Legend
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent
When the world is cast into eternal night, Jack (Tom Cruise) must find the courage to defeat the Lord of Darkness in order to save the woman he loves and restore the fragile balance of life to the universe.
The power of light and darkness plays a significant role in this film. The unicorns – considered to be the most sacred of animals – act as the guardians of light. Their existence ensures that Darkness can never extinguish the fragile flame of life from the universe. The pure innocence of the love shared between Jack and Princess Lily (Mia Sara) allows them to be protected from Darkness. Their love is also the catalyst which inspires Jack to show Lily the Unicorns. When Jack and the elves defeat Darkness, the unicorn is brought back to life and Jack’s love for Lily breaks the shroud of darkness surrounding her and allows her soul to be restored.
When Lily touches the unicorn, and the goblins steal the unicorn’s horn, the fragile balance of life is shattered and the world is cast into darkness. When Lily is captured and seduced by Darkness (Tim Curry), her transformation into his dark queen symbolizes Lily relinquishing the pure light within her. The subtle irony of Lily’s transformation is that while she is physically transformed, the essence of her heart remains strong. While she tells Darkness that she wishes to slay the last unicorn and extinguish light completely from the universe, when she raises the sword, instead of ending the unicorn’s life, she instead frees her from the shackles of Darkness. Her sacrifice breaks the hold that Darkness has over Lily, but Jack’s love is what ultimately heals her.
Legend is a unique flavor of fairy tale that uses both imagination and an undertone of spirituality to weave its story. The casting is excellent, but Tim Curry, with his blood-red costume and ominous voice is truly exceptional. The musical score created by Tangerine Dream only strengthens the suspenseful and magical essence of the film. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
© 2013 – 2016 Keriane Kellogg. All rights reserved.
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent
When the world is cast into eternal night, Jack (Tom Cruise) must find the courage to defeat the Lord of Darkness in order to save the woman he loves and restore the fragile balance of life to the universe.
The power of light and darkness plays a significant role in this film. The unicorns – considered to be the most sacred of animals – act as the guardians of light. Their existence ensures that Darkness can never extinguish the fragile flame of life from the universe. The pure innocence of the love shared between Jack and Princess Lily (Mia Sara) allows them to be protected from Darkness. Their love is also the catalyst which inspires Jack to show Lily the Unicorns. When Jack and the elves defeat Darkness, the unicorn is brought back to life and Jack’s love for Lily breaks the shroud of darkness surrounding her and allows her soul to be restored.
When Lily touches the unicorn, and the goblins steal the unicorn’s horn, the fragile balance of life is shattered and the world is cast into darkness. When Lily is captured and seduced by Darkness (Tim Curry), her transformation into his dark queen symbolizes Lily relinquishing the pure light within her. The subtle irony of Lily’s transformation is that while she is physically transformed, the essence of her heart remains strong. While she tells Darkness that she wishes to slay the last unicorn and extinguish light completely from the universe, when she raises the sword, instead of ending the unicorn’s life, she instead frees her from the shackles of Darkness. Her sacrifice breaks the hold that Darkness has over Lily, but Jack’s love is what ultimately heals her.
Legend is a unique flavor of fairy tale that uses both imagination and an undertone of spirituality to weave its story. The casting is excellent, but Tim Curry, with his blood-red costume and ominous voice is truly exceptional. The musical score created by Tangerine Dream only strengthens the suspenseful and magical essence of the film. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys fantasy.
© 2013 – 2016 Keriane Kellogg. All rights reserved.