment and something Hallmark should have done better. For an example of the channel getting these made-for-television features/mini-series right check out the simply superb and very entertaining `La Femme Musketeer.'

Felt like reading myth stories when a kid
I've really enjoyed this, especially the second time around. Putting your critical facilites on hold for three hours and just enjoying the tale for it's sheer adventure and wonder, which is why i enjoyed reading myths as a kid, isn't that hard to do as it's a really well done fantasy film if given a chance. This is actually a really good film, the first time i saw it i thought it was just allright, but now i think it's great and if you like good fantasy films, there's lots to enjoy.

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