Wagner - Parsifal DVD

Advantages: The best version so far. Great soundtrack.
Disadvantages: Half expected John Cleese to suddenly appear and start taunting..

...There have been surpisingly few films based on the tales of King Arthur and Knights of Camelot, and this has to be the best version so far. I say so far because I feel sure the definitive version has yet to be made, possibly by the same director (John Boorman). Even so it is at times a great movie and has the right combination of gritty violence and mythical fantasy. Nicol Williamsons' performance as Merlin has been often critisised but I think it's one of the best thing in it, but i also think some of the acting seems over cooked (check out the cameo from Patrick Stewart)- there's a hell of a lot of shouting going at times. A great selection of Wagner perfectly suits the film as well. Most memorable scene - Arthur and his trusty knights riding through the cherry blossom to the strains of Carmina Burana.... Read review

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...Sensible enough to invest in the strongest aspects of the original, this as-good-as sequel plays satisfyingly to the grooves of a terrifically funny original. The elaborate and potty storyline takes Evil back in time to 1969 to steal Powers' mojo (his sex drive) and the swinger zings back to retrieve his all important potency. From there on in, it's a re-run of the same routines played out with more money and greater confidence. Dr. Evil threatens to destroy the world with his giant moon-based "laser" known as The Alan Parsons Project. Elizabeth Hurley, Robert Wagner, Rob Lowe and Tim Robbins all crop up for hammy cameos. And it flies by. It could have been bettered. Myers' unflagging career stick of glancing complicitly to camera as a fail-safe for weak jokes is just wearing.... Read review

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Advantages: very funny, a good story, great cast, clever
Disadvantages: none really - oh, one poo gag I found a bit revolting

...names too, including Robert Wagner & Rob Lowe. Heather Graham plays Powers' beautiful sidekick. Besides Mike Myers playing three roles & being completely amazing, the guy playing Mini-Me is also a star. Highly recommended. I'm going to watch it again tonight :-)... Read review

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