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Always a classic
Legend is one of the greats. The Ultimate edition includes two versions of the movie, the U.S. theatrical version with the original theatrical score by tangerine dream, and the director's cut with an alternat score. Both are SWEET!

There is no good without evil; no light without darkness
As long as unicorns roam the earth evil can never harm the pure of heart, and that is why the prince of Darkness has sent his most foulest goblins out into the very daylight he seeks to destroy forever to cut off the horns of the last two remaining. But when Jack (the forest boy, played by a very young Tom Cruise) takes Lily (a royal princess, played by the beautiful Mia Sara) to see them, she does the forbidden and touches these ancient creatures. Lily soon discovers it was she who unintentionally lured the unicorns into the goblin's trap; enabling them to shoot the poison stinger into one of the "beasts", as they call them, with a clear view. She vows to make things right again as the land becomes shrouded in a blanket of snow by trying to protect the remaining unicorn, but she is too frail to even defend herself. She thus is captured, along with the unicorn, and is taken back to the great tree where the wicked come to sacrifice. There the prince of Darkness yearns for a companion and tries to make Lily one of them by tempting her with jewels and power while Jack and his new friends Gump, a jealous sprite, and some other nymphs device a plan to save Lily, the unicorn, and the world before it is covered in eternal shadow.

Legend wasn't too well received in theaters and was not a favorite among critics but it has quickly become a cult classic with fantasy lovers like me. Considering the low budget director Ridley Scott was given in order to make this film in the mid-80s, I thought they did a wonderful job in bringing William Hjortsberg's dark fairytale to life, which was written specifically for the screen. I also felt the entire cast put on remarkable performances - especially Tim Curry who went through hell (pun intended) to look as devilish as he does...

Within this two-disc set is two versions of the film. One is the director's cut, as it was intended to be seen, and the other is the U.S. theatrical version, which I personally prefer, as do many others apparently. There are many extended scenes in the director's cut that were taken out of the U.S. release to trim down the overall running time but I felt the U.S. version simply flowed better. It also features a more dramatic score by Jerry Goldsmith instead of the more emotional score by Tangerine Dream and doesn't include the closing credits song "Is Your Love Strong Enough?" by Brian Ferry, ending the movie on a more magical note. But still, it was nice to see both versions and to compare the two. There's also a lot of bonus material in the limited edition of Legend that many fans will be grateful for.

A Visually stunning, nightmarish fantasy adventure....
When I was little, there were only two movies that scared me: Jaws, and Legend. This is one of the most hauntingly eerie fantasy movies I have ever seen. The plot revolves around a young Princess named Lily and a wild boy who lives in the magical forest she visits, named Jack (Tom Cruise). The peaceful frolicking of there child-like love affair is soon shattered when the Lord of Darkness uses Lily (unwillingly) to slay one of the last living Unicorns (the mystical and beautiful creatures who keep the world filled with light and goodness). What follows thereafter is both dizzyingly luscious and nightmarishly gothic. The Lord of Darkness brings Lily into his world and is set on making her his demonic bride, while Jack fights to save her and the last living unicorn from peril. Ridley Scott is one talented director. This film is BEAUTIFUL to watch. While some people complain about the plot-line and some of the acting, this movie should be taken in more so as 80's fantasy art. The cinematography is exquisite. There are few movies that have captivated me so fully just with visuals as this film. It's amazing! The two disc feature gives viewers the option to watch the directors cut-which features added scenes and the original score by Jerry Goldsmith. I honestly prefer the Tangerine Dream soundtrack over the Goldsmith one by far because it is more creepy and beautiful. The Goldsmith score is more orchestrated and less dramatic in my opinion. Anyways, this film is a classic in my opinion. It may not be the best movie ever made-but it was visually groundbreaking for it's decade.

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