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Krull [DVD] [1983]

DVD ~ Ken Marshall
3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, Francesca Annis, Alun Armstrong
  • Directors: Peter Yates
  • Writers: Stanford Sherman
  • Producers: Geoffrey Helman, Ron Silverman, Ted Mann
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, Letterboxed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, German
  • Subtitles: English, German, French, Hindi, Turkish, Danish, Icelandic, Bulgarian, Swedish, Hungarian, Polish, Arabic, Dutch, Finnish, Czech, Greek
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Uca
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Sep 2005
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000055Z8X
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,851 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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There's something inescapably appealing about Krull, a camp Star Wars-meets-The Lord of the Rings knock-off, that encourages the viewer to overlook it's very many silly shortcomings and simply enjoy the fun. James Horner's rollicking music score--written soon after his similarly memorable contribution to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan--certainly helps, as does the epic-scale CinemaScope photography of the breathtaking Italian landscapes. The costumes and extravagant production design are also great to look at, and much of Derek Meddings' visual effects work still looks striking if not exactly state-of-the-art.

Of the cast, Freddie Jones stands head and shoulders above all others as the Obi Wan Kenobi-meets-Gandalf character Ynyr: his trip to the centre of the spider's web is both genuinely scary and genuinely touching. The two romantic leads, Ken Marshall as the Luke Skywalker-meets-King Arthur clone Prince Colwyn and Lysette Anthony (with an overdubbed American voice) as his Leia-Guinevere Princess Lyssa, are mere formalities on which to hang the plot. Ironic fun can be had with the all-British supporting cast, which includes Todd Carty of Eastenders fame and Carry On's Bernard Bresslaw, as well as Robbie Coltrane, Liam Neeson and the gorgeous Francesca Annis.

On the DVD: Krull comes to DVD in an anamorphic widescreen print, preserving the luscious CinemaScope look of the theatrical release. The Dolby 5.1 sound lives up to the picture. There are two commentary tracks: on the first, director Peter Yates talks through the movie, with contributions from other crew members and leads Ken Marshall and Lysette Anthony. Oddly, the second audio track is just a reading of an article that originally appeared in the November 1982 issue of Cinefantastique magazine. There's also a half-hour "making-of" featurette originally produced to promote the movie at the time, the usual trailer, stills gallery and three talent profiles. --Mark Walker

Video Description
DVD Special Features:

"Journey To Krull" Featurette
2 Commentaries including Feature-Length Commentary by Cast and Crew
4 Galleries including SFX, Production Design and Costume
Behind-the-Scenes and Cast Portraits
Theatrical Trailer
Filmographies
Animated Menus
Multiple Language Choice: English, German, French
Multiple Language Subtitles: English, French, German, Polish, Czech, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Hindi, Turkish, Danish, Arabic, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic, Dutch, Norwegian, Greek, Hebrew.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic!!, 1 Nov 2006
By Ms. F. Deans "Deakie" (Portugal) - See all my reviews
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Ok, the film is never going to stand up to the hi-tech masterpieces that we get nowadays but Krull was made in 1983 - 20 odd years ago! It's a classic tale of handsome prince rescuing his beautiful bride from the forces of evil and for its day, was pretty advanced! For those who watched the film as a kid, get it for the nostalgia value. For those who never saw it then, get it now, relive your childhood and enjoy those days when sets moved, special effects meant a few bangs and flashes and the monsters had foam face masks!!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An all-action, mystical romp for all the family, 28 Dec 2000
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I first saw this film as a wee, ankle-biting nipper, hot as it was on the heels of such sci-fi epics as Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica. This tale delved very much more into the territory of sword and sorcery, immersing you in the story of Colwyn as he seeks to save his girl from the "Beast", an interstellar-travelling, Stalinesque villain. The special effects may look dated when compared to the more modern day oeuvre, but you'll marvel at the bad 80s hair, Lysette Anthony's overdub, the early performances of pre-Qui-Gon Liam Nesson and EastEnders' Mark Fowler, and the fact that Bernard Bresslaw can play anything other than Sid James's sidekick. Freddie Jones also turns in a fantastic performance as Colwyn's Obi-Wan Kenobi style advisor, so you'd be mad to miss it! It also takes a much darker tone than many other space-based dramas, so watch out for a few surprises at the end.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Fantasy., 31 Jan 2002
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This review is from: Krull [VHS] [1983] (VHS Tape)
This is a movie from the good old days when effects weren't considered to be the be-all and end-all of a good action film.
The film is good fun, and the heroes are likeable. This is one where you'll be supporting the good guys throughout.
The various challenges that the protagonists face throughout also add to the fact that this is more than just a no-brainer action movie.
A fair few good guys get wasted along the way which is nice to see every now and then as it brings a bit of darkness to the film and provokes different emotions depending on who goes.
Although when the Prince fights the 'end-boss' it ends up a little cheesy (you'll know when you watch), you'll still be satisfied as to the outcome at the movie's conclusion.
The plot, acting and even the dated effects are all good and set this film in the right frame as one of the best fantasy films so far alongside Willow (although it can't touch The Lord Of The Rings, which no other fantasy film can do anyway.) .
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3.0 out of 5 stars Bought out of curiosity
Star wars with a medieval fantasy twist. A bit dated. If you like it you might like Excalibur.
Published 1 month ago by Dan Battams

5.0 out of 5 stars It'll slay you
Classic 80s fantasy; low-budget, but with a strong cast of then unknowns - notably Robbie Coltrane and Liam Neeson in early screen roles - plus old lags such as the great Bernard... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Binro The Heretic

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Fantasy films in the pre CGI world
Krull is a great film from before CGI if it was made today it would be an epic on the scale of Lord of the Rings. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. R. S. Hutton Mckee

1.0 out of 5 stars JAW DROPPING... LY BAD!
I made the mistake of renting this film many years ago. I think I watched the entire film with my chin on the floor! This film is beyond bad! Read more
Published 13 months ago by chiggs58th

4.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL MODERN DAY FAIRY TALE!
Earlier reviewers have stated that KRULL is a hybrid between STAR WARS and Excalbur, and it is! It says so on the review on the back of the DVD. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Coach Potato

4.0 out of 5 stars A really good fantasy movie - slightly aged but still kicking
KRULL of course can not be compared to LOTR, EXCALIBUR or CONAN THE BARBARIAN, but it is a very watchable and quite honest fantasy movie (and there is not a lot of good quality... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Maciej K.

3.0 out of 5 stars Slow Krull can disturb and fascinate children
As a child I found this film disturbing and fascinating. So many scenes were burned into my consciousness even after a single watching - the Slayers attacking the castle, the... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2007 by Greshon

2.0 out of 5 stars Junk Food for the Imagination
For many people who grew up watching Krull, I daresay it is a very special film. Fair enough. We all watch and enjoy soulless and calculated trash when we are children. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2007 by S. D. Lyons

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Fantasy Film
OK, so this film won't stand up to todays modern CGI graphics. But it was good for it's time, and should be considered a classic! Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2006 by B. Blackmore

1.0 out of 5 stars If there's a more tedious movie out there - please, PLEASE don't show it to me.
I saw this with a friend when it was first released. We started to giggle about half way through and had to work really hard not to get thrown out of the cinema. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2006 by T. Turner

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