Krull
release year: 1983
genre: fantasy
viewing setting: home Bluray 6/27/23 and home laserdisc 9/11/97
synopsis: The Beast flies about the universe in his huge fortress, landing on worlds whenever he pleases so that his Slayers can go forth and conquer. Now it's the world of Krull's turn, and a band of heroes must stop the evil and save their world.
impressions: This had all the basic elements of a good fantasy movie: a prophecy, a strange and non-human villain, a fortress that teleports to a new location every morning, evil minions with laser-firing spears who melt into worms when they're killeda band of people including some with unusual powers, an old seer, strange creatures, and some sort of old lady linked to a giant spider. My only gripe, and it's a minor one, is that it seemed that every time the heroes needed a little help, something was available for them to find to take that next step.
acting: Ken Marshall is the main hero, who's young and swashbuckling yet brave. Lysette Anthony is his bethrothed, who's kidnapped to kick things off. Freddie Jones is an old wise man who helps. Alun Armstrong is the leader of the bandit gang that ends up helping the hero. Bernard Bresslaw is a towering cyclops. A young Liam Neeson is one of the bandits.
final word: Another of the early-80s fantasy films, it's fun and has some cool ideas.
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