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 enlarge | Director: Nick Willing
Actors: Jason London, Frank Langella, Natasha Henstridge, Derek Jacobi, Olivia Williams
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 12197
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 179 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: HMED10638D
ISBN: 1574928260
UPC: 707729106388
EAN: 9781574928266
ASIN: B00004U28P
Theatrical Release Date: May 7, 2000
Release Date: August 15, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Give it a chance. January 16, 2007
James Grubic (Bozeman, MT United States)
Almost all of the negative reviews revolve around a comparison to the original. I personally have some issues with the original's stop-motion animation. Filmmakers don't use that technique anymore because it isn't realistic. Yes it's a classic...but let's view this new version with an open mind.
The effects in this version are outstanding. I really enjoyed the gods up in the clouds bickering and messing around with the lives of mortals. Exactly how they are portrayed in mythology.
I only happened across this movie when it was on SciFi channel, after Kull the Conqueror. If you really want to see the worst movie of the 20th century...check out Kull. Not even watchable. But when Jason and the Argonauts came on, I was immediately taken by the depth of the acting. I think the choice of Jason London was done on purpose...he obviously is portraying an "innocent", not established in any way as a man, and at the whim of the gods.
And I happen to believe that Baron Munchausen is one of the most glorious scifi/fantasy movies ever made (along with Dune), so I consider any comparisons a compliment to the new Argonauts.
(Side note...this is apparently a fullscreen DVD. I do not know why they continue to make these. I am looking into the widescreen version, which is apparently only available in Region 2 PAL format.)
sex sex sex not for kids March 27, 2006
20 out of 35 found this review helpful
This movie has a SEX sceane in it that is not kid friendly.
 Greek Mythology March 11, 2006
Heather L. Ross
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
I teach The Odyssey every year and I am using Jason and the Argonauts video in an "extra help" class to teach the hero's journey and this video keeps lower level kids interested and helps me to show patterns in stories and reinforce Greek gods and goddesses.
Ancient tale made modern March 10, 2006
Mr. Ocasio (Mayaguez, PR)
I originally saw it as a NBC mini-series event, and absolutely loved it. There is a remarkable realism on everything you see on it: scenery, costumes, props, you name it. You're really drawn into the time period of that ancient Greece.
The cast is remarkable. They all deliver wonderful performances true to the character they play, exept maybe for the main one Jason, as one other reviewer mentioned he lacks a certain commanding prescence, nevertheless, he fits perfectly the words of the script as the "youth with a pleasing face", favored by the gods. This particular movie includes one of the best adaptations ever made of Hercules, true to its myth, and exeptionally cast and performerd, which was very rare to see.
The extras on the DVD could have been better,if not a little longer.Mostly composed of cast and director's quotes with just one overall interview that seems more like a promo for the movie. Overall is a beautiful production with amazing special effects and realism that would please all lovers of ancient Greek myths. I highly recommend it!
my expectations of the movie were much higher.. March 7, 2006
C. Zakrewski (USA)
3 out of 12 found this review helpful
the delivery of the item was good.. the movie was not all that great.. i recommend the 60s version better.. overall everything was awesome.. thanks again..
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