This was a pretty decent movie. I agree with Alan Yim that Hugh Jackman's character was underutilized. There is a little too much repetition of the cow lines as well. We understand what she means, they don't need to constantly hit us with it. It is still worth watching, but if you wanted a little more of the why me, oh yeah that's why I would see Her Minor Thing, that got it a little better. Granted that is a little different in that the girl breaks it off and the guy is the one that really wants her back but the girl didn't intend to completely end it.. but there are a lot of similarities. And they show the "other" guy more often, he almost gets more time than the original guy.
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Merlin's Apprentice
(2006)
unique look and creative
18 April 2006
I loved the original, and found this sequel quite by accident. Nothing could compare to the first, but this one stands well on its own. I found it hard to follow at first, but if you stick with it, it makes sense. Sam and Miranda are refreshing in their roles which have received a bit of an overhaul. Garwin Sanford (Narim-Stargate SG-1,Simon-Stargate Atlantis) and John Reardon do a really good job in their roles. The pig was funny. It reminds me of the horse in the first movie. Jack's Arcimedes? Who knows. True this one does not match the time line of the first one completely, but if you are familiar with the legend of Merlin, and you have a lot of fantasy creativity you can accept the changes with some stride. Hollywood does not do things in proper order with all the pieces fitting, I learned that long ago and have stopped expecting it. Take this movie for what it is, a unique romp in the world of an exceptional wizard, wisely played by Sam Neill.
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