I saw the original Broadway production of "Camelot", which was not nearly as good as this film,starring Vanessa Redgrave and Richard Harris, who are exceptionally talented. Unlike the play, which was all bluster and bravado, the characters in this film are believable, and portrayed with sensitivity. The songs in the play were mostly shouted, and while the notes were correct, there was no feeling behind them; whereas, the actors in the film version delivered the songs beautifully!
Hacving seen Richard Harris in person on stage playing King Arthur was sheer MAGIC! The movie captures a great actor who makes you believe he is Arthur! The music is beautiful, the story touching, a magical moment in time!
What a joy to share this with my children. the The movie did feel "old", but it brought back memories of the days of 'Camelot"! There's nothing like the last minutes, when Richard Harris sends the young boy off to spread the message, "once there was a spot, they called Camelot. run, boy, run!!
We just had an urge to see it again, oldies not around anymore at Blockbuster. Music still very nice, plot was a bit darker than we remembered.
This movie reminds me of my child hood crush on Richard Harris! Always a pleasure to see a movie with him in it and I enjoyed it soooo much. What a voice he had.
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