Krull

Krull (1983)

  • 33% of critics liked it
    (18 reviews)

  • 49% of users liked it
    (29,331 ratings)

Meant to be a whimsical sword-and-sorcery film about a prince out to save his princess from the jaws of the Beast, Krull has enough scenes borrowed from blockbuster predecessors (Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Robin Hood, Star Wars) and is gentle enough to be rather derivative, ordinary fare. Prince… More

In Theaters
Jul 29, 1983 Wide
Columbia Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

    Despite the heaps of '80s hair and the special-effect sparks added to the clanking of swords, this is richer stuff than anything by Lucas before it, or Peter Jackson after it.

  • Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness

    The only real fun comes from guessing which cinematic predecessor it'll rip off next.

  • Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

    Dreadful.

  • Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium

    Cheesy, yes. Goofy, ridiculous, and even embarrassing. But it looks good and its terminal silliness becomes infectious after awhile.

  • Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

    dark and creepy

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Phil H


    Classic British fantasy film with a classic cast line up of future stars. The plot is very basic and very cliched, you can guess whats gonna happen a mile off but its just so damn cool you gotta forgive all that. The baddies are like Cybermen in black and the huge evil monster in the… More

  • Tim S


    Cheesy but appealing. I enjoyed it, but I can't say it's the best thing I've ever seen. lol

  • James A


    When I was younger I loved this movie. damn you nostalgia!

  • Daniel H


    A quintessential 1980's fantasy film. The film quite simply contains every important epic storybook fantasy trope, and blends it into a charmingly campy under-the-radar film. What the film lacks in execution, it more than makes up for in ambition and storytelling. A wonderful… More

  • Greg S


    With the aid of a band of characters including a crusty apprentice sorcerer and a cyclops, a young prince must recover a mysterious weapon (the "glaive") to rescue his stolen bride from the Black Fortress. Blatant "Star Wars" ripoff, but decent nostalgia/kiddie… More

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