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Suffered from being released during the wrong era!
Ridley Scott's "Legend," like "Dragonslayer" before it and "Labyrinth" that succeeded it, had the misfortune of being released at a time when films of fantasy took a back seat to the outer space battles of the respective "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" film. Had the aforementioned films been released during today's friendlier fantasy times, after the box office successes of "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy" and the Harry Potter films, they probably would've fared better at the box office.

Though not a great film, "Legend" does have a couple of good things going for it.

First off, it offers a look at a truly innocent Tom Cruise, not the superstar or scientology advocate or psycho-blabbler that we've come to love, but a genuine star on the rise. He looks as fresh and wide-eyed as...say Katie Holmes...just right for the role of an forest-dwelling innocent that must restore the world order after his beloved princess (Mia Sara) makes an error in judgment.

Secondly, the film has a unique look, so characteristic of Scott's film. Listening to the director's commentary is a fascinating experience as he tells how he achieved that look under tight budgetary constraints and a studio mishap.

Thirdly, the restored Jerry Goldsmith score is a auditory treat. The "Dress Waltz" is one of Goldsmith's most riveting pieces and the entire score ranks as one of his best of his later compositions. It is baffling as to why the "suits" decided to discard the composer's work in exchange for the avant garde yet boring Tangerine Dream score.

And finally, Tim Curry is brilliant as the "Lord of Darkness". Although hidden under layers of make-up (to give him his menacing and muscular appearance), the actor's vivid portrayal illuminates every scene in which he appears. It's a shame that the film's short running time didn't allow for more screen time for the gifted actor.

Legend Redeemed at Last
I admit when I first watched the movie Legend on TV I was addicted. I was probably one of the minority that thought Ridley Scott did damn well with this fairy tale motion picture. But when I found out that it wasnt the version that he originally intended for the US audiences I began wondering why? The performances by Tom Cruise and, in my eyes the ultimate villain actor, Tim Curry(of Rocky Horror fame)as well as newcomer Mia Sara, were tremendous. I did feel skeptical as to the score performed by Tangerine Dream. Why put a rock type score in a fairy tale or fantasy movie? I then researched who originally did the score and was stunned to find out that it was Jerry Goldsmith who was the original composer. Unfortunately at that time the only release that was the US theatrical version. I was ticked off! But now I found that Ridley Scott released the Legend Ultimate Edition DVD. I only had one word, SWEET! Two versions of the movie, the original Jerry Goldsmith extended movie, and the US Tangerine Dream Theatrical version. Now we, the viewers can view the movie the way director Ridley Scott intended it to be. This truly is a cult classic to be treasured. I just feel it is a shame that Legend wasnt recieved as well as it should have. But I'll let you folks decide.

LEGEND IS A WONDERFUL FANTASY MOVIE!!!!!!!
Legend is one of the best fantasy movies that i have seen in a long time!!!! It has the hottest guy ever Tom Cruise and it also has a wonderful performance by Tim Curry as darkness!!!!!!! Every time that i see this movie it takes me to a magical place with your worries can just sink away!!!!! It has demons, goblins, fairies, great settings, and last but surely not least it has a wonderful score by Tangerine Dream!!!!!! I think that you guys should buy this movie and enjoy it everyday and everytime!!!!!!!!

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