Directed by:
Wolfgang ReithermanScreenplay:
Bill PeetComposer:
George BrunsCast:
Sebastian Cabot, Alan Napier, Norman Alden, Karl Swenson, Mel Blanc, Tudor Owen, Martha Wentworth, Ginny Tyler, Barbara Jo Allen, James MacDonald (more)VOD (5)
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Classic Disney adaptation telling the story of the early life of King Arthur (voice of Rickie Sorenson). Brought up as a scullery boy with the nickname of Wart, Arthur goes through important magical training at the hands of the wise wizard Merlin (Karl Swenson). It transpires that the sorceror has the boy earmarked for greater things, but Arthur must undergo a number of tests before he can fulfil his destiny. (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment)
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I had the picture book when I was little, but I never watched the Disney original until today. Well, it is considerably better, full of action, and uncut. Merlin is more of a mad time traveller than the legendary wizard, and his talking owl has more sense than him. I enjoyed going back to my childhood, and I think I'll start digging up other treasures tucked away in compartments of childhood memories for my little one.
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The Sword in the Stone is a somewhat forgotten Disney film, which is a real shame, as it is a rather humorous take on the legend of Arthur and Merlin, which surprised me very pleasantly. The character of Merlin was hilariously distracted, while Arthur was more of a naive coward, though both had their hearts in the right place, as did the spiky-eyed Archimedes. I was very amused by the episodes with the squirrels and the desperately hungry wolf, who had similar bad luck to the Coyote with the Roadrunner. I must also not fail to mention the magical battle between Merlin and Madam Mim, which was really imaginative. The musical score was also good.
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