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Movie critics combined give Excalibur (1981) a score of 2.9430 out of 4
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD JournalDVD Journal
From the very beginning, as Wagner's grim and inspiring "Siegfried's Funeral March" rolls ominously under the opening title, there's a hint that Boorman is taking a more mature, sophisticated approach to typically popcorn material. But this is in no way ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at DVD Journal
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Boorman picks through the murky haystack of Arthurian legend and finds a golden needle ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
He steps from the shadows and into the glowing flames of battle. His scathed robe flickers in the wind, the dragon's breath clouding the brooding landscape. His helmet reflects light into the shadows, and his silhouette graces the lands in conduct of ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for SF, Horror and Fantasy Film ReviewSF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
The Arthurian legends are probably the most enduring mythic cycle in the English language. Although there is no clear proof that Arthur ever existed in actuality, it is assumed that he was a general who managed to unite large ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Dragan AntulovDragan Antulov
than historical figure. Same poll suggests that 57 % Britons think thatKing Arthur was actual historical figure. That poll shocked manyhistorians, showing how Hollywood finally blurred the line betweenreal history and myth. However, in the case of King ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at Dragan Antulov
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ToxicUniverse.com (John Nesbit)ToxicUniverse.com (John Nesbit)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.44 out of 4 stars for Appreciating Great TrashAppreciating Great Trash
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.41 out of 4 stars for DVDnett.noDVDnett.no
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic ReviewseFilmCritic Reviews
John Boorman, nursing his wounds from the failure of 'Exorcist II', retreated to his home in Ireland and put together this visually stunning film version of Malory's 'Le Morte D'Arthur'. In doing so, he gave the Irish film industry, then in its infancy, ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at eFilmCritic Reviews
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
...romantic and brutal, lyrically beautiful yet grittily realistic. ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.16 out of 4 stars for Nehring The EdgeNehring The Edge
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.16 out of 4 stars for A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Monkeyboy ReviewMonkeyboy Review
The director, John Boorman, obviously decided to go for a more bloody and muddy version of the King Arthur legend. Trouble is, Monty Python have been there with The Holy Grail, so anything set in medieval times that strives for realism just reminds you ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at Monkeyboy Review
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Ted PriggeTed Prigge
We all know about King Arthur (Nigel Terry) and the Knights. We know all about Merlin (Nicol Williamson) and his bizarre wizardry. We also know about how the best knight, Sir Lancelot, fell in love with the Queen, Guinevere (Cheri Lungi), bringing down ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at Ted Prigge
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Review e-zineDVD Review e-zine
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.98 out of 4 stars for Movie House CommentaryMovie House Commentary
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.96 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.95 out of 4 stars for The Digital BitsThe Digital Bits
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.92 out of 4 stars for Scifilm (Gerry Carpenter)Scifilm (Gerry Carpenter)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.84 out of 4 stars for 411Mania.com (Will Helm)411Mania.com (Will Helm)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.84 out of 4 stars for CultureDose.net (John Nesbit)CultureDose.net (John Nesbit)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.82 out of 4 stars for Edinburgh U Film Society (Andrew Hesketh)Edinburgh U Film Society (Andrew Hesketh)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com (Shane Martin)DVD Authority.com (Shane Martin)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Salon (David Lazarus)Salon (David Lazarus)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Salon.com (David Lazarus)Salon.com (David Lazarus)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.76 out of 4 stars for ScifiWatchScifiWatch
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.76 out of 4 stars for Time OutTime Out
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)
The reason to watch Excalibur is for the grandiose spectacle of it. In fact, it's pointless even to bother unless you can see Excalibur on DVD, in widescreen format. Just don't think too hard about it. And don't let your young children see it, because ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for Choking on Popcorn; Sweet & Salty Movie ReviewsChoking on Popcorn; Sweet & Salty Movie Reviews
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.71 out of 4 stars for Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.66 out of 4 stars for DVDTown (John J. Puccio)DVDTown (John J. Puccio)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.66 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.66 out of 4 stars for DVD Town (John J. Puccio)DVD Town (John J. Puccio)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for Mr. CrankyMr. Cranky
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.60 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (Rob "Treg" Traegler)DVD Verdict (Rob "Treg" Traegler)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.53 out of 4 stars for Expanded Cinemah Expanded Cinemah
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
What a wondrous vision EXCALIBUR is! And what a mess. This wildly ambitious retelling of the legend of King Arthur is a haunting and violent version of the Dark Ages and the heroic figures ...read the complete Excalibur movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.48 out of 4 stars for Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.34 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.09 out of 4 stars for Ciné-club de Caen (Jean-Luc Lacuve)Ciné-club de Caen (Jean-Luc Lacuve)
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.07 out of 4 stars for Mutant Reviewers From HellMutant Reviewers From Hell
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Excalibur (1981) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Talk (Marc Girdler)DVD Talk (Marc Girdler)
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Excalibur (1981) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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2.9430
Excalibur (1981) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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