Review of Ivanhoe (1952) by Noel K — 20 Nov 2009

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

This review of Ivanhoe (1952) was written by Noel K on 20 Nov 2009.

Ivanhoe has generally received positive reviews.

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By Timothy M (796) on 01 Nov 2010

I wouldn't call this one of the best swashbuckling adventures, as flixster does. It has it's moments, but it isn't too exciting. It's just okay…

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By Melanie D (381) on 30 Dec 2012

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By Yann F (92) on 15 Sep 2010

Elizabeth Taylor was PERFECT as Rebecca, but Robert Taylor was horrible as Ivanhoe. Why didn't they get Charlton Heston…

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I was pleasantly surprised on this romantic action film. Love the chivalry as they kill each other, love the whole storyline…

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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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