I like Taylor who moves & looks great;
but there are problems:
-the pace is sluggish
-it creaks a bit w\age
-stodgy relationships which doesn't always ring true
-Ferrer is only so-so as Arthur
good things,however,to point out :
-great score by Roszas
-locales look exotic
-Clarke looks menacing enuff along w\his sister
-gorgeous Ava Gardner
I agree. Great scenery, great score, and a neat horse trick at the end.
"I'm not the king. There's only one King." -- Elvis
The dialog is poor.
Ferrer as Arthur doesn't have much to work with in the script. He's just written boring.
I completely agree with this - King Arthur should never lack charisma, and Ferrer is a vacuum.
Anne Crawford as Morgan is by far the liveliest thing about this colourful but forgettable romp.
It's a very good swashbuckler.
shareI quite enjoy it. Yes, it's a bit old-fashioned, but in a good way, like one of those mid-2oth century children's books with gorgeous color illustrations. If it doesn't delve into the mythic depths of a film like Excalibur, it's still fine entertainment, with some unexpected touches that delight the uncynical
eye.