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“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Ivanhoe
History · Adventure · TV Movie · 1982
Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars, and finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being involved in the power-struggle for the throne of England.
Movie details
Ivanhoe
“The adventure of a lifetime!”
1982 History · Adventure · TV Movie 2h 17m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars, and finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being involved in the power-struggle for the throne of England.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Ivanhoe?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Douglas Camfield
Written by
Walter Scott · John Gay
Anthony Andrews
Wilfred of Ivanhoe
James Mason
Isaac of York
Sam Neill
Brian de Bois-Guilbert
Michael Hordern
Cedric
Julian Glover
King Richard
Ronald Pickup
Prince John
David Robb
Robin Hood
Court is in session
Put Ivanhoe on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.