The legend of King Arthur has been told countless times, from high-budget epics to gritty re-imaginings. In 2020, director Giles Alderson added another entry to the mythos with Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot . But does this 91-minute indie take offer a fresh perspective on the Round Table, or is it a quest best left unfinished? The Plot: A Kingdom Divided
Unlike many adaptations that focus on Arthur’s rise, this film presents an older, battle-worn King Arthur ( Richard Short ). After years abroad fighting the Roman Empire, Arthur returns to find Camelot in shambles. In his absence, his illegitimate son, ( Joel Phillimore ), has seized the throne, corrupted the court, and is plotting to marry Queen Guinevere to solidify his power. Arthur & Merlin: Knights of ... 2020 - 91 min...
Arthur, now a disillusioned and tortured soul, must reunite with his loyal knights and the wizard ( Richard Brake ) to reclaim his crown. A Low-Budget, Gritty Reality The legend of King Arthur has been told
King Arthur’s Mid-Life Crisis: A Look at "Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot" (2020) The Plot: A Kingdom Divided Unlike many adaptations
This is a draft for a blog post covering the 2020 film , which runs for approximately 91 minutes.
: Despite the title, many critics from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb noted that Merlin has very little screen time—appearing in only a few scenes and having minimal impact on the overall plot.