way back in 1981 i saw this film at the cinema for the first time . it be an incredible experience and in the cinema the mixture of wagner and powerful ( if somewhat violent ) image be almost overwhelming . this be not a film that translate so well to television . much like save private ryan the power of the movie be lose on the small screen . none the less this be a firm favourite amongst young british lad for the next 10 year or so . the film be steep in dark age pagan mysticism and offer an almost other worldly experience to the viewer . this movie be far more impressive then it contemporary rival the rather silly ( though still enjoy ) conan the barbarian . i believe that excalibur remain easily the best sword and sorcery flick until the 2001 release of lord of the ring .