Sword of the Valiant (1983) Reviews

Sword of the Valiant (1983)
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In this uneven dramatization of a legendary sword-and-sorcery tale, the Green Knight (Sean Connery) is a magician who appears at King Arthur's court brandishing an axe and challenging anyone to do battle with him. When no one responds, King Arthur himself steps into the breach -- but is turned back when Gawain (Miles O'Keeffe) takes up his axe to stand in for the king -- and promptly decapitates the Green Knight. But lo-and-behold, the Knight's magic is so great that he puts head and body back together again and then further challenges Gawain with a riddle that must be solved within the next 12 months or Gawain is dead. Lucky for Gawain, the riddle involves several rescues of the charming Princess Linet (Cyrielle Claire) -- but how will he manage to outfox the Green Knight and the evil Morgan La Fay (Emma Sutton)? ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Starring:
Miles O'KeeffeCyrielle Claire, (more)
Director(s):
Stephen Weeks
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Average Ratings

(10 member reviews)  


Member Reviews


Angel W.

I remember this was an awesome movie, when I was a kid. As an adult...not so much. I wouldn't watch it again unless it was to share the experience with my own kids. And even then, I'd think about it twice.

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John D.

What bet Sean C loose? At first I took the DVD out and looked it over, then placed it back in and checked the menu. I guess I thought I might have selected a gag reel in the special features mode. But- No! Half way through my son stopped to watch a bit. He began to chuckle here & there. We began pointing things out to one & other and laughing- sometimes uncontrollably, especially at Miles O'Keefe. In the end we decided to invite some family members over for a cheap movie night. We had a ball. So, if you are looking for a really good BAD movie, this one is awsomely awful! WARNING: Literature avoiders need to beware- this story is way off. You'll fail any test on the legend of Sir Gawain & the Green Knight if you rely on this movie.

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Mary M.

I watched, or suffered through this movie only because I'm a devoted Sean Connery fan. It was pretty lame and close to the worsted he's ever acted in.

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Barrett F.

this has to be hands down the worst movie that i have ever seen, and i'm sorry that i wasted the time watching it when i could have been doing loads of things...like pulling teeth with a rusty pliers. terrible, absolutely terrible.

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Michelle G.

Everyone has something in their past they wished they could hide ... well, this has to be Sean Connery's nightmare mistake he wishes he could hide !!! Slap his mama, kick his agent & put a recall on Sean's Oscars for allowing him to appear in such a miserable movie. I can't believe Blockbuster wanted me to wanted me to waste company money to return it !!!

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Michael B.

The sound track sounds like some disco reject movie. Could not make it half way through it. Do yourself and your friends a favor. Stay away.

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Luis L.

If you have seen Trainspotting you might remember the part where Sick Boy is going on about Sean Connery in a downward trajectory of films made. This film is way down in Sean Connery's downward spiral. The whole movie makes no sense! In the beginning you see Sir Gawin smithing a sword, then a few seconds later he is in a speedo smithing a sword. No sense at all. The actors are wooden, the dialog horrible, the only good part is the one played by John Rhys-Davies. Yes Gimli. Peter Jackson once said John Rhys-Davies can steal a scene just by his actions, you can see that in the film. Stay away from this film.

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Harry P.

Connery was good but everything else was cheap and unprofessional. The writers should have been hung. The director surely did not know where he was going with this film. It is one of those late night classics with a 15 minute commercial break every 5 minutes.

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Donna N.

The worst movie I've seen in a long time!!!!!!!!!! shame on Sean Connery--this must of been made for the money??????? I couldn't even finish it Donna N.

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John B.

Oh, how I wish I had read the Member Reviews before renting this piece of film crap. Worse than any B movie I've ever seen. I used to think either Bo Derek's "10" or the Pokemon movies were the worst I'd ever seen - walked of Bo Derek, and fell asleep during Pokemon (had my kids with me). Where to start on this one? Let's see, what sucked worse? Even Sean Connery's acting skills couldn't save this film from terrible directing, high-school level scenery, an annoying soundtrack, and acting worst than any cheap porn movie... not that I've seen any of those, of course, but if I had, the acting would have been better than this. Don't bother with this film UNLESS you're having a competition on who can find the worst presentation of a good story.

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    Angel W.

    I remember this was an awesome movie, when I was a kid. As an adult...not so much. I wouldn't watch it again unless it was to share the experience with my own kids. And even then, I'd think about it twice.

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    John D.

    What bet Sean C loose? At first I took the DVD out and looked it over, then placed it back in and checked the menu. I guess I thought I might have selected a gag reel in the special features mode. But- No! Half way through my son stopped to watch a bit. He began to chuckle here & there. We began pointing things out to one & other and laughing- sometimes uncontrollably, especially at Miles O'Keefe. In the end we decided to invite some family members over for a cheap movie night. We had a ball. So, if you are looking for a really good BAD movie, this one is awsomely awful! WARNING: Literature avoiders need to beware- this story is way off. You'll fail any test on the legend of Sir Gawain & the Green Knight if you rely on this movie.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Mary M.

    I watched, or suffered through this movie only because I'm a devoted Sean Connery fan. It was pretty lame and close to the worsted he's ever acted in.

    Yes   |   No

     
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