This is a simple but fun Lego rendition of Monty Python. It's very funny throughout, with all the original footage (albeit the dead parrot scene) from the film in Lego. Seeing the Pythons as minifig Knights complete with plastic shields and helmets was hilarious, especially with the fixed expressions on their little yellow faces! All the original voice work and singing from the movie is there as well, with nothing edited. It's a shame Lego hasn't made more of these funny little film parodies, as they are of very high quality and it seems no expense has been spared. How about a Lego Lord of the Rings, or a Lego Shawshank Redemption? Here's hoping!
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3 Reviews
A stunning finale
12 March 2005
Warning: Spoilers
I've read the book version of ROTK several times before FOTR was released in 2001, and following the success of FOTR, and my mixed reactions to TTT, I braced myself for negative feelings towards Jackson's version of ROTK. But my bad expectations for ROTK soon evaporated as the simply amazing battle for Middle Earth unfolded on the big screen before me. Virtually nothing as been left sparse, special attention has been payed by Jackson and his team in every respect. The acting is superb, especially Ian McKellen's benevolent yet mighty Gandalf and Andy Serkis's evil, plotting Gollum. The special effects are nothing short of stunning, as huge Oliphaunts plough through waves of charging horsemen, as Trolls smash through gates and walls, as catapults launch massive boulders at whole squads of men and as the Eye of Sauron explodes at the end of the final clash.
Of course, it wasn't all perfect in ROTK. I wish King Theoden had at least a mention after his death, if nothing else. And having Denethor as a crazed maniac from the start seemed poor and simplified to me. Some more information on the character's lives after the defeat of Sauron would be cool too, though I can understand why some of it was cut out. Still, I felt disappointed that so many of the battles were dependant on CGI fighting.
But overall, I can overlook those minor faults, as this movie is a great ending to a great trilogy that is on par with Star Wars, The Godfather, and all the other all-time greats. Congratulations to Peter Jackson and all the cast and crew!
Of course, it wasn't all perfect in ROTK. I wish King Theoden had at least a mention after his death, if nothing else. And having Denethor as a crazed maniac from the start seemed poor and simplified to me. Some more information on the character's lives after the defeat of Sauron would be cool too, though I can understand why some of it was cut out. Still, I felt disappointed that so many of the battles were dependant on CGI fighting.
But overall, I can overlook those minor faults, as this movie is a great ending to a great trilogy that is on par with Star Wars, The Godfather, and all the other all-time greats. Congratulations to Peter Jackson and all the cast and crew!
Prince Valiant
(1997)
Refreshing
22 December 2004
After seeing the somewhat visually overwhelming Lord of the Rings trilogy, this was a pretty decent fantasy film to watch. Whilst most of the characters were pretty generic, some were good to watch, especially Prince Valiant. The violence was pretty tame, although this is not really a problem, as most of it looks realistic for the times that the story is set in, as does the armour and weapons, aside from maybe Excalibur. The special effects are slightly cheesy, but all the same they didn't really damage the story. You could kind of tell what the ending was going to be, but the story flowed well. Overall, a good movie to watch.
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