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I was pleasantly surprised to salvage this version of JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS as a suited successor to the unusual film starring Todd Armstrong.
I admit I was expecting some cheesy, rude budget, badly-acted made-for-tv series but was gay to score an attractive film that stays faithful to the novel memoir. Add to that a strong cast, trustworthy production values and impressive special effects and you have a film that you will want to behold again and again.
The sage centers on Jason (Jason London), who returns to reclaim his kingdom from his uncle, Pelias (Dennis Hopper) . In order to collect the throne and assign his mother’s life, Jason agrees to soar to Colchis and rep the golden fleece. With a crew that includes Orpheus, Atalanta, the grand Hercules and the shipbuilder Argos, Jason faces many dangers on his quest for the fleece. The argonauts encounter the bronze giant Talos, the women of Lemnos (led by their queen Hypsypile – Natasha Henstridge), blind Phineas (Derek Jacobi) and the gross harpies, the clashing rocks and more. When Jason arrives in Colchis, he falls in adore with the magnificent Medea (Jolene Blalock) but must face more challenges (including its ruler, King Aertes – Frank Langella) before he can leave the island with the fleece.
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This version is more faithful to the epic than the 1963 film. For instance, Orpheus, Atalanta, Castor and Pollux build their appearance here. Also, this version shows what happens when the argonauts return home and has a better, more tightly woven ending than the current. The special effects are impressive and I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes bickering between Zeus (Angus MacFadyen) and Hera (the dazzling Olivia Williams) . I also plan that this version’s Hercules (Brian Thompson) was a lot more convincing than Nigel Green from the unusual. This film also does a immense job of portraying the role of the gods in Jason’s quest.
However, there are also a few weaknesses. For one, I certainly miss the Talos of the recent. Watching Talos first advance to life on the 1963 film collected gives me goosebumps up to this day. That Talos was definitely one of Ray Harryhausen’s greatest creations. I also preferred the many-headed hydra to this version’s giant lizard-like creature. Jason London is a passable lead but I absorb the filmmakers could’ve picked a stronger actor. He certainly is nice to watch at and the supporting actors more than effect up for his shortcomings.
All in all, I enjoyed this film and would recommend it to those who relish mythological, fantasy or action/adventure films. For those who indulge in Greek mythology, I suggest you also check out the 1963 version of JASON OF THE ARGONAUTS if only to observe the astounding Talos and the army of skeleton soldiers as well as CLASH OF THE TITANS (starring Harry Hamlin) and upcoming film TROY (starring Brad Pitt) . Edith Hamilton’s book MYTHOLOGY: TIMELESS TALES OF GODS AND HEROES is also a immense introduction to the fantastic world of Greek and Roman myths and legends.
This novel version of the conventional narrative of Jason’s quest for the golden fleece appears to have everything going for it: spectacular production obtain, blooming place decoration and costumes, and a cast of first rate actors, including Frank Langella, Adrian Lester, Derek Jacobi, Dennis Hopper, and many others.
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Unfortunately, Jason London is cast in the title role, and appears to have absolutely no acting ability whatsoever. He delivers his lines in a stupid monotone, and his closet approximation to loyal emotion could be charitably called “looking Concerned.” Just, he is hampered by a tepid script, but it’s racy to mark how almost every other performer manages to inject some heed of drama into his/her performance, whereas Our Hero wanders about like a zombie in a daze. You wonder why anyone would regain on a boat with this guy, and when he does manufacture a dauntless feat, it’s hard to fill that he would be trustworthy of such acts of valor.
Ultimately, in spite of impressive visuals and some very exquisite performances by the supporting players, London’s dead, zombie-like trance drags the production down, and this rather long movie (cessation to 3 hours) is flat and uninvolving. (I got through the first two hours; long enough to stare the Golden Fleece recovered. I decided to pass on the voyage home — another 45 minutes.)
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