In this reworking of a Mark Twain story the legend of Camelot is catapulted from medieval ramparts to modern American suburbia. It's a novel twist that makes for some good family entertainment. Young King Arthur is propelled forward through time by Merlin the wizard (Arye Gross) to escape the wrath of the evil leather-clad sorceress Morgana (Alexandra Paul), who plots to steal the Excalibur sword, usurp Arthur’s power, and take over his kingdom. After arriving in America, Arthur (Michael Oshry) — now nicknamed Artie — is adopted by a kind-hearted waitress who raises him into a robust 20th Century teenager. Ten years pass without a sign of trouble save for Artie’s occ...
Released:
1999
Rated:
PG
Length:
88 mins