Excalibur (1981)
⭐ 7.3/10
📊 Over 72k votes
Released in 1981, John Boorman's epic film Excalibur is a visually sumptuous and mythic retelling of the Arthurian legend, chronicling how the wizard Merlin aids Arthur Pendragon in uniting the Britons around the Round Table of Camelot only to see dark forces conspire to tear it apart. This 140-minute adventure, drama, and fantasy opus fully embraces its grand themes as an adventure epic, a fantasy epic, and a classic sword & sorcery tale, weaving in elements of romance and human drama amidst the clashing of broadswords. With a solid rating of 7.3/10 from over 72,000 votes, the film has earned a passionate following for its atmospheric and operatic style, even though its more mixed critical reception is reflected in a Metascore of 56.