Review of Legend (1985) by Darren M — 13 Oct 2012

Ridley Scott drives Tom Cruise to Scientology.

This review of Legend (1985) was written by Darren M on 13 Oct 2012.

Legend has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Max H (471) on 26 Feb 2017

This was my favorite movie when I was 13, full of magic and darkness and light and truly unique…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 05 Sep 2017

Ridley Scott sometimes he's sublime and sometimes he's mediocre. Two sides of a coin that in his career is always a random shot…

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By Quentin M (18) on 17 Oct 2018

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By Agentz (31) on 17 Sep 2019

Beyond weird, excruciatingly boring, atrociously paced, and atrociously acted. I cannot believe this movie actually got made…

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By Maria S (348) on 27 Nov 2017

My favorite film from childhood, and the perfect film to show your kids…

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By Jake C (820) on 12 Oct 2018

Of the Theatrical Release: The problem with LEGEND is simple-that is to say, the fantasy universe of the movie so compelling and overwhelmingly…

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By Ben G (949) on 28 Aug 2016

Tim Curry does it again, this time literally playing the Devil in a brilliant choice of casting. Beneath the skin, we are al... ready... one…

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By Magnus S (724) on 15 Nov 2018

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By Jane M (242) on 08 Apr 2018

Some of the most mesmerizing visuals of old fantasy, coupled with generic and contrived storytelling…

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