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Old 30th November 2007, 11:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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best arthurian film?

Just read spiritdragons thread on best arthurian novel and was wondering what people think is the best film?

I would say that my personal fave was EXCALIBUR by Jon Boorman. I,ve watched it about ten times and still don't tire of it.
There's even early roles from Patrick Steward and Gabriel Byrne.
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Re: best arthurian film?

For as much as I enjoy reading books about King Arthur, I realized I haven't seen very many movies. I have only seen First Knight, and I wasn't all that impressed. I think that no movie on the topic has really looked that impressive to me. But maybe if there are some good recommendations on this thread I'll check them out.
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Re: best arthurian film?

I always wished someone would make a movie out of Thomas Berger's Arthur Rex. I love Berger's style, and we already know his work translates extremely well to the screen. But my favorite film to date has to be Excalibur. That was the film that really got me interested in the Arthurian tale.
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I would say that my personal fave was EXCALIBUR by Jon Boorman.

I have to agree with you guys, I think Excalibur is the best. Nothing else comes close.
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Old 2nd December 2007, 12:38 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: best arthurian film?

Excalibur, mainly for Nicol Williamsons brilliant portrayal of Merlin.
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Old 2nd December 2007, 01:16 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Excalibur, mainly for Nicol Williamsons brilliant portrayal of Merlin.
True, but why has he got a metal plate on his head? Perhaps to hide his receeding hairline
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True, but why has he got a metal plate on his head? Perhaps to hide his receeding hairline
For whatever reason I watched the movie once listening to the director's commentary, anywho, I remember them mentioning that he was originally supposed to shave his head for the roll of merlin but when it came time to shoot he changed his mind and wouldn't do it. So they talked to the guys on set working with the armor, worked out the skull cap and were very happy how it turned out.
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Nicol Willliamson was brilliant as Merlin. He was the star turn of Excalibur.
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