Review of Jason and the Argonauts (1963) by Travis O — 04 Jul 2007

Childhood favorite...still the best film about a Greek myth, and the Ray Harryhausen effects hold up marvelously.

This review of Jason and the Argonauts (1963) was written by Travis O on 04 Jul 2007.

Jason and the Argonauts has generally received positive reviews.

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