Lancelot: Guardian of Time
Lancelot: Guardian of Time

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Lancelot: Guardian of Time

1997
Movie
85 min
English

Lancelot is sent through time by Merlin to protect young Arthur before he becomes King of Camelot, but by accident, they both end up in present day world along with the villains. Only technology can help them now.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure

Plot Summary

In the year 3050, a disgraced knight, Lancelot, is brought forward in time to prevent a galactic evil from destroying Earth. He must team up with a futuristic soldier to battle robotic assassins and a sinister alien queen. Lancelot's medieval combat skills are tested against advanced weaponry in a desperate race against time to save humanity.

Critical Reception

Lancelot: Guardian of Time was met with a largely negative reception from critics and audiences. It is generally considered a low-budget science fiction film with a convoluted plot and uninspired special effects. The film struggled to find a significant audience upon its release and is often cited as an example of a B-movie with ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful ideas.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and predictable plot.

  • Special effects are dated and unconvincing.

  • Performances are generally uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Lancelot: Guardian of Time are scarce, but those available generally reflect a low opinion of the film, citing its poor production values and unengaging narrative.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Jeff Burr, is also known for directing other low-budget horror and action films such as 'Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III' and 'Puppet Master 4 & 5'.

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