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I want to love this movie... I really do. Great actors, lovely scenery, some really cool action sequences. Statham is entertaining as always. But the story fails a bit. It is not logical and it feels like you press "Fast forward" and skips important parts of the story. Did they cut off too much? Yes. Too jumpy story to get more stars.

First of all it needs to be said: This is not a remake of the cartoon Mulan (-98). It really is no comedy or musical drama. It is as much like the cartoon Mulan as Russel Crowes Robin Hood is like the cartoon Robin Hood.

This is one of those movies where Disney tells their softed version of a legend. We have seen that many times before. Mulan is eye candy, drama and action. I see hints of Crouching Tiger, I see hints of Pocahontas. As many Disney movies before the violence is restricted, same with nudity. This is more a family (not for the youngest) movie than a bloodfilled action. It is more drama than romantic cuteness. It still really is an action/drama - but softed as most Disney movies are.

I loved the photography and really liked the actors. Some reviews called the Mulan movie soulless but I have to disagree. I see the small movements in the actors eyes, in their shoulders. I hear the music and I feel the spirit in the nature.

Disney updated their version of the legend. Like always Disney changes the legend to fit their view. I don't mind. I like this version. I like this movie.

Was eager to watch this and... I am not dissapointed. It could have been better, it could have been worse. I don't know why ppl hate it though. Cursed bring new life to the King Arthur legend. I think Skarsgård and Langford bring something really interesting to Cursed. As entertainment it is easy to watch, nice eyecandy and pretty OK action.

I'd loved to seen a better cast for some characters, like Arthur because him and Nimue are not well together. Sister Igraine is decent but does not fit the character at start. King Uther? Horrible. But after 10 episodes they all make sense.

Scenery and settings are pretty good. Story then? Jumpy. Too many different sidestories, too many characters to follow from time to time. Gets slightly confusing sometimes.

Overall I really like Cursed. I enjoyed watching it. Give it a chance. This is not GoT. It is not Witcher. This is the Arthur legend from a new point of view.