tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post3931089863131426027..comments2024-03-28T20:35:37.931-04:00Comments on Hamlette's Soliloquy: "Ivanhoe" (1982) -- Initial ThoughtsHamlette (Rachel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-90823094631326150152018-09-04T18:52:46.074-04:002018-09-04T18:52:46.074-04:00Anonymous -- WOW! That's so fascinating! Tha...Anonymous -- WOW! That's so fascinating! Thanks for sharing that, whomever you may be.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-75176463835214743162018-09-04T18:16:33.771-04:002018-09-04T18:16:33.771-04:00the silliest hat in the movie didn't come out ...the silliest hat in the movie didn't come out of nowhere: https://jewishcurrents.org/jewdayo-grid/the-jewish-hat/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-18768306144697612912018-01-06T21:11:19.670-05:002018-01-06T21:11:19.670-05:00Well, yeah. Prolly just always going to be the be...Well, yeah. Prolly just always going to be the best.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-65608082295771587792018-01-06T21:06:38.561-05:002018-01-06T21:06:38.561-05:00Aw, neat! Yeah, I've yet to see a medieval mo...Aw, neat! Yeah, I've yet to see a medieval movie that measures up to the magic of the Errol Flynn Robin Hood. <3Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992633823859430981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-49547019962266124322018-01-06T20:17:57.763-05:002018-01-06T20:17:57.763-05:00I've shown this one to my kids, and they reall...I've shown this one to my kids, and they really dug it. Not as much as the Errol Flynn Robin Hood, but enough that they talk about it quite a bit still, and we watched it back in the spring.<br /><br />I always get a kick out of John Ryhs-Davies because I like him so much in the Indy and LOTR movies. Like you said, he's always heartily enjoyable.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-87241948524363808482018-01-06T14:02:36.373-05:002018-01-06T14:02:36.373-05:00I watched this movie years ago and then I watched ...I watched this movie years ago and then I watched it last night and it was so enjoyable! <3 I still like Anthony Andrews better as Sir Percy, especially because Ivanhoe doesn't have much to do in a film that is named after him.<br /><br />Last time, I watched it for Anthony Andrews. This time, I watched it kind of for Anthony Andrews, but more for Stuart Wilson and John Rhys-Davies (who Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992633823859430981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-45050459773750566942017-02-28T08:33:09.694-05:002017-02-28T08:33:09.694-05:00Thanks, Matt! I love the book too. I've seen t...Thanks, Matt! I love the book too. I've seen the Liz Taylor version too, and it's enjoyable, but I prefer this one.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-34794648230463915462017-02-27T22:32:39.882-05:002017-02-27T22:32:39.882-05:00Good stuff. Ivanhoe is a great book, never seen th...Good stuff. Ivanhoe is a great book, never seen the movies except a snippet of the Liz Taylor one. Doc Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783244633195233970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-30660145712181026362014-03-11T15:19:11.726-04:002014-03-11T15:19:11.726-04:00I don't know -- the Robert Taylor one is both ...I don't know -- the Robert Taylor one is both too eager and too staid or something. And he gets better way too quickly from his wounds. Who does he think he is, Sgt. Saunders?Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-8008856449863741392014-03-11T15:15:18.342-04:002014-03-11T15:15:18.342-04:00It's been years and years and years since I re...It's been years and years and years since I read the book -- I didn't remember Athelstane at all! The only part I remembered clearly was Wamba dressing up like the priest and saying <i>Pax vobiscum</i> all the time. Anyway, that scene with Athelstane interrupting with food remarks is totally in this version! In fact, the screencap I included here is from that scene. He's just Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-29979390666260006782014-03-11T11:20:15.804-04:002014-03-11T11:20:15.804-04:00Tom likes this one -- I didn't, so much. Not b...Tom likes this one -- I didn't, so much. Not bad or anything, but it just didn't capture me. I like AA in the one Agatha Christie he was in better (not getting into TSP again ...) :)<br /><br />I can't remember if we got this one from Netflix or the library. We've also seen the 1952 version with Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor (A Tale of Two Taylors!) which I actually liked Janet Lingel Aldrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05633969913976791146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-35743570229347999952014-03-11T10:54:52.499-04:002014-03-11T10:54:52.499-04:00I've actually never seen a film version of Iva...I've actually never seen a film version of <i>Ivanhoe</i>, though I love the book. This Athelstane and Rebecca especially look just about how I pictured the characters myself. Athelstane always cracks me up in the book—I love the scene where he and Cedric are being held prisoner and Cedric is raging away, while Athelstane interrupts with a remark about food every chance he gets. :)Elisabeth Grace Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073159989691222645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-18753070498998442322014-03-10T14:28:33.811-04:002014-03-10T14:28:33.811-04:00Like I said, Amazon has it for less than $10 right...Like I said, Amazon has it for less than $10 right now -- that's the cheapest I've seen it, so now would be a good time go buy a copy.<br /><br />And thanks! It's always nice to hear people enjoyed one of my posts. I do put quite a bit of time and effort into them ;-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-69252348030453407092014-03-10T13:53:04.909-04:002014-03-10T13:53:04.909-04:00Ohhhh I REALLY want to see this movie!!! I've ... Ohhhh I REALLY want to see this movie!!! I've wanted to see it for a while now, ever since I heard about it more than a year ago. Unfortunately our library system doesn't have it, so I guess the only way I'l be able to watch it is if I buy it. I'm a huge fan of Anthony Andrews, so I'm pretty sure I would love this movie-- especially if he spends most of the movie wounded (andEmma Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215503772898813587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-14187424754025748712014-03-10T12:30:33.450-04:002014-03-10T12:30:33.450-04:00Well, I don't love the story like I do many ot...Well, I don't love the story like I do many others, but I do quite enjoy it. Maybe a revisit would be good!<br /><br />And it depends on the man and why his shirt is off. A guy who has his shirt off for a reasonable reason (wounded, working hard outdoors, going swimming) I can quite enjoy. A guy taking his shirt off just to show off, I'm not so much a fan of.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-23024472498963731772014-03-10T11:35:08.220-04:002014-03-10T11:35:08.220-04:00I've never much cared for this story in genera...I've never much cared for this story in general (and I don't know why, either -- considering its adult themes and all the racial and religious turmoil, you'd think it would be right up my alley; hmm, maybe it's time to revisit this!), but this is a great little movie. I'm glad you liked it.<br /><br />Though, I like men better with shirts on than off. I'm weird that way. :)Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928012771461206094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-6323588160253725822014-03-10T10:46:53.345-04:002014-03-10T10:46:53.345-04:00I'm getting ready to order the 1997 version ri...I'm getting ready to order the 1997 version right now! I have a little birthday money to spend, and it's something I've had on my wish list for a long time now.<br /><br />Anthony definitely looks fantastic in this! I liked him WAY better here than in TSP.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-84512260910984875252014-03-10T10:29:05.729-04:002014-03-10T10:29:05.729-04:00oohh! I really want to see this! I've seen the...oohh! I really want to see this! I've seen the 1997 Mini-series which is amazing and my favorite as of now but I want to see this one as well. Anthony looks fantastic in this!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133030879235127425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-91045057089480540172014-03-10T09:35:48.916-04:002014-03-10T09:35:48.916-04:00I think if you love TSP, you should greatly enjoy ...I think if you love TSP, you should greatly enjoy this. Amazon has it for under $10 right now. Totally worth the money!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-49933661278766024602014-03-10T09:33:53.526-04:002014-03-10T09:33:53.526-04:00No, he didn't. It has way too much tension, a...No, he didn't. It has way too much tension, anxiety, and danger for him to find it enjoyable right now. Give him a few years, and then I think he'll love it, once he learns not to worry so much about fictional characters.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-55492569263599779482014-03-10T08:12:37.850-04:002014-03-10T08:12:37.850-04:00Ok, I have to find this movie now! I love the book...Ok, I have to find this movie now! I love the book and I always enjoy a good, humorous take on it. I mean, it has Anthony Andrews in it, how could this not be amazing? My favorite movie of his though is still, and will always be, "The Scarlet Pimpernel". the far side of foreverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091295934826017698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-24353810521170269332014-03-10T03:43:38.373-04:002014-03-10T03:43:38.373-04:00Did Daniel watch this with you? It would help him ...Did Daniel watch this with you? It would help him appreciate my favorite, Knight's Castle.Noumenonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01597461989960782762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-55805904710114698082014-03-09T22:39:20.435-04:002014-03-09T22:39:20.435-04:00I may have to make up a story where Rebecca gets a...I may have to make up a story where Rebecca gets a happily-ever-after.<br /><br />And Ivanhoe's hair, even when he was gravely ill, was always better than Brian's!!!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-32517658940021825042014-03-09T22:37:30.850-04:002014-03-09T22:37:30.850-04:00I've only read it once, over my Christmas brea...I've only read it once, over my Christmas break my freshman year in college, so... fifteen years ago now. I'm planning to read it again later this year! But I remember liking Rebecca better than Rowena in it too.<br /><br />Do see this! It's great fun.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881774.post-53832567727533992662014-03-09T19:53:30.845-04:002014-03-09T19:53:30.845-04:00Awww, I'm so happy you enjoyed it. It's su...Awww, I'm so happy you enjoyed it. It's such a cute movie, and you're right, it's fun because it doesn't try to be anything that it's not. All it wants to do is entertain, and succeeds mightily. Olivia Hussey was brilliant. I think it's her casting that contributed to my loving Rebecca more than Rowena. It's not that I didn't like Rowena, but you're right Carissa (Regency Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16052175780167961631noreply@blogger.com