Incannerax
What a waste of my time!!!
Tedfoldol
everything you have heard about this movie is true.
Supelice
Dreadfully Boring
Yash Wade
Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
poinciana
Why did I not know about Anthony Andrews?! He is completely fantastic! Very believable as Sir Percy. His performance is both hilarious and touching. I did also enjoy Jane Seymour, but for me, it was all about Andrews. I watched a borrowed VHS tape several times, and sink me if I didn't go and order my own DVD, what! I also bought the 1982 version of Ivanhoe starring Anthony Andrews sight unseen based on his performance in The Scarlet Pimpernel. The version with Leslie Howard bored me out of the gate, and I had written off our dear Pimpernel until I was introduced to this version. I was also moved to go and read the book. "This beholder is enchanted"!
beautifulangel_03
i found this movie in the local library after reading the book several times. i L.O.V.E.D it!!!! it is a fantastic movie and the acting is superb. Anthony Andrews is an extremely talented actor and portrays Sir Percy beautifully, with the lazy speech and face. he really is just perfect for the part and carried it off very well. Julia Roberts is also very good. the filming is fantastic and the story line is almost in sync with the book. the ending is exiting and there is lots of action mixed up with romance, wit and suspense. i don't want to say to much in case i spoil it. all up i think it is a wonderful film and would recommend it to any one who loved a good romance/action. Definitely worth a nine out of ten
thelittletwin
This is my favorite movie of all time (ok, tied with the Pirates of the Caribbean series). I have loved this movie since I saw it about 11 years ago. Yes, I have read the book (both of them actually, since it combines ELDORADO and THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL), and I still love it. It doesn't follow the books very well, but I personally think it's the best Pimpernel movie out there.This was my first introduction to Ian McKellan, and I immediately felt that he's an amazing actor. He is the perfect Chauvelin, and I can't think of a better actor to play that character. Even when Chauvelin was behaving like a snake toward Percy, I felt that he was amazing and liked him.That said, I can't say enough for Anthony Andrews as Percy. The moment that I saw him as the Fop, I fell in love. He played the part magnificently, and again, I couldn't imagine another actor as Percy. I've never seen an actor who can change into other people as convincingly as he does.Jane Seymour has always been a favorite, and she didn't disappoint me. Sure, no one has as much hair as she does in the movie, but that can be overlooked. She is a very convincing Marguerite.This movie is fun all the way through. Both men and women will love this version since it has both action and romance. It is the ultimate date movie, and I highly recommend it. I practically have it memorized even down to the music.Go and give it a try, you might find that you like it.
Carla_s_harris
This is one of the most often watched movie by my 15 year old daughter and me. And I watched it over and over even before she was born. It has drama, suspense and comedy. Oh, and it is SO romantic!Also, watching this and similar movies has bolstered my kids' knowledge of history. When they study the French Revolution, for instance, it isn't as boring as it would have been otherwise.It would also be interesting for fans of Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman since Jane Seymour co-stars here. And fans of Lord of the Rings and X-Men will be interested to see a younger Ian McClellan (Gandalf/Magneto) as Chauvelin.
