--- product_id: 63169070 title: "Legend [Blu-ray] [1985] [Region Free] [US Import]" price: "€ 35.89" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/63169070-legend-blu-ray-1985-region-free-us-import store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Legend [Blu-ray] [1985] [Region Free] [US Import] **Price:** € 35.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Legend [Blu-ray] [1985] [Region Free] [US Import] - **How much does it cost?** € 35.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/63169070-legend-blu-ray-1985-region-free-us-import) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Legend [Blu-ray] [1985] [Region Free] [US Import] Review: Legend - The first I saw of this film I had just popped into a local video library back in the late 1980s and the woman behind the counter had been watching the film which was just ending. The Goldsmith score and the scenery took my attention immediately so I asked what it was. From that point on "Legend" had become part of my life. A well conceived "original" fantasy by Ridley Scott, "Legend" transports us to a classic fairy tale world. While some will say this film is not for kids it's worth baring in mind the terror we have placed in our kids' minds reading them any other classic fairy tale. Disney artists had deep concerns about making Pinocchio due to it's levels of violence! Legend has brilliant characters well performed and cleverly takes male and female swapping them into opposite genders. Blix, a male goblin is played by Alice Playton while Meg Mucklebones is played by Robert Picardo. As an entirely studio-shot film it is strikingly realistic with excellent lighting that gives convincing daylight scenes. The cinematography captures the detail and colours wonderfully and the sets are very convincing northern European landscape. The score by Jerry Goldsmith is most fitting of the soundtrack options. "Legend" was made a box-office failure by studio imposed changes which annoyed the contributors as well. Goldsmith wrote a soundtrack appropriate to the story location and narrative backdrop of classic European fairy tales. He was Scott's choice for the soundtrack and unusually Scott opted for almost wall-to-wall scoring. The Tangerine Dream soundtrack favoured by some is a somewhat erroneous score. 'Dream' are a German synth group who are particularly influenced by musical sounds from the far East and their score for "Legend" is penetrated by inappropriate Indian musical instruments. It jars against the cultural traditions of the narrative and fails to convey the story properly. I would say in balance that the Dream's score if played alone is good, just that it's not what should have been for Legend. The studio execs also imposed a song over one of Dream's tracks without telling them. All this was part of the US release which could not be the same as the UK and European releases as Americans (generally) do not have a cultural background based of European folklore. Of course our enjoyment of the film depends almost entirely on our first experience but I can only say that which ever version you prefer, the UK release directors cut is as near to the version Ridley Scott intended for audiences world-wide. For my understanding as a film maker it is the UK version that works best. Review: How, how did Ridley Scott do this? - Such a long time ago, without a smidgen of CGI, Ridley Scott managed to create something so ethereal, magical, otherworldly, and simply mesmerizing, that one is staggered by the man's talent. He used the exact equipment other directors had at their disposal, and yet somehow, it all looked different. A huge compliment to the props, sets, and makeup department. The cast was sensational with special mention to the protagonists, Tom Cruise & Mia Sara, but also to the incredible performances of Tim Carrey, the then child actor David Bennent (in the role of Gump), and Annabelle Lanyon with her otherworldly depiction of the fairy Oona. Incredible cast all around, all topped up with the incredible music by Jerry Goldsmith. Ridley Scott could have easily directed The Lord of the Rings, and this film is strong evidence that this could have taken place and would have looked as incredible as the films by Peter Jackson. Highly recommended! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Colour | Unknown | | Contributor | Tom Cruise | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,490 Reviews | | Format | Blu-ray | | Genre | action_&_adventure | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00025192072918 | | Language | English | | MPAA rating | unrated | | Number of discs | 1 | | UPC | 025192072918 | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Tom Cruise - **Format:** Blu-ray - **Genre:** action_&_adventure - **Language:** English - **MPAA rating:** unrated ## Images ![Legend [Blu-ray] [1985] [Region Free] [US Import] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/918UzMW5NML.jpg) ![Legend [Blu-ray] [1985] [Region Free] [US Import] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tarkABUKL.jpg) ![Legend [Blu-ray] [1985] [Region Free] [US Import] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hxhRbcbfL.jpg) ![Legend [Blu-ray] [1985] [Region Free] [US Import] - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91nADBAETeL.jpg) ![Legend [Blu-ray] [1985] [Region Free] [US Import] - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ML-qpLrjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Legend *by D***N on 1 January 2014* The first I saw of this film I had just popped into a local video library back in the late 1980s and the woman behind the counter had been watching the film which was just ending. The Goldsmith score and the scenery took my attention immediately so I asked what it was. From that point on "Legend" had become part of my life. A well conceived "original" fantasy by Ridley Scott, "Legend" transports us to a classic fairy tale world. While some will say this film is not for kids it's worth baring in mind the terror we have placed in our kids' minds reading them any other classic fairy tale. Disney artists had deep concerns about making Pinocchio due to it's levels of violence! Legend has brilliant characters well performed and cleverly takes male and female swapping them into opposite genders. Blix, a male goblin is played by Alice Playton while Meg Mucklebones is played by Robert Picardo. As an entirely studio-shot film it is strikingly realistic with excellent lighting that gives convincing daylight scenes. The cinematography captures the detail and colours wonderfully and the sets are very convincing northern European landscape. The score by Jerry Goldsmith is most fitting of the soundtrack options. "Legend" was made a box-office failure by studio imposed changes which annoyed the contributors as well. Goldsmith wrote a soundtrack appropriate to the story location and narrative backdrop of classic European fairy tales. He was Scott's choice for the soundtrack and unusually Scott opted for almost wall-to-wall scoring. The Tangerine Dream soundtrack favoured by some is a somewhat erroneous score. 'Dream' are a German synth group who are particularly influenced by musical sounds from the far East and their score for "Legend" is penetrated by inappropriate Indian musical instruments. It jars against the cultural traditions of the narrative and fails to convey the story properly. I would say in balance that the Dream's score if played alone is good, just that it's not what should have been for Legend. The studio execs also imposed a song over one of Dream's tracks without telling them. All this was part of the US release which could not be the same as the UK and European releases as Americans (generally) do not have a cultural background based of European folklore. Of course our enjoyment of the film depends almost entirely on our first experience but I can only say that which ever version you prefer, the UK release directors cut is as near to the version Ridley Scott intended for audiences world-wide. For my understanding as a film maker it is the UK version that works best. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How, how did Ridley Scott do this? *by I***S on 26 May 2024* Such a long time ago, without a smidgen of CGI, Ridley Scott managed to create something so ethereal, magical, otherworldly, and simply mesmerizing, that one is staggered by the man's talent. He used the exact equipment other directors had at their disposal, and yet somehow, it all looked different. A huge compliment to the props, sets, and makeup department. The cast was sensational with special mention to the protagonists, Tom Cruise & Mia Sara, but also to the incredible performances of Tim Carrey, the then child actor David Bennent (in the role of Gump), and Annabelle Lanyon with her otherworldly depiction of the fairy Oona. Incredible cast all around, all topped up with the incredible music by Jerry Goldsmith. Ridley Scott could have easily directed The Lord of the Rings, and this film is strong evidence that this could have taken place and would have looked as incredible as the films by Peter Jackson. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this film, but... *by D***. on 25 March 2014* I'll start off this review by saying that I have always loved this movie. It is one of those many films that I grew up with and loved. This is a definite 80's classic and one of my all time favourite cult movies. There is only one downside to this DVD, which is that it is not the version I grew up with. When I got a copy of this, I was surprised and disappointed to find it is not the same as I remembered; some of the scenes were different, most notably the opening scene, when this movie's main antagonist is introduced. But the biggest difference is the soundtrack. At first, I believed that Ridley Scott had done a George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, and edited this movie. But a little research across the internet proved my assumption to be quite wrong. Truthfully, there are five different versions, all with different running times. This is among those four that features the soundtrack performed by Jerry Goldsmith. The version I grew up with features the soundtrack performed by Tangerine Dream. Of course, we all have our own opinions and persona preferences, but I much prefer the version I grew up with. I suppose nostalgia plays some contribution to my personal opinion, but I also personally feel that Tangerine Dream's soundtrack blends in more well than Jerry Goldsmith's. Whereas Jerry Goldsmith's score gives the film a magical, fairytale feel, Tangerine Dream's gives the film a magical, fantasy feel, as well more depth. I just feel it works a lot more well than Jerry Goldsmith's. To me, Legend is not complete without the classic song, "Loved by the Sun", played during the final scene. But again, that's my personal opinion. Hopefully they'll somehow release the Tangerine Dream version on DVD, here in the UK? Aside from that disappointment, I consider this to be a great film. Here's the plot. Darkness (played by Tim Curry) resides in his dark lair and plans to shroud the world in eternal darkness, so he can roam the lands freely. In order to do that, the two unicorns must be slaughtered and their horns delivered to him. It's not clear what he is exactly. As a child, I assumed he was the devil, really because his appearance is the common depiction of the prince of darkness. Now, I'm not too sure what he is. Is he the devil's son or just A devil? Anyway, Darkness sends his goblin servant, Blix (played by Alice Playten), out on a quest to deliver to him, the horns of the unicorns, as well as to destroy them. I won't say TOO much of the plot, but Blix injures one of the unicorns and takes its horn and it's this time when the world is shrouded in ice and darkness. A princess named Lili (played by Mia Sara) had unknowingly led the goblins (Blix had two companions) to the unicorns, when her lover, Jack (played by Tom Cruise), a young man who lives in the magical forest, took Lili to see the unicorns as a romantic treat. Jack and Lili are separated after this and Lili learns of the goblins and their actions. Unfortunately, she is captured by them, along with the unicorns. Jack, in the meantime, whilst searching for Lili, meets a forest elf named Honeythorn Gump (played by David Bennent, but voiced by Alice Playten) and his companions, Brown Tom, Screwball and the fairy, Oona. Together, they embark on a quest to rescue Lili and the unicorns, defeat Darkness and retrieve the unicorn horn and restore the world to its former state. There are several positive things I have to say about this movie. Ridley Scott did an excellent job in capturing the magic in my opinion, and to me, fantasy films featuring mythical creatures, such as elves, goblins, etc, require that magic. The characters were great and the appearance of some really captured that magic, such as Gump's appearance. Other examples include the usage of glitter over some of the mythical characters. The settings really captured that magic too, such as the forest, that features a usage of fairy dust in the air. Even Darkness' fortress captured it too, what with the floor shrouded in thick mist. Of course, this takes it down to a far lower level. The characters were great, such as the antagonists - Darkness, Blix and Meg Mucklebones, primarily - as well as the protagonists. Then there is the story. This truly is a fantastic fantasy film, but again, I'm just disappointed that this doesn't feature the Tangerine Dream soundtrack. Again, I hope they do release that film some day. ## Frequently Bought Together - Legend (1986) [Blu-ray] - KRULL (1 BD 25) [Blu-ray] - Conan: The Complete Quest (Conan the Barbarian / Conan the Destroyer) [Blu-ray] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/63169070-legend-blu-ray-1985-region-free-us-import](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/63169070-legend-blu-ray-1985-region-free-us-import) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-08-01*