James Earl Jones is Obadon the Red in Flight of Dragons.

[@TheEvilShyGuy]

Only James Earl Jones could make the phrase “fly like a fairy” sound so sinister, so dastardly, the most deadliest of threats man has ever followed through on

[@robertmiles1603]

Right, very clever. Because, what is Man flying? A nuclear missile flies through the air before discharging its payload.

[@stevengreen9536]

@@robertmiles1603 Nuclear bomb falling through the air. A missile is launched. But i agree.

[@emiraven]

"... and I'll give him the answer to all his Science can ask!"

[@terrinauh1576]

Only James Earl Jones could make the phrase "princess like a Eilonwy" sound so sinister, so dastardly, the most deadliest of threats man has followed though on

[@jf4132]

“I’m beginning to regret inviting him to our meetings. Seriously, why did we think inviting him was a good idea?”

[@Heretic1981]

We got the other 3 colors man. We can't play Parcheesi without him

[@AngelEmfrbl]

Because he is part of magic too.

[@elgostine]

"the law says he must be included" is a line i still remember

[@zeokingsilver]

@@elgostine yep he had to be invited wether they liked it or not plus he was their brother

[@wellesradio]

@@Heretic1981 Plus, he’s finally getting over his divorce. He told me he had some new projects going on. I thought he really needed a night out. How was I to know he’d gone off the deep end? He’s spent a lot of time on those incel internet forums and watching Fox News.

[@Woozygulag]

Rip James Earl Jones, his performance absolutely made this film what it is.

[@emanueliratliff4263]

“Can you not feel the world turning in my direction already?” Why, yes, Omadon, I opened Facebook this morning.

[@solamon77]

Even now, when Ommadon says "I'll teach man how to fly like a fairy!" and then it switches to the view of a falling atomic bomb, it sends chills up my spine.

[@IamNotaTeslaBot]

2022 Ukraine versus Russia

[@robertmiles1603]

Yes, very cleverly implying what air travel technology could potentially be used for. It's quite surprising just how sophisticated children's entertainment could be back then.

[@solamon77]

@@robertmiles1603 Yeah, as a kid it always struck me as extremely dark. Even now as an adult, I'm surprised this was found in a kids cartoon.

[@lukashman538]

@@IamNotaTeslaBot This bomb looks like one that USA drop on peaceful cities in Japan& With absolutely no military reason.

[@geelee1977]

TO me, the most chilling is, "Fear rules man". We're seeing that today.

[@jahlawl666]

This scene hits a lot harder at 42 than it did when I was 7

[@jesuslikeslsdnwiid]

kzbin.infotK2CVvt4Gqg cut of real life during his speech

[@joncarroll2040]

​@@jesuslikeslsdnwiidOmadon won before the Quest even began

[@dhollsynthmusic]

cringe...Trump-Derangement-Syndrome really gets everywhere.

[@olivergawn4210]

Sitting here at 43 and feeling the same 😮 I also think that the themes and intelligence of this film most definitely had an effect on me as a child... Of course I wasn't able to digest it all... It's incredibly deep and profound... I feel blessed that this was one of my childhood favourite films that I watched over and over again ❤

[@jacksonfurlong3757]

For real

[@Asher_Tye]

It is a very good thing acting exists because otherwise James Earl Jones just would have no choice but to become a full scale supervillian.

[@Asher_Tye]

@Belén Ayelén Marlén Maulén good one.😄

[@CodyChromeBand]

*evil wizard (every villain he's done ;))

[@megspitzer9406]

Since when did Darth Vader became an evil sorcerer?😅

[@curts7801]

@@megspitzer9406 always was. Only Palpatine *might* be a stronger space sorcerer.

[@Zartu_3rd_Overlord_of_Blargon7]

I'm more partial to Thulsa Doom.

[@DrumsTheWord]

James' voice is just perfect. The breathing, the strange inflexions, the clarity of speech and the guttural laugh. It will always stick in my mind as someone that watched this as kid.

[@claymournesden8705]

Only James Earl Jones could masterfully nail such a powerful statement on the human condition and how evil and destructive we can be. It's honestly quite staggering that this kind of message and imagery is in a kids' movie, but that's what I love about it. It's not afraid to be adult when it wants to be.

[@Yatukih_001]

I enjoyed this film.

[@thomasecker9405]

I agree! James Earl Jones nailed it here... but the monologue could've done expounded upon. Here's my expansion on it. Ommadon: You know, Carolinus... I have weapons at my disposal. Weapons which you would not even dare to use. For you see, it is not logic, ethics, and kindness that lead a man onwards. It is not science and curiosity that guide his actions. Instead, it is fear that rules man. It is terror that grips and governs his beating heart. It is this same fear that I'll use to destroy man. By summoning all the dark powers that I command, I shall infest the spirit of man with a fear so great that he'll use his science and logic to destroy himself. Can you imagine the chaos and havoc I can create? I'll turn brother against brother so that all the enemies he sees will be in his own household! I'll have it so that greed and avarice prevails in the minds of men, so that they'll even praise greed itself, and those who fail to hear and heed my words will pay the price forever. I'll teach man how to use his machines to their fullest potential. Slowly but surely, I'll teach him what damage and terror distorted science can give birth to so that he grows to fear the very tool he so happily studies. I'll teach him how to fly like the faeries and birds that he envies. And I'll give him the ultimate answers to every question his science could ever ask... and the world will be free for my magic to rule again!

[@Trip_Fontaine]

That's why kid's movies of the 70's and 80's were so great. They treated kids like adults and didn't try to mollycoddle them.

[@TheTrueAdept]

@@Trip_Fontaine, well, the ones that stay within memory, anyway.

[@outoftouchnetwork]

I think this was made for people, not just for kids.

[@mrmac9304]

The speech Thanos wishes he could give

[@kevinlane1219]

Two completely different antagonists; one wanted extinction, and the other wanted to resolve overpopulation.

[@StarSage66]

@@kevinlane1219 Unless he means OG Thanos who was in love with Death herself.

[@Ульф-щ8ч]

​@@kevinlane1219unless you watch second part of Infinity War.

[@kevinlane1219]

@@Ульф-щ8ч He wanted to restart the entire universe, so he could manage it and keep it in balance. Obadon wanted to wipe out the entire humans race, so there would be more room to expand his domain. one wanted balance, whereas the other wanted total dominion.

[@AngryNerdBird]

@@kevinlane1219 That was his excuse. What he wanted was to hurt people.

[@mj91212]

You see, the other wizards made a critical error. At the end of it all, they chose not to destroy the Red Crown, as it was a part of the very fabric of magic, and they thought it harmless without Omadon. What they failed to realize, is that during this speech, Omadon poured his dark determination into the Red Crown, such that even after its master’s demise, the Red Crown continued to influence man towards self destruction. A few scenes in the movie even hint at this being the case. Now, does that mean defeating Omadon was pointless? No. The Red Crown is powerful and dangerous, but it’s not self-aware, and so it just guides humanity towards a vague doom, rather than a specific one. If Omadon had survived, humanity wouldn’t have made it past WW1.

[@StrainOfThought]

Reading all these comments I am now imagining a sinister final shot of the Red Crown transforming into a red baseball cap with lettering on the front.

[@joncarroll2040]

Flight of Dragons is basically what Tolkien describes as how he would have written Lord of the Rings as an allegory had he been so inclined to do so

[@Introbulus]

Mankind needs ambition to push itself forward. But one must always be wary of wearing the red crown - lest that thirst for power drive one to destruction.

[@steerpike66]

Looking back at this 30 years later, it's a remarkably fine, literate script. The central concepts are very well expressed, the acting is excellent and even the Rankin/ Bass animation, though a little stiff, is based on elegant conceptual art and good very good today. Plus the story is melancholy, and has many fine high-fantasy themes and sequences that are far superior to nearest contemporary movie, which I suppose was Disney's 'Black Cauldron'

[@Johnlindsey289]

35 years old you mean! and do you remember The Last Unicorn and Hobbit. I remember Black Cauldron, saw that in theaters when i was 3 and a fun movie.

[@carltheshivan]

The animation is a bit stiff (tv movie budget and all that) But the character designs are very detailed.

[@geelee1977]

There's a later scene, where Lo Tae Zhao says, "because logic is so, logical". I LOVE how the ONLY wizard to have ANY understanding of science and logic, even almost approval, is the wizard of philosophy and enlightenment. For those steeped in science and logic, you know why that is DEEP. This is just one of many VERY deep concepts in the film. These guys put a lot of thought, love, into it.

[@thetruegitarooman]

RIP James Earl Jones. This was the first time I heard his voice and it completely sold this movie for me as a child 💔❤

[@danielscallon7515]

I watched this again after 30+ years. This was powerful and profound, the Red Wizard is a villain with intelligence and cunning and ambition to rival Palpatine and Sauron.

[@thomasecker9405]

Palpatine, no... Sauron, on the other hand, is an incredibly apt comparison, as Sauron did the same thing when he convinced the Elven Smiths to forge the Rings of Power, which led to the Fall of Numenor.

[@norgmonster]

Despite not having seen this movie in over 30 years, it still hits me how good it is (for what it is). It, along with "The Last Unicorn" are some of my favourite animated films from my childhood.

[@RuralTowner]

@@norgmonster Exact same here.

[@davidcauley9400]

I actually think this is my fave Jones' part ever. His delivery is INCREDIBLE. Brilliant lines as well.

[@williamgordon]

Same fam.

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Ommadon...when he speaks all is silent..when he delivers....all is in awe and terror.....and when he makes a threat...he carries it out proudly! What a fantastic villain!

[@Dtoons]

RIP James Earl Jones!

[@patrik9328]

Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones. You will be missed

[@arthurtaylor2593]

RIP James Earl Jones. One of the greats in voice acting, probably THE greatest.

[@curts7801]

Rest in peace, James Earl Jones. Thank you for giving us so many phenomenal performances. Even these smaller ones impacted us greatly.

[@spaceycaveco.698]

Ommadon is a very underrated villain. His placement, attitude, and voice are perfect!

[@whoisyouranime]

My first James Earl Jones movie. It's sad that he passed away.

[@tobbs5410]

What an absolutely inimitable actor. Rest in peace, Mr James Earl Jones.

[@dudeman1456]

James Earl Jones could make a meal of anything! Rest in peace to a total legend.

[@Friendlysociopath]

RIP Jones. Been sharing this clip everywhere nowadays to try and help people remember the magic this man's voice has wrought.

[@Filbi]

RIP James Earl Jones. Never was his like seen before, and never shall it be again.

[@Trip_Fontaine]

"Can you not feel the world turning in my direction already?" Such an utterly chilling scene. And the way Ommadon is defeated at the end blew my mind as a kid. This is probably my favorite kid's movie of all time.

[@huntress1863]

You knew you were in the presence of a king when you saw and heard James Earl Jones... Long live the king. RIP

[@lenep9985]

Rip james earl jones, this was my fave voice over...and laugh

[@Devi1kin]

RIP James Earl Jones 😢

[@metapaloozashowchannel12]

Damn! They don’t make cartoons like this anymore! They Went Full On Badass With The Adult Themes on Kids. It’s Incredible!

[@Smurfman256]

RIP James Earl Jones. Truly one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.

[@MrNetWraith]

As terrifying as Obadon (Omadon?) is in this sequence, one cannot entirely blame him for being angry that man is seeking to destroy the world of magic and fantasy, nor for seeking to defend his world against the encroachment. You can almost sympathize with Omadon on some level, and that just makes him all the more terrifying.

[@Vigriff]

Ommadon.

[@dragmaXE]

Fair point. But he was still going to destroy the world regardless of whatever reason it was he needed to be stopped. It’s either a fading age trying to desperately prolong the inevitable defeat for a lost cause…or you simply just do what is needed and just go with the flow and stop struggling against the tide.

[@42Nightsyesterday]

I don’t think Omadon is really defending himself as much as taking the opportunity to go all out and take the world as his own. Hell his plan is essentially to let humans embrace science to their own destruction as his realm is not endangered as much as the green wizard for example

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Watch Merlin (1998). It was a made for TV movie and is very well done. It explores the topic you discussed but from magic in general, not just evil magic. Love that film! (The sequel was... ...not...😅)

[@jacksonfurlong3757]

If it makes you feel better, Ommadon technically wins as the modern world is an almost exact reflection of his terrifying vision for mankind. Heck, the red crown is brought to the modern world and kept whole, Saturn's shield is there as well indicating some kind of countering force (blue for red, great symbolism) but, Ommadon's influence upon mankind is clear. ☢️💣💥🍄 See y'all in the next cycle of magick!

[@romannoellocsin9950]

RIP James Earl Jones.

[@Filbi]

James Earl Jones knew the assignment and he WENT for it

[@brianbailey5572]

"Farewell! Can you not feel the world... Turning in my direction already...?"

[@guntcheck]

"Send them back!", "Send them back!"

[@obamna666]

we see the Amazon at 0:55

[@hindsight2022]

My favorite darth vader quote .

[@otakuwolf4ever985]

I can definitely feel it and see it.

[@leFoxyCrafter]

This hit hard as a kid but hits ten times harder as an adult. It's shockingly Shakespearean. And that transition from fly like a fairy to the atom bomb is just, bruh. Flew over my head as a kid but now? And then having him materialize from the mushroom cloud holy-!

[@mastermill79]

RIP Mr. James Earl Jones, you titan thespian.

[@happywheeler4268]

Rip James Earl Jones, you’ll be missed

[@mr6johnclark]

Rest In Paradise James Earl Jones.

[@leoallan2225]

I heard that James said in a interview, that he really Loved doing the voice of Omidon, and it shows, I always wanted a live action version of this, if done right it would be cool, I use to watch this all the time on Vhs, when I was younger, in that old big boxed Vhs Clamshell case.

[@tradesmanjaegs4992]

This move is amazing. I wish it would make a comeback, I haven’t met anyone my age who has seen it.

[@Fixtionmaster101]

I used to watch this movie all the time on VHS as a kid too.

[@AngelEmfrbl]

A live action was in production but was canned.

[@Fixtionmaster101]

@@AngelEmfrbl That’s a pity. This movie deserves some recognition too.

[@Ульф-щ8ч]

​@@Fixtionmaster101with the way modern woke Hollywood does to old beloved classics? No.

[@67nairb]

Villain's like Omadon must really be happy, they're always laughing.

[@pikppa]

With Christopher Lee sadly gone, James Earl Jones is undoubtly the most powerful villain voice on the planet.

[@pikppa]

He is great as a villain but he would have not suit Scar. Scar is a weak person who use his cunning as a weapon. James has a very powerful voice, who better fit a character like Mufasa, very strong and bulk

[@Rensune]

dougerber Ommadon, Thulsa Doom, Darth Vader. He's just Made to play Evil Wizards.

[@pikppa]

Don't forget the Emperor of the Night

[@RexOrbis]

:(

[@LordSiravant]

And now he is gone too...

[@josesoto1347]

R.I.P. James

[@SultanofSwell]

Here to reminisce about the bad news. R I P James Earl Jones

[@colin_macg]

RIP James Earl Jones. One of the greats.

[@somebuddyX]

That creepy way he says 'I' has haunted me for years and I could never place where it came from until now. I'd really love to see this on bluray

[@obamna666]

Every word he said is creepy!

[@Argonova]

This speech is just as relevant today as it was 35 years ago.

[@lizbarillas919]

R.I.P. James Earl Jones

[@otakuwolf4ever985]

The worst part is that everything Ommadon predicted came to be.

[@Yatukih_001]

Not qutie. He could not comprehend how people refused to admire him. And that became his downfall.

[@Yatukih_001]

James Earl Jones voiced Ommadon to warn us that we should avoid living in a fool´s paradise. That means we need to stop listening to guys like Ommadon (malignant narcissists) and we need to stop electing them into office!

[@megamanpwn3dmario]

came to be? humans have always been this way.

[@ummdustry5718]

I mean, it was made in 1982

[@DeltaPi314]

How is reading the news a prediction?

[@joyadurchoudhury9127]

No doubt, another fine gem under James Earl Jones’ belt😎

[@Redneckkratos]

RIP James Earl Jones, nobody could’ve brought to life an evil wizard better than you could’ve……

[@22cber]

RIP James Earl Jones

[@johnheater6697]

Rest In Peace

[@jaykoblue172]

Who’s here to honour James Earl Jones?

[@kilolifter9491]

Vader, Thulsa Doom, and Omadon. What a brilliant actor. Love jej

[@bloodrunsclear]

RIP James. You were great.

[@ts25679]

I love this movie so much. Gives my the feels and the shivers, and has influenced my world views till this day.

[@imaginechris6371]

This was one of my favorite movies from my childhood. Still have it on vhs. The story was so powerful to me watching the dragons and wizards. Gorbash & Omadon are two names that have fascinated me since then. Omadon’s dragon was so scary to me.😌.... memories

[@williamgordon]

Brayaugh

[@patrik9328]

All of that chaos and inevitable doom because he didnt want to "retire"

[@lastsunofkrypton7950]

James Earl Jones is that guy whose voice can either be a mighty king or a a supreme dark lord.

[@zillagrl24]

Well, everyone, it seems Omadon is having his way with our world. Technology and AI are our rulers now.

[@DragoX7]

Ommadon

[@olivergrayhoundII]

True. But I still have faith for humanity. We made mistakes before, and we fixed them. We have idiots and greedy people in power but like the Kings and Monarchs, tyrants and despots of old, they always go away in due time. We are becoming more connected with the internet despite all efforts to crack down on it. Like Chaplin said, as long as people die, liberty lives on.

[@67nairb]

What or who is Al?

[@ImTooDC]

Straight out of the Bible.

[@67nairb]

@@ImTooDC what's straight out of the Bible?

[@daltonlong2346]

RIP J.E.J. You'll be remembered fondly, and as a legend.

[@TayoEXE]

The scariest thing about fantasy is how scary reality is, especially when it points it out like this. A child finds an evil wizard scary, and I realize how incredibly horrifying the power of the world's most powerful manmade weapons are in real life.

[@dragmaXE]

R.I.P. To the legend who voiced of both dark lords Vader and Omadon.

[@ZMowlcher]

Rest in peace you legend

[@buffdogg]

This guy outclasses everyone is delivery. Fricken amazing.

[@outoftouchnetwork]

Rest in Peace Legend

[@tkofromtokyo]

RIP to a legend 💔

[@amanogirl1]

R.I.P James Earl Jones Can’t believe that people forget this movie along with Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night that starred him.

[@jtfbreedlove]

Unfortunately people tend to not need Omadon's "corruption" to make his dream come true.

[@massivedamagegaming9004]

I think the implication is that Omadon was able to infect humanity with his threats despite the other three brother's efforts.

[@DragoX7]

Ommadon

[@parnpichate]

Yes, the democratic party is picking up nicely where Ommadon failed.

[@thylascene1142]

@@parnpichate Omadon controls parties. Democrat, Republican, it doesn't matter. We fight each other, while they get richer and stronger.

[@parnpichate]

@@thylascene1142 you’re partially right. But the democrats are far worse right now. They have been completely subverted by Marxism.

[@WilliamLovell-oh1rb]

Ommadon my man, just pull up a chair and grab the popcorn, we're already doing everything you predicted.

[@jaanlepnurm]

Mushroom cloud turning back to Wizard, just genius artistic taste and execution.

[@brav0wing]

So Ommadon actually won, seeing his dark determination in the early 21st century. The world turned in his direction and he made man wish his domain.

[@Igarappappa]

Not really since we didn't wipe ourselves out.

[@BardicGM]

@@Igarappappa yet.

[@garvinanders2355]

The game ain't over yet. Don't give up. Remember that despair and apathy are weapons that people who Ommadon would approve of use freely. The people who would create the world Ommadon talks about want us to give up and stop fighting. We're not there yet and we can still achieve something better but not if we surrender.

[@DISTurbedwaffle918]

​@@Igarappappa Might as well have. You have plastic in your blood now.

[@Defsnot_Momskowerkor]

RIP James 🙏

[@otakuwolf4ever985]

The scary thing is. ..everything Ommadon predicted came true. Greed, Avarice have prevailed in the world, brothers turn against brothers. And Man continuously uses his science and logic. . .to destroy himself.

[@i39darkblade]

But there are still good people to fight against it.

[@heru7182]

And science and logic, (like religion and that world’s magic) can be used to help as well as harm.

[@IamNotaTeslaBot]

@@i39darkblade I’m here

[@Lemuel928]

While others use science for good.

[@knightofkorbin888]

""""Man""""". Sure, no one else is guilty of the judgments and accusations. Blame man, because that's working wonders for the world vilifying and alienating them.

[@tarnetskygge]

The amount of contempt he puts into the word "man" in the line at 0:26... amazing delivery

[@sonicguyver7445]

I watched this movie so many times as a kid. My dad taped it for me. A lot of the messages were over my head but it was still a great movie. On that same tape I also had the movie version of Robotix.

[@carlosrios8837]

"Fear rules man" "Man will never inherit my domain, for I am making man mine!"

[@danielmachulka6697]

I watched this when I was barely old enough to walk. Now I want to revisit it... First it was a "cool movie about dragons" Now it's a fantastic narrative that looks to still hold up even today... If not more than ever. Such a fantastic piece of literature

[@Johnlindsey289]

James Earl jones did great as this guy

[@voxieart]

RIP Mr Earl Jones ❤

[@thomasw78]

His laugh is amazing.

[@zurvanmooney4940]

This along with The Rock Of Ages from Merlin are some of James Earl Jones’s lesser known roles

[@lizzywalker6961]

That’s right! So glad you mentioned it 😃

[@johnnygrandomstuff5882]

Im 37 years old and this is my favorite childhood animated movie, I love it

[@CountTentacula]

God rest your soul, Mr. Jones.

[@MrAdal206]

Wow!! James earl jones is the greatest!

[@ClayDabbler]

He's a truly great actor

[@jimmydawkinsjr2623]

Goodbye Legend

[@richardwarden874]

RIP to all the four voice actors of the Four Magic Brothers Paul Free (Solarius) 1920-1986 Don Messick (Lo Tae Zhao) 1926-1997 Harry Morgan (Carolinus) 1915-2011 James Earl Jones (Ommadon) 1931-2024

[@mrmac9304]

Christ, its almost like listening to the media, corruption government and big pharma. Its perfect. It'll never stop me loving this film though!

[@Funinightmare]

"It is inevitable you shall seeee" Aragorn: Wee shall seee!

[@jacksonfurlong3757]

So, given that the story takes place in basically our world but centuries ago, I think we can all agree that Ommadon won.

[@campursarian1977]

I watched this a million times when I was a kid.

[@justinhart2831]

James Earl Jones *sells* every line in this movie. Another voice actor could've let the words come out cringey or hokey, but Jones made the effort to make every syllable work.

[@ladisneyprincesse]

That was the most terrifying scene in the movie!

[@MrFantocan]

The most real.

[@Socialism_on_Roids]

Rest in Peace James Earl Jones. You were the GOAT.

[@Kr0nicDragon]

His plan was a complete success.

[@atigerclaw]

"FEAR, will keep the local systems in line... Fear of this Battlestation." "I tried that once, as Obadon the Red. It didn't work out..."

[@SheonEver]

I feel the world turning in his direction.. already..

[@zthenetrunner921]

R.I.P.