Review of Legend (1985) by Stephanie S — 07 May 2012

ONe of the best fantasy fiction films of its time with a wonderful score by Tangerine Dream.

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This review of Legend (1985) was written by Stephanie S on 07 May 2012.

Legend has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tom P (3) on 07 Nov 2017

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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 Thomas C (603) on 23 Jul 2017

Visually it is miles ahead of anything the lord of the rings had to offer almost 20 years later…

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By Magnus S (724) on 15 Nov 2018

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