08 October 2020

The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982)

Sink me!
What a treat this ensemble cast provides. It's impossible to make a complete mess of that timeless tale by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. Jane Seymour's bosoms and hairdos are entertaining on their own, but she also does a pretty good job acting. Anthony Andrews shines as Sir Percy. And "baby" Ian McKellen is a treat as the agent of The Terror during the French Revolution. It's a little too long at 142 minutes, but the amazingly choreographed saber duel at the end is almost worth the lengthy running time. Recommended, especially for the exquisite costumes.

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