Krull (1983)
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Director:Peter Yates
Studio:Sony Pictures
Rating:4.0 (115 votes)
Rated:PG
Date Added:2008-08-30
ASIN:B000056WR3
UPC:9780767860314
Price:$14.94
Genre:Horror
Release:2001-04-03
Duration:121
Picture Format:Anamorphic Widescreen
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
Sound:Dolby
Languages:English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Subtitles:English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Georgian, Chinese, Thai
Features:Special Edition
Peter Yates  ...  (Director)
  ...  (Writer)
 
Ken Marshall  ...  
Lysette Anthony  ...  
Freddie Jones  ...  
Francesca Annis  ...  
Alun Armstrong  ...  
Summary: There's something inescapably appealing about this camp 1983 "Star Wars"-meets-"The Lord of the Rings" knockoff that encourages the viewer to overlook its many silly shortcomings and simply enjoy the fun. James Horner's rollicking music score certainly helps, as does the epic-scale CinemaScope photography of the breathtaking Italian landscapes. The costumes and extravagant production design are also great to look at, and much of Derek Meddings's visual effects work still looks striking. Freddie Jones stands head and shoulders above the rest of the cast as the wise Ynyr, while the two romantic leads, Ken Marshall as Prince Colwyn and Lysette Anthony (with an overdubbed American voice) as Princess Lyssa, are mere formalities on which to hang the plot. The all-British supporting cast includes Todd Carty, Bernard Bresslaw, Robbie Coltrane, Liam Neeson, and the gorgeous Francesca Annis. If you feel the need for some escapist sword-and-sorcery fantasy, then "Krull" delivers in full measure. "--Mark Walker"