The Book Was Better: Excalibur Review (5th Year Anniversary Special!)

[@Nazo-kage]

10:59 Woman: you got me pregnant Uther: how is that my fault woman: you said you were wearing protection Uther: I was wearing my armor

[@TGA_BAY_BAY]

At least Excalibur didn’t blast an energy beam through the roof.

[@kevinoconnor7193]

well hes not wrong..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

[@NikkiMKarLen]

Flawless logic.

[@Vashthestampede967]

He pulled a vegeta!

[@joshuajohnson5337]

Which is not pulling out

[@liliesaregoodfortheliver2954]

Merlin: "He was strong. He was brave. He was a great knight!" Rogue: "He LITERALLY went to war just to get laid." Merlin:*A GREAT KNIGHT*

[@jarihult3199]

The clip omits Arthur's following line: "But was he a great king?", which Merlin denies. I view Uther as a symbol of the historical origins of knighthood; they were simply aristocratic, mounted and heavily-armoured warriors. Thus, simply being brave and strong is enough to qualify Uther as a "great knight". Arthur's knights of the Round Table can be viewed as a development of the concept of knighthood towards a more virtuous direction. The change in armour style may very well reflect that.

[@ALIEN-DUDE]

So pretty much the first ever simp?

[@lucas23453]

@@ALIEN-DUDE You forget the most important part of being a simp, Uther got some, simps never get any, no matter how much they give.

[@valenluca3253]

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[@mihochicoine127]

he started a war to retake the holy land.... between a strange woman's legs. to be fair though, there's a kind of poetic symmetry to the concept of arthur being born through adultery, and then having his kingdom fall due to adultery

[@ashleyroberts4403]

“Well we’ve been at peace for about 12 hours, might as well go to war” Welcome to Britain

[@gracekim1998]

Um irony?😅

[@baz5042]

Omg!!! Patrick Stewart has hair in this movie, I thought that was only a myth.

[@genevievegreso2127]

You should watch "I, Claudius"

[@gracekim1998]

Colton Eisenhart he had hair?!

[@Grim_Sister]

Same

[@highlander2319]

@@gracekim1998 o

[@sakura4331]

Actually, Bedivere was one of Arthur's most loyal's knights. Both him and Lancelot were the most loyalest knights, except that Lancelot screwed that up and Bedivere didn't.

[@benhramiak8781]

I love that the censor is Guts dancing. That had me laughing out loud.

[@michaelsinger4638]

"So the War for Uther's Erection begins." Ok, that line just made my day, lol. Also to add on to the ridiculously talented cast, Gabriel Byrne plays Uther and Ciaran Hinds also appears in the film as well.

[@liliesaregoodfortheliver2954]

Julius Caesar/Brian Debois-Gillbere is in this movie? AND I DIDN'T SEE HIM?!

[@hemmingwayfan]

The Book Was Better: Excalibur Review, or How Many Monty Python Jokes Can I Make in an Hour

[@kyraschellevis9303]

Omg yas

[@petehill7280]

The funny thing is that, Excalibur aside, Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of the most accurate adaptations of the Arthurian legend on film, despite being a parody of it. Probably has something to do with Terry Jones being an Arthurian scholar himself.

[@oddeyes9413]

More like half hour.

[@Bushwhacker-so4yk]

“You and the land are one”. That concept could have been lifted from the “bury my head facing the sea” sequence from Branwen ferch Llyr. The dying Bendigeidfran’s head was placed as a protection on the Isle, and then in a later story Arthur dug it up. Some see this as an act of hubris, but it could also be Arthur taking up the mantle as protector of the land.

[@MrImastinker]

You’re a fan of Overly Sarcastic Productions? As if you weren’t awesome enough!

[@catfoy8888]

Of course

[@Grim_Sister]

He knows quality when he sees it

[@gracekim1998]

And I’m subscribed to that channel too🤣AMAZING

[@SkyHighGuys]

I’m in college class right now but I’m 100% looking forward to coming home, getting some coffee, and celebrating with you! A huge congrats on this milestone!!!!!!!!!! You earned every subscriber man

[@sadlobster1]

About Lancelot blaming Percival for what happened to the land; if you look closely, you'll see how far gone his mind is. He's so consumed with shame, sadness and regret that any previous virtue he once had faded away. As for all the heel-turns the story took, let's not forget that the story of Arthur and his knights is centuries old. Many people have made different spins on Mallory and Chrétien de Troyes takes on the legend for years. As such, there's no ONE way to depict it. That being said, I still believe Excalibur is one of the few movies to tell the legend in the right ways

[@jamesknighton4489]

44:02 to 44:55 Rest in Peace Kentaro Miura

[@bowenorcutt78]

And then decades later Sir Dennis Quaid is inspired by these events, befriends a dragon played by Sean Connery, and goes on a quest to save a damsel from proto-Joffrey. Anybody remember that movie?

[@genevievegreso2127]

Nope. I think you're the last one.

[@williamtimonen6814]

Yeah, Sean Connery was a person wasnt he?

[@MrsYasha1984]

ahh, Dragon Heart. Love that movie... well, I love the dragon in it :) the movie in itself is really quite bad, but nothing beats a Jean Connery Dragon 😄

[@oddeyes9413]

Dragon Heart! I love that movie!

[@gracekim1998]

@@MrsYasha1984 um Sean😅

[@lenorabrown4702]

When your favorite KZbin channel references your other favorite KZbin channel!

[@LilacElf8582]

I don't remember how I came upon your videos but who cares! I'm SO happy I did! I love your videos and the way you are both rational, passionate, critical, and open-minded about what you review! You have made me laugh and you've given me insight into some movies that I never would have considered watching and books that I might actually get around to some day. Congratulations on 5 years on KZbin and here's hoping for AT LEAST 5 more!! I'd drink a toast for every moment of your show that has entertained me, but I don't want to die of alcohol poisoning.

[@catfoy8888]

Neither do I but I came here and stayed

[@darthbane97]

LilacElf8582 I remember my first krimson rouge video was eragon . And I’ve been addicted ever since.

[@khumomasokoane3722]

"I loved you as king, sometimes as husband." Wow that is hectic. That hurts.🙃

[@callianr6980]

Also, if you look closely,.whenever there's magic in play a green light is visible somewhere, usually in a reflective surface.

[@genevievegreso2127]

I couldn't help but notice all throughout editing. It's a neat touch, and surprisingly well done considering how rough this film is around the edges. In fact at 11:58 you can actually see the reflection of the cameraman in Merlin's helmet.

[@Falxifer95]

Happy 5th anniversary Krim. This is one of the best videos you've made, and I'm looking forward to the next video. Also fun fact, when John Boorman was working on The Lord of the Rings (prior to Ralph Bakshi making his animated version) the script he wrote was said to be around 800 pages and combined all 3 books into a single movie.

[@TGA_BAY_BAY]

Happy 5 years of The Book Was Better! And many more assuming that KZbin doesn't implode in on itself.

[@rAndyDandyO1702]

Happy anaversery Krimson!!! It makes me endlessly happy to see you're still around, and I still enjoy all your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@masterchefmarshall]

"I have to push the pram a lot."

[@BreakMeBad5524]

Great choice having Gustav Holst's Jupiter as background music 😀 fits perfectly for this movie!

[@BinturongGirl]

I think it's Thaxted, or variations on it, rather than Jupiter (but it is virtually identical to that final part of Jupiter)

[@SariaRamia]

How strange last time I checked out this channel I saw around 25 thousand subs....and that was like three or four months ago...Congrates!

[@frogmad13]

Thanks to Linkara I have found your channel and I love your channel.

[@epicgam2317]

Same here my dude.

[@nicholasraharjo6731]

Al Hoyt from which one of his videos

[@faidreview1186]

Same

[@ilopominecrafter]

I got here from linkara’s review of the comic that told us light and emotions come from a well and will run out because shut up, this is new 52 and things need to be as dark, gritty and especially as stupid as possible

[@DarthArachnious]

If you haven't seen it. I recommend the documentary of Adam Savage meeting Terry English. Just so he can replicate the silver Arthur armor set.

[@nicegan8902]

I don't think Arthur is saying that he lost the Grail but that it can restore "what was lost". At that point I don't think he even knows that that is.

[@baddragonite]

Funny thing about armored combat, you would think super stiff movement would be realistic but if you're trained in it you can actually do some pretty crazy maneuvering.

[@timothyswanson8773]

I've seen people doing dark souls like rolls in full armor. It's honestly amazing.

[@Jauhl1]

Merlin wasn't walking into a trap, he set one up for Morgana and was about to dispose of her when Arthur rams the sword into the dragon which somehow shocks Merlin allowing Morgana to take advantage of him.

[@dyingearth]

In many version of the story, Merlin can foresee his own death. He knew what's coming and planned accordingly.

[@TheLadyLiddell]

Me: *waiting patiently for any mention of the BBC Merlin* 46:52: Hello

[@sadlobster1]

For me, this movie is the DEFINITIVE way to depict King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on film. The recent Legend of the Sword movie did so much wrong with Arthur's legend, compared to Excalibur

[@genevievegreso2127]

Legend of the Sword did just as much wrong with the art of storytelling as a whole.

[@TheFLAMEXD]

Not really. Legend of the Sword may not be perfect... or even that great. But to say it's "wrong" is pretty disingenious. It's a fine take on King Arthur's mythos.

[@j.d.5626]

You right, what a great movie

[@TomMSTie1138]

Sir Galahad: God's Favorite Gary Stu is officially canon now.

[@coby8598]

>i've been watching this channel for five years well, doesn't that just make me feel old with a quickness. i still remember discovering your Eragon review on this channel back in my freshman year of high school, and becoming a fan through that. has been five years, and you're still my favorite book review channel. am just saying this as i watch the review, cause it just suddenly struck me, so can't comment on the quality just yet. but, thanks for the years of quality content. i don't regret following this channel so long for an instant lol

[@KrimsonRogue]

I'm glad that we've been able to keep you hooked for so long! :D

[@sorcerersapprentice]

Happy 5 years of the series! Love the channel!

[@benhramiak8781]

Love this channel. Happy anniversary.

[@sm4carnageihope]

Hmm, Zack Snyder loves Excalibur so much as to have that be the movie Bruce Wayne saw instead of the Mark of Zorro. Anyone else notice that the death of Superman in that movie seems to be in reference to the death of Arthur in this movie. Give ya something to think about.

[@genevievegreso2127]

You know, I thought the exact same thing. Actually makes me kinda like that scene a little now that I know it's the director showing some love for his favorite movie.

[@morganyoung3557]

sm4carnageihope it is very cool, but I still wonder what kind of parents thought it would be a good idea to take their young child to see Excalibur of all movies. But I also still like it because superheroes especially the DC Trinity are meant to be seen as legendary figures that are larger than life much like how King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are meant to be seen as. Interesting fact, Marvel’s Tony Stark was actually a big fan of the legend of King Arthur and accidentally traveled back in time to the days of King Arthur with Doctor Doom as a traveling companion in the comics.

[@ilopominecrafter]

There is a major problem though with this. The whole reason batman even exists is because he used the zorro movie, a story about a hero in a mask stopping crime, as inspiration for his motives. Excalibur is about knights and king arthur, and i am 98% sure if he followed THAT instead of zorro, he would not only not turn out like batman but possibly better.

[@gracekim1998]

@@ilopominecrafter 🤷‍♀️eh try not to overthink

[@HeddaSolstad]

I didn't even notice that this was an hour long

[@genevievegreso2127]

I am rather proud of how well this episode flows. I've watched it more times than I can count and the time always just slips away with every single viewing.

[@wcapewell3089]

Congratulations on 5 years krimson, here's to another 5 years.

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

Picard: *ready for his weekly Excalibur pulling grabs it, pulls, and strains a tendon* AAAH! Worf and Georgi: *watching from the monitors and laughing*

[@NeverLucky1765]

Fun fact young mordred is played by Charlie boorman, John boorman’s son.

[@LucyLioness100]

One could call it a family affair as Boorman’s daughter gets to be with Gabriel Byrne for a few scenes and then his son grows up into the man who kills Arthur

[@dyingearth]

Charlie Boorman later went onto two more of John Boorman's film. He was the lost son in Emerald Forest and played a German pilot in Hope and Glory.

[@jarthkebil]

Galahad, Percival, God's favorite Gary Stues, meet Beowulf, God's other favorite Gary Stu.

[@sherlocksmuuug6692]

The difference being that Galahad was a literal fanfiction unbeatable OC *TM* (do not steal) by one of the later authors.

[@T5ComixCartoonz]

Along with God's OTHER other favorite Gary Stus, Samson and Jesus.

[@impossibletetriz563]

@@T5ComixCartoonz well, at least for Jesus makes sense since he's literally his son.

[@nightowl8363]

Hercules, the OG of OP.

[@starofgalaxies]

I remember watching this movie with my dad, well I remember parts like Merlin's silly metal cap and other scenes. Had no idea it was an Arthurian adaptation. Congrats on the five year anniversary!

[@piinballwizard8073]

This is my comfort video, I’ve watched it nearly 10 times over

[@KrimsonRogue]

Thanks! I didn't know the video was that good. XD

[@marianotorrespico2975]

Excellent production! Well done, thanks. This film and that book are favourites that withstand re-viewing and re-reading.

[@NikkiMKarLen]

There's a lot of armor porn in this review.

[@genevievegreso2127]

And I for one have been rock hard for weeks editing this.

[@morganyoung3557]

Nikki M. Solis well it is some really good armor designs.

[@warrirornunluv801]

Did you know that Merlin is a HALF-DEMON? Anyway, what's next on the chopping block? Is it Boss Baby? Shrek? (Those are based off of books that no one doesn't know about?) I Am Number 4? ...PFFT. xD ...Or is it...something more evil?

[@faidreview1186]

Twilight 2

[@oddeyes9413]

Breaking Dawn

[@riku_darc3578]

I love the Hunter x Hunter music. And it makes me happy that you’ve seen the show (hopefully) it’s so amazing.

[@JoyfulOrb]

This is my father's favorite movie! He loves all the different takes on Arthurian legends, especially The Crystal Cave and The Once and Future King. When I turned ten he figured I was old enough, and we watched it together! I have loved it ever since.

[@bradwolf07]

Congrats Krimson on your 5th Year, you earned it

[@wcapewell3089]

Guess what i know about Merlin? He's a slytherin. Look it up.

[@morganyoung3557]

Jackal Reviews it actually makes a lot of sense because Slytherins prize cunning the most and the trait that I see in most versions of Merlin is him being a very cunning man. Also since Slytherin has the reputation as the Hogwarts house of evil it is nice to see that there are famous Slytherins that are actually seen as good.

[@TheFLAMEXD]

Morgan Young I always had the assumption that Merlin was BEFORE the Founders

[@goran77ish]

How? He lived before them. Maybe Slytherin was prime Merlinian XD

[@TheFLAMEXD]

Stormrage No. In the HP universe, Merlin was during the Founders Era.

[@Mobysimo]

@@TheFLAMEXD He was born before them. He went to Hogwarts as an adult to see them and tried on the hat, which Sorted him despite not being a student

[@ThanksHermione]

Mordrid's helmet looks silly.

[@MainManGeoff]

I just found your channel and I’m hooked. I love these reviews! Keep up the awesome work!

[@KrimsonRogue]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy the reviews! :D

[@MainManGeoff]

KrimsonRogue No problem, I look forward to seeing more!

[@ginoc44]

Good use of Holst's Jupiter AKA "I Vow to Thee My Country".

[@benhramiak8781]

44:07 hai forces! Love this series.

[@esavalila576]

Speaking of anime-related things...so much Hunter x Hunter music in this video! Quality all around!! :D All should watch HxH at least once in their life...

[@OminousArtist]

Happy Anniversary!!! It's nice to see you review a book AND and Adaptation that you like! Keep up the good work!!

[@nathangonzalez9710]

I like that "I vow to thee my country" plays in the background. Nice touch

[@gregsoccult]

Merlin is awesome in this film. Great lines, great delivery, just so great!

[@robertwebb5648]

9:45 you ever get so turned on, you're willing to ride off a cliff on the word of a half-crazed magician?

[@darkecofreak23]

Knowing what Merlin’s spell means in English makes the use of that spell in Ready Player One all the more disturbing.

[@voidjockey82]

How so?

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

Congrats on 5 years, Krimson! :D Also, how dare you cliffhanger us!

[@TheStewieOne]

Congrats on 5 years. Let's up for another 5 years. Hail Krimson!!!

[@thealchemist51]

Congratulations on five years and a review of my all-time favorite movies and legends dude this is a good day

[@Kresimir_]

Just gonna the eragon reveiw showing up in my feed, wow 5 years! Great job

[@baddragonite]

I love the armor and costumes in this movie

[@Silvershadowfire]

Excellent review, I really enjoyed it, and I love your tangents :) Congrats on five years!

[@samm8190]

This was one of my favorite reviews of yours. I kinda wish you’d do more of these classic TBWB reviews. 😁😁🙏🙏

[@SpecialQue85]

Happy 5 year anniversary. Love the quality of the videos you turn out.

[@ThomasK96]

2:24 So you took my advice and watched The Count of Monte Cristo 1975! Glad to hear it. hope you enjoyed it it is the most faithful adaptation.

[@genevievegreso2127]

Actually that was my doing. I have no idea if Kyle's ever seen it.

[@ThomasK96]

@@genevievegreso2127 Are you his Editor?

[@genevievegreso2127]

59:37

[@ThomasK96]

@@genevievegreso2127 Good job

[@genevievegreso2127]

Thanks! :)

[@angelafornelli7389]

I'm a bit late to the game but this, for all its flaws is one of my favourite movies and introduced me to a life long obsession with Authurian mythology. Great analysis!

[@TheITinFIT]

I've been missing a good review of Excalibur since Nash doesn't seem too keen on re-uploading his Here There Be Dragon videos. This was informative, well-written and hilarious. Congrats on 5 Years Krimson!!

[@theKabbage]

I love this movie as a young kid, and I still do. (I'm 23). It's the reason I love the King Arthur story and ancient folklore from that region.

[@JV-Decker-RetireDisAcctSoon]

Topic Commentary for *The Book Was Better: Excalibur Review (5th Year Anniversary Special!)* Before watching the video: Ooh! An hour long episode of 'The Book Was Better'!? This oughta be something. 0:13 Congrats on 5 years, Krim; as well as GC, Slade, Ashton, and everyone else involved on The Book Was Better! 😄💖 4:33 I don't think I've ever see Patrick Stewart with a *_mustache,_* let alone a beard before this clip. 0_0 Also, I'm surprised that I [almost] didn't recognize Liam Neeson. If I heard his voice, I might be able to catch on, but based on looks alone, not sure how easily I'd recognize Neeson during the early 80's. To be fair, my earliest experience with him was as Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace. (And I'm proud of it.) So my "research" tells me that there was about a 20 year difference between the films. Yeesh. 4:54 Kinda wasn't expecting the Blockbuster Bastardization label. This is gonna be fun. 5:24 Why am I able to look at Disney's version of Merlin and see him as a smart goof-ball, and yet this Merlin comes off as someone who just got lucky up to this point? 6:12 Soft-core stripping AND potential STD's via blood exchange!? Sign me UP! 6:44 _This can only end well!_ 😒 7:10 Why does that sound _too_ accurate? 7:26 - 8:12 What's _with_ ALL the _enun-ci-A-tion, Mer-LIN?_ Really wish that the voice here at 7:40 was the standard for him, and not the exception. 9:37 - 10:05 Let's see...walking on water by Faith...or kept afloat by Lust? _Why do I feel the majority of modern people would go for the latter?_ [facepalm] -I'm joking around here, but I still stand by the comment to some extent.- Wait...if that's how Uther stays above the fog and ocean, how is the horse walking across...ahhh, nevermind! I don't wanna know! 10:30 - 12:17 Putting the context jokes aside....Nope! NOPE! Nope that SO HARD! 13:29 - 14:14 Even with the knowledge that many of the Arthurian figures were only "so noble", I had a feeling this scene was an alternate take. But hey, I'm all for creative liberties, mostly if they are meant to be interesting "alternative-storylines". That's why I appreciate what the CGI-Beowulf did with the stolen cup in comparison to the original, despite my bias keeping me from enjoying the film more. 16:27 Wait...That's Ector and Kay!? Fooled me. In the Disney version, Ector never came across as a foster father for Wart/Arthur. He did care for Arthur, but it seemed more like a stern master-and-apprentice relationship. As for Kay, do I really need to go on about much he was a d!ck to Arthur, if he's supposed to be his older [foster] brother? 16:32 - 17:20 Okay, I personally would have had Arthur say, "Your sword was stolen Kay, but would this work for you?", as it'd be more natural, yet still funny. However, that's just me being a stickler. I'll give you your point Krim, about the film's original line being lovably stupid. 18:19 - 18:45 No pressure, my boy. 18:55 Took the words out of my mouth, Krimson. _Nice going omitting that factoid, in all your wisdom, Merlin._ 20:11 Dancing. Another thing I never thought I'd see Patrick Stewart have/take part in, in a movie anyway. And no, not because he's Prof. Xavier. Sheesh. 21:53 - 23:54 I may be reading too much into an already impressive scene, but I also appreciate how Excalibur itself, used its power only to _win the fight, and _*_nothing more._* Yes, Arthur still broke it and knocked out Lancelot, but it can be interpreted as a visual reminder that Excalibur's true power is to help rule as a just and righteous king, not to slay one's enemies for the sake of killing. P.S. Love the quip about how not enough people in the world having the integrity to admitting when they are wrong. Even less people who are willing to make up for their fault(s) and do something about it. 25:46 Not that I'd want it to, but if that really is a mandrake in a fantasy setting, then how is it not screaming right now? 0_0 28:23 It *_may_* be due to the dialect for the roles, but at least with this scene with Sir Gawain, I'm not so sure anymore if I'd easily recognize Liam Neeson just through his voice. Here, I recognize his face easy enough, but with his spoken dialogue, it'd be hard for me to tell for sure if it was him. I'm not sure it's because of the role's dialect - as I mentioned, or if this is similar to how Sean Connery didn't always have such a thick Scottish accent. 31:48 I know I can relate. >~< 35:19 Maybe I need to read more of the Arthurian legends to get a better grasp of the authentic Merlin's character, but for the life of me, I can't see this version of Merlin as "Merlin". Don't get me wrong, Nicol Williamson is putting on a good performance, and really gets into character. I can see him fitting in perfectly in Shakespearean stories. But as for the character overall: the hammy sporadic behavior, his opportunistic tendencies, and occasional pessimism, it just doesn't give me the impression of "Merlin" [in this universe]. I see a wizardly figure, that can be considered wise; but to me, it's like apples and oranges. Too different to compare properly. But I realize that could be my own ignorance making itself known. 36:08 - 49:15 I really wish I could add some input to the deeper topics shown, such as: the religious allegories, the quest for the grail, the hardships for the Percival and his fellow Knights but even if Krimson wasn't describing these scenes as much justice as he was, the film is already speaking for itself. And besides that, I'm overdoing my "Commentary" as it is. Just keep trucking, and stick to "highlights". 39:14 Mordred...Mordred...wait. THAT'S Morgan[ana] Le Fay's son!? DC-Animated's [Justice League] version of Mordred sounded more butch than this guy. At least he sounded like a boy, and didn't need his armor to be as tacky as he is dastardly. I'm sure there's a point but, still! 43:09 - 44:59 Great analysis about the armor, transitions, and what they represented. And nice trivia and shout out to Berserk. This tangent can be easily forgiven. 44:59 - 45:56 If Percival wasn't as tired as he was, he'd had every right to backhand Lancelot here. Even if Lancelot changed his name by this point of the story, there should be no way that *_his part_* in the land's decline wouldn't be common knowledge. So he could do us all a favor, and shut his trap. 51:32 Oh, now Mordred sounds like a male. _Did puberty finally kick in, or did unfairly killing your "mummy of a Mummy" somehow cause your huevos to drop?_ Either way, you're a sick puppy. XD 51:47 Knight: They won't know how few we are in the fog! Me: They *_will_* if you keep announcing it for all to hear! 51:52 Man, that must have been scary to film, even with prop weapons. 0_0' 52:07 - 52:34 Umm, if Lancelot was going to return in the film, wouldn't it have made more sense to have him "appear out of nowhere", rather than having the earlier scene of Percival witnessing him playing the blame-game? Sure, it would have been a MacGuffin either way, but at least the alternative doesn't clash with any previous scenes. Lancelot was already in hiding for some time, right? So maybe it'd make sense for him to come out of nowhere, if there was a bit of foreshadowing, possibly a cloaked figure witnessing the land restoring itself, and realizing that Arthur has reclaimed his throne and power. Maybe, it could be a misdirect that has the audience guess that it was Merlin, who had somehow escaped. Soon after, the figure hears of an upcoming battle between Arthur and Mordred, and hearing this news was finally enough for the figure to reveal himself as Lancelot to come out of hiding, and aid his fellow Knights one last time. 52:50 - 53:10 Oh great, more praise by omission. Thanks for passing on *_that concept,_* Merlin. 58:16 - 59:30 Man, even with the cut material, whether due to it being too loose to connect to the main story, or due to the 2 1/2 hour limit, I can't imagine how long it took to film this in the first place. The locations, the costumes, armor, other props. The behind-the-scenes people really deserve an applause. Well, that concludes another Topic Commentary. Whoo. This was a labor, and I don't expect too many people to read (Thank God for the time-code function in the comments section,) but I wouldn't be doing it if I didn't enjoy it. :) Great job, to everyone at 'The Book Was Better'. Great job. 👏👏👏

[@genevievegreso2127]

Im glad you liked it. A couple notes. First in regards to Mordred, the reason his voice changed is because he did in fact grow up by the end of the film. Kyle had a line about this in the original script which I chose to cut as he misinterpreted a scene meant to show the passage of time as a magic spell. I figured the difference in the character's physicality would make up for any possible confusion... whoops. As for Ector and Kay, their presentation in The Sword and the Stone is far from definitive, and the book it's based on, TH White's The Once and Future King, presented Arthur and Kay as good friends in their childhood, only growing distant as they grew older, and Kay grew closer to knighthood and nobility. No knight was ever best friends with his squire, and Arthur accepted that, albeit sadly so. As for Ector, he really was almost exactly like his portrayal in this film. Warm and fatherly, and proud of both his sons. It's a very charming book, and I'd highly recommend it if you're at all interested in Arthurian Legend.

[@JV-Decker-RetireDisAcctSoon]

Thanks for the reply and notes, Ashton. Appreciate it. :) With Mordred's voice, joking aside, I can honestly see the actor hitting puberty by the end of the film's production. It makes sense in reality, as I could only guess how long the production took place. -without looking it up, of course.- ;)P As for the trivia on Sirs Ector and Kay: I've long been familiar with the Disney versions of stories, hardly ever being 100% faithful to original material. Of course, that hardly ever means an adaptation is automatically bad. People would be surprised how often the Disney changes were complimentary, if not for the better of the respective films. Some elements of the original versions were either too dark for the story that Walt Disney Pictures wished to tell; or in some cases - such as Aladdin, they cut down a good chunk of filler that the original stories had; with the main examples being how there were two evil vizier/adviser characters, and even two genies. In other words, the original Aladdin story had two of each for the respective roles, when only one [of each] would have been sufficient. But back on topic, with Sword in the Stone's version being my only exposure to those characters, I was genuinely surprised of how different they are from typical adaptations of the Arthurian legends. Hope to check out 'The Once and Future King', and/or the other version mentioned in the video. Props again, to everyone involved. 👍

[@genevievegreso2127]

I didn't really see that much benefit to making Ector and Kay as harsh and unpleasant as the film made them out to be. It especially robbed a lot of the impact of the actual drawing of the sword at the end. In the book, young Wart is in tears to see these two people he's always respected and looked up to kneeling down before him, especially old Ector who has to struggle to get down onto his aged and weathered knees, and begs them both to stand up again. In the movie, the audience is shown no such connection, just a patient and upbeat endurance of their abuse, meaning when they finally bow before him, a lot of the impact is lost, creating not nearly so memorable a scene. Still though, animation does cost a pretty penny, so anything that'll make the movie shorter without damaging the overall presentation makes sense from a production standpoint. Besides, it was still an enjoyable film, and it was more than worthwhile to see the wizard's duel brought to life in what must be the most perfect translation from book to screen that was possible, taking full advantage of the animation medium to present something wild and extraordinary.

[@artemisfowldragon]

i love how the actor for arthur has the most british teeth i've ever seen. as in, none of them are in line with another

[@ryanparker4996]

Funny, he is actually Irish

[@alexanderchon9058]

You forgot that one time that there was an anime that King Arthur was a queen who had a love for lions.

[@anarchomando7707]

And that one time where Merlin was a woman in a skimpy outfit And the parents of sir Lancelot is both the Fairy Princess and a guy who'd drunk from the Fountain of Youth

[@HORSESNDOGS9]

Which anime?

[@alexanderchon9058]

@@HORSESNDOGS9 the Fate series.

[@HORSESNDOGS9]

@@alexanderchon9058 yeah, you'll have to be more specific than that. Fate is an expansive series with multiple continuities. I dint remember her liking lions, but ive also only seen Fate Zero. Could you elaborate?

[@darthgrayson8449]

Ya know I learnt that Merlin was turned into a tree, so hearing that he was sealed in a cave in the original source is interesting

[@mikhailthetenor3387]

You should have discussed the The Ring of the Nibelung opera or use of Wagner's Gotterdammerung, Tristan Und Isolde, Parsifal score I think, and Orff's Carmina Burana's "O Fortuna" and some Trevor Jones composer use.

[@RikuTheFinlander]

Hello, Krimson. I’m watcing this episode of your show perticularly because I am depressed and struggling to find reasons to go in my life. I am especially looking for a paragon of virure in my life. -from Finland with love🇫🇮❤️

[@JohnSmith-cw1lf]

The movies production budget is low and it's not polished, but it's still wholesome and it's an amazing movie, very archetypal and done well Watch survive the jives esoteric analysis of Excalibur

[@MichaelAarons1701]

I’m pretty sure young Bruce Wayne and his parents _weren’t_ seeing Excalibur in BvS because the marquis says it “starts Wed.” while The Mark of Zorro (a movie usually in the canon of what they were going to see) says is NOW SHOWING.

[@omnidragon2260]

4:51 wait so did young Bruce wayne saw two people you know doing it? 10:59 at last he didn’t shot a laser out of his crouch…or did he.

[@daniellemhall1358]

53:56 I'm having Kylo Ren flashbacks.

[@zoorenard1101]

King Arthur is the reason I grabbed a book and start to enjoy reading in middle school without being told to in class. He will always be my favorite 'cause he opened a world of litterature and imagination that shaped my whole life. 💖

[@jkseraphim4]

Congratulations on five years!

[@asalways1504]

Happy anniversary Krimson!

[@carlthomaswilliamsjr.2995]

KRIMSON PLEASE WRITE YOUR KING ARTHUR STORY!

[@ThomasK96]

Now I want Zack Snyder to make a King Arthur Movie.

[@genevievegreso2127]

I never thought I'd want that, but nevertheless, I do.

[@morganyoung3557]

Thomas K96 at the very least it will be one of the most visually stunning versions of King Arthur, so yeah, I would like to see him take a crack at the legend.

[@ThomasK96]

@@morganyoung3557 True he should definitely bring his stylized vision but take the few tips from this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpW1kHqLaK2cb7c

[@kalebburks47]

Congratulations On Five Years

[@oddeyes9413]

For those wondering: Excalibur is the sword that was given to Arthur by the Lady of the Lake. Its twin, Caliburn is the Sword in the Stone. These are commonly mixed up, and Caliburn or Calibur is often forgotten all together.

[@AnAverageGoblin]

Caliburn is a much more badass name too

[@michaelquinn5189]

Almost to 20,000 krimson!! Keep it up!!

[@nicholasraharjo6731]

This video is 1hr long Best anniversary ever

[@francescogranata1885]

Man, one of the most underated channels of all time. Keep it up man😉

[@robertwalker5794]

God dang cliffhanger?!?!? SERIOUSLY?!?!?!?!? 😡🤬👿💀☠️💣🔪🌋 Btw, happy 5 year anniversary. Here’s to 5 more. 🍺

[@genevievegreso2127]

SPOILER It's Twilight: New Moon

[@robertwalker5794]

Ashton Greso Really?!? That’s gonna be amazing! Let’s hope he doesn’t die in the process.

[@genevievegreso2127]

Here's hoping *I* don't die in the process! Editing Fifty Shades was bad enough!

[@sorcerersapprentice]

Here... 🍺 You'll need it while editing the next review.

[@prince_nocturne]

Happy 5th. Sorry I missed it when it happened. Been following you for... oof... 2 years now? Ever since Linkara promoted you on ATFW.

[@oddeyes9413]

Merlin rolled a perfect 20 on *Hammy Acting Intro.*

[@Megatron_95]

Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary, Krimson!

[@maskedgaming2798]

19:06 *I VOW TO THEE MY COUNTRY! ALL EARTHY THINGS ABOVE*

[@gracekim1998]

Even though I don’t remember how I found your channel, I’m glad I did🙂 these reviews are fun to watch😎

[@adios__bb]

The “theme” song I keep hearing in the movie clips is actually a church song. I don’t remember the lyrics or the name of it, but they played it all the time at the church I grew up going to. Adds to the whole religious thing. Great video! Just thought I’d add this

[@bul13ts]

It could be Holst's Jupiter which has become a hymn in England. There's a brilliant Hunter X Hunter track which turns that melody into a battle anthem, and so I found a more traditional rendition to build it up and give it more impact when it comes back at the end.

[@LucyLioness100]

Any Monty Python joke is welcome here; that movie breaks me into fits of laughter every time

[@phantomspydj]

Happy Anniversary Krimson.