Movie

Merlin

1992 · 115 min

A quirky modern-day fantasy adventure that blends magic and corporate intrigue with a light, campy touch.

Overview: A modern-day retelling of the Arthurian legend with the Lady of the Lake as a reporter and Pendragon as an evil businessman. Merlin's immortal apprentice is trying to protect a powerful sword forged by Merin from the clutches of Pendragon.
How it feels: Campy, whimsical, tense and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Power, betrayal, identity, fate
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
identity
fate
survival
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild