Gods and goddesses are a theatrical device used to represent the forces that mankind encounters and battles throughout life. Keeping in mind that these mythological divinities are merely props used to dramatize man’s struggle to control his own fate, viewing sword-and-sea-serpent movies can be lots of fun. Alas, the moody atmosphere of the British 1963 film version, with its eerie musical score by Bernard Herrmann and the unsurpased stop-action special effects by Ray Harrhausen, is missing in this new presentation.
We approve the film for 12+; however, for a more exciting version, try the video alternative “Jason and the Argonauts,” (1963) with Todd Armstrong and Honor Blackman.
