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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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- "...Inspired casting, brilliant editing, and subtly astonishing special effects that seem sewn, jewel-like, into the story's fabric..." -- Rating: A-
- 7130
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  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 - ... read more »
  
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  - OSSETT, England
  - 31 Jan 2005 at 13:19
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  What a stinker.
  
  So, what have we got to work with? The greatest legend in British folklore, a great cast and a big budget. And the result? A real stinker.
  
  Why do ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 27 Aug 2011 at 21:47
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  Magical
  
  I saw this feature of Merlin years ago enjoyed it then, And I enjoyed watching it again this time round, Great film for all the family.
  
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  - Holderness, East Yorkshire
  - 11 Jan 2011 at 09:55
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  - 3
  Disappointing
  
  Be warned this film is unsuitable for children due to the sexual content & blood and gore from the fighting scenes. Also I didn't realise it is almost ... read more »
  
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- - ROBBYRAY
  - 62 reviews
  - Bedford
  - 12 Sep 2009 at 08:36
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  A disappointing children's account of the Arthurian legend which does however have some redeeming qualities.
  
  Merlin (1998) is a miniseries which is surprisingly accurate in it's portrayal of the Arthur legend, that is the legend, and not the so called ... read more »
  
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- - sexybeast
  - 30 reviews
  - York
  - 05 Aug 2009 at 19:16
- - 3
  - 0
  Merlin - Good, but should be Cert 12
  
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  This is a good film and certainly warrents much of the good feedback from other reviewers, but it must have just scraped under the wire for Certificate PG.read more »
  
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- - PlantFamily
  - 2 reviews
  - Winchester
  - 18 May 2009 at 18:41
- - 1
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  merlin
  
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  not bad series affects very good
  
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- - joc69
  - 18 reviews
  - London
  - 28 Apr 2009 at 23:22
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  merlin
  
  could not fault this film, really good
  
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  - Stoke
  - 25 Jan 2009 at 20:33
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  Weak script lets down solid production
  
  Effect are OK and haven't aged badly, and there's a diverse and reasonably strong cast.
  
  Unfortunately none of this saves a weak script that ... read more »
  
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- - Tynam
  - 3 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 30 Jun 2008 at 21:34
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  Merlin
  
  A most enjoyable film with lots of great special effects. I was not aware of the full story of Merlin so hearing the legend in its entirety was a bonus.
  
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- - GKar
  - 62 reviews
  - Sheffield
  - 01 Apr 2008 at 16:49
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  Wizards!
  
  Very good film if you like Harry Potter then you will love this film!
  
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  - 04 Nov 2007 at 18:46
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  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 - ... read more »
  
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- 68364
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  - OSSETT, England
  - 31 Jan 2005 at 13:19
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  Excellent telling of the Arthurian legend
  
  I remember seeing this when it was first on television one Christmas a few years ago. I loved it then, I love it now.
  
  The superb cast gels together ... read more »
  
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- - niggle4
  - GRAMPIAN
  - 04 Oct 2005 at 07:53
- - 6
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  Rubbish
  
  Worst film I have ever seen
  
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- 473422
- - a customer
  - Scotland
  - 09 Sep 2007 at 11:05
- - 3
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  Merlin - Good, but should be Cert 12
  
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  This is a good film and certainly warrents much of the good feedback from other reviewers, but it must have just scraped under the wire for Certificate PG.read more »
  
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- - PlantFamily
  - 2 reviews
  - Winchester
  - 18 May 2009 at 18:41
- - 3
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  Excelllent!
  
  Must see version of the story of Merlin.
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 30 Mar 2005 at 17:44
- - 2
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  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 ... read more »
  
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- - Michael
  - Devon, England
  - 24 Apr 2005 at 08:08
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  Good but not Excalibur
  
  I am a fan of all the Hallmark/HBO made-for-TV films. However, whereas The Odyssey, Jason and the Argonauts, Hercules and Gulliver's Travels all filled a ... read more »
  
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- - Gutterboy
  - 388 reviews
  - Sheffield
  - 12 Jun 2006 at 09:57
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  What a stinker.
  
  So, what have we got to work with? The greatest legend in British folklore, a great cast and a big budget. And the result? A real stinker.
  
  Why do ... read more »
  
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  - 27 Aug 2011 at 21:47
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  Fantastic
  
  This is a great film-Not just for children any adult will find this a great night in! If it's a little long for one sitting it's convienently broken ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Manchester
  - 27 Apr 2005 at 06:46
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  Merlin Magic!
  
  Loved it. Great fantasy/ action film. Would watch again- great family film, my teenagers sat and watched it too!
  
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  - Bedfordshire,UK
  - 17 Jul 2005 at 08:55

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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 ...