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Merlin Details

1998 Certificate PG
  • Rated:
  • 70
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This ambitious, all-star miniseries treatment of the Round Table legends is narrated from the perspective of the sorcerer Merlin (Sam Neill), who must choose between loyalty to the court and his love for beautiful Nimue (Isabella Rossellini). Solid acting and spectacular special effects combine to form an excellent television .. Read more

Starring Sam Neill, Helena Bonham-Carter, John Gielgud, Rutger Hauer
Director Steve Barron
Genres Family

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Merlin

This ambitious, all-star miniseries treatment of the Round Table legends is narrated from the perspective of the sorcerer Merlin (Sam Neill), who must choose between loyalty to the court and his love for beautiful Nimue (Isabella Rossellini). Solid acting and spectacular special effects combine to form an excellent television production.

Starring Sam Neill, Helena Bonham-Carter, John Gielgud, Rutger Hauer, James Earl Jones, Martin Short, Miranda Richardson, Isabella Rossellini, Lena Headey, Billie Whitelaw, Nicholas Clay, Vernon Dobtcheff
Director Steve Barron
Studio BOULEVARD ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 54 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Family
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 30 May 2007
Production year: 1998
Format DVD
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  • "...Inspired casting, brilliant editing, and subtly astonishing special effects that seem sewn, jewel-like, into the story's fabric..." -- Rating: A-

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  • 14 out of 14 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Merlin Magic

    This movie is a fantastic family rendition of what you expected medieval england to be about (without the full gore)all the family enjoyed it immensley - Miranda Richardson has never played a part quite so evil and the full cast were very convincing. Martin Short plays a character called frek quite scary to look at but so funny. would recommend this to all who are interested in King Arthur and the mystery surrounding Merlin

      • A customer from OSSETT, England
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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Magic!

    I can't believe that some reviewers found this film poor. It is a great film (well 2-part TV miniseries actually) suitable for the whole family. The acting is gripping, and the production and special effects are incredible considering the film was made 7 years ago. It has not aged at all.

      • Michael from Devon, England
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    • This ambitious, all-star miniseries treatment of the Round Table legends is narrated from the perspective of the sorcerer Merlin (Sam Neill), who must choose between loyalty to the court and his love ...