Quest for Camelot | 
| Director: Frederik Du Chau
Actors: Jessalyn Gilsig, Cary Elwes, Andrea Corr, Bryan White, Gary Oldman
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98
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Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 3836
Format: Ac-3, Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: WARD16607D
ISBN: 6305123454
UPC: 085391660729
EAN: 9786305123453
ASIN: 6305123454
Theatrical Release Date: May 15, 1998
Release Date: October 20, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Following their animated/live action hit Space Jam, Warner Bros. jumped into the fully animated feature competition by playing it safe, giving the Arthurian legend a conspicuously Disneyesque facelift. Ingredients from Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Pocahontas are evident in the tale of a girl named Kayley (Jessalyn Gilsig) whose father, a Knight of the Round Table, is killed by Sir Ruber (Gary Oldman), a maniacal brute who steals Excalibur and threatens to seize King Arthur's Camelot. Kayley enlists the blind, reclusive knight-aspirant Garrett (Cary Elwes) to brave the Enchanted Forest and retrieve the magic sword, and their adventure is (of course) fraught with danger. Adding extra punch to the movie's commercial appeal, the soundtrack songs are performed by big names like LeeAnn Rimes and Celine Dion. And if that's not enough to hold a kid's attention, there's a two-headed dragon ("we're the reason cousins shouldn't marry") voiced by Eric Idle and Don Rickles. With so much talent involved, it's entertaining but uninspired, although cleverly harmless riffs from Dirty Harry, Taxi Driver, and other movies spice up the adventure with enjoyable pop-culture references. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Stunning animation and sensational songs await you in the enchanted land of Camelot. A spirited teenage girl named Kayley answers the call to adventure when Ruber the evil knight steals King Arthur's legendary sword, Excalibur. Aided by Garrett, a handsome, blind squire, Kayley embarks on a thrilling quest to recover the sword and save her beloved kingdom. Along the way, these two unlikely heroes meet up with one outrageously funny creature--a wise-cracking, two-headed dragon named Devon & Cornwall. On their magical, musical journey, Kayley and Gerrett discover the unlimited power of friendship and courage. You'll discover dazzling, fun-filled entertainment in Quest For Camelot.
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TALE OF A KNIGHTESS November 29, 2004
Michael Butts (Martinsburg, WV USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
QUEST FOR CAMELOT is a charming, if somewhat derivative, animated film the whole family should enjoy. Loosely based on the King Arthur and Excalibur legend, the story follows a young girl whose knight father was murdered by the evil knight Ruber. She enlists the aid of a blind young man and his magic bird, and also a two headed dragon, added for humor and ultimately to help save the day.
With animation reminiscent of early Disney and one CGI segment involving a sleeping ogre, CAMELOT has all the ingredients for a musical toon. The songs written by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster are more pop oriented but performed well by Bryan White, The Coors, Celine Dion and some of the cast members.
The characters are voiced nicely by Jessica Gelwig (Kayley), Cary Elwes (Garrett), Gary Oldman (Ruber), Jane Seymour (Julianna); Pierce Brosnan (Arthur), and of course Don Rickles/Eric Idle as the dragon.
It's probably not destined to be a classic, but it's fine entertainment for the whole clan.
Family Fun and More! June 10, 2002
Lorenzo M. in the Hollywood CA Area (North Hollywood, CA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Stretching the truth of the Knights Of The Round table, just a little, this is a great story for kids. Teaching them courage and trust and friendship.The voices are great, Cary Elwis, Pierce Brosnen, Jane Seymore, John Cleese, Don Rickles and the singing talents of the Corrs, Celene Dion and Steve Perry. This has a wonderful score and the soundtrack is just as good. Great lyrics and music. The DVD has three fun features that make it just as interesting for the adults and the kids, but I am sure the kids will have far more fun. Technically it is a well put together film and the music and sound effects are brilliant. The story is sweet and touching and the comedy sprinkled throughout. A must for every family or animated feature fan!
 Romantic Adventure March 20, 2006
Penny Marchell
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Quest for Camelot is my favorite movie. I love how a blind man can be so efficient and how a young girl can see him beyond his abilities.
Great Childrens Entertainment.. February 22, 2006
K. Bell (Nashville, TN United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I ordered the Quest for Camelot dvd for the wonderful Steve Perry video that was included on the disc. Having never watched the movie before I was pleasantly surprised. My 10 year old loves the movie and she loves the games that are included on the disc.
Ignore the guy above. April 4, 1999
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
True that this movie doesn't have the animation of a disney movie but it has a better story than many I have seen and its characters are so diffrent from the usual prince and princess. Kaley is a wide eyed adventurous daughter of a Knight of the round table. She aspires to be a knight even after his untimely death. This is the topic of one of the best songs in the film, and there are many of them. Garret who is given voice by Cary Elwes (Wesley from Princess Bride) is an ex stable boy who, blinded in an accident, hides himself away in the Forbidden Forest where he learns to cope with his lost sense with the help of an extremely well created Silver winged Falcon named Ayden. Together they search for Excaliber and find themselves. With names such as Don Rickles, Eric Idle (Monty Python), Gary Oldman, Jane Seymour (singing voice Celine Dion), Pierce Brosnan, Gabriel Byrne, Bronson Pinchot, Sir John Gielgud, and Jaleel White how could this movie be passed up? Plus Steve Perry's beautiful voice graces the soundtrack! I assure you, if you love fantasy and Camelot, you will enjoy this picture.
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