The answer, of course, is that you cant.
And yet, at the same time, its impossible for me to viewKrullwithout a sense of genuine affection.
Touching down on the planet Krull, the scene is set for a classic struggle between good versus evil.
Ken Marshall plays the handsome hero, Colwyn.
The first of these is the hapless Ergo the Magnificent, brilliantly played by David Battley.
Then theres Bernard Bresslaw in heavy make-up as a melancholy Cyclops.
Its weird seeing someone more commonly associated with theCarry Onmovies in such a series role.
The Slayers, too, are terrific.
Silent save for the eerie scream they emit when they die, theyre a memorable screen foe.
The Black Fortress, meanwhile, features some great set designs.
Its also surprisingly harsh, with Colwyn losing allies at every turn.
TheStar Warsfranchise never despatched quite so many characters in such a graphic manner.
A special mention should go, while I think of it, to James Horners marvellous score.
The world, it seems, wasnt quite ready for another Arthurian fantasy with lasers in it.
Gradually, though,Krullhas amassed the following it deserves.
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