Excalibur (1981) - The Lady of the Lake Scene (3/10)

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Excalibur - The Lady of the Lake: King Arthur (Nigel Terry) and Lancelot (Nicholas Clay) do battle and Arthur calls upon the power of Excalibur to gain the upper hand.
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The magical sword of Excalibur starts off in the hands of British lord Uther Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne) and then, years later, finds its way to his bastard son, Arthur (Nigel Terry), the knave destined to become king. Aided by the sorcerer Merlin (Nicol Williamson), Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail and his nation's survival.
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Cast: Nicholas Clay, Nicol Williamson, Nigel Terry
Director: John Boorman
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@basedbattledroid3507 Жыл бұрын

Props to Arthur for his self-awareness, he immediately understood his mistake

@vulpesinculta1919 Жыл бұрын

Everyone deserves a second chance. That’s why Arthur got Excalibur again here. Uther and Mordred are so deluded and unrepentant. They couldn’t self reflect.

@samadams6487 Жыл бұрын

Indeed he did. I wish in real life life such men existed today.

@QueekHeadtaker Жыл бұрын

If this had happened to Uther he would be cursing Merlin and telling him to find him ANOTHER god damn magic sword.

@wikipediaintellectual7088 Жыл бұрын

The real problem is I think he understood his mistake right when he was making it but did so anyways.

@eclat4641 Жыл бұрын

I like self awareness

@jjtimmins1203 3 жыл бұрын

The armor in this movie has never been surpassed in any other movie.

@tokenblack7983 2 жыл бұрын

A absolutely. Full plate mail for all You DD nerds

@theeatherlash69 2 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is, the armor in this movie? Was actually for made for Orcs in a canceled Lord of the Rings movie ... and the over-exaggeration of the armor in it is just.. so perfect for the campy story they're telling that.. they just.. basically owned it. It was glorious.

@GGGritzer 2 жыл бұрын

@@theeatherlash69, magic comment!

@MadAirsofterMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Magic of Terry English

@carminemurray6624 2 жыл бұрын

I saw original armor in a museum and the men of those days were SMALL ! I mean today's twelve year old boys are Giants compared to Men of the Middle Ages.

@GGGritzer 2 жыл бұрын

They have made many Arthurian films & they can go on making them, none will EVER come anywhere close to this masterpiece, filmed near me here in Ireland.

@Jezbel1466 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! Hands down nothing can compare to this masterpiece.

@BrockSampsonNA 2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest movies ever made my cross Atlantic friend!

@FicaGTI 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me where in Ireland, I am on the west coast and this is one of my favorite movies and had no idea that was filmed there

@ulysses8785 2 жыл бұрын

So true.

@garethotoole3454 2 жыл бұрын

@@FicaGTI Armore Studios, Glendalough & Powerscourt Waterfalls

@cjanquart 2 жыл бұрын

"Merlin, what have I done?" "You have broken what could not *be* broken. Hope...is...broken." "My pride broke it. My rage broke it. This excellent knight that had fought with fairness and grace was meant to win. I've used Excalibur to change that verdict. I've lost, for all time, the ancient sword of my fathers, whose power was meant to unite all men, not to serve the vanity of a single man. I am...nothing." ::right in the feels::

@logandarklighter 10 ай бұрын

He is his father's son. For his pride. For his arrogance. But he is so much MORE than just Uther's son. He INSTANTLY understands what he did wrong. Repents of it. Humbles himself. And - I think - when he is given the sword back for his repentance, vows not to make the same mistake again. He does go on to make other mistakes. But simple arrogance is not among his sins from this point on.

@fendergibs 5 ай бұрын

"fought with fairness & grace"

@cjanquart 5 ай бұрын

@@fendergibs Fixed thanks (only took a year haha)

@thaddeusibarra4308 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve lost for all time, the ancient sword of my fathers...who’s power was meant to unite all men......not to serve the vanity of a single man. I am.....nothing. Gives me goose bumps EVERY TIME I watch it!! It truly is the best King Aurther movie EVER.

@sapphirelight748 2 жыл бұрын

And in so doing, set the path that would lead Lancelot to Guinevere. Wonder what would have happened had he lost honorably.

@hiltz0007 Жыл бұрын

Arthur's confession and humility is why the lady of the lake gave it back. In the end everyone repent's and all are unified the only way possible. Arthur was meant to be the one.

@danielmcgillis270 Жыл бұрын

The sword broke itself to teach him a very powerful lesson. Had he not learned the lesson I don't think he would have got the sword back. The lady of the lake would still prepare it just not give it back.

@SelfRighteousNewAgeLightWorker Жыл бұрын

@@sapphirelight748 All of Arthur's triumphs and tragedies were meant for him, because he was never meant to live a "man's life"… he was always destined to become the "stuff of future memory". 💀

@gmar7836 8 ай бұрын

Yep. Which is why I’ve watched it 35 times.

@heckinmemes6430 4 жыл бұрын

"Take it quickly! She can only hold her breath so long!"

@pittland44 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but that made me laugh like crazy. Thank you for that.

@hoseadavit3422 4 жыл бұрын

An actor need a breather after all

@CallMeDean97 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! That's ironic!

@davidweyland1253 3 жыл бұрын

That Lady was a Dime (10). Classic...Always.

@makeitsonumberone1358 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@j.vinton4039 3 жыл бұрын

8 year old me in 92’ snuck this VHS to my grandmothers and watched it after everyone went to bed. I was so amazed that I had to break my silence and tell my parents how much I loved the movie. They were actual cool about it. I’ve loved fantasy movies ever since.

@Home_Rich 11 ай бұрын

Fantasy?

@mistermysteryman107 9 ай бұрын

Why on earth would they NOT be cool about it?

@spartanwarrior1 11 ай бұрын

remorse combined with humility...epic scene....a good king, a good man.

@blockmasterscott 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I loved those 80's fantasy movies, Excalibur, The Never Ending Story, Labyrinth, LadyHawk, Legend, Conan the Barbarian. They were all great.

@lacedemonians 3 жыл бұрын

Except for Excalibur, I did not like most of those movies at the time. But considering the dreck of these days, they were really good movies by comparison.

@lacedemonians 3 жыл бұрын

@Frank Castle - I read everything that Robert E. Howard ever wrote. But the Conan movie was mixed - great casting, great music, terrible backstory of Conan growing up as a slave, good story of Conan getting the sword, Conan's revenge was great action, and the ending theme of Conan the barbarian triumphing over degenerate civilization was excellent. In retrospect, I like it better now.

@saturnascendz 3 жыл бұрын

Krull. Dont forget Krull.

@blockmasterscott 3 жыл бұрын

Saturn Ascension Krull was awesome! 👍

@lacedemonians 3 жыл бұрын

@Jomsviking - The understated scene of Conan taking the sword from the royal skeleton, and both appearing to acknowledge the other - was excellent! It helped establish young Conan's great masculine character. But also his superstitious fears which he overcame.

@jasonwilson556 4 жыл бұрын

Best King Arthur movie ever by a long shot.

@MohammadAliKhalil 3 жыл бұрын

Ummm naaaa, the one from transformers the last knight was pretty cool.

@davidtapp4248 3 жыл бұрын

Really who made him king? I don't remember votin for him! Help I'm being repressed!

@laconstanza6640 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidtapp4248 I see what you did there

@Shadokilla69 3 жыл бұрын

Merlin was pretty good

@anthonytrobles6742 3 жыл бұрын

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@infiniteflame2374 2 жыл бұрын

I love merlins sigh of relief when the sword is repaired and returned

@docmagnus2.028 2 жыл бұрын

"....that was a close one..."

@Xenophon1 Жыл бұрын

Merlin: King management is a bear...

@frankchille1743 7 ай бұрын

The very finest film representation of the King Arthur Saga with superb performances by the entire cast.

@donidoni-of9kk 3 ай бұрын

Най доброто

@fullmetal-animator 3 жыл бұрын

The green lighting on the sword always stuck with me since I first saw this film when I was 14. It's a rudimentary effect by today's standards, sure. But it works beautifully with the silver and black and how it adds to the eeriness of the lady in the lake so it really holds up. I also love how the whole film was shot in Ireland as well. Always a perfect way to add an ancient backdrop to any film like this.

@manueldpmingopereznavales5109 Жыл бұрын

CCGI will never beat this!!!

@mistermysteryman107 9 ай бұрын

If you notice, anytime magic is happening in the movie, the green aura is there.

@drivingintothedesertuntilt3202 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree, simple yet so effective

@effyiew7318 25 күн бұрын

John Boorman talks about this - that he wanted the green light to symbolize magic and any time in the movie there's something magical, you'll see the green light appear.

@rexrathtar3893 2 жыл бұрын

Nicol Williamson had an incredibly sonorous and deep voice.The most underrated actor I can think of.

@AnotherScifiGuy Жыл бұрын

He is what makes the 1997 spawn movie watchable.

@julianvalderramaescalante8758 6 ай бұрын

In general rich powerfull and colorfull voices i always eeoeat ambush the king is being ambush or merlin were are you call the mist so it can hide us.... are with us or against us... all of them

@avoidconfusion Жыл бұрын

The actress who played the Lady of the Lake: "F*cking take it already for god's sake I am running out of air down here"

@Realbatman2 3 ай бұрын

😂

@oscarpretell5738 4 жыл бұрын

You have broken what could not be broken. Another cinematic masterpiece from my youth. I loved this movie.

@quantumskywalker6888 3 жыл бұрын

Merlin: Hope... is... broken. Lancelot: 'Tis but a scratch.

@free322001 4 жыл бұрын

"You have broken.... what could not BE broken!! Hope -- is -- broken."

@ajaxfilms 4 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@rcslyman8929 3 жыл бұрын

*Lady of the Lake appears* Hope... is kindled.

@griselame 3 жыл бұрын

That movie is so quotable, and beautiful, and meaningful... Changed my whole appreciation for movies back when I was a kiddo

@citoante 2 жыл бұрын

As of late movies are not really quotable. Quotability is a very important part of a movie. Even Schwarzenegger films were quotable. Excalibur has tons of quotable scenes.

@michaelrobert6386 Жыл бұрын

I love how after Arthur gets the sword back merlin is like “THANK GOD” and just walks off camera.

@latter-daysaintbatman2679 3 жыл бұрын

This has got to be the most classic King Arthur movie I have ever seen.

@jimb.942 4 жыл бұрын

They don’t make movies like that anymore. How sad.

@republicempire446 4 жыл бұрын

Jim B. This film was due to origins idea to do Lord of the Rings and make alternations. They reused the stuff to make Excalibur.

@kieranlindsay1220 4 жыл бұрын

yeah Jim going to the movies was awesome back then too

@MarquisDeSang 4 жыл бұрын

Wait for the remake : Arthur is a black trans that takes hormones.

@giustinoitaliano22 4 жыл бұрын

LotRs was similar

@hindsightpov4218 4 жыл бұрын

The 1998 Merlin miniseries starring Sam Neil was epic and really well done. Miranda Richardson as the Lady of the Lake is my favorites portrayal of her.

@rexrathtar3893 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great scene. The lighting, the acting, the armour, the language... Brilliant.

@jackmehoff7430 Жыл бұрын

I think this scene is a foreshadowing of the bond between Arthur and Lancelot, how it was seemingly unbreakable but was shattered through betrayal just as Excalibur, seemingly unbreakable, shatters when its purpose is betrayed. In the end, Arthur and Lancelot’s friendship is repaired when Lancelot makes amends and Arthur realizes Lancelot’s betrayal needs forgiveness. So too Excalibur in an instant is repaired by the Lady in the Lake when Arthur realizes his misuse of Excalibur.

@craigsmith2030 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful setting for the duel between arthur and lancelot, arthurs understanding of serving himself made him humble towards lancelot, merlin seeing arthur would not do this again, i think the magic came in to summon the lady of the lake. A new unbroken excalibur for arthur to retake. And that eerie music is perfect for the scene. Just a wonderful film. Its why i go back and watch this again and again. Nicholas clay who was lancelot sadly died to young. I think he died round about year 2000, 2001. Nicol williamson gone to, along with nigel terry who was arthur. All 3 men in this scene have passed away. But there work is still brilliant in this film and watched, enjoyed by many many people.

@d.a.thorndike8772 5 жыл бұрын

Saw Excalbur with my father in the theater when it was released in 1981. I was 9 years old! Loved this movie all my life. The best Arthurian depiction put to film EVER !

@JW...-oj5iw 4 жыл бұрын

CRAIG SMITH ... Mostly good commentary. Wish you had chosen correct homophones.

@walterceuppens6988 4 жыл бұрын

So-called eery music is produced by les ondes marthenot, a 19th century French instrument: the first electronic instrument ever made. Can be heard on Ne me quitte pas by Jacques Brel

@TheVetoSkreeemer 4 жыл бұрын

The Lady of the lake still lives , and those three actors.stilll live ....on our dreams.

@makeitsonumberone1358 3 жыл бұрын

@@d.a.thorndike8772 i was going to call you out as a bullshiter as this film was an 18, but they did bring an edited version out to witch was a pg so my apologies.

@EriAirlangga 5 жыл бұрын

Listen! Some strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!

@ReverendScottM 5 жыл бұрын

Farcical aquatic ceremony it is.

@davecopeland9399 5 жыл бұрын

hahahaha!

@isammolina4842 5 жыл бұрын

Viva Dennis !!!😆

@drakeevans8042 4 жыл бұрын

Power derives from the people from the masses

@TheBigExclusive 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the perfect basis for a system of government!

@MROJPC 9 ай бұрын

Terrific scene with a deep and lasting message. Arthur's behavior is very much out of character and the encounter at the bridge is the one moment throughout the entire film where we see Arthur act in a way unbecoming of a chivalrous, just King. His legacy is to be an example for the ages, but more than a legend, this King was also a man. He was just as vulnerable to failure as any other man and could have redressed his errors in only one way. Once he has committed the mistake and borne the cost of his anger and vanity, only owning sole responsibility and embodying real contrition could restore his right to Kingship as symbolized by regaining Excalibur. There is a great line from a great old film "Hud" that goes "Little by little, the look of the country changes by the men we admire." Folks no longer hold leaders accountable for their human failings but revel in their excesses, choosing to give way their moral compass to false idols. We are in the age of the double down, where the extremist are triumphant at the expense of the nation, and we believe what is truth can be bent so long as the curve serves the greater good. The legend of Arthur is a good example to people about just leadership for all times.

@free322001 4 жыл бұрын

Excalibur! Forged when the world was young, and bird and beast and flower were one with man, and death was but a dream!

@brendanforester4601 4 жыл бұрын

Speak the words!

@free322001 4 жыл бұрын

@@brendanforester4601 One Land, one King! That is my peace, Cornwall.

@brendanforester4601 4 жыл бұрын

@@free322001 Lord Uther, if I yield to the Sword of Power, what will you yield?

@free322001 4 жыл бұрын

@@brendanforester4601 Me yield?? ... The land from here to the sea shall be yours if you enforce the King's will.

@brendanforester4601 4 жыл бұрын

@@free322001 Cornwall: Done! Knights: (Applause) Merlin: Good. Cornwall: King Uther, let us feast together. To my castle!

@marquiswallace9957 2 жыл бұрын

So underrated. Perfect fantasy fiction film. Almost to the point that it makes you almost believe it really happened. You loose yourself in it.

@janel342 11 ай бұрын

Perfect because it is a legend NOT fantasy fiction It is centuries old - that’s exactly why it gets us. It has the patina of thousands upon thousands believing it.

@timothypacker4276 3 жыл бұрын

I actually knew that particular 'Lady in the Lake.' She's a very successful restaurateur these days. I had the pleasure of working with her. A wonderful 'Lady' for sure. 😊

@robinalford2186 4 жыл бұрын

When Princess Diana's brother laid her to rest on that tiny island on the Spencer estate. He called her the Lady of the Lake.

@markcowley1369 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this movie. The imagery alone is truly awesome.

@captainyossarian388 7 ай бұрын

I love how Arthur does a little bow, and she smiles at him, and Merlin lets out that sigh of relief. Arthur's genuine regret and humility impressed the gods into giving him a second chance.

@emrahkaraca1982 3 жыл бұрын

No power can make me walk into a pond wearing that amount of steel.

@chocho8036 2 жыл бұрын

love it

@manuelvpr Жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful movie, just amazing, I saw it for the first time when I was a teen and marveled about it, Merlin, Gueneveve, Arthur, Lancelot, Uther Pandragon, Excalibur the sword in the Stone, so many incredible things, this is one of my all time favorite movies, nothing comes close to it in terms of King Arthur and the knights of the round table.

@donna25871 4 жыл бұрын

Such a brilliant film - and the use of Wagner throughout.

@seikibrian8641 3 жыл бұрын

"and the use of Wagner throughout." Well, yes, there was some Wagner, but it was Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" that featured most-prominently in my mind -- in particular "O Fortuna" during the big battle scene.

@Saxondog 3 жыл бұрын

@@seikibrian8641 The Ring.. Siegfried's Funeral March is the most predominant in my mind. Wagner at some of his best.

@73North265 Жыл бұрын

@@Saxondog For me it is the Prelude to Parsifal (the grail music)

@Tadicuslegion78 2 жыл бұрын

Merlin: Now if anyone brings up strange women lying in ponds distributing swords, send them to me and I’ll make them think twice about mocking our system of government

@Gamerlife-be9ox 11 ай бұрын

Has been my favorite movie since I was a kid. I could recite the whole movie word for word at 8. At 8 in (1985) I thought one day I’d go to England and the lady of the lake would give me Excalibur and I’d become King.

@Eldarion72 Жыл бұрын

This movie... THIS MOVIE... Words fail me. I watched it at 13, dubbed in my mother tongue (catalan), and have rewatched it over and over again all my life. Still gets me every time.

@NightRunner417 4 жыл бұрын

"The Lady of the Lake, _(angels sing)_ her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water signifying by Divine Providence that I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur. _(singing stops)_ That is why I am your king!"

@LordZontar 3 жыл бұрын

"Listen, mate. Strange women lying about in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive authority must derive from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony!"

@NightRunner417 3 жыл бұрын

@@LordZontar "Be quiet!"

@lacedemonians 3 жыл бұрын

Watery tarts can't be any worse than what we have ruling us these days.

@drixg555 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot about having the courage and fortitude to endure that sword's mad ramblings and storytelling sessions that can last up to five hours.

@AleisterMeowley 3 жыл бұрын

“If I went around, saying I was an emperor...”

@veryevilnip 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite movies, the use of the green lighting on Excalibur, shiny silver armour is captivating Big cast of actors in this movie

@allisokandsweet 4 жыл бұрын

0:44 To tell the truth and admit it is truly a virtue.....

@Fossilsnake 7 ай бұрын

This movie/story exemplifies what this modern world needs most now. Loyalty, honor, dedication, courage and humbleness. Gone are the knights of the round table, but they're values must live on. Or we shall see ourselves doomed.

@craigsmith2030 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, just a sizzling depiction of the arthurian legend, 1981, john boorman's masterpiece still sits at the top of the list. I love it. Hypnotic mezmorizing film. Beauty, love, magic, loyalty, betrayal, bravery, terrific cast, hits right out of the gate at the start with king uther battling cornwall, a truce then broken, merlins magic of the dragons breath, igraine taken by uther to create arthur, excalibur planted in the stone, gabriel byrne, corin redgrave, nigel terry, nicholas clay, helen mirren, nicol williamson, patrick stewart, liam neeson, i cant remember guinivere's name, the knights of the round table. I read somewhare john boorman has lots of extra footage that was shot but never used, about 80 minutes i think, he was asked if he would show it and he said never, it will be a little gem he has safely tucked away in one of those tin circular cases that hold film. This 1981 version of excalibur is in my top 10 favourite films of all time. A masterpiece. 💓. Sadly nigel terry, nicholas clay, nicol williamson, the 3 main actors in this piece are no longer with us. R.I.P people as your memory lives on in this wonderful film.

@ronstoppable1133 2 жыл бұрын

"Strange women laying in ponds, distributing swords is no basis for a system of government" - Dennis

@free322001 4 жыл бұрын

Arthur: My bad... Lady Of The Lake: Hold my Sword....

@serapiopena2776 4 жыл бұрын

This movie touches my soul!

@michaelk9056 4 жыл бұрын

I love this movie but the sword in the stone given to Uther was the sword of power... Was named CALIBURN. After Aurther broke it with his hubris and tossed it away and took responsibility. The lady of the lake Returned it as the unbreakable sword.... EXCALIBUR.

@jamesgtmoore 3 жыл бұрын

I've read elsewhere that it was called Caladfluch and was created by an alien woman called Keridwena who gave it to Myrrdin to whom she admired.

@DavidEllis94 3 жыл бұрын

It depends which version of the story you're going by. Geoffrey of Monmouth's version does, indeed, render the name as "Caliburnus," but in that version of the story there is just the one sword, not two. In that context, Caliburn *is* Excalibur.

@phantasosxgames8488 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesgtmoore that is simply the name of the caracters in Old English,Prior to the Franks and William the Conqueror. "Myrrdin" is the original name of Merlin , for example.

@tractor7776 3 жыл бұрын

Caledfwlch is the welsh name for caliburn

@elledy92 3 жыл бұрын

The film crams and adapts a lot of different Arthurian myths in one story. Mordred's mother should be Morgause, not Morgana. Also, when Arthur loses Excalibur it basically become the Fisher King from the Graal's tales.

@craigsmith2030 4 жыл бұрын

And a simple addition of reflective green light makes reclaiming the sword an eerie majical experience. The sword is majic. Can only be weilded by a certain few. Beautiful and wonderful film.

@gradybrowning3976 10 ай бұрын

One of the Best Movies of all time!

@M0rmagil Жыл бұрын

Excalibur was restored, but the price still had to be paid. By misusing Excalibur, Arthur sowed the seeds of his kingdom’s destruction.

@bensantiago4557 3 жыл бұрын

Always was a great movie,great look, cinematography, locations, atmosphere,action scenes,this movie has it all

@barbarablue2571 3 жыл бұрын

2:15 this is the most exquisite plane in the whole movie. The Lady of the Lake holding Excalibur while Arthur is going for it. The beautiful hands, the female and serene figure of that mitic lady, is so hypnotizing and magic with that composition in the soundtrack. I missed know much more about the Lady of the Lake, since the actress was a director´s relative. How they would film that figure under the waters in that time? This is so misterious and....almost own of another planet, the music seems of science fiction, all is perfect. Arthur has been a fool, the lady remembers him who he really must be, and how must be his behavior. He has Excalibur, he´s a chosen one. The king of England.

@lacedemonians 3 жыл бұрын

This great scene is many things coming together, setting the stage for the greater story. "England" is never mentioned. It is simply "The Land".

@user-rt9zq8rs9k 2 ай бұрын

Still the BEST movie of the fable of EXCALIBUR .

@Chris_WG 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite movies ever. I love it!

@wadeshimojo 2 жыл бұрын

I always quote this line when my carpentry apprentices break a expensive tool

@ianlacey6588 Жыл бұрын

I can remember when the tv channels still screened the classic Hollywood films, the Errol Flynn/Gene Kelly swashbucklers, and they were great. But as someone else remarked on Westerns/Star Wars this was OUR swashbuckler. And what a cast. Fast times at Ridgemont High, Near Dark, The Other Boleyn Girl, the Bug Chill, there are a few films that assemble a cast and from then in

@ianlacey6588 Жыл бұрын

From then on, they are in casting agents speed dial.

@i_hate_google_ 2 жыл бұрын

This movie has some deep symbolism, I see it as Arthur made a mistake here after receiving Excalibur back instead of admitting to Lancelot that he cheated he instead accepted his service only to be betrayed by him (unintentionally) later on !

@johnwilliams7236 Жыл бұрын

This movie is a masterpiece.

@matthewdunham1689 Жыл бұрын

What a incredible cast!

@tonyhill1264 Ай бұрын

This is probably one of the great movies in history. A complete masterpiece

@Elitist20 Жыл бұрын

Lancelot's nearly been killed, but when he comes to there are no hard feelings: 'I, the best knight in the world, bested! This is a great day, for my search is over - my king!'

@manueldpmingopereznavales5109 Жыл бұрын

My favorite scene from an absolute masterpiece. Each time i watch it, i got chills and get fascinated.

@rizadon18 2 жыл бұрын

Lancelot was so op that excalibur literally broke itself against him and he just took a 2-minute nap

@nigelverney9608 5 жыл бұрын

mystic, wonderful

@Roheryn100 4 жыл бұрын

Nigel Verney I saw what you did there,.....🥰

@Think_For_Yourself_ 2 жыл бұрын

Moral of the story. Don't let Sir Lance a Lot near you Queen.

@antonioni72 Ай бұрын

Such an atmospheric Masterpiece. Love the Musical score on this scene in particular.

@princegoro6840 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, Excalibur. The weapon that defeated the Eye of Thundera.

@wo3701 4 жыл бұрын

Goddamn, that armor is awesome.

@jasonbarnes1541 5 ай бұрын

Probably the best of the Arthurian films, it is still fantasy and set in later medieval times though certainly is an entertaining film.

@Falconlibrary 2 жыл бұрын

Turns out Excalibur was still under warranty.

@free322001 2 жыл бұрын

"You have broken --- what could not BE broken! Hope -- is.... broken." Imagine Merlin confirming you just screwed up all mankind for the rest of time.

@uberbabeINC Жыл бұрын

Nigel Terry. So Perfect as Arthur. So Missed ✨🙏🏻✨

@theartistguy2668 Жыл бұрын

The best version of King Arthur, without question.

@menachemsachemrobotscowitz2794 2 жыл бұрын

This is why you ALWAYS save your game before a BOSS fight.

@wrath2667 Жыл бұрын

Lady of the Lake: "hurry up and grab the sword, I need to breath" 🤣🤣

@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I thought I was going to be the only one watching this old scene, but all of the comments I see are new.

@earlstephenguinita856 4 жыл бұрын

Well I watched this movie because of English History or Anglo Literature

@daustin8888 4 жыл бұрын

This is a pretty badass movie

@It4int0ver Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, those full plate armors you’re just walking around and fight with

@Dustyholes 4 жыл бұрын

Man they don't make movies this good anymore!

@Rhuarc1 5 ай бұрын

I always loved how Lancelot didn't take advantage of Arthur when he was down. This movie is such a beautiful depiction of ancient legend.

@0megacron 3 ай бұрын

For many, including myself, this will always be the definitive portrayal of the King Arthur mythos.

@kevinprowse406 Жыл бұрын

Nigel Terry is such an incredible actor. His range.

@jazebov 4 жыл бұрын

Scene of fight is so realistic…this is one of the details that makes me like this movie…

@muninrob 4 жыл бұрын

It's on location & practical effects through the entire movie.

@riflemusket Жыл бұрын

Excalibur is my favorite movie of all time. I’ve watched it likely 1000 times.

@danielwilliamson6180 3 жыл бұрын

1:11 - 1:17 Arthur realizing he abused Excalibur and it's power so he could defeat Lancelot in armed combat and that it caused the blade to break.

@Bruced82 3 жыл бұрын

And his remorse is what makes him worthy again.

@sebastianemond5313 3 жыл бұрын

"This excellent knight who fought with fairness and grace was meant to win! I used Excalibur to change the verdict! I have lost... For all time the ancient sword of my fathers, whose power was meant to unite all men... Not serve the vanity of a single man... 😢I am... Nothing!"

@danielwilliamson6180 3 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianemond5313 Arthur had a good arc in the movie. He goes from a idiotic squire to a wise and great king.

@sebastianemond5313 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielwilliamson6180 I like when Arthur reunites with Guinevere to make peace and tell her he's forgiven her for what she had with Lancelot, as well as asking for Guinevere's forgiveness for how he lived as king above when she also needed Arthur as her husband as well.

@danielwilliamson6180 3 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianemond5313 That I agree with you.

@sonnyng9701 2 жыл бұрын

Honor, duty, bravery, loyalty, forgiveness and here--humility ("I am nothing!," Arthur admitting using the magic sword to serve his petty vanity) and redemption (Excalibur and Lancelot both given a second life). Likewise, an angry and depressed Arthur slowly declined but was revived spiritually with an epiphany after unlocking the secret of the Grail. Arthur and Lancelot redeemed themselves for their sins one last time by making the ultimate sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds.

@javierapariciochamarro3018 4 жыл бұрын

Que gran película, una de mis favoritas.

@kenneths.perlman1112 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous movie. Starting with the opening scene.

@patrickturner6878 3 жыл бұрын

I always saw this as a major turning point in the movie. Lancelot betrayed Arthur and destroyed the kingdom utterly. This day was a day of celebration for Lancelot, but it set Arthur on his downfall.

@morganro6175 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, Arthur coulda listened to Merlin before he ate Igraine's cake... This movie doesn't dwell on it, but Arthur was human and human problems delivered his fate. The point of his tale is that he was brave enough to see his own ego as not the point. With Uriens, he didn't want more people to die needlessly. With Lancelot, he felt the shame of needing to win at any cost, and attoned. With Igraine, he acknowledged his own failings as a partner. With Mordred, in the end, (despite the little psycho's obvious intent) he opened his arms, to receive an embrace. This movie does an amazing job of showing what "might doesn't make right" means.

@cherylhulting1301 7 ай бұрын

@@morganro6175 Just a point. Guinevere was Arthur's partner. Igraine was his mother.

@sherlocksharp7736 2 жыл бұрын

I love this film. Beautiful cinematography. Very artfully done. Although, the film's emotional impact is undeniably enhanced by it's borrowing of Richard Wagner's epic composition, "Siegfried's funeral march".

@jasonfernee2401 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant film. Great actors and actresses. I could have turned to the dark side for Helen Mirren myself.

@Norrbottning 4 жыл бұрын

Props are really well done for 1981

@oliver_1966 3 жыл бұрын

love this movie, seen it over 100 times

@Rampageotron Ай бұрын

"I, the best knight in the world" I seriously doubt you've met every knight in the world, sir.

@morningwaves Жыл бұрын

I visited this famous waterfall outside a f Dublin. A childhood dream come true!

@JesseHollandMMA Жыл бұрын

Great social media flex if you took any video!

@morningwaves Жыл бұрын

I’ve got video definitely. Was totally last minute excursion on my last day in Ireland. Night before I happened to google Excalibur filming locations because I vaguely remembered Boorman shooting there and I was surprised to see how close some of the locations were to Dublin. I asked my concierge to find me a driver for the day and when I mentioned the locations, the driver was very familiar with them as if I was not the first one to request them. Saw the lake where Perceval through the sword into at the end of the movie, it’s nicknamed Guinness Lake and nearby visited that waterfall which is not running as strong as it did in 1981 but still there.