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Pure Entertainment...
I remember seeing this magnificent film back in the theater when it was released .
So impressed the way the "Knights of the round table " story was presented , it stayed with me for some time , great movies do that I have been told .
This movie with its brilliant cast is Highly Recommended .Read full review
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Mallory's Le mort d'Arthur was never like this..
A stunning retelling of a classic British masterpiece. The special effects are really cheezy, even by 1981 standards, but the story line and plot more than make up for it. Don't be surprised if you see some familiar faces. Like a very young Patrick Steward and an even younger looking Liam Neeson. Read full review
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Fast shipping, great packaging. Brand new as described. This is a classic. Iām very happy with my purchase ! Thank you !!
Fast shipping, great packaging. Brand new as described. This is a classic. Iām very happy with my purchase ! Thank you !!
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Modes of Masculinity
There is nothing more masculine than King Arthur and the tradition of chivalry for his Knights; there is also no more likely "phallic symbol" (as feminists would say, but I am not one myself) than that of Arthur's sword, Excalibur; why? Why have a "sword in the stone" anyway? The film details how Uther's lust cost him the crown of England, and his phallic Excalibur had to be buried in a stone, because it was a "hard" erection for Igrayne that led to Uther losing everything, so the sword in the stone becomes a dualistic symbol of the "good phallus," Excalibur, and the "bad phallus," Excalibur in the stone (where it can't do anything). If a man cannot control himself--as Arthur does in marrying Guinevere instead of just bedding her, as Uther does with Igrayne--there is peace, prosperity and happiness for all throughout the whole kingdom. When Arthur gives up Excalibur (when he fails to use his "good phallus" for the benefit of all) then all goes to rack and ruin; that's also when the "bad phallus," the incest with his half-sister Morgana, comes in, because the sexual appetites become perverse, leading to the birth of the "monster" Mordred who brings death and division to the kingdom.
But the men are just one part of the tale, the women are the other,....
All three dominant women in the film--Arthur's mother Igrayne, his wife Guinevere and sister Morgana--are adultresses, that is, they allow their own unchaste and undisciplined sexual appetites to contribute to the "bad phallus" and degrading of society. One might argue that Igrayne didn't knowingly commit adultery, however, she did willingly perform the erotically charged dance which Uther witnessed, and that was just as bad. Given the film Excalibur was released in the early 1980s, when AIDS had first been discovered and the "sexual freedom" was largely to blame for the spread and moral degrading of society, the film provides an excellent social commentary for both sexes on why and how to balance one's appetites for their own good, and the larger good of society.Read full review
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Excalibur One Powerful Sword, One Powerful Movie
I saw this movie when I was 9 and was mesmerized. It has it all magic, wars, sex, and mystery. It also includes some of the best actors in their early roles, Patrick Stewart, Liam Neeson, Helen Mirren, ETC.. A great movie from 1981, if you like stories about Merlin, Knights of the Round Table, you will love this. Even if it's not your cup of tea, watch it for the outstanding performance and story. The movie came quickly, in good condition, and was a great price under 4 bucks.Read full review
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endearing
It is Endearing to watch the greats (actors) emerging from this blockbuster movie. Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Liam Neeson, etc. It's an old movie now and you will see evidence of that. It's ancient really, and that is what makes the movie so unique. It is a coming out party for several of the actors seen in this movie. Read full review
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Nobody stable boy becomes king
Good fantasy fun, good script and acting. Small amount of nudity but, good family entertainment.
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Love this version of the famous story. Helen Mirren as the dangerous Morganna, Merlin, well played, and it was just soooo good.
It's what you want from the fairy tail story, Love, Betray'l ,Beautiful armor, MAGIC...Madness in a good King. Revenge. Sex.
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Arthurian legend made excellent š
Visually sumptuous feast for the eyes, superb acting and script... EVERYTHING about this movie is truly great!!
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Great acting with a great score
Released in the early to mid 80's with many others to come after it. Let me say this is the best one I've ever watched to this day, 45 years later. I doubt it will be surpassed in my mind as the acting and score are fantastic. If you want a good King Arthur movie, this is it. Even for those that don't like these type of movies (like me). But loved this one.....Read full review
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