In sight and sound this movie is perfect - the scene in which King Arthur and his knights ride out for the final battle, in shimmering armor, accompanied by Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, is very impressive.
The actors did a good job, esp. Williamson as Merlin made a fine portray of the wizard.
Having studied Arthurian legend for some time, I can say that "Excalibur" takes its plot from the most agreed on parts of the legend, esp. "La morte d'Artur." It can't stay true to them all, as some of them do tell things very differently.
The actors did a good job, esp. Williamson as Merlin made a fine portray of the wizard.
Having studied Arthurian legend for some time, I can say that "Excalibur" takes its plot from the most agreed on parts of the legend, esp. "La morte d'Artur." It can't stay true to them all, as some of them do tell things very differently.