*What makes this scene memorable is how well it portrays the power of Excalibur!* Lancelot and the villain are about evenly matched until Lancelot is injured after saving someone else. Lancelot Injured begins losing quickly and falls unarmed to the ground. As soon as he takes hold of Excalibur he gains an attack speed and force which overwhelms the villain and quickly slays him. Amazing to watch!
Absolutely. Furthermore, I think the underlying message from that scene also tells us that Excalibur sensed that Lancelot here is actually worthy of being king albeit he doesn't know it yet. Otherwise, Excalibur would not have given him that power to increase his attack speed and force.
This is what epic movies was all about. the acting performance, the music, the setting, all harmonizing and supplementing each other. They don't make it like this anymore.
@@garrettzkool63 I would say movies from the 60s to the 90s was the peak. But there still were masterpieces in the 2000’s and 2010’s, like the lord of the rings trilogy which is my favorite of all time. But yes. They don’t make them like this anymore, and if they do it’s just a big cgi fest
Fun Fact: Richard Gere (Lancelot) and Ben Cross (Prince Malagant) both starred in religious movies as religious kings. Gere starred in King David, ten years before this movie and Cross starred in Solomon, two years after this movie.
@@treseancann1261 I hadn't noticed your thoughtful comment until just now. Indeed. But their performances in this classic live on forever. We may hope that they do, too, in every way I would like them to 🥲
I loved this movie very much when i first watched it in theaters. But some people complained that there wasn't no mention of Merlin, Excalibur, or had magic like the other movies made about King Arthur.
@@jackcrow3477 same here. Also that year they had released Braveheart and Rob Roy. For me personally I liked this movie more than those 2. Not saying it's better than them, just that I liked it more.
It’s what the sword represents that spurred Lancelot on, it’s not a magic sword by any means, there’s no magic in this film at all. Being a kings sword chances are it’d be lighter and better built though
Before Ben Cross and his men arrive, Arthur says "May God forgive me" about the trial of Ormond and Gere, but his body language seems to indicate he'll spare their lives. I've always been unsure of what his verdict would have been. Was his acceptance of Lancelot as 'his first knight' while he was dying the same, or a different attitude to that earlier scene? You can read it both ways.
It's a bizarre situation. Each of them loves the other, albeit in different ways. Yet they're at a total impasse because the situation is untenable for all three for different reasons.
It also makes you invincible blocking and attacking wise basically . I wanna say even if your tired it keeps goimg for you. It apears it prevented him from worrying about hia wound as he delt that amazing combo
Lancelot shows the ability to do this early on in the movie. Taking up Arthur's sword just let him overcome his fatigue and injury. Basically an adrenaline rush that pushed him into berserk mode.
I think at the last part of the fight its more of adrenaline rush that caused lancelot to act and fight in a quick and swift manner, and of course the desire to protect camelot. Because realistically swords aren't that light like lightsabers
@@ejkalegal3145 Gere was great and it was an evenly matched performance. Ben Cross is the superior actor overall as far as acting is concerned. If you didnt like Gere’s performance then who would prefer for the Lancelot role?
@violentofwakes11 Hollywood always likes going with an "All American" leading man in these films. They did the same with Prince of Thieves. They clearly think it brings in bigger box office numbers with the US market, so it's a commercial decision. Although Costner and Gere are OK, better casting could have made both films even better. The films lack verisimilitude with these actors coming in with their American accents. It looks and sounds weird when you're supposed to be in medieval England! I think they should have got a Brit to do it. There are many around who would have done a great job. At that time, they could have had Daniel Day Lewis or Ralph Fiennes or Liam Neeson or maybe Christian Bale to name but a few. One thing we don't have a shortage of in the UK is good actors and actresses. Even Timothy Dalton would have done a better job! What do you think?
It's an American film production company. Richard Gere was one of the biggest box office draws and actors in the 1990s; unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Timothy Dalton. I don't think one country monopolizes talent, but comparing talent based on location is a prejudice and a personal preference.
i had this movie on vhs, prob one of my sisters recorded it, i didnt know the movie so checked it out, even after 20+ years i can appreciate the awesome villainy of Malagant, he was truly terrifying to me.
I feel that after Lancelot picked up Excalibur, he "Knew what his opponent was going to do before he does it. You have to wait for that one moment in every fight where you win or lose." Going back to the quote in that first scene. They'd been fighting for a few minutes at this point and Lancelot had Malagant's book.
The magic of the sword basically took over for him and it was like having god mode on. This is a very underrated epic movie moment that not many people talk about.
In a manner, so to speak, Malagant and Lancelot are almost akin to each other. There are differences but similarities as well. Lancelot has honour on a basic level whereas Malagant threw his honour away
This movie used to be my top movie with knights when I was a kid and I had no Netflix or any other possible ways to watch movies except the ones in public channels in tv :)
@@franklesher4459 Glad it didn't happen. Ben Cross was hilarious, especially the look he gave when King Arthur said "There's a peace that's only to be found on the other side of war".
Lancelot was THE best swordsman, but with Excalibur... he was the Sword of God, and it gives me goosebumps when he fights with excalibur, it's like more than sword fight, it's like the fight between pure good vs evil.
Back then, I would've guessed that Lancelot would have to fight Ralph first. Instead, he died at the hand of the people of Camelot., which makes it more entertaining.
When he picks up the king's sword he gets super powered. Iirc they never say it's name or draw any special attention to it, it's just the sword king Arthur used. But we all know what sword that is.
This movie is same conundrum as Robin Hood Prince of Thieves: Richard Gere and Kevin Costner have absolutely no English accept at all...but when I think of Lancelot I always think of Richard Gere and when I think of Robin Hood I always think of Kevin Costner. These types of films stick with us!
@@Retro-Future-Land are you intellectually limited? Cause I don’t want to make fun of how stupid you are. You realize that’s pretty much physically impossible?
0:52. Oh that music is just sooooo damn good. Gotta love a good choir chant during a sword fight. Jerry Goldsmith, you'll be missed.
Rest in peace King Arthur. Sir Thomas Sean Connery.
He's training the next highlander
And Also RIP! Prince Malagant, Ben Cross!
Our Olympics Acting Champion!
He played the best King Arthur in my opinion.
@superdamien64sega17, yes, chariot of fire 🔥
*What makes this scene memorable is how well it portrays the power of Excalibur!*
Lancelot and the villain are about evenly matched until Lancelot is injured after saving someone else. Lancelot Injured begins losing quickly and falls unarmed to the ground. As soon as he takes hold of Excalibur he gains an attack speed and force which overwhelms the villain and quickly slays him. Amazing to watch!
I always felt like the sword sort of took over in that scene, and Lancelot was just hanging on for dear life while Excalibur did all the work.
100% approved
Yeah I can vibe with that being something of a magical enhancement.
Absolutely. Furthermore, I think the underlying message from that scene also tells us that Excalibur sensed that Lancelot here is actually worthy of being king albeit he doesn't know it yet. Otherwise, Excalibur would not have given him that power to increase his attack speed and force.
I totally agree with this. Lancelot was a naturally gifted swordsman. Wielding Excalibur only enhanced his ability, amazing scene.
I love how he falls on Arthur's chair lmao
He finally became king as he was dying 😂😂😂
😂😂👍 Ya gotta love the irony of that😂👍
@@taylorahern3755 Supreme Dalek: "Yep. He was INFERIOR!"
Yep. He got what he always wanted, to die on the Throne of Camelot.
Lol your comment had me laughing at 3 a.m in the morning!
@@AK-vb9fv You're Welcome 😁
Rest In Peace mr. Ben Cross. You were a great memorable actor ...
Live long and prosper...
And now, we lost Sean Connery.
@@mkaplan1383 I see what you did there- he was Sarek in the Star Trek reboot. It would, however, be illogical to anyone who didn’t know that.
Chariots of fire
Everybody be watching Lancelot and Malagant, nobody be watching Ser Davros going full beast mode.
Helps when he has all his fingers. :)
Was sure i knew him from somewhere
This is what epic movies was all about. the acting performance, the music, the setting, all harmonizing and supplementing each other. They don't make it like this anymore.
the 90s were the peak of hollywood talent and motivation
@@garrettzkool63 I would say movies from the 60s to the 90s was the peak. But there still were masterpieces in the 2000’s and 2010’s, like the lord of the rings trilogy which is my favorite of all time. But yes. They don’t make them like this anymore, and if they do it’s just a big cgi fest
@@Z3AL316 i was actually going to say, lotr trilogy is the best hollywood has done ever, imo. especially with howard shores music.
The scene gives me chills every time.
No they don’t it’s so sad!
Fun Fact: Richard Gere (Lancelot) and Ben Cross (Prince Malagant) both starred in religious movies as religious kings. Gere starred in King David, ten years before this movie and Cross starred in Solomon, two years after this movie.
Chariots of fire vs An officer and a gentlemen
When Gere flips Ben Cross 's sword from his hand , the look on Ben's face is magnificent acting .
May you rest in peace, Ben Cross. I always enjoyed your performances on screen.
And now, we lost Sean Connery.
@@treseancann1261 I hadn't noticed your thoughtful comment until just now. Indeed. But their performances in this classic live on forever. We may hope that they do, too, in every way I would like them to 🥲
Richard Gere and Ben Cross literally steal the whole show. This fight scene is proof of this, following Arthur's fall
There is no mention of Excalibur in the film, except for this moment when Arthur's sword makes all the difference.
I loved this movie very much when i first watched it in theaters. But some people complained that there wasn't no mention of Merlin, Excalibur, or had magic like the other movies made about King Arthur.
@@Gabriela-Acevedo I like it even more for that reason
@@jackcrow3477 same here. Also that year they had released Braveheart and Rob Roy. For me personally I liked this movie more than those 2. Not saying it's better than them, just that I liked it more.
@@Gabriela-Acevedo Classics, all of them.
It’s what the sword represents that spurred Lancelot on, it’s not a magic sword by any means, there’s no magic in this film at all.
Being a kings sword chances are it’d be lighter and better built though
R.I.P. Ben Cross.🙏
A tremendous actor.
And now, we lost Sean Connery.
Lancelot betrayed king athur but atleast he still defended him
Before Ben Cross and his men arrive, Arthur says "May God forgive me" about the trial of Ormond and Gere, but his body language seems to indicate he'll spare their lives. I've always been unsure of what his verdict would have been. Was his acceptance of Lancelot as 'his first knight' while he was dying the same, or a different attitude to that earlier scene? You can read it both ways.
It's a bizarre situation. Each of them loves the other, albeit in different ways. Yet they're at a total impasse because the situation is untenable for all three for different reasons.
@@CaminoAir Thats the same question Ive had, what was Arthurs verdict going to be
1:17 Young Davos Seaworth In Action!!!
"Never been much of a fighter, apologies for what you're about to see."
Sir useless, the worthless onion king. A liability to Stannis and everyone.
So, Excalibur just gives you a 1.5% Speed Boost?
It also makes you invincible blocking and attacking wise basically .
I wanna say even if your tired it keeps goimg for you. It apears it prevented him from worrying about hia wound as he delt that amazing combo
Parry +10, Power +10, Speed + 100
Lancelot shows the ability to do this early on in the movie. Taking up Arthur's sword just let him overcome his fatigue and injury. Basically an adrenaline rush that pushed him into berserk mode.
Healing and regeneration too
Lancelot went from 7 to 10 in ferocity when he took a hold of Excalibur.
Rest in peace, Ben Cross.
And now, we lost Sean Connery.
Two legends now gone....
I think at the last part of the fight its more of adrenaline rush that caused lancelot to act and fight in a quick and swift manner, and of course the desire to protect camelot. Because realistically swords aren't that light like lightsabers
Bro that wasn’t any normal sword. That was Excalibur.
Real swords are actually extremely light.
I peed myself laughing at watching this bit, with the quick swishing sword. Ben Cross was a great villain
Ben Cross and Richard Gere were perfect opponents, not only as Lancelot and Malagant, but their acting abilities were above reproach.
Cross's were. Not Gere - Gere is an awful actor. Cross was magnificent.
@@ejkalegal3145 Gere was great and it was an evenly matched performance. Ben Cross is the superior actor overall as far as acting is concerned. If you didnt like Gere’s performance then who would prefer for the Lancelot role?
@violentofwakes11 Hollywood always likes going with an "All American" leading man in these films. They did the same with Prince of Thieves. They clearly think it brings in bigger box office numbers with the US market, so it's a commercial decision. Although Costner and Gere are OK, better casting could have made both films even better. The films lack verisimilitude with these actors coming in with their American accents. It looks and sounds weird when you're supposed to be in medieval England! I think they should have got a Brit to do it. There are many around who would have done a great job. At that time, they could have had Daniel Day Lewis or Ralph Fiennes or Liam Neeson or maybe Christian Bale to name but a few. One thing we don't have a shortage of in the UK is good actors and actresses. Even Timothy Dalton would have done a better job! What do you think?
@@ejkalegal3145 If you have time, watch the movie Sommersby, and you will see Richard Gere differently.
It's an American film production company. Richard Gere was one of the biggest box office draws and actors in the 1990s; unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Timothy Dalton.
I don't think one country monopolizes talent, but comparing talent based on location is a prejudice and a personal preference.
i had this movie on vhs, prob one of my sisters recorded it, i didnt know the movie so checked it out, even after 20+ years i can appreciate the awesome villainy of Malagant, he was truly terrifying to me.
Tyrese Gibson.
The irony is that Malagant finally get to sit on King Arthur’s chair as he always wanted.
The very last part of this scene is epic! Best part of the entire film!💯👍
Figures that the two best & deadliest swordsmen are half Irish! What an epic battle to the end! Fantastically choreographed!
Ludacris.
I not a sword expert but I have to say that swordplay by Lancelot was pretty neat!!
Jerry Goldsmith who composed the music for this also used a Latin-singing choir in his orchestrations for The Omen and Omen 2: Damien!
You forgot Secret Of Nimh. Noticed the music is identical to the epic theme between Justin vs Jenner.
I like @ 1:17-1:35 where the Knights show how honorable & well they fight. It's pretty cool.
I feel that after Lancelot picked up Excalibur, he "Knew what his opponent was going to do before he does it. You have to wait for that one moment in every fight where you win or lose." Going back to the quote in that first scene. They'd been fighting for a few minutes at this point and Lancelot had Malagant's book.
The magic of the sword basically took over for him and it was like having god mode on. This is a very underrated epic movie moment that not many people talk about.
Excalibur has no magic. This was all on lancelot finding that motivation to live for his true love. Excalibur just reminded him of that
@@andrewjoyce9038I generally agree, though the glimmer of light off of Excalibur at least sprinkled a touch of ambiguity.
@@erentheca it did
Prince Malagant: "YOU FOOL!"
Rest in peace, Ben. You were a good performer..
And now, we lost Sean Connery.
@@treseancann1261
Yes, we did.
maybe Excallibur was forged to be lighter than other swords which made lancelot faster
Lancelot does have a knack for disarming people. He's pretty good at that.
Underated best movie sword fight of all time. This film is badass, too bad it's been lost to time
In a manner, so to speak, Malagant and Lancelot are almost akin to each other. There are differences but similarities as well. Lancelot has honour on a basic level whereas Malagant threw his honour away
Two Brilliant Actors Richard Gere (An Officer and a Gentleman) and Ben Cross (Chariots of Fire) give Excellent performances.
RIP Ben Cross
00:01 So you came back to die with your kingdom? Batman versus Bane 12th century AD.
2:29…Merlin FINALLY announces his presence
This movie used to be my top movie with knights when I was a kid and I had no Netflix or any other possible ways to watch movies except the ones in public channels in tv :)
I kinda criticize the movie for somethings, but the last battle scene and the music to it pretty epic and ballsy.
Sean Conery is a best actor!!! We remember that king!!!
A real treat to see Ben Cross play an epic villain
You wanna hear a curious fact? Jeremy Irons and Ralph Fiennes were considered for the role of Malagant.
@@franklesher4459 Glad it didn't happen. Ben Cross was hilarious, especially the look he gave when King Arthur said "There's a peace that's only to be found on the other side of war".
Lancelot was THE best swordsman, but with Excalibur... he was the Sword of God, and it gives me goosebumps when he fights with excalibur, it's like more than sword fight, it's like the fight between pure good vs evil.
I’m not a fan of this movie. But the part where Lancelot picks up Excalibur is one of the greatest scenes of movie history.
When the Paladin gets that Holy Sword..
0:29 There should have been a Wilhelm scream when he threw him off the balcony!
My god what a great actor Ben Cross was and shout out to Richard Gere for playing Lancelot! This was some of the best scenes I ever seen 💯💪🏾
I love how Lancelot's secret weapon even as foreshaowed in the beginning of the movie is his rapid moves and attacks until he flips the sword off you.
2:28 the power of Excalibur
I love that when he disarms Malagant the sword flying in the air is CGI i never noticed that before.
I think that's a practical effect and not CGI surely?
Maybe the sword is real against a green screen? Can't quite tell.
Co za facet...... obłędny ❤❤hm😍
Back then, I would've guessed that Lancelot would have to fight Ralph first. Instead, he died at the hand of the people of Camelot., which makes it more entertaining.
Ralph Fiennes would have made a great Malagant!
Believe it or not, I was thinking on that. Specially that he and Jeremy Irons were all considered to be Malagant.
Almost looks like his face/self turns gray as he dies, like in those old video games, good effects.
Loved this movie since i was a kid, thanks
There should have been a scene like this in the new Star Wars sequels. We don’t get films like this anymore. 😢
من اجمل واقوى المشاهد السينماءيه ..هذا الفلم مظلوم لم ياخذ حقه كفايه❤
When he picks up the king's sword he gets super powered. Iirc they never say it's name or draw any special attention to it, it's just the sword king Arthur used. But we all know what sword that is.
They just don't make movies this good anymore.
Figures that the 2 best & deadliest swordsmen are half Irish (in real life), & they are fighting each other in this duel to the death, no less😜😃☺
RIP Ben Cross.
And now, we lost Sean Connery.
How did they film this? Cameras didn't exist at this time...
GREAT SCENE
Ben Cross dead :( Sean Connery dead :( and they do not make movies like that anymore :( Btw. 2:35 - Love the BERSERKER mode it was epic!
"Be the only one with a sword." And thankfully Excalibur was there was there, after Arthur was shot.
Now that is what I call a proper fight...
2:45 Lancelot disarms Malagant but 2:51 and Malagant still has his sword.
The chosen one who brings balance!
Superior fight choreography compared to the Star Wars sequels.
I’d probably have been the one who was held by one of Malagant’s soldiers, whilst another shot him dead.
fun fact, the blades were replaced by cgi for safety and the part where he knocks malagants sword into the air was added in post production
Malagant was a damn good challenge even though he lost.
Perfectly balanced. As all things should be
I still think that Richard Gere wasn't the best choice to play Lancelot
Agreed he gives as much a medieval vibe as a rollercoaster
Rest In Peace Sean Connery.
Excalibur seems to have a very high attack speed.
00:50 Clear the way, Boss Fight.
Take **THAT** Mayo-naze!
I looking for this classical music used in this scene what is the name please ?.
It’s on the original soundtrack from the movie score by Jerry Goldsmith. It’s called “Never Surrender.”
He has the high ground 🤣
A how ever could you Survive in a Medivals Period Time?!
Like that!
RIP Ben
And now, we lost Sean Connery.
Did Alan Silvestri do the score for this movie? Sounds like him
No, it was Jerry Goldsmith.
Goldsmith beget Silvestri (and Williams . . . and Horner . . . and Poledouris . . . on and on).
Excalibur chooses Lancelot. Arthur has now become previous user.
The second his hand touched Excalibur…
This movie is same conundrum as Robin Hood Prince of Thieves: Richard Gere and Kevin Costner have absolutely no English accept at all...but when I think of Lancelot I always think of Richard Gere and when I think of Robin Hood I always think of Kevin Costner. These types of films stick with us!
Oh WOW! What an amazing sword fight! Richard Gere can be my St Michael the Archangel (I hope) any day! Amen.
Malagant is too cocky.
Раны смертельные у Гира по тем временам. Или как на собаке все заживает?😮
Lancelot tales Xcalibur and finish him.
Davos Seaworth, is that you :)?
whoever was working in the costuming department should have been fired.
Hello i from viet nam
Tôi là người việt nam tôi rất thích xem phim nước ngoài
0:28 Dude is carrying a guy over his head
Really? How absolutely amazing you noticed that Captain Obvious!!!
@@Retro-Future-Land are you intellectually limited? Cause I don’t want to make fun of how stupid you are. You realize that’s pretty much physically impossible?
I think your attitude when you wrote this couldve used an obvious adjustment. I should know I'm the captain. @@Retro-Future-Land
Seems like the Prince got the Throne after all
Not gonna lie, but Lancelot met his match.
RIP Sean Connery and Ben Cross
Richard Gere God mode @2:32
yes, we all know medieval knights fought without helmets. How else would they look good for the cameras?
I like ALLL of the scene but most how the man’s face turned black when he dies
Malagant aka ganondorf. Lancelot aka link