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Excalibur (1981)
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This lush retelling of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a dark and engrossing tale. Director John Boorman (Deliverance) masterfully handles the tale of the mythical sword Excalibur, and its passing from the wizard Merlin to the future king of England. Arthur pulls the famed sword from a stone and is destined to be crowned king. As the king embarks on a passionate love affair with Guenevere, an illegitimate son, and Merlin's designs on power, threaten Arthur's reign. The film is visually stunning and unflinching in its scenes of combat and black magic. Featuring an impressive supporting cast, including...
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| Excalibur Movie Review by Bob (2/8/2006) |
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I have read at least a dozen versions of the Arthurian legend, and seen a nuber of movie and TV adaptations. This is by far the best. Excalibur weaves a dark and mystical vision of magic through a grimly realistic story of medieval war. The result is totally engrossing. Watching this movie, you will lose yourself in the...
(complete Excalibur review by Bob)
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