Magic Sword: Amazon.ca: Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood, Anne Helm, Liam Sullivan, Danielle De Metz, Merritt Stone, Jacques Gallo, David Cross, John Mauldin, Taldo Kenyon, Angus Duncan, Paul Vogel, Bert I. Gordon, Bernard C. Schoenfeld: DVD

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Mythical monsters and noble knights come to colorful life in this enchanting and engaging adventure. Filled with "special effects sure to amuse and horrify" (LA Herald-Examiner), The Magic Sword is an "all-out children's fairy tale" (Motion Picture Herald) and a "rousing good time" (The Film Daily)! When the evil sorcerer Lodac (Basil Rathbone) kidnaps the beautiful Princess Helene (Anne Helm), the brave young George (Gary Lockwood) makes it his mission to save her and earn her royal hand in marriage. But George must first survive the seven curses that plague the way to Lodac's castle. Though he has a speedy horse, invincible armor and a magic sword, will George's weapons and resolve be enough to defeat Lodac's ghastly ghouls and deadly demons?!?

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3.0 out of 5 stars The Magic Sword, April 9 2000

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PBKider "pbkider" (Milford, CT USA) - See all my reviews

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If you saw this film when it first came out, like I did, you'll be delighted that it's available. If you didn't and you are expecting something from the "digital era" you may be very disappointed. This is a kids film. I love this film for the escape. Are there ruff edges? Sure. I am a fan of Gary Lockwood (2001:a space odyssey)and it is fun to see him back then. Basil Rathbone can never do any wrong. Ann Helm? What's not to love? So...enjoy it for what it is and you'll love it. The 1963 version of "The Thief of Bagdad" with Steve Reeves is the same kind of escape. If you what to get a bit "heady" about these films, they are about struggle. I can always place myself somewhere in there (they both have 7 stages of strife) and it can actually help me figure out things at times. Don't ever let your "kid" grow up!

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4.0 out of 5 stars SIR GEORGE HAS A MIGHTY SWORD!, Aug 10 2005

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They used to show this movie once in awhile on Saturday afternoons when I was a kid. I didn't remember much about this movie, but I ordered it from Amazon anyway. Much to my delight, I found the "Magic Sword" to be very entertaining and still enjoyable after all these years. Kudos to MGM Studios for releasing the "Magic Sword" on DVD. I think MGM did a remarkable job with the picture and sound quality of this movie considering it was made in 1962.

The video transfer is crisp and clean, the colors are positively vibrant and the sound is really decent for a movie this old. I really enjoyed seeing Basil Rathbone as the evil sorcerer Lodac, he did a great job. If you're a fan of the old adventure / fantasy classics like the "Jack the Giant Killer" and "Sinbad", then the "Magic Sword" may be for you.

After being abducted by the ruthless and evil Sorcerer Lodac the beautiful princess Helene must rely on George the commoner to come to her rescue. Before George can rescue her, he must first conquer the seven deadly curses that guard the way to Lodac's castle and defeat hoards of ghouls and demons that stand in his way. George is aided in his quest to free Helene by his stepmother Sybil the Sorceress and six mythical Knights she has conjured up with her powers to help him.

Can Sir George with the aid of his speedy horse, special suit of invincible armor, magic sword and six mythical Knights be able to conquer the evil Lodac? You have to buy the "Magic sword" to find out.

Sir George (Gary Lockwood)
Princess Helene (Anne Helm)
The Evil Sorcerer Lodac (Basil Rathbone)
Sybil the Sorceress (Estelle Winwood)
Sir Dennis of France (Jacques Gallo)
Sir Pedro of Spain (David Cross)
Sir Patrick of Ireland (John Mauldin)
Sir Anthony of Italy (Taldo Kenyon)
Sir James of Scotland (Angus Duncan)
Sir Ulrich of Germany (Leroy Johnson)

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2.0 out of 5 stars The first movie I saw in the theatre, Dec 14 2010

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This movie is in my collection because it's the very first movie I saw in the movie theatre.
I was only 8 years old but I thought it was great.
I remember seeing it on TV a few times in the next few years and still enjoyed it.
However, as I watch it today ... well, the quality of the production leaves a little to be desired.
The story is decent enough. Some of the acting is over the top, but that seemed to be the norm of films in that era.
OK ... the quality of the DVD release isn't great, but it's tons better than a VHS copy I have at home.
A little grainy and washed out in places, as well as looking like a dub of scratchy film.
Still, as a bit of memorabilia from the 1960's, it reminds me of when I was a kid.

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