Recommend some Sword Wielding films - Blu-ray Forum

Natty · 08-05-2011, 10:48 PM

Hey guys, I've just finished Spartacus and have always had a love of Roman culture, so I was wondering if you could recommend me any films like it? Anything will do, and it doesn't have to be Roman, anything from Pathfinder to Troy, or Centurion to Kingdom of Heaven.

Films I have seen:
Gladiator
Robin Hood
Robin Hood and the Prince of Thieves
King Arthur
Pathfinder
Troy
Braveheart
300
Rome (TV Series)
Solomon Kane <- Terrible film!
The Last Samurai
The Eagle

Films I'm going to watch:
IronClad
Centurion
Valhalla Rising
Attila
Conan The Barbarian
The Last Legion
Red Cliff
Highlander
Arn: The Knight Templar

Thanks in advance

Albatross365 · 08-05-2011, 10:55 PM

Gladiator and Blade come to mind

Natty · 08-05-2011, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albatross365

Gladiator and Blade come to mind

I've seen those, I should probably list what I have seen. Blade is set in more "modern" times, I'm looking for older set films.

jacobb1313 · 08-05-2011, 11:30 PM

Personally, the very best "Sword Play" film on Blu-ray is the 1938 Adventures of Robin Hood. But I think what you're after are closer to Roman Epics.

I know El Cid and Fall of the Roman Empire are both available in Region B blus. The films are amazing. I think the Black Shield of Falworth and Valhalla Rising are also available in Region B. Also try The Messenger: Story of Joan of Arc, which is a personal favorite.

Al_The_Strange · 08-05-2011, 11:45 PM

Aside from the ones you've seen, other favorites of mine include:

"Apocalypto" (maybe not so much with swords, but it is one wicked film)
"Attila" (a miniseries; if you like Roman stuff, you'll probably dig this)
"Conan the Barbarian" (the original, if you don't mind some hard-edged fantasy)
"Dragonheart" (if you don't mind some fantasy; I don't remember how much swordplay is in it though)
"Excalibur" (recommended as a rental)
"Ladyhawke"
"The Last Legion" (I thought it was alright; give it a rent, especially if you liked "King Arthur")
"The Last Samurai"

If you don't mind subtitles, I also recommend these Asian epics:

"Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon"
"Hero" (probably my favorite foreign movie)
"Red Cliff" (second-favorite foreign movie; complete International Cut preferred)

SymbioticFunction · 08-06-2011, 12:33 AM

...shogun assassin...

chip75 · 08-06-2011, 01:02 AM

Try these televisions series':
Rome
Spartacus Blood and Sand
Spartacus Gods in the Arena (when it's released)
and these films:
300
Alexander

Update: also The Eagle and Centurion

pro-bassoonist · 08-06-2011, 05:01 AM

Foggy · 08-06-2011, 07:36 AM

Best one of all time is Highlander!

Sithlord75 · 08-06-2011, 08:41 AM

Ironclad.

hobgoblin · 08-06-2011, 08:50 AM

The Count of Monte Cristo

Mithrandir-Grey · 08-06-2011, 08:56 AM

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,
The Two Towers,
The Return of the King.

Natty · 08-06-2011, 08:58 AM

Nice one thanks guys

That's given me some food for thought. I'm not really into the whole Chinese cinema thing, I always find it's over the top?

I have updated my list and will be adding a "will watch list". Hopefully this way people can get more of an idea

Of course I have seen LotR! I have both the TE and EEs! Check my collection first (for obvious ones) :P It's huge!

EDIT: Also, I'm not really that into older films, i.e. 70s and earlier. There is just something about them I don't enjoy, maybe it's the posh accents :P They just don't seem "real".

insomniac013 · 08-06-2011, 10:45 AM

This is a TV show, but check out Game of Thrones! Tis awesome AND it has swords in it

Natty · 08-06-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insomniac013

This is a TV show, but check out Game of Thrones! Tis awesome AND it has swords in it

I've heard of this, it looks quite good! Camelot looked good too but I never got a chance to watch it.

edward3289 · 08-06-2011, 11:23 AM

Would definitely recommend The Eagle. Watched it the other night, was a brilliant film.
I would also recommend Black Death. Not so much an action film with swordplay, but one of those Historically inaccurate films with exaggerated scripts :P I thought it was a good film, don't know anybody else's opinions on here, haven't seen it mentioned yet scrolling down the thread.

SymbioticFunction · 08-06-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natty

I'm not really into the whole Chinese cinema thing, I always find it's over the top?

Unfortunate since Asian cinema has the best sword fighting movies.

chip75 · 08-06-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natty

I've heard of this, it looks quite good! Camelot looked good too but I never got a chance to watch it.

It was (Camelot) released last Monday on DVD. Plus it's been cancelled. Games of Thrones is really good though and I'm looking forward to the home video release.

gunner99 · 08-08-2011, 12:54 AM

The Warriors Way is very good. Unusual movie but very enjoyable. Picture and sound quality outstanding

AUS1969 · 08-08-2011, 10:48 PM

Rob Roy for realism.

08-05-2011, 10:48 PM	#1
Natty Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Devon, UK Blu-ray collection:678 DVD collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	Recommend some Sword Wielding films Hey guys, I've just finished Spartacus and have always had a love of Roman culture, so I was wondering if you could recommend me any films like it? Anything will do, and it doesn't have to be Roman, anything from Pathfinder to Troy, or Centurion to Kingdom of Heaven. Films I have seen: Gladiator Robin Hood Robin Hood and the Prince of Thieves King Arthur Pathfinder Troy Braveheart 300 Rome (TV Series) Solomon Kane <- Terrible film! The Last Samurai The Eagle Films I'm going to watch: IronClad Centurion Valhalla Rising Attila Conan The Barbarian The Last Legion Red Cliff Highlander Arn: The Knight Templar Thanks in advance Last edited by Natty; 08-09-2011 at 07:39 AM.

08-06-2011, 01:02 AM	#7
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3100 DVD collection:1782 iTunes collection:230 Trading Score:9	Try these televisions series': Rome Spartacus Blood and Sand Spartacus Gods in the Arena (when it's released) and these films: 300 Alexander Update: also The Eagle and Centurion Last edited by chip75; 08-06-2011 at 01:07 AM.

08-06-2011, 08:58 AM	#13
Natty Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Devon, UK Blu-ray collection:678 DVD collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	Nice one thanks guys That's given me some food for thought. I'm not really into the whole Chinese cinema thing, I always find it's over the top? I have updated my list and will be adding a "will watch list". Hopefully this way people can get more of an idea Of course I have seen LotR! I have both the TE and EEs! Check my collection first (for obvious ones) :P It's huge! EDIT: Also, I'm not really that into older films, i.e. 70s and earlier. There is just something about them I don't enjoy, maybe it's the posh accents :P They just don't seem "real". Last edited by Natty; 08-06-2011 at 09:07 AM.

08-05-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
Albatross365 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:London Blu-ray collection:334 Digital collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 11	Gladiator and Blade come to mind

08-05-2011, 11:30 PM	#4
jacobb1313 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:1268 DVD collection:297 MA collection:405 Digital collection:355 iTunes collection:8 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:1	Personally, the very best "Sword Play" film on Blu-ray is the 1938 Adventures of Robin Hood. But I think what you're after are closer to Roman Epics. I know El Cid and Fall of the Roman Empire are both available in Region B blus. The films are amazing. I think the Black Shield of Falworth and Valhalla Rising are also available in Region B. Also try The Messenger: Story of Joan of Arc, which is a personal favorite.

08-05-2011, 11:45 PM	#5
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1135 Blu-ray collection:4955 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Aside from the ones you've seen, other favorites of mine include: "Apocalypto" (maybe not so much with swords, but it is one wicked film) "Attila" (a miniseries; if you like Roman stuff, you'll probably dig this) "Conan the Barbarian" (the original, if you don't mind some hard-edged fantasy) "Dragonheart" (if you don't mind some fantasy; I don't remember how much swordplay is in it though) "Excalibur" (recommended as a rental) "Ladyhawke" "The Last Legion" (I thought it was alright; give it a rent, especially if you liked "King Arthur") "The Last Samurai" If you don't mind subtitles, I also recommend these Asian epics: "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" "Hero" (probably my favorite foreign movie) "Red Cliff" (second-favorite foreign movie; complete International Cut preferred)

08-06-2011, 12:33 AM	#6
SymbioticFunction Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Chichester, UK 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:121 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	...shogun assassin...

08-06-2011, 05:01 AM	#8
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08-06-2011, 07:36 AM	#9
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3594 DVD collection:47	Best one of all time is Highlander!

08-06-2011, 08:41 AM	#10
Sithlord75 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Norfolk, U.K. Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:4 Trading Score:91	Ironclad.

08-06-2011, 08:50 AM	#11
hobgoblin Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:185 DVD collection:64	The Count of Monte Cristo

08-06-2011, 08:56 AM	#12
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08-06-2011, 10:45 AM	#14
insomniac013 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Gravity Falls Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	This is a TV show, but check out Game of Thrones! Tis awesome AND it has swords in it

08-06-2011, 11:23 AM	#16
edward3289 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:769 Trading Score:3	Would definitely recommend The Eagle. Watched it the other night, was a brilliant film. I would also recommend Black Death. Not so much an action film with swordplay, but one of those Historically inaccurate films with exaggerated scripts :P I thought it was a good film, don't know anybody else's opinions on here, haven't seen it mentioned yet scrolling down the thread.

08-08-2011, 12:54 AM	#19
gunner99 Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:1436 DVD collection:219 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:7	The Warriors Way is very good. Unusual movie but very enjoyable. Picture and sound quality outstanding

08-08-2011, 10:48 PM	#20
AUS1969 Active Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Rob Roy for realism.

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