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Merlin's Apprentice | 
 enlarge | Director: David Wu
Actor: Sam Neill; John Reardon; Meghan Ory; Tegan Moss; Christopher Jacot; Garwin Sanford; Alexander Kalugin; Jennifer Calvert; Andrew Jackson; Duncan Fraser; Miranda Richardson
Studio: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $6.99
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 62213
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc, Surround Sound
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 185 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: PLTD42099D
UPC: 096009420994
EAN: 0096009420994
ASIN: B000E1YW1S
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: March 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
This finds camelot in vulnerable disarray since the theft of the holy grail. Now the only one who can find the grail & restore camelots glory is an irascible young beggar-thief who discovers magic within himself. Studio: Platinum Disc Llc Release Date: 01/29/2008 Starring: Sam Neill John Reardon Run time: 185 minutes
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 Full-screen version... an okay movie, but distracting. May 31, 2008
Patrick W. Crabtree (Lucasville, OH USA)
I much enjoy movies like this one (fantasies) but this film is just so-so. But first, what I LIKED about the film:
1. Very nice scenery -- I really liked the locations and sets.
2. The casting, as far as their appropriate appearance goes, is really excellent.
3. The soundtrack is nice and subtle.
Beyond that, this film had some problems:
1. All the "flashbacks" (tons of those) were "ad nauseum". This also sort of blew the film's continuity.
2. The acting skills of the cute little blonde were notably marginal, at least in this particular instance. I kept thinking that she must have been focused on trying to recall her lines -- she never seemed relaxed and natural.
3. The battle scenes were really chopped up. You couldn't see any single movement long enough to comfortably comprehend it, not pleasing to the eye and distracting as the dickens.
4. This film would definitely be better in the widescreen version -- the full-screen version is way too much "in your face".
In the end, this movie was okay but I probably won't watch it a second time. Since I bought it in a pawn shop (they had 3 copies, all full-screen) for three bucks, I didn't get hurt on it -- I'm sure I can think of someone in the neighborhood to pass it on to. I AM excited in anticipation to view the original "Merlin" movie, never having seen it yet. As I check out the ratings from both films, it seems that most folks are finding it a lot more palatable. I do wish that film producers would make a lot more of these Merlin-type, Medieval fantasy films. "The Lord of the Rings" (extended versions) just knocked me out -- they are superb!
 Vivien's review July 6, 2007
Vivien L. Roberts (goshen indiana)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a absolutely great movie. I have always been interested in Merlin and the Arthurian legend. This movie portrays Merlin in a way that really is believable. Love it!!!
Typical Sequel January 15, 2007
R. Watkins
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Got this as a package deal with the first movie. Didn't really follow the story from the original, but loved Sam Neil as Merlin, so we gave it a chance. Different Lady of the lake, and the plot stalled a couple times. It was pretty good, as a stand alone. As a sequel, not up to par and I'd rather watch "Merlin" instead.
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