Didn't go into this expecting much, was a touch better than what I imagined. Acting wise it was up to scratch, not brilliant but good for a B movie. Was delight to see Sarah Douglas playing the villain, and she did a good job, probably the best actress in it!
The plot's the usual swords and sandals medieval fare, wasn't the greatest story but it held my interest. Special effects were alright and to my surprise there's some good cinematography to be seen here.
Onto the characters, and this is where it picks up a lot of praise from me. We have the reluctant King, who's more interested in his drink and women than ruling, but when he gets going he does it solidly. Tough man Erik (played by Andrew Pleavin from 300) and "pretty boy" as he's referred to, Jason (played by Ed Speelers from Outlander) and a witch-hunting religious man. Quite the unique trio! There's also a women sorcerer allied with the head Witch but I don't want to give too much away.
5/10: Positively shocking good fun
The plot's the usual swords and sandals medieval fare, wasn't the greatest story but it held my interest. Special effects were alright and to my surprise there's some good cinematography to be seen here.
Onto the characters, and this is where it picks up a lot of praise from me. We have the reluctant King, who's more interested in his drink and women than ruling, but when he gets going he does it solidly. Tough man Erik (played by Andrew Pleavin from 300) and "pretty boy" as he's referred to, Jason (played by Ed Speelers from Outlander) and a witch-hunting religious man. Quite the unique trio! There's also a women sorcerer allied with the head Witch but I don't want to give too much away.
5/10: Positively shocking good fun