Ivanhoe

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David S 11/28/2024 Not bad for what their trying to depict in the early 1950s, good defeating evil- the joust scene a highlight. See more Alec B 10/28/2024 Better than I expected. Yes its Americanized but that hardly matters when it still maintains some wit and moves briskly with lots of action. See more Connor S 03/06/2024 Large-scale film with elaborate sets that piques your interest throughout. See more C 03/06/2024 For its time this was an ambitious film. The storyline, acting, and action were very good. Dame Elizabeth Taylor stands out. They knew how to make films back then. Cheers. See more tom s 12/26/2022 Great old school medieval epic. See more 02/23/2022 Like most historical epics of the 1950s the film has aged badly, though it is not without its merits. There are two jousting scenes which still carry a great deal of tension. In fact the climactic duel between Robert Taylor and George Sanders feels similar to that in Ridley Scott's 'The Last Duel'. The two main characters are fighting over the fate of Rowena, a Jewish woman accused of witchcraft. Because the stakes are so high for her, the extended fight scene carries real menace and threat. When the Knights choose their weapons, a mace and an axe, there is a real sense of how brutal the ensuing conflict will be. The theme of anti-semitism and the conflicted nature of George Sander's villain add unexpected texture and nuance to the film. Unfortunately, Joan Fontaine and Elizabeth Taylor are given little opportunity to display their considerable acting talents, and Robert Taylor is even more wooden than usual. Richard Thorpe was a dependable though uninspired director and it seems he put little effort into drawing out the best performances of his actors. Taylor looks a little old for the role despite only being in his early 40s, though he displays considerable athleticism in the main battle scene. Despite this, the film is worth watching for the engrossing jousting scenes and Elizabeth Taylors shining presence. See more Read all reviews

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