Excalibur: A classic-Medieval fantasy film that "ages" a great

These posts are dedicated to friend Martel, the other day reminded me of this movie. I thought about making a post, but how a large, monstrous, that I had I split in two: one comment on aspects of the film in general, and the second is the development of the argument, well, even a movie that almost all the world will have seen, the "spoilers are more controlled.

As lately we are with the nostalgic vein, should be things of the age, this film is another of those stuck with me as a child.

Do not remember seeing in the movies, of course I do not think, but will be released in early 80's were tolerated for minors, so I had to see it to pieces, video, conveniently censored, as there are quite violent scenes for a child.

Then I remember that freaked with all the paraphernalia of armor, swords, tournaments and battles, but what I was hallucinating when the gentlemen down the helmet, I imitated gesture, imaginatively, of course, were the early eighties and children rather than Play Station had tons of imagination during a good season, to the annoyance of those around me.

Once finished item "tell me" go to the movie, which I enjoy, for the first time in their original, highly recommended, and has one of the most famous medieval legends: that of the legendary Excalibur, the sword of King Arthur, which served to unite a kingdom.

The story is well known and has been reinterpreted and made ​​into a film in different ways from us today-for me-even the best Hollywood clunkers for the glory of the masses as "The First Gentleman", in which Camelot is Disneyland, the knights are "Armani" and Richard Gere shatters the myth of Lancelot, in a horrible adaptation only be saved, and the hairs, Sean Connery, as well as through the latest, and apparently more rigorous historical-in which Arthur is an officer of Roman origin, which is to prevent the total collapse of the territory called Britannia, which premiered a few years ago, starring Clive Owen and Keira Knightley.

But back to Excalibur. The film is, in 1981 and has an aesthetic, a bit "kitsch", it must be said, that has lost almost the contrary, over the years: it is ugly, dark-as-full of those days dirt, mud, and many scenes in the middle of forests, royal forests, or at least do not seem at all decorated.

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Darkness and light are recurrent resources in the movie: While the darkness is associated with anarchy, the light, the few times that means peace and stability there. This is very visible, especially in the armor of knights, dirty and rusty in difficult times, perhaps too-bright-in peace and harmony.

Lighting is important. The castles are dark, but some stay, like that of Arthur and Guinevere, "Kitsch" total. There are night battles, and in the last half light, with a background setting sun, which is visually very attractive.

Also important is the lighting in the most part dream-the Grail-grating as psychotropic or hallucinogenic. This part is where Arturo leaves his sword, and therefore the link with the land of King fades and dark times come again, and that will end the sequence in Percival gives the Grail to Arthur, who rejuvenates.

There is a dramatic contrast. Light floods the screen with the King rejuvenated, his shining armor and fields flourish in its wake, as seen in this video, which union has provided the friend Martel.

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In the cast are actors who are currently known, other less well known:

The protagonist is Nigel Terry, who apparently has spent his career in classical theater. Helen Mirren, the disturbing Morgana is very young and sexy. Gabriel Byrne appears as Uther, Liam Neeson as Sir Gawain. Nicol Williamson is Merlin, primarily theater actor.

The film lasts more than two hours, and as I read, there is a version with twenty minutes, mainly of violence and sex, so there will be found.

I can not forget the soundtrack, which I have used the background as he wrote, almost as famous as the film and dotted with pieces that emphasize and support, so superb in the image: giving drama to action, when required, with Carmina Burana fragments in the battle, and others, romantic, like the meeting of Lancelot and Guinevere, marked up by soft pieces of music of Wagner: "The Ring", "Tristan and Isolde" and "Parsifal," which fits perfectly with the atmosphere of the film and makes it even more round. Elsewhere abounds trabadoresco type music.

A final recommendation is advisable if you can see it in original version, it is an Englishman, who used to American movies, amazed by the pure. Perfect pronunciation and recitation more theatrical than cinematic.

In short, a classic, like a fine wine, age well, ideal for revisionar at any time. CINEMA in capitals.

Rating: 9