Legend was probably the first movie to come into my life where I felt that it truly captured the fantasy element of a sword & sorcery saga that I always wanted to see on film when it came to this genre. The visuals in this movie are amazing, bright & filled with alot of energy (especially for it's time). The designs of the landscape & the characters encapsulate the kind of style that I would have... read more
Description:A magical adventure which features elves, demons and other mythical creatures. Darkness, the personification of evil, plans to disperse eternal night in the land where this story takes place, by killing every unicorn in the world. Although he looks unbeatable, Jack and his friends are disposed to do everything to save the world and prA magical adventure which features elves, demons and other mythical creatures. Darkness, the personification of evil, plans to disperse eternal night in the land where this story takes place, by killing every unicorn in the world. Although he looks unbeatable, Jack and his friends are disposed to do everything to save the world and princess Lili (who Darkness intends to make his wife) from the hands of this evil monster.... (more)(less)
"All of the special effects in the world, and all of the great makeup, and all of the great Muppet creatures can't save a movie that has no clear idea of its own mission and no joy in its own accomplishment.
- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times"
raisleygordon added this to a list 1 month, 2 weeks ago
"Obviously, this is much more a sword & sorcery type of fantasy tale than it is a demon flick,
but still,
when you look at how kick-ass the satanic visage of the personification of evil that Lord Darkness is,
ya gotta admit,
this has gotta be one of the coolest looks of "deviltry" ever captured on film.
"
Halogen added this to a list 2 months, 2 weeks ago
“Legend was probably the first movie to come into my life where I felt that it truly captured the fantasy element of a sword & sorcery saga that I alwa”
"Lili
Lili was a restless free spirit. But her foolish curiosity inadvertently aided Darkness (the demon) in covering the world in an ominous cold night. This girl is extremely reckless and dangerous. But what is she doing in this list? Isn't she all beauty and innocence?
Oh yeah, she danced around with a freaky mannequin and embraced her hidden malice, almost becoming the bride of Darkness.
"
Jamie M. added this to a list 6 months, 3 weeks ago
"The sound of the unicorns at play is actually a recording of humpback whales.
The "icicles" in the treasure cavern were made out of several hundred pounds of paraffin wax.
Ridley Scott drew most of his inspiration for "Legend" from the 1946 version of Beauty and the Beast, as well as such Disney animated classics as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia and Bambi.
Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr. and Jim Carrey were all considered for the role of Jack. "