Directed by:
Steve BarronCinematography:
Sergey KozlovComposer:
Trevor JonesCast:
Sam Neill, Helena Bonham Carter, Miranda Richardson, John Gielgud, Martin Short, Rutger Hauer, Isabella Rossellini, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Sheffield (more)Plots(1)
Living in a world converting to Christianity - a man born of pagan magic, King Arthur's wizard Merlin (Sam Neill, Jurassic Park) uses his cunning wizardry to battle Mab the Queen of Darkness (Miranda Richardson, Sleepy Hollow) and the evil , bewitching Morgan Le Fey (Helena Bonham Carter, The King's Speech) in his life-long quest for the love of his fair lady Nimue (Isabella Rossellini, Wild At Heart). With formidable opposition from treacherous King Vortigern (Rutger Hauer, Blade Runner) and Mab's tricky gnome Frik (Martin Short, Father of the Bride) Merlin is tasked with using every spell in his book in the challenge to create Camelot. (Umbrella Entertainment)
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For me personally, Merlin is the most accomplished and engaging film of Hallmark's output, mainly due to its familiar story and amazing cast. Miranda Richardson is perfect as the Lady of the Lake, and Sam Neill and Isabella Rossellini added even more juice to it. A wonderful soundtrack and stunning exteriors and interiors make Merlin a showcase for anyone who likes English history and doesn't mind the gaudy effects (which are still pretty good).
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