5/5 IVANHOE DVD
  by S. E. Haley
I enjoyed this video when it was first out on Public Broadcasting and was glad to see it on DVD. It's a great interpretation of Sir Walter Scott's classic story of knights and social mores of the Middle Ages. Anthony Andrews was my favorite then and with this new DVD, it brings the story back to life. For those who like the classics told in a way that relates the time that era, they would enjoy this tale very much.

3/5 Ivanhoe (1982) DVD Review
  by Manny M. Agah
This made-for-TV movie is rather one-dimensional and geared for young audience. James Mason is one of my all-time favorite actors, but I didn't care for his haircut in this film. I'd rather watch the 1952 version, which has nice photography and a superb score by Miklos Rozsa.

5/5 Anthony Andrews is excellent
  by Katla
Finally!!! It took way too many years for this movie to come out on DVD.

Growing up watching Ivanhoe on TV every Christmas this movie became an instant must-see. Something that my sister and I would eagerly await (and we still do) every year.

Really good cast. James Mason, Sam Neil and Olivia Hussey are all very believable but it is Anthony Andrews who steals this movie. This superb British actor demands every scene that he is in - making one feel like it is all happening in ones living room.

Not owning this movie is depriving one self of rarely seen magic.

5/5 The ONLY true adaptation (so far)
  by Anna Jung
I have not seen the 1952 version, but I have seen this version and the A&E miniseries. I have also read the book a number of times (it is one of my favorites). Although the A&E version is longer and includes scenes and characters that this version leaves out (such as Urfried, Gurth, the opening meal), the A&E version distorts the story (adding absurd subplots) and drastically changes the characters and the dialogue. This version, although far too short, is true to the book in its depiction of the characters and the story. I have watched it 10 times and I plan to watch it many more, this ones a keeper (2 million Swedes can't be wrong).

Update: I have now watched the 1952 version and stand by opinion here. The 1982 version is the only true adaptation. The 1952 version distorts the story even worse than the 1997 version. I have watched it at least 20 more times since my original review and still love it.

4/5 Ivanhoe
  by E. Ritchie
This is our favorite film version of Ivanhoe marred only by a poor portrayal of Rowena.