The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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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
6.3 / 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.
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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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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
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.