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Merlin: The Return (2000)A scientist awakens King Arthur and his knights, and the forces of good and evil do battle once more. Director:Paul MatthewsWriter:Paul Matthews |
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Title: Merlin: The Return (2000)
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Julie Hartley | ... | |
| Tia Carrere | ... |
Dr. Joan Maxwell
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Leigh Greyvenstein | ... |
Kate
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Richie Gould
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Jennifer Steyn | ... |
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Lynne White | ... |
Aunt Everlyn
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Jocelyn Broderick | ... |
Megan
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"Merlin: The Return" is the story of the battle between good and evil. The dark forces of Mordred are pitted against the mythical sorcery of Merlin. Mordred and his mother Morgana have been imprisoned in another world for the past 1500 years while Merlin's magical powers kept them at bay. However, in the present, a scientist accidentally finds the gateway to the other world and is about to release Mordred into 20th Century life. Arthur is reawakened from his slumber and together with Merlin, tries to find a way to stop Mordred from re-entering this world. Written by Anon
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stonehenge | power lust | future shock | demonic possession | arthurian legend |Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 December 2000 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Le retour de Merlin See more »Filming Locations:
South AfricaBox Office
Opening Weekend:
£20,868 (UK) (22 December 2000)Gross:
£59,863 (UK) (29 December 2000)Company Credits
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King Arthur: Then take it.
[He tosses Excalibur straight at Mordred, which pierces through his chest]
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This is one of the few live action productions based on Arthurian legend in which the actor playing Merlin, Rik Mayall, is younger than the actor playing King Arthur, Patrick Bergin. See more »Goofs
When Merlin falls down it is clear that his underwear is more "Marks & Sparks" rather than what would be expected in AD500. See more »Quotes
Mordred: Give me the sword, or the woman dies.King Arthur: Then take it.
[He tosses Excalibur straight at Mordred, which pierces through his chest]
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I hadn't ever heard of this movie until I ran across it on cable this evening, and seeing Rik Mayall's name in it, I figured I'd check it out, being a fan of "The Young Ones" from way back. Well obviously he's a young one no longer, but he does a enthusiastic turn as Merlin in this unfortunate mish-mash of I-don't-know-what.
Was this really Patrick Bergin, Tia Carrere, Craig Sheffer (oh what happened to the days of "A River Runs Through It"?)? Throw in a little Stonehenge mythology, Arthurian legend, special effects that look like they flew out of "Ghostbusters" and this could have been a LOT better movie. Bad things happen to good actors, and this movie is proof. Discombobulated plot, confusion abounds, and I kept hoping Elizabeth from "Drop Dead Fred" would pop up and say the magic words and make it all go back in the jack-in-the-box. Craig Sheffer is in no way, shape or form cut out to be this creepy time traveler, he's a great actor and what in the world made him do this movie is beyond me. Patrick Bergin doesn't really have that much enthusiasm either.
Mayall does seem to be the most inclined to try his best, so I'd give this a 5 out of 10.