Legend

In a mythical forest, the last of the unicorns is about to be born. However, the dark lord Darkness plans to kill the creature and plunge the world into eternal night. A young hermit named Jack, aided by forest creatures and the princess Lili, must race against time to save the unicorns and defeat Darkness.

Ridley Scott's 'Legend' is visually stunning, boasting incredible production design and special effects that were groundbreaking for its time. While its narrative and character development have been criticized for being somewhat simplistic, the film is widely celebrated for its dark fairy-tale atmosphere, memorable villain in Tim Curry's 'Darkness,' and its ambitious visual storytelling.

• Praised for its breathtaking visuals and imaginative world-building.
• Tim Curry's performance as Darkness is a standout element.
• Criticized for a sometimes underdeveloped plot and characters.

Google audience: Google users appreciate the film's enchanting and magical atmosphere, often highlighting its fairy-tale quality and stunning visual design. Some viewers find the story a bit thin but are captivated by the movie's unique aesthetic and Tim Curry's iconic portrayal of the villain.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup (1986). Won a BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects (1986).

The original cut of the film, released in North America, was significantly shorter and included a pop soundtrack by Tangerine Dream. Ridley Scott's preferred version, the 'Director's Cut' or 'International Cut,' restored a more atmospheric score by Jerry Goldsmith and was closer to Scott's original vision.