For the under-twelve crowd
bookloversfriend | United States | 08/24/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)
"This could have been a good movie. The technical quality is good. Good sound, occasional good music. But the script jumped from one sequence to another, with resolutions coming too quickly and easily. The kids performed okay.
The two-minute music interludes during which the story stopped and we are forced to listen to hard-rock music or rap music are not going to be to everyone's taste. The people who would like this moralistic movie are not likely to care for this music. The people who like rap and rock are going to hate this story. Incompatible audiences again. Director, take note.
The title is misleading. Excalibur was used as a device and Merlin. Otherwise, the movie had nothing to do with the round table or Arthur's time. Don't expect "A Kid in King Arthur's Court" (a good movie except for the casting of the kid).
Bottom line: okay movie if you can get it for $7.00. Don't even think of buying it for $12.99.
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Good children's movie
Sailor | Maine, USA | 12/26/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For children of all ages, a new spin on Merlin and the sword of Excalibur, a tale of good and evil with fun characters !"