The Sword In The Stone DVD > Reviews

Advantages: Merlin, Archimedes, jolly good fun.
Disadvantages: Patchy animation, bit of a greatest hits package.

...Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. There are now dozens of takes on Arthurian Legend, from Mallory to Monty Python and from Keira Knightley to Sean Connery. Interpretations range from dark tales of old Gods (Excalibur and Marion Zimmer Bradley's 'Avalon' novels) to the jaunty adventures of wacky knights in anachronistic armour (Camelot and the afore-mentioned Monty Python film). There have been books, films, TV series and computer games (Level ... Read review

Advantages: Great family movie with good songs!
Disadvantages: A slightly slow start

This really is one of the Disney Classics. I love how magical this movie is. It tells the story of a young boy who is treated like a servant becomes to believe in himself with the help of the wizard Merlin and his owl, Archimedes, and ultimately becomes the King of England. The story goes that who ever is able to pull the sword from the stone, will become King of England. The sword was set fast in the stone and people came from far and wide to try ... Read review

Advantages: A great family film with catchy songs and gorgeous imagery
Disadvantages: You're average 15 year old will think it's 'well sad'.

...The Nitty Gritty Dvd cost: I found it cheapest at Play.com at £14.99. DVD Features: Music Magic Sherman Brothers Featurette, Scrapbook, Knight For A Day Animated Short, Brave Little Taylor Animated Short, Higitus Figitus Sing Along Song, Thats What Makes The World Go Around Sing Along Song. Duration: 1 hour and 16 minutes (approx) Certificate: Universal Suitable for All Year: 1963 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disney ... Read review

Classic family Disney movie. Fantastic story line with some brilliant great moments. This film is great for all the family!

Advantages: Humour, songs, educational
Disadvantages: Short film

The sword in the Stone is one of the great Disney classics, I enjoyed watching it as a child and still do as an adult. It is humorous, light hearted and you learn a bit about the history and legend of England. The audience identifies with the young Arthur (Wart), as he goes about his self discovery as the true King of England with the help of Merlin the wizard and his pessimistic owl. The story goes that Engand is in the dark ages, in desperate ... Read review