Sure there was a version of Jason and the Argonauts made in '63, but let's not forget that IT WAS BASED ON A GREEK MYTH SOME SEVERAL THOUSAND YEARS OLD. It probably wasn't intended as a remake to the 63 version, but just another adaptation of Greek Myth. I haven't seen this one for a while, so I can't comment on the acting, but as far as I can remember, this version is actually MORE faithful to the original myth than the other adaptation.
shareI agree. In fact, I enjoyed this more. Its much more dramatic and the costumes look much more authentic
shareI agree as well. I own both movies on DVD, and this is a much better telling of the tale. Better dialogue, more modern effects (though I LOVE Harryhausen), and superior acting.
In addition, the original movie didn't even finish the tale. I suppose a never-realized sequel was envisioned, but the Hallmark film brings the adventure to a satisfying conclusion.
I didn't really care for this one. The older one was better. Did this one have the skeltons in it? I don't recall any.
shareit had skeleton-like warriors in it. ok i just felt like a used car salesman trying to sell you a piece of junk saying its a plus that it still has a roof
anyway yes a sequel was planned but Harryhausen did the Sinbad sequels instead. i said it in another thread that it isnt a remake as they are both completely different
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One of the things missing from this remake is my favorite creature, the bronze giant, Talos. When he turns on his pedestal to look with his empty souless eye sockets in the direction of the fleeing Hercules and his companion, it is a terrifying moment.
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I agree, that is a very good point. I'd like to state I have repeatedly watched (and enjoyed) both the Harryhausen movie and this mini-series. And why not, I'm sure there's room for more interpretations of the old myths & legends out there...
shareI have an issue with this too. Not specifically this movie, but with movies in general that are based on books or stories or whatever. Remake is a word that is used very loosely when it comes to movies. The newer version of Fright Night (for example) is a remake. The 25th version (and the 23 versions before it that came after the very first adaptation) of Romeo & Juliet is not. I think unless the movie (any movie) is based on a previous movie that tells the same story, it is not a remake.
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