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Genre | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Format | Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC |
Contributor | Angel Coulby, Anthony Head, Colin Morgan, Katie McGrath, Richard Wilson, Bradley James |
Language | English |
Number Of Discs | 5 |
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Like Smallville did for Superman, Merlin is a new drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. In a time before history began, the mythical city of Camelot was a fantastical realm and a dangerous world in which magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant Uther Pendragon. When Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, arrives in the kingdom, he discovers his destiny and that of the kingdom's young leader in waiting,Arthur, are inextricably linked.
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The creators of Merlin position their hero as the original Harry Potter: a headstrong young wizard with mixed feelings about--and sometimes outright hostility toward--the destiny that's been thrust upon him. Merlin is a reboot of Arthurian legend, starting when all the heroes and sorcerous folk were teenagers, bursting with hormones and wrestling with the powers-that-be, particularly Arthur's heavy-handed father, Uther Pendragon (Anthony Head, best known as Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a benevolent tyrant who's banished magic from Camelot. Merlin (Colin Morgan, an impish lad with prominent ears) comes to the kingdom with high hopes and innate magical powers. He's taken under the wing of the court physician, Gaius (Richard Wilson, One Foot in the Grave), but additionally becomes the servant of young Arthur (Bradley James), a handsome and talented fighter who's also a bully and a snob. Rounding out the main cast are Morgana (Katie McGrath), who will one day be Merlin's foe but is now Uther's ward, and Gwen (Angel Coulby), a.k.a. Guinevere, the woman who will one day be the center of a legendary love triangle--but who is now Morgana's maid. Clearly, Merlin wants to shake up any preconception about these stuffy old stories, presenting a multi-ethnic Camelot with contemporary language and attitudes.
Despite all this, Merlin quickly becomes addictive. The dialogue and special effects can be cheesy (particularly when the CGI monsters have to interact with actors), but the cast is charming and the stories, while a tad formulaic, keep things moving. Morgan is appropriately dweeby (but also has killer cheekbones), James combines football-quarterback good looks with a hint of sensitivity, McGrath is luscious and impetuous, and Coulby has earthy spunk. The heavy lifting, acting-wise, is ably handled by Head and Wilson. The first season deftly explores the origins of the pillars of Arthurian mythos, from the sword Excalibur to a very dashing (but born of peasant stock) Lancelot to the mysterious birth of Arthur himself. Add to it all an imprisoned dragon, voiced by John Hurt (Alien, The Elephant Man) and prone to cryptic but sometimes helpful advice, and you have an engaging fantasy series. In addition to 13 episodes, there's an additional disk with making-of features and video diaries of the young cast gallivanting around France. --Bret Fetzer
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.75 x 1 inches; 8.96 ounces
- Item model number : 6911609
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Run time : 9 hours and 45 minutes
- Release date : April 20, 2010
- Actors : Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Richard Wilson, Katie McGrath, Anthony Head
- Subtitles: : English
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Unqualified
- Studio : BBC Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B001LF347E
- Number of discs : 5
- Best Sellers Rank: #33,419 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #460 in Fantasy DVDs
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Behind The Magic (Parts One and Two): All of the characters are covered in their full glory and are shown as down to earth people who just want to contribute towards a meaningful show.
Video Diaries divided up by Colin Morgan and Colin, Bradley, plus the Cast: I enjoyed seeing them share what they go through in perfecting various scenes for the series. It was also great watching all of them having a fun time at a theme park roller coaster.
Photo Gallery: There are superb photos of both the key villians and the benevolent characters during the first season.
Wallpapers: You have to insert this dvd into your computer, but there are an eclectic assortment of images that one can view for desktop background ideas.
There are 13 episodes divided among 4 dvds, with the fifth dvd featuring the bonuses and wallpaper. Of course I enjoyed each episode. However, my two overall favorite episodes from the first season are "Moment of Truth" and "The Labyrinth of Gedref". "Merlin: The Complete First Season" is best for those who enjoy mystical tv shows with spiritual themes.
Based on Arthurian legends, Merlin is the story of a young man destined to become a great Sorcerer. Merlin, both blessed and cursed with incredible gifts of magic, is sent by his mother to the legendary Camelot to seek comfort and like-minded people. Once he arrives, he finds out that all magic has been banned from the kingdom by the cold-hearted King Uther Pendragon and anyone found practising will be immediately sentenced to death. He is taken in by Gaius, the Court physician, who quickly becomes his mentor. After saving the life of Uther's son, Arthur, Merlin is hired as the Prince's manservent. He quickly becomes echanted by the King's ward, the beautiful Lady Morgana (who has "gifts" of her own), and befriends her servent Guinevere. As the series progresses, Merlin becomes increasingly more powerful and it becomes difficult for him to hide his gifts from those around him. Only Gaius and the wise Great Dragon (behind held captive in the castle's dungeon, to whom Merlin often goes for wisdom and guidance) know his true self.
This is a beautifully shot, brilliantly scripted, wonderfully acted show. The actors are phenominal in their understated style and are all so very talented, and deliver their material flawlessly with immense grace, so much that you forget they are acting. The production value is superb (that is one awesome, fearful dragon). The story every week has heart, humor and shows the evolution of the characters in a poignant way. In every great legendary story is tragedy and heartbreak, and Merlin is no exception. Each character goes through a personal tragedy in some way, giving the show a serious Shakespearean quality.
Now, onto the DVD set itself. The transfers are high quality, meaning you get sharp & clear video and crisp audio. The packaging is standard (the cardboard "booklet" is a tri-fold and the show discs slightly overlap one another). The real gem about this set, however, are the special features! There are hours of fantastic featurettes featuring the entire cast in candid moments, in all stages of production. I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed features as much as these. I laughed out loud more times than I can count!
To summarize, if you haven't seen "Merlin" yet, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this DVD set. Take several hours and immerse yourself in a land of myth and a time of magic.
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Die Neuinterpretation der Artus-Sage finde ich interessant und oft auch gelungen. Viel Wert wurde hier auf eine langfristige Entwicklung des Plots gelegt, bekannte Motive oder berühmte Figuren wie Mordred werden sorgfältig eingeführt und tauchen nicht überraschend aus dem Nichts auf, wenn die Story es verlangt. Man hat den Eindruck, daß sich hier wirklich Gedanken gemacht wurde, wo man mit der jeweiligen Staffel (und auch darüber hinaus) hin will. Auch die Figuren durchlaufen eine nachvollziehbare Entwicklung (hört Merlin beispielsweise in Staffel 1 noch stark auf die Ratschläge von Gaius, so ist er in Staffel 5 reif genug und trifft viele Entscheidungen selber).
Die Schauspieler sind durchweg gut. Herausragend natürlich Colin Morgan in der Titelrolle, bei ihm hat man manchmal den Eindruck, daß er schauspielerisch noch unterfordert war. Bradley James ist überzeugend als Prince/King Arthur, auch wenn er sicher kein Schauspieler ist, der durch Wandelbarkeit glänzen kann. Angel Coulby als Gwen spielt solide, Richard Wilson als Gaius und Anthony Head als King Uther sind beide großartig. Einzig Katie McGrath als Morgana kann mich nicht überzeugen, gerade in Staffel 1 finde ich sie schwach, in den späteren Staffeln wird sie etwas besser, die Rolle der "bösen" Morgana scheint ihr deutlich mehr Spaß zu machen.
Die Geschichten sind schön erzählt, die Aufnahmen sind reizvoll und insgesamt bietet die Serie einfach sehr schöne, weder zu banale noch zu tiefgründige Unterhaltung. Natürlich gibt es hier und da Fehler oder Anachronismen (was mir am eklatantesten auffiel, ist, daß Merlin als einfacher Diener lesen und schreiben kann, was mehr als unrealistisch ist für die Zeit), manchmal auch unfreiwillig komische Momente oder eine zum x-ten Mal wiederholte Phrase (ich denke da an so was wie Gaius' "I fear for Camelot"). Was mich aber trotzdem absolut für die Serie eingenommen hat, ist deren Charme und Witz und die sympathischen Darsteller, die auch außerhalb der Serie Spaß machen (jeder, der mal ein Interview mit Colin Morgan und Bradley James gesehen hat, weiß, wovon ich rede).
Wer "Game of Thrones" mag sollte bei "Merlin" vorsichtig sein, ansonsten kann man hier als Fantasy-Fan eigentlich nichts falsch machen.