r/CineShots • u/AJerkForAllSeasons Spielberg • 3d ago

Shot Legend (1985)

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u/Bl1nn 3d ago

Always loved how visually striking this movie is. The forest shots, in particular, truly embody how I’d imagine a fantasy forest looking like.

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u/JesseIsAGirlsName 2d ago

I think it was shot in a big studio, which made those shots feel dream-like.

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u/Bl1nn 2d ago edited 2d ago

Yes, it was filmed at Pinewood Studios in England. The scale of those sets is truly remarkable! I don't think the film would have looked as good or as dream-like (well put!) if it had been shot in a real forest. As it is, it looks more like an illustration than real life.

If you're interested in visually creative movies with crazy sets, bearing in mind that it might not be to everyone's taste, I'd highly recommend the film Kwaidan. I discovered it last year and loved it!

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u/PhillyPhresh 3d ago

This set gave me nightmares, especially the man they are cooking or torturing in the fire

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u/Feisty-Succotash1720 3d ago

Hands down the most badass looking villain in a movie!

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u/Transatlanticaccent 3d ago

The one true Darkness!

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u/fort_wendy 3d ago

I don't think I've ever seen this movie. I want to now

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u/5o7bot Scott 3d ago

Legend (1985) PG

There may never be another dawn.

Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story follows a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate, to undertake a heroic quest. He must save the beautiful Princess Lili and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age.

Adventure | Fantasy
Director: Ridley Scott
Director of Photography: Alex Thomson
Actors: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent, Alice Playten
Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 62% with 1,282 votes
Runtime: 94 min
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u/war_against_destiny 3d ago

still a fantastic looking movie. love old school hollywood fantasy stuff. the labyrinth anyone ?