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Mists of Avalon [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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The Mists of Avalon review.
Review date: 2008-09-28 Rating: 6 out of 10
This film struggles to be as close to the book of Marion Zimmer-bradley, but it is not. It gives an idea though, and urges the viewr to be a reader of the wonderful inspiring book of the late Marion. The music is excellent, though and Angelica Huston a brilliant actress as always. And Margulies is the perfect Morgaine. I would love to see in the future, though another film or mini series, "faithful" to the book.
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Reviews
Beautiful.
Review date: 2008-06-12 Rating: 8 out of 10
I read this book many years ago and only recently saw the film for the first time. It is amazing. Yes it is not the same as the book, but what do you expect? Books and films are different media and by its very nature the film could never convey the entire story as presented in the book, it does however capture its essense beautifully.
The sacred marriage between the Goddess and the King is beautifully presented and symbolically and ritualistically amazing.
It was certainly interesting, and raised a few eyebrows!
Review date: 2007-04-29 Rating: 6 out of 10
Well, where to begin?! As a whole, this film was watchable, but what most stood out was the new take this film had on the old legends.
SPOILER BELOW!
I watched this film for the first time yesterday, and me and my friends are still laughing about one bit in particular, namely, Arthur inviting Launcelot and Guinevere into his bed for a threesome!!! I certainly don't remember reading that in any of the original legends! Arthur didn't invite them into his bed out of perversion, (so he claimed). You will have to watch to find out why this event occurred. The most interesting and original bit about the film though, was the linking of the Pagan goddess to the Virgin Mary, and the way Excalibur (in this film, a symbol of the goddess) became a cross, so linking the old religion with the new. I also loved the predator and the prey being used as a metaphor for Mordred and Arthur. Mordred was well-played in this film though Arthur could have been better. I couldn't stand Guinevere though, I have never liked the Guinevere character much but in this film she was so annoying that I just wanted to slap her! Slightly different take on Mordred's conception as well. It's worth watching anyway.
Magical
Review date: 2007-01-09 Rating: 8 out of 10
Based on Marion Zimmer Bradley's novel The Mists of Avalon, the best book of the Avalon series, this lenghty film brings you back to a world of magic, intrigue and battle. No unusual special effects or complex action scenes but a pretty straightforward approach. The characters are well portrayed by the cast and the story evolves at a good pace, with an interesting plot, but without any incomprehensible turns and twists. A very straightforward film, beautifully done.
a welcome return to sword and sorcery
Review date: 2005-06-11 Rating: 8 out of 10
After suffering an overdose of over-realistic King Arthur and Camelot movies, The Mists of Avalon sweeps the moviegoer squarely back to the legend of Arthur - or rather, the women surrounding him, and compelling stuff it is too. The dying religion of Avalon struggles to survive alongside christianity and its principal exponents, the lady of the lake and Merlin are happy to indulge in whatever sorcery is necessary to ensure their survival. Huston dominates every scene with her strongwilled interpretation of the Lady of the Lake, this is countered quite nicly with the more easy going but ethereal Morgaine.
The series has a wonderfully surreal lushness about it, and you find yourself surrendering to the impulses that drive this self-seeking band of women. Morgaine emerges as a wonderfully sympathetic character. desperately loyal to her ambitious brother and uneasy about the birth of her son, Mordred. The enchanted world of Camelot is beautifully realised with dazzling sets and a wonderful sense of period.
The inevitable conclusion, with Christianity gaining the upper hand and Morgaine passing quite effortlessly into the new opportunities presented by it, leave you with a sense of longing for the old enchanted, but unpredictable, and very dangerous world of King Arthur.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Anjelica Huston
Samantha Mathis
Joan Allen
Julianna Margulies
Caroline Goodall
Creators:
Anjelica Huston (Primary Contributor)
Julianna Margulies (Primary Contributor)
Bernd Eichinger (Producer)
David L. Wolper (Producer)
David Minkowski (Producer)
Doris Kirch (Producer)
Gideon Amir (Producer)
Gavin Scott (Writer)
Marion Zimmer Bradley (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 9780780636132
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 0780636139
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 2001-12-11
Universal product code (UPC): 053939663624
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 183 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2001-07-15
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: French (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: Portuguese (Subtitled)
Language: French (Dubbed)