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5 out of 5 people found the following review useful: A Truly Magical Journey, 5 October 1999 Author: Sarah Jowett (sarah@cacurioussoul.com) from Merced, CA
With each story comes a different telling of Merlin, Excalibur, Arthur and Camelot.This story starts before all of the above. It starts with the "creation" of Merlin. Merlin did not just "appear" after all, he also has a past, which this film investigates.The rest of the story, however, shows that the events around Excalibur and Arthur are a war of magic. Each wizard/wizardess using their magic to control what the humans do to create the outcome they want.Everyone cheats on each other, and there is even incest.It is rather slow in the beginning, but it is an entertaining alternative story. It definately focuses on Merlin and who his is.A rather fine production for a TV movie-to-video film.
5 out of 6 people found the following review useful: good children's film, 21 June 2000 Author: sswenson
In sixth century Britain, a magician helps a man become king and put an end to decades of anarchy. Made-for-TV film takes some liberties with the original story. Director's fondness for the material is obvious; acting, cinematography and special effects create supernatural feel. Suitable for children and adults. (Rating B+)
This is a very good television motion picture., 10 November 2002 Author: Daniel Balbino Pastor Tayag from Lombard, Illinois, United States of America
For all those people who think that this is the version with Samuel Neill and Miranda Richardson. It is not that version. This version stars Sean Connery's son, Jason. It is very well made and very well acted but is inferior to Steve Barron's NBC miniature series.
0 out of 1 people found the following review useful: NBC Amazing Motion Picture Mini Series, 25 September 2000 Author: sofafrog
Wow! Merlin is a classical hit! i found it truly bedazzling and great story lines. Sam niel gave a great performance as Merlin. I especially like Mav, whose powers were really fun to watch. Arthur was also a favorite character, and also martin short as Frick.If you havent seen this you should definitely rent it.
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