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I remember the first time I saw this movie. I was a little boy with my dad in a movie rental store in Bayfield, Colorado. I asked my dad to rent it and he did. I fell in love with the movie. I ended up asking my parents if I could watch it on my birthday every year after that. I now own it and love it! It's too bad other people don't give Krull the credit it deserves.

A much underrated gem this terrific children's fantasy picture boasts several fantastic performances from it then unknown cast, several of whom used it as a springboard to go on to become major Hollywood and TV stars later in their careers. Excellent special effects for the time in hindsight and with beautiful art direction, this film truly deserves to be dug out and dusted off and shown the respect it deserves. Admittedly the damsel in distress running away endlessly from the evil baddie is a bit tiring but the battle sequences are genuinely rousing and brilliantly directed. A true British classic!

How did I ever miss this film? Although visual effects have come a long way and the effects are clearly dated, 'Krull' is a masterpiece on so many levels.Apparently 23 huge sets were built for 'Krull', and it was shot on 10 different sound stages. The entire production was a massive undertaking. There were loads of extras, shot on location, great costumes and make-up, and practical effects. The result is an incredible action adventure that never gets boring. There's also a very nice romantic element to the film. 'Krull' must have looked really amazing back then.The trailer doesn't do the film justice. It is much better, and a film I thoroughly enjoyed. The action was thrilling, and the humor funny. And then there's Ken Marshall as the film's hero, Colwyn - indeed a fluffer in those tights!This is a wonderful fantasy fairytale to enjoy again and again.