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Here is an imaginatively realized slice of Arthurian mythology. Queen Mab tries to use Merlin, a wizard, in her attempt to control Britain and to bring back the power of magic. But Merlin finds an ally in the mysterious Lady of the Lake. As a young man, Merlin falls in love with Nimue and later tries to rescue her from a dragon. But his real mission is to become the next King, who is now …

…the film, and the fireworks are impressive, both in action and in special effects. I thought that the cast was strong, and it grabbed my attenetion because I could point out actors that I had seen in other movies, like Isabella Rosellini, Martin Short and Helena Bonham Carter. People, like myself, who aren't fans of Knights of the Round Table and the mythology around this era, will find this movie over-long and a bit tiresome.