This is a great mini-series with an excellent cast, including Arthur. I don't understand the number of negative reviews of Jamie Campbell Bower as Arthur. This take on the story of Camelot is not designed to show Arthur at the peak of his life - it's intended to show how Arthur came to the throne and what he was like as a very young man. Bower does that very well, and over the course of all ten episodes capably shows Arthur's growth, acceptance of the throne and all of the implications that come with it. The reviewers disappointed in this series seem to be annoyed that it's not what they thought it should be, or comparing it to other shows, rather that accepting and enjoying a different take on a known tale. I also note that most of the complaints here that Arthur is a whiny, weak, boobie-obsessed boy (like most 17 year old boys, if you think about it), are they themselves whiny and obsessed with noting where in the episodes they can see boobies. Go figure. Bottom line: if you're looking for a great story, beautiful scenery and real characters, this is an excellent show to watch. I really enjoyed it and wish there were more episodes to see where it would have gone next.
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Funny About Love
(1990)
Please someone! Burn the master of this film!
25 August 1999
I have never before seen a worse movie. It is absolutely horrible. There was nothing redeeming about it - poor acting, poor directing, poor editing, crummy dialogue... need I go on? This is at the TOP of my list of "worst movies of all time." I'm surprised that MST3K didn't find a way to improve it!
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