Search - Legend [Ultimate Edition] on DVD

MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Violence, Watch With Your Kids Movie Release: 1985 DVD Release: 05/21/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Edition: Director's Cut,Dual Layered Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Number of Discs: 2 Run Time: 3 hrs 24 mins Studio: Universal Studios Members Wishing: 14 Genres: Fantasy, Sword-and-Sorcery, Fantasy Adventure, Fantasy Drama See Also: Legend [Collector's Edition], Legend, Legend [Director's Cut]

This beautifully staged and costumed fantasy is about young Jack (Tom Cruise) and his lady love Princess Lili (Mia Sara), and how Jack battles Darkness (Tim Curry) to save both the Princess and the world. When the peasant Jack takes Princess Lili to see the unicorns, the strongest animals around, he does not know that Darkness, with his cloven hooves, yellow eyes, and red skin plans on using Lili as bait to weaken the unicorns which he does -- and plunge the world into an ice age. Soon after that disaster, Darkness captures Lili and, Jack has to rally his elves and elvettes to rescue her and subdue Darkness at the same time. As one might guess, this fantasy is strong on visual elements but a little shaky on plot. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

Tom Cruise - Jack
Mia Sara - Princess Lili
Tim Curry - Darkness
David Bennent - Gump
Alice Playten - Blix

Long awaited by fans, Ridley Scott's visionary fairy tale Legend comes to DVD as an ultimate edition and the results are greater than could be imagined. In an inspirational move, Universal has included both the longer international version (at one hour and 54 minutes) and the one seen in the United States (one hour and 30 minutes) on separate discs. Each is in the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio along with anamorphic transfers, and while they both look good, the international version is stronger and spectacular in all respects. Colors are vibrant, darks are solid, and detail is astounding. The U.S. version is weaker by far, with a noticeably softer transfer that doesn't exhibit the same kind of contrast or detail. Sound separates the two also. New, exciting Dolby Digital and DTS tracks are part of the international version, while the U.S. release is left with the less robust original surround track. The 5.1 tracks are full of life, helping to further re-create the vision that Scott and his crew have brought to the screen. If outstanding visual and auditory elements weren't enough, this two-disc set offers plenty of extras to keep one captivated. On the first disc is another of Scott's commentary tracks. It's the second disc (since the U.S. version is nearly 30 minutes shorter) that contains the wealth of supplemental information. Of particular interest is a new 50-minute documentary on all aspects of the production, including interviews with most of the main cast and crew. Affection runs deep for this film and it can readily be felt in these memories. Though controversy surrounded Tangerine Dream's U.S. score at the time of the theatrical release, it's also included on an isolated track. In addition are sections for two lost scenes, with one using storyboards, photos, and music to re-create what was intended, storyboards for three scenes, and extensive photo galleries. Rounding out an outstanding disc are Bryan Ferry's music video for "Is Your Love Strong Enough," two theatrical trailers, four television spots, and the usual assortment of production notes and cast and crew biographies. ~ Trent Fordham, All Movie Guide