Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

Btexxamar I like Black Panther, but I didn't like this movie.

YouHeart I gave it a 7.5 out of 10

Maidexpl Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

TownRootGuy Redgrave does a fine job but her character is despicable from start to finish so it's hard to say much good about her performance because she sells it so well. Nero is much the same, Lancelot goes from unlikable to dastardly. Both have great and very telling songs, though. In addition, Lancelot has a scene where he speaks to what it's like to be a fanatic that is incredibly succinct and yet profound. As for Harris, well, he's never been more engaging. You can't help but like and feel for Arthur. But can he sing? I've always thought so and so did many others when his pop song, "MacArthur Park", went to #2 in the US. This has an outstanding cast, fantastic tunes AND the magic is in how funny someone's personal tragedy can be. The music, Harris' charisma and Lancelot's comments on fanaticism make this one of my favorite movies. I've been watching it for four decades and can still watch it every couple of years.

macpet49-1 Sadly, all the studios were on the brink of failure and death and dying was in the air when this was made. Julie Andrews was too old and Richard Burton in the midst of his boozing and Lizzing. Kennedy sadly had died and along with him all that was the dream of anything called 'Camelot'. In theory, Camelot is more an idea/dream than anything reality could conjure. Unfortunately this film wavers between taking itself too seriously and trying on some level to procure fantasy. I once read it was really the showcase/product of the costumer who was a nobody with few credits shoved ahead of time into the film by his wealthy boyfriend. The costumes do convey that of an overexcited queen (not the regal/born into type). In the end, the costumes are the true stars of this 'Camelot'. Harris looks 'so over this' while Redgrave evokes someone resting on her previous laurels and family name only there to collect a paycheck. Nero as all Italian men is about Nero (in other words, "How can I look more ravishing than the women in this thing?"). The men behind the scenes were all too long in the tooth and very tired by the time this was coming into fruition. Shame. More could've been made of it. Everyone was gaga over Redgrave at the time (I am old enough to recall) and I really never saw the attraction. She's always lacked true sincerity and believability as a real human being, I think. It's only in her later films when she's aged that there's an inkling of an authentic person. It's not her fault. Nepotism is a difficult thing to overcome.

Rainey Dawn This is a fairly good version of the story of the Arthurian Legend. I would say *basically* it is the long running musical now on film. I do like this movie quite a bit although I will admit it is not my favorite version of the legendary tale. I love the costuming and sets in this film - very exquisite. It is a musical - so be prepared for a few musical interludes during the film. And the songs are not all that bad for a musical. Although I will admit that the film would be good - a little bit better - without all of the singing to me because I simply want to get to the great story which is the reason for watching this film.One more thing about this film - it is a Dramedy (comedy-drama). I would have personally preferred if this film was pure drama.If you like Camelot then you might enjoy other films such as "First Knight", "Excalibur", "The Mists of Avalon" and even Disney's classic animation "The Sword in the Stone".8/10

verna-a This was by far my favourite film of my teenage years - ah the romance! On seeing it again, regrettably on a small screen, I still find it engrossing and moving. When you have three acting leads with such wonderful faces as Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Harris, and Franco Nero, how can a film go far wrong? Add to that beautiful settings and costuming and a classic story, and the (mostly) memorable songs are a bonus. Sure the singing is not great, and some of the staging lacks the sophistication of modern films, but it's a truly atmospheric film which frequently reaches the "wow" level. I was rapt in the looks of Redgrave and Nero at the time, but on revisiting it I have to acknowledge the effectiveness of Richard Harris's Irish charm in holding the story together. There is a balance of idealism and fatalism in the story which is quite haunting. Truly unforgettable.