Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe
by Stuart Orme
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Actor: Chris Barnes, David Barrass, Nick Brimble, Niven Boyd, Roger Ashton-GriffithsDirector: Stuart Orme
Brand: A&E
Cinematographer: Clive Tickner
Editor: David Yardley
Producer: Jeremy Gwilt
Producer: Kevan Van Thompson
Writer: Deborah Cook
Writer: Sir Walter Scott
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 270 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-03-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
DVD Reviews of Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe
DVD Review: Best version of Ivanhoe, so far.
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie. For the most part it follows Sir Walter Scott's classic novel "Ivanhoe". Of course the book is always better. But this movie has so much more than the other movies. The costumes are awesome. And best yet, the actors look like the people you would have met at that time period... not hollywood movie stars or models. Some people may say that the actors did not act well, but it its better to see a movie were the actors are actually in the role of the characters at that time.
The stories and characters were awesome. Very touching, very realistic. You see the treachery, feel the kindness, the good, the bad, and also see how evil and twisted power and religion can be. All the hypocracy of religion and how it's twisted to suit those in power is in the movie. The inquisition demonstrated how the Roman Catholic (Christians) think and how they persecuted others and used their power to twist words and create fear. All the human elements are there in this movie, all the human sins, the weaknesses and the goodnesses too.
Appearances by Robin of Locksley (Robin Hood) and his merry men followed the story and legend of that time. The jousting is not as spectacular as other movies... but if you want to see jousting... watch a Knight's tale (LOL). The jousting in this Ivanhoe movie is more realistic than the other Ivanhoe movies. The melee on the second day of the tournement was something that the other movies didnt have. Well done, and the appearance of the disguised Black Knight.
Storming castle Torquelstone could have been done much better. With more action and more archery, and seige warfare. But if you want that... Watch Lord of the Rings! Don't compare movies.
The Champion fight at the end was awesome and very believable.
This version of Ivanhoe, for the most part, tried to stay with the classic novel. Kudos and well done on that. The picture quality could have been enhanced when they converted the VHS to DVD. Parts of the DVD is not made for the High Definition TVs we have today.
DVD Review: Wonderful Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
I watched this in its original broadcast on A&E and have remembered it fondly ever since. Though this DVD version has been on my wishlist for quite awhile, but have hesitated bying it due to its price tag, which I thought to be a little steep considering the age of the production. When it dropped to under $15 I ordered it immediately and watched it again as soon as I took it out of the box. While there is nothing special about the "special features", though I did enjoy the production notes style biography on Sir Walter Scott, and the transfer isnt much better than its original TV broadcast, I am very glad to own this version of Ivanhoe. I havent read the book since i was probably 11 or 12, so I cant answer the detractors who say its a poor adaptation of the source material, but I believe firmly that the story speaks for itself. Ivanhoe is a wonderful legend from the days of King Richard and Robin Hood and this adaptation in no way tarnishes that legend. The cast is solid, led by Stephen Waddington (Tarzan:The Lost City) who starred recently as King Richard himself in BBC's awesome Robin Hood series, and the amazing Cirian Hinds. True, I missed the colorful pagentry of the old Robert Taylor/Elizabeth Taylor version but when it comes down to which version will I watch more often? Its a tie. By the way, I gave this an extra star for the $15 price tag.DVD Review: boring
Summary: 1 Stars
As another reviewer noted, the DVD transfer is quite terrible -- its really a mediocre VHS transfer.
There's something boring about this whole movie, but it is hard to put one's finger on it -- it may be that we are just spoiled for bigness with such themes as the Crusades, etc. It needs a whole pile of money thrown at it. This version is grubby (which is more like reality, but who wants reality? And Monty Python kind of killed the grubby peasant movie style anyway). The Robert Taylor Ivanhoe is a completely ridiculous movie, but it has a whole lot of zing to it (especially Elizabeth Taylor at her most incredibly luscious, omigod) that this TV thing doesn't have.
DVD Review: Pretty Awful
Summary: 2 Stars
I could probably write a lot about how many different ways this version is bad. But, I won't. I'll just list a few.
1) Not faithful at all to the book (especially the characters and dialogue)
2) Crass
3) Low production quality
4) Rebbecca is ugly
Rent it if you like, see for yourself, but don't waste your money buying it unless you know what you're getting into. Hardcore ivanhoe fans will hate this film.
DVD Review: Poor Interpretation Of Wonderful Story
Summary: 2 Stars
The story told in this two DVD set is quite devoid of the elegant writing, witty dialogue, intricate storyline, and the plot's carefully deliberate unfolding that made the book a classic. In fact, this movie is heavy-handed, predictable and focused on cruelty and violence. Also, visually, be prepare, if you are purchasing this set, for a grainy square pictured video. I was obviously disappointed in this purchase. If I was not so interested in stories and movies of this time period, I would have rated it with one star.
Description of Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe
Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 03/26/2002 Run time: 300 minutes Rating: NrThis grand six-part adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's rousing adventure of the Middle Ages makes the most of its generous running time. In the course of five hours, director Stuart Orme tells the epic tale of the idealistic young knight Ivanhoe (Steven Waddington) and his battle against the evil Templar Bois-Guilbert (Ciar?n Hinds, whose thoughtful performance gives his dark character a compelling dimension). Caught between the rivalries and religious struggles are Ivanhoe's betrothed Rowena (Victoria Smurfit) and the brave, beautiful Jewess healer Rebecca (Susan Lynch), who wins Ivanhoe's heart with her courage. Set against the historical backdrop of a Britain straining under the corrupt rule of Prince John while Richard the Lionhearted fights in the Crusades, director Stuart Orme makes up for a small budget (the crowd scenes are somewhat skimpy) with sweep, scale, and the lush green British countryside of verdant forests and rolling hills, where ancient castles still stand. While this production can't compete with the majesty of the gorgeous 1952 Hollywood production, Orme creates his own vision in which Merrye Olde England is grounded in earthy colors, creating a country of both sunny fields and dark, dangerous timberlands, open sunlit courts, and cramped candlelit inns. The uniformly superb cast etches vivid characters and the length allows the novel's rich array of subplots to play out (including appearances by Robin Hood and his men and the Black Knight) and slowly wind together for the exciting conclusion. --Sean Axmaker
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