Now, Arrow Video has restored and released this 80s classic fantasy adventure film on deluxe 4K/Blu-ray. Physical media fans will be able to relive the epic film in UltraHD over and over again.
Synopsis: Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! Forged when the world was young, and bird and beast and flower were one with man and death was but a dream. Given by Merlin to Uther Pendragon to unite the land in peace but wasted on lust. Driven into stone by Uther's dying hand, there to await the coming of a true King. A journey into the wonders and horrors of the imagination, this is the story of Arthur, the knights of the round table, the golden age of Camelot, the quest for the Holy Grail and of course, the wizard, Merlin.
Excalibur not only has stunning visuals but also has a wonderful cast that includes Helen Mirren, Gabriel Byrne, Nicol Williamson, and Liam Neeson. John Boorman, the director who brought us Point Blank, Deliverance, and Zardoz, brings his director's eye for entertainment to this medieval tale that, once you watch, you never forget.
Excalibur is making its Ultra HD debut in a stunning new 4K restoration. Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative by Arrow Films, presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.66:1 for the first time on home video. This new restoration is simply out of this world. The picture is as sharp as a tack, and the audio is clear as a bell.
Arrow Video included both the 141-minute Theatrical Cut and the 120-minute TV Version of the film. For the packaging, there is a reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options. A perfect-bound booklet containing writing by Charlie Brigden, K.A. Laity, Kimberly Lindbergs, Josh Nelson, Philip Kemp, John Reppion, Icy Sedgwick, and Jez Winship, double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options and six postcard-sized reproduction art cards.
DISC 1 – FEATURE (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
* 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation of the 141-minute Theatrical Cut in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
* Restored original lossless mono and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio options
* Brand new audio commentary by Brian Hoyle, author of The Cinema of John Boorman
* Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker David Kittredge, director of Boorman and the Devil
* Archive audio commentary by director John Boorman
DISC 2 – EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)
* The Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie, a never-before-released 48-minute documentary directed by Neil Jordan during the production of Excalibur
* To Be a Knight and Follow a King, a newly filmed interview with director John Boorman and actor Charley Boorman
* When Death Was but a Dream, a newly filmed interview with creative associate Neil Jordan
* The Charm of Making, a newly filmed interview with production designer Anthony Pratt
* Confessions of a Professional “Pain-in-the-ass”, a newly filmed interview with 2nd unit director Peter MacDonald
* Anam Cara, a new featurette on the working friendship of John Boorman and co-writer Rospo Pallenberg, featuring a newly filmed interview with Pallenberg
* Divided Nature, a brand new featurette by film historians Howard S. Berger and Kevin Marr
* Trailers
* Image galleries
DISC 3 – BONUS (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY)
* High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the 120-minute TV Version of the film, previously unavailable on home video
* Original lossless mono audio
* Excalibur: Behind the Movie, a 50-minute retrospective documentary in which cast and crew look back on the making of the film
Arrow Video really went above and beyond with this release. When you realize the 3-disc set not only includes an absolutely stunning new restoration. I love the addition of the TV Version of this film and the never-before-released documentary. There is so much bonus material that you will be entertained for days.
Excalibur was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography. But sadly was passed up for best picture. Excalibur is an epic adventure that, over the years, has been regarded as a classic, understandably so. To see this film looking spectacular and to have all these bonus features as well. Too good to pass up!
So if you have enjoyed the film Excalibur through the years. Forget about streaming, forget about DVD or Blu-ray. Pick up this new super deluxe edition of Excalibur on 4K UltraHD. Adding this to your home video library is a must. Head over to MVD Shop or Amazon today.
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