This is highly torrented. Why popular now?
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pol-edra — 10 years ago(May 09, 2015 11:36 PM)
I honestly have no idea. All I can tell you from experience is that for many of my students (currently in their twenties), this movie "looks" too old for them to enjoy it. Then again, some young viewers don't mind that, and actually enjoy a change from CGI-heavy modern movies. I guess it depends on your sensitivity to cinematography and not just storytelling.
As for the genre: well obviously if you get bored at the mere mention of knights, quests, or holy grails, then this has close to zero chance of appealing to you. If on the other hand you have some interest in fantasy in general or in the Arthurian legend in particular (which I assume you do, otherwise you wouldn't ask about it), then I would say it's a must-see. Just don't expect LOTR, it doesn't look at all like it, it's something else.
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Fluke_Skywalker — 10 years ago(May 10, 2015 01:02 PM)
Is this a recent developmentas in the last week or so? If so, as pol-edra said, it's likely due to Nigel Terry's death.
If it's recent
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say the last six months or soit could be due in part to the fact that Guy Richie is currently filming the first part of a proposed King Arthur saga. That's bound to have sent younger people looking for previous films on the legend.A journey into the realm of the obscure:
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SuperOtaku — 10 years ago(October 12, 2015 05:10 PM)
This movie is a classic. It was my first exposure to the Arthurian legend. Also really made an impact on me being so young. Seeing it as an adult, it really is a good film with an awesome soundtrack and really solid acting. Terry Nigel is amazing. Watch it.
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HowYaLikeDemApplesWill — 10 years ago(April 01, 2016 06:54 AM)
Indeedthe cast was literally packed with great actors, many of whom went on to be superstars in their own right - Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Patrick Stewart, and as you say Williamson and Mirren.
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