> it is intentionally solemn, weird As a plus it has superb evocations of the ancient landscapes of Britain (admittedly filmed in Eire), in a way that I think

> it is intentionally solemn, weird As a plus it has superb evocations of the ancient landscapes of Britain (admittedly filmed in Eire), in a way that I think captures a Tolkien-like view of a young world that is fresh and green > almost painful in its lack in humor And there is a subtle humour, especially in Merlin, who is more directly humorous, than say Gandalf (another mythic wizard). > and jarring in its refusal to explore the psyches of its characters It surfaces the personalities and drives of multiple distinct characters. If they aren't 'explored' it's perhaps because they represent distinct folk personas and Boorman was more interested in their interactions and responses to each other.