TrueJoshNight Truly Dreadful Film

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

BallWubba Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

mike48128 It's not exactly Errol Flynn's classic "Robin Hood" but it's far better than the critics would have you believe. The sets are wonderful, and a majority of (at least the exteriors) were shot at real English-Scottish castles instead of matte paintings. Good stuntwork and a rousing musical score which even reminds me of "Robin Hood" in the way it punctuates the action scenes. The costume design is pretty good, but oh that bad hair! The "page boy" wigs that Robert Wagner (and the other squires) had to wear! Did they borrow them from Doris Day? The swords look a bit "flimsy" and oversized. The horns on the Vikings are wrong, but the pageantry is still all there. The jousting match is every bit as much fun as the tournament in "Robin Hood". Outstanding cinematography and luscious Technicolor. The story is relatively easy to follow, but as a kid, I couldn't understand the difference between the "bad" and "good" Vikings (which all looked the same). As always, it's the Heathens vs. the Christians, isn't it? The princesses are both gorgeous too. Love those push-up bras and their perfect wigs! Like "Robin Hood", there is a climactic "duel to the death" between good and evil. Some awkward dialog and unintentional accents, but I enjoy this film in spite of it's faults. One of the first films I ever saw on a "Really Big Screen" in the 1950's. It's a lot of fun-to-watch and doesn't drag on forever like most Medieval adventures. If you still don't like this movie, then consider that the lead of "Valiant" was first offered to Tony Curtis, who did "The Black Shield of Falworth" instead. The video transfer is disappointing. Weak colors (especially the blue skies), some replacement footage and "video shimmer". (Due to "MacroVision CP") Practically "blood-free" and therefore suitable for most audiences. Note: There was a bad remake in 1997, which was quickly forgotten.

edwagreen Poor film dealing with King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Believe me, the table could have been square here as that's exactly what the movie is.What kind of hairdo was that for Robert Wagner? It looked worse than a mop.Sterling Hayden was terribly cast as one of the knights. James Mason, who gave such a brilliant performance that same year of 1954 in "A Star is Born," is given relatively little to do here. He is totally not give the script to personify his evil, especially his plot to wrestle the throne from Arthur.The film literally burns up.

moonspinner55 Exiled King of Sandia, whose throne was usurped by force, is given refuge by King Arthur at a secret location; now, the troubled King's green son is anxious to make matters right, leaving the family's hideout and eventually tangling with the elusive Black Knight of the forest. Simpleton epic based upon the King Features comic strip by Harold Foster is beautifully photographed by the esteemed Lucien Ballard, who manages to get a sheen from just about every location chosen. The costumes and castles are terrifically splendid, yet the film's miscasting quickly negates interest in the action. Robert Wagner isn't quite right for the energetic leading role; his perpetually blank look, callow manner, and wooden line readings are often embarrassing...and certainly the black wig does him no favors. Prince Valiant is chosen as squire to Sir Gawain (Sterling Hayden, in an even worse performance than Wagner's) and the two have romantic complications with a pair of sisters (Janet Leigh and Debra Paget, both lovely). James Mason is the mysterious Sir Brack, who may be after King Arthur's throne, but Mason doesn't exude much mystery--with his arch delivery and decadent manner, we know right away he's up to no good, which kills any suspense the plot might have had. The ladies are fun, and the presentation is certainly colorful; otherwise, this "Prince" is a pallid player in the Medieval adventure genre. ** from ****

Nazi_Fighter_David Henry Hathaway's 'Prince Valiant' is an epic adventure story set in the Golden Age of Chivalry... It is the story of a Viking Prince who pledges to go to Camelot and there strive with honor and diligence to become a Knight at King Arthur's Round Table...'Prince Valiant' is about a ghost who plots treason, a black-armored knight who appears and vanishes at will... It is about a deadly Black Knight, who uses his disguise to make a pact with a Viking traitor to overthrow a great king...'Prince Valiant' is about a desperate squire who dares to wear the armor and identity of a chivalrous Knight of the Round Table... And about a loyal squire who crowns a mighty knight with a rock, and tries to win a beautiful princess for himself...'Prince Valiant' is about the son of an exiled king who seeks King Arthur's help against the usurper, and becomes involved in a court plot... It is about a courageous lad who faces the treachery of a mysterious black knight, who is scheming betrayal and murder...James Mason portrays the shining knight Sir Brack who suffers the indignity of being challenged on the field of honor by a squire in the guise of a knight...Janet Leigh plays the lovely damsel with one purpose, to answer love fully...Robert Wagner plays the young hothead with one vow to fulfill before he can think of anything else...Debra Paget plays the shy and charming dark-haired princess with a secret wish...Sterling Hayden plays Sir Gawain, the perfect knight who knows that his duty is to find the Black Knight and destroy him before his treason ripens...Victor McLaglen plays the Christian Viking hiding behind a red curtain with a long knife in his hand...Donald Crisp plays the exiled King of Scandia who was overthrown by a Viking traitor and escapes with his wife and son across the North Sea to Britain...Brian Aherne plays Arthur, King of the Britons, who assures Valiant that 'knighthood cannot be had for the asking...' It must be won! Barry Jones plays the father of two lovely princesses who suffers to get the best knight for one of his daughters...Well... I just love this movie! Its good old magic moves me to some of the most cherished memories stored in my mind... It is an agreeable historical piece that has prowess, romance, and grace, and a breathtaking duel, one of the best you will ever see...