TheLittleSongbird Didn't actually want to dislike 'King Arthur: Excalibur Rising' and didn't watch it with the deliberate intent to. Although not novel. there was an intriguing idea here that did have potential to work. something novel in any kind of media but it was hard not to be intrigued by it. Part of me was nervous though considering the less than favourable (putting that kindly) reception. A reception that, after seeing 'King Arthur: Excalibur Rising', is justified. Was hoping to find some kind of value, being an encouraging generally reviewer, but 'King Arthur: Excalibur Rising' really is that bad. The concept is completely wasted, brought down terribly by the amateur hour execution and that not enough is done with it.'King Arthur: Excalibur Rising' looks bad and that's being polite. The costumes wouldn't even pass for fancy dress, even bargain bin quality clothes look better. The effects and such are shoddy. Worst of all are the utterly chaotic photography, with an overuse of annoying techniques, and editing that is enough to make one physically ill.The script is really embarrassingly cheesy and stilted, with them constantly being mumbled making it barely coherent too. Even more incoherent is the story, which is dull and disjointed with very little idea what it wanted to be, what direction to take and who to aim it at thanks to the kitchen sink of under-explored tones and ideas. The action is far from exciting. The profanity, violence and nudity were gratuitous in quality and abused in quantity.Found nothing interesting or endearing about any of the characters, all of which have no traits other than dull or obnoxious. The acting is wooden and passionless, lumbering even and like they didn't know what to make of their lines and characters. Merlin comes off best, and, along with the at least listenable if instantly forgettable music score, the best thing about the film. The less said about the direction, the better.Overall, really awful. 1/10 Bethany Cox

TwoWardrobes One star for the wolf poking it's head out from behind the tree, that was hilarious, wasn't supposed to be but I have to give a star if I have a big belly laugh. One star for the Welsh actors and naming conventions, which is at least a nod to the origin of the tales.The rest of it, frigging hell. I mean, with bells on. It's an absolute train wreck from start to finish. Dialogue is clunky, sound appalling, special effects aren't special (they're barely effects), storyline is a bit daft. I won't comment about the acting because they had so little to work with!Arthur's son being the protagonist and that son being Owain Ddantgwyn would be enough for anyone with even passing interest in Arthurian legend or Welsh history to kick a puppy.But ... they get a thumbs up for the wolf-tree shot. I was rolling around with laughter.

crosswalkx As you know I'm a big fan of King Arthur stories and I've read books, watched movies and played video games about King Arthur.I have seen this movie and I felt disappointed in this version of King Arthur Now to summarize the story plot. This movie is about King Arthur who gets killed in battle and later on Owain gets arrested by Mordred and killed and thrown in the lake. The Lady in the water gives the Excalibur to Owain and he goes on a quest to over throw Mordred and the Witch in the castle and he seeks help from Merlin the Wizard.I was surprised with the amount of bloody violence and strong profanity this movie contains.Parents and sensitive people, Be warned this movie has mature content and it is violent, has disturbing content, contains strong profanity compared to "Game of Thrones" or "Braveheart" and this movie is not for kids so you've been warned.It's too bad this movie "King Arthur: Excalibur Rising" was very bloody, violent, has so much swearing. It could've had more story in it and been done better. This could've been a great "King Arthur" movie even for a low budget movie. The music score was very beautiful and exciting like you would expect from a movie soundtrack.If you want a good "King Arthur" movie then I suggest watching "The Sword in the Stone" or "First Knight" or "Knights of the Round Table" 1953, "Quest for Camelot", or "Camelot" 1967.

actualandy Avoid like the voice...awful from start to finish. 1. Lets get a load of welsh drama students 2. Re-create king Arthur 3. Get a really bad director 4 Forget a producer 5 £30 on after effects for wolfI feel like getting some cash together and making a film. Dead easy if this film is getting released. makes me mad...