Review of Excalibur (1981) by John Eric D — 02 Jun 2015

This is one of those films that, the more I watched it, the more I like it. Aside from some of its cheesiest dialogue and over the top performances. I did dig the story a lot. It has a very dark tone element into it with this very dark fantasy.

The story is about the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, a Merlin legend which tells the life story of King Arthur and his Excalibur. And two of my favorite stars are here, the young Liam Neeson as Gawain and Helen Mirren as Morgana.

I never thought Archeptolemus from the film Troy (2004) is the King Arthur (Nigel Terry) I thought he was fantastic in this film. And Cherie Lunghi as Guenevere, I thought she is one hot Queen. John Boorman, known as a narrative director in terms of film making.

I like how he turned this one into a very dark but beautifully filmed movie. I can still remember the beautiful film locations, the beautiful forests, the huge castle and its lakes, the swampy areas, and the visually stunning landscapes.

It has a great production value over all. Those swords and those elegant armors. Another fantastic epic that we will never forget. 4/5.