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Movie Reviews of Krull (Special Edition)
Movie Review: A Training Manual on A Galactic Scale
Summary: 5 Stars
When defending planets from the still-present power of The Beast, I often use this movie as a sort of training-manual-on-the-fly, showing my people how not to be taken out in the first five minutes of resistance while defending my keep and also helping myself learn the ins and outs of being a hero. That way I can find myself powerful enough to deal with this all-encompassing menace, endowed with the ability to: climb continuous mountains with ease, find powerful items and keep from using them everytime I find myself in trouble and needing to kill a few Slayers, meet and interact with handfuls of criminals that will later become skilled actors and even Jedis, dress to impress, and perfect my flame-handling techniques in case I need some skills because my galactic preplanning fails.The highpoints of this manual deal with Colwyn, owner of a now-ruined castle and husband of a now kidnapped bride, as he tries to win her back and thwart the advances of the Beast and his dreaded Slayers. He plans on doing this by heeding the advice of the Ynyr, a hermitic man that tells him first to rescue a glaive from the heights of badly edited mountain scenes, and then furthers this by picking up a band of followers that have nothing to look forward to save freedom or death. Then its off to get some advice from a blind seer that seems obsessed with the color green (I hear blindness has that affect n seers, though), the widow in the web that keeps some interesting eight-legged company, and finally to horses that run with speeds previously unknown to all save those with automotive transport. All to save the universe, to lose the glaive that I would have kept close at hand, and to get quite a few people killed while trying to save your lady. Now those are lofty goals that even I approve of.
Anyone looking to keep their people free or to outfit their kingdom in tight-fitting spandex should look no further than this epic journey. Even if you're looking because of less lofty goals, its still a good purchase. You might regret it if you don't.
Movie Review: The Best Movie Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
What's better than a movie with swords AND lasers? There's magic in Krull, and it's not just coming from the blind wizard! Krull is the story of a prince whose marriage to the princess of a rival country will bring an end to their family's longstanding feud. Their wedding, however, is interrupted by reptilian-like aliens in Cylon-like armor who fire lasers at an essentially medieval-like peasantry.
Throughout the film, the dauntless Prince Colwyn assembles a group of brigands, mages, and even a golden-hearted cyclops to help rescue his princess and bring about a more egalitarian future for his planet. The evil alien king--somewhat akin to Milton's Satan, but without the sour-grapes dialogue--plans to marry the princess and extend his fascistic grasp on an otherwise peace-loving aristocratically-organized political body.
The political significance of Krull cannot be overstated; however, I do not want to detract from the amazing special-effects, the comic scenes, the heart-wrenching sacrifices, or the fantastic scenery. Additionally, the score is so dramatic, that it truly does become a character of its own. The leitmotif of the glave is one of the boldest moments in the history of film soundtracks (it even rivals "Alexander Nevsky").
Of course, Krull operates on different levels: one can read into the film if one likes, or one can indulge in the fantasy of it. Either way, the film is an essential in the development of American Genre Film. Because it is a "genre" picture, AFI neglected to put Krull on its list of the greatest movies ever. But if we could see past the labels of "sci-fi" or "fantasy," we'd certainly recognize that Krull tells the story of our own quests to find the princess in each of us.
Movie Review: I was a child again!! thanks for the memories
Summary: 5 Stars
Its seems theres a love/hate relationship whith this film, people love it or hate it, with a few so so opinions. I think the nostalgia factor helps a lot on the good reviews, such as my case. I saw Krull in my local cinema when I was 8 years old (I am 28 now) and I was in total awe. The cyclop, the flying horses, the black fortress, I mean, it was the kind of movie adventure that I loved and cheered. Been a child I absorbed the story and mythos the movie told, I remember been "afraid" of the menace of the fortress, thinking "they still got the guts to go there???" the Slayers were dreadful, the glavie was enigmatic and so on, I also recall making draws of the characthers and scenes from the movie and of course "singing to myself" the music, ah yes, the music, what a incredible portrait of the sense of magic,adventure and joy (got my two cds soundtrack a few months ago, fully recommend it.)
I saw the movie twice on the cinema, still remember that night that I took my parents to see it with me (first time was with friends and a adult of course) ah, those days...
Anyway, back to the review. After all this years I still got fond memories from this one. Krull is a excellent example of the hero's journey, full of adventure and great moments.The DVD have a lot of cool features that any fan would love, so go ahead rent or buy it. If you never see it give a try. Despite been a bit cheesy by today standards, Krull packs a ride full of wonderful landscapes, action, great music, still somehow cool effects, and mainly a clasic sense of adventure that few recent films can achieve.
How I would love to see a special edition on the silver screen again, *sigh*
Movie Review: You'll krawl for Krull....
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes...oh, yes. Yes, it's true, by the gods, it's true. Look yonder there, boy, and you'll see the white castle so poorly defended even after thousands of years of hostilities that the senior citizen Slayers took it out in about five minutes, killing everyone except the one person they needed to kill - Colwyn...thus begins the epic Krull, truly one of cinema's giants. John Ford once said: "Before I film a movie, I like sit down and watch some really good old classics. But usually I get drunk and pass out, and never get through them." If this doesn't sum up the beauty and the passion that is Krull, then perhaps the following might. Colwyn's quest for a quest for a quest basically boils down to this: The Beast loves Lyssa, though he has never met her; so he kidnaps her and asks her to help him rule, as he needs help revising and updating the Slayer Tax Code. Though the "attacks of the Slayers" are allegedly ongoing, we have no idea where, how or why, as we only see about ten people on this entire Krull planet. How to defeat such evil? Simply walk into the Beast's lair practically unarmed, casually forget the Glaive which you practically died for, and overcome the most powerful creature around with love, the same love the creature himself feels for Lyssa, and yet which so easily destroys him for no discernible reason. Then the four of you can go rule over a people-less Krull, and spend your time wondering why anyone would fight over this awful rock of a planet. Five stars.Movie Review: MOST TRIUMPHANT!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Enough to bring a grown man to tears. There should be a rating of ten stars because I would give Krull fifty. This movie conquers every fantasy movie ever! One must look past the acting, past the so-called basic plot (which in my opinion is why it's called fantasy) and see this movie as what it is: beautiful, epic, and how a part of you wants this to be true. Impossibilities aside, lets look at what cunstructs this movie to be the masterpiece that it is. First, the music, inspiring and tranquil are just two of its characteristics. James Horner is in his prime (Not that (stuff) from Titanic he whipped up in five minutes). Supposedly he was extremely ill when he wrote Krull's score, fortunately the best things arise from the worst times. I own the complete soundtrack (90+ minutes)to Krull and highly recommend it to anyone who is currently breathing. And for those of you who for some reason or other watch movies on mute, then watch it for the amazing scenery: huge mountains, georgous valleys, and gnarly castles. Also watch for a super early Liam Neeson as Kegan (with a massive axe). The DVD offers a plethora of features (Okay Terminator 2 has far more) such as what I call "super wide screen" (16:9 or 2.35:1), and superior picture compared to the VHS. And what about the ever attractive Lyssette Anthony as Lyssa (inventive?). Well, evil loses once again and the world of Krull is safe. Okay, rest your eyes.