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Krull

Sci-Fi. Fantasy Fantasy meets science fiction in this visually spectacular tale of valiant Prince Colwyn (Ken Marshall) and Lyssa (Lysette Anthony), his young bride-to-be, who dwell in the mythical kingdom of Krull. During their wedding ceremony the Beast, a monstrous dark force of evil who threatens to rule their world, kidnaps the princess and hides her in his dark and forboding fortress. In order to save his prisoner bride and his kingdom from the ... [+]
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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Time Out "It's not the greatest of Christmas treats, but does have enough cherishable moments"  NEU
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AV Club
AV Club
"If it’s all more than a bit silly, not to mention derivative, Krull manages to cast a fantastical spell courtesy of Peter Yates’ direction."  POS
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The New York Times
The New York Times
"'Krull' is a gentle, pensive sci-fi adventure film that winds up a little too moody and melancholy for the Star Wars set, though that must be the audience at which it is aimed." NEU
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post
"While perfectly presentable and agreeable, especially if you are in an undemanding frame of mind, Krull remains a thin, dogged exercise in extravagant adventure." NEU
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Newsweek
Newsweek
"Under the tone-deaf direction of Peter Yates, Krull manages to be both lavishly overdone and bizarrely half-baked" NEG
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Variety
Variety
"Professionalism of director Peter Yates, the large array of production and technical talents and, particularly, the mainly British actors keep things from becoming genuinely dull or laughable."  NEU
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