Review of Ivanhoe (1952) by Gabriel B — 09 Feb 2009

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This review of Ivanhoe (1952) was written by Gabriel B on 09 Feb 2009.

Ivanhoe has generally received positive reviews.

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By John Y (1,135) on 20 Nov 2009

It's really not half bad. A lot better than the book…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 09 Apr 2014

Ivanhoe proves to be a spectacle of delight, but the movie has not aged well…

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By Patrick W (630) on 28 Mar 2010

Love it! Back before the computer graphics took over everything actors had all sorts of physical stuff they would do…

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By Justin R (1,063) on 25 May 2009

An excellent movie of good olden days An excellent movie of good olden days…

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By John B (4,244) on 04 Nov 2013

Perhaps they decided to make one more historical film than necessary because we end up with an Ivanhoe with no hoe..or no zip…

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By Keenan S (659) on 23 Jun 2013

Ivanhoe is a great adventure film that appears to be very underrated among users of this site (59% approval? Are you fucking kidding me?)…

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By Melanie D (381) on 30 Dec 2012

Early 50s version of the Ivanhoe tale which also stars a very young-looking Elizabeth Taylor, this is a true product of its time: extremely…

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By I Don't Know W (791) on 28 Jun 2011

Interesting King Arthur movie, taking place after the crusades while he is being held captive…

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By George R (219) on 25 Mar 2010

Bold knights, fair ladies. Richard the Lionheart, young Liz Taylor, swashbuckling sword fights. Quote: one for England…

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By Barry K (121) on 15 Dec 2014

Ok adventure, but Taylor was no Errol Flynn…

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