The figure of Merlin has seen a revival over the years, especially in the form of cultural ... more
icons such as Obi wan Kenobi, Gandalf and Dumbledore. This book looks at the two main Merlin traditions: the cosmic Merlin of the stars, part of the Arthurian legends; and the earthly Merlin of nature, grounded in human history.
Family - Director: Sarah Ball - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Neil Morrissey, Noddy Holder, Alison Steadman, Stephen Tompkinson, Chris Evans, Elton John, Bob The Builder
Production Year: 1993 - Family - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Michael Caine, The Muppets, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, David Rudman, Steve Whitmire
Advantages: Parts of a fight scene towards the end Disadvantages: The whole piece, in front of and behind the camera
associated with it. The all round presentation is diabolical, and it is a film that I really struggled to finish watching. There is, naturally, a big fight scene at the end of the film, and for a minute or two I was actually engrossed in some of it - a little suspense crept into it. However, when Bergen starting brandishing his moustache again, all fantasy in my head about watching something different disappeared once more to be replaced with boredom.
Merlin: The Return is currently available for £1.50 from amazon.co.uk, and I think this very low price says quite a lot as to what value is placed upon it. The copy I have is one that came free with a national newspaper, and it is literally just the film. There are no extras. It came as part of a collection of fantasy films from the paper. I just hope the other films in the collection were better ...
Advantages: great for everyone, good family entertainment Disadvantages: It can be on a long time, lucky its in two parts
"Before Excalibur, before the knight of the Round Table, before Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and Galahad, there was a sorcerer shrouded in the mists of Avalon...and this is his tale." (taken from the DVD)
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The plot
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As the title suggests the two part film/drama is about Merlin's life, original broadcast on Channel 4 (around Christmas time 1998). A magical tale of myth and magic of old ways (pagans) and of new ways (Christians). A tale of enchantment, a world of Faeries, Griffins, Gnomes, dragons and other fantastical beasts. There are epic battles between good and evil, good kings and bad kings. An evil sorceress trying to save the old ways, Merlin trying to stop her and find a moral good king to take the throne to bring peace and harmony to the world. Filled with powerful love ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Merlin (DVD)
Advantages: very cheap to buy Disadvantages: utter drivel.
Now do not be fooled, this has nothing to do with the award winning "Merlin" or "Merlin's apprentice" starring Sam Neill. I was one of the people who fell into this trap. After seeing "Merlin", this is a very disappointing film in comparison. I believed that this would be a comedy version of the wonderful myth behind Merlin. I was attracted to the film as Rik Mayall was cast as Merlin. What a disappointment. I found the film neither funny nor awe-inspiring as the fantastic "Merlin".
*The plot*
Merlin (Rik Mayall) decides to save King Arthur from the wicked sorcerer Mordred (Craig Sheffer) by calling on the power of the Stonehenge to banish Mordred to the netherworld. This causes King Arthur and his knight to fall asleep only to awaken Fifteen hundred years later in a world totally Alien to them (set in modern day). This is when ...
Merlin the Magician uses the power of Stonehenge to banish the evil sorcerer, Mordred, and his army, to the Netherworld. He then sends Arthur and Sir Lancelot into a long, dark sleep so they can be on hand should Mordred ever return. Fifteen hundred years later the spell of Merlin is starting to weaken and scientist Joan Maxwell is experimenting with the source of Merlin's magic in order to free Mordred from his prison...
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