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Summary: Totally Awesome
Review: This movie was totally awesome. Heath Ledger is such a hunk and was too good for words in this movie. Your crazy if you don't go and see it. There should definetley be a sequel!
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Summary: GOOD KNIGHT
Review: What a pleasant surprise. I rented this DVD, not knowing what to expect from it, I am glad I did. Heath Ledger fresh off THE PATRIOT proves he is up to the task in this 14th century story. Ledger plays William Thatcher, a peasant squire who passes himself off as a nobleman in order to better himself. The script is better than average for this type of action film. One of the best things about this movie is its use of humor. It is very witty without being dumb. Another high point is the [great] souundtrack. The use of Queen's "We Will Rock You" is just one example of how the film uses a modern device to set the movie apart. The weakest aspect of story is when William tracks down his father for a reunion. That aside, everything else clicks. The action in the movie is well executed. Brian Helgeland has a lot of fun as Writer/Director and it shows. The DVD has some fine extras. The commentary is well done. The disc has enough behind the scenes featurettes (11 + an HBO first look) to cover all areas of the production. However, I prefer it when the featurettes are edited together as a whole, rather than in sections, as is the case here. It makes for better viewing. I can live with that because almost everything else is fine. The best compliment I can give the movie is the fact that as soon as returned my rental copy, I went ahead and bought a copy of my own!
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Summary: Knightly Fun !!
Review: Amazing jousting battles with an interesting and complicated story. There's also an unexpected twist in the Director's choice of using modern music and nuances to invoke the emotional responses appropriate to the time period of the story using things from our time period. Definately add this one to your collection.
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Summary: Refreshing & Complete
Review: Anyone who trashes this movie either hasn't truly seen it, or suffers from lousy taste and a non-existent sense of humor. I admit the previews made it look like some ill-conceived cliche. But when my wife rented the DVD, I was surprised to find a storyline that's incredibly creative with no holes. It also features some sensational acting (the Chaucer character and Rufus Sewell in particular). FYI, this isn't Shakespeare; if you got a bang out of watching Raymond Burr in Othello, it's not for you. However, A Knight's Tale is far from the predictable action pulp we usually get. This is one of the funnest most enjoyable movies I've seen in past years. Give it a chance.
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Summary: It fails on so many levels!
Review: P.U.!!! OK, the obvious thing is the horrible idea of using rock music as a soundtrack for a period movie. It is such a ridiculous and horrible idea that it's hard to imagine anybody actually going along with it. Did the direcor have nobody to discuss these things with? But the rest of the film is actually so bad that the crappy choice of music doesn't really stand out the way you'd expect it to. I'm granting the single star here for Rufus Sewel who was put to much better use in Dark City. This movie might do to the cinematic knight what Don Quixote did to all those literary tales of knight errantry, i.e. kill it dead as a stone. If you see this movie in your local rental outlet, turn around and walk away quickly. It really is that bad.
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Summary: Great movie, lots of fun, lots of energy
Review: Some people just didnt "get" this movie, so they bashed it. But the fact is that its a very well put together film. The acting is incredible, the cinematography is very well done, the sound track helps establish the mood and energy and the movie wouldnt work as well without it. The characters are very loveable. You care what happens to them. And thats getting harder and harder to come by. It IS a comedy, drama, and romance all rolled into one which is exactly why it works. Without the comedy the drama would be too heavy, and to cliche, but it cant stand on comedy alone. It had a story it needed to tell and it did it quite nicely. I do wish "Josalyn" the lead female role had been a more likeable character, and frankly the actress could've done more with her part too. I also think the villain wasnt as detestable as he could've / should've been.. but he was still the sort of character you love to hate, so his overall mission was accomplished. Dont watch it expecting anything, because it wont be whatever you expect, just go where it takes you. It's a fun ride.
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Summary: My Form of a Guilty Pleasure
Review: I must admit, Heath Ledger is one of my favorite actors. Not because of his acting resume, but, you know (hey, come on, I'm a girl, you know!). 'A Knight's Tale' just proved to me how fun a movie can be. I don't think the film itself tries to be serious, though the dramatic parts can be a bit overdone. 'A Knight's Tale' is about a peasant named William Thatcher, who wishes one day to "change his stars" and become a knight. His father left William one day to the care of another knight. Years later, William and his friends, Roland and Wat, discover the knight dead. Willing to take his place, William poses as the knight and wins. This sparks a growing interest in his mind, and William convinces his buddies to join him on his quest to become a champion jouster. Along the way, they encounter Geoffrey Chaucer, their match announcer, and Kate, a female blacksmith. William also begins to fall in love with the fair Jocelyn, hoping to win her heart. The only problem is is that he is not a noble knight, so he must continue this charade, until... The story is set to rock music, such as Queen's "We Will Rock You" and dancing to David Bowie's "Golden Years." I think this accurately sets the mood and I can't help but smile every time the peasants clap at the jousting tournaments in unison. Characters are nicely acted. The supporting characters had a lot of chemistry with each other, especially between Geoffrey and Wat (ok, not really). Shannyn Sossamon, who is a newcomer, did a nice job playing Jocelyn. The only thing that I did not enjoy watching in the film were the dramatic scenes. They didn't seem right and it seemed as if they were trying to slow the momentum. All in all, 'A Knight's Tale' is something you can enjoy watching if you don't want something to sentimental or full of perverse jokes. It's a rollicking ride.
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Summary: Breaking all the rules :)
Review: If you like medieval movies set in Camelot with Celtic music and the usual medieval costume garb DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE as there a TON of OTHER traditional movies you will enjoy. I personally L O V E D this movie because it DID break all those traditions. The blend of modern music with jousting and knights was like a breath of fresh air! At the first opening scene I was SHOCKED and laughed histerically because it was hard for me to understand why they would combine modern elements to a specific place in time; but as I continued to watch it I understood the ENERGY the movie was trying to capture. It is very different so traditionalists beware. I would definitely recommend this to those who have more of an "open mind". The jousting scenes were incredible, the costumes were creative, location was beautiful, actors were very real. I think it was the girl's first movie so she seemed a little stiff but other than that Heath Ledger and his group had great chemistry. Just a fun movie overall!
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Summary: I WONDER...
Review: Good acting and cinematography, as well as some great jousting sequences, but the use of songs from the 1970's (instead of the late 1600's) greatly detracted from the film, even though they're some very good songs! Okay film! Rent it first! Grade: C+
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Summary: sappy
Review: this 'movie' was pathetic! Not just because of the bad inapropriate music, but the relationship between this young 'knight' and the 'priestess' or whatever she was. Just another attempt at making men look like saps! The guy begs for this girl(she ain't a women, she doesn't act like one!) and she wipes her feet on his face like so much refuse. I find it insulting and degrading! If woman find they get treated like that in movies made in the past, I find that men get treated that way today in the present! Don't watch this filth! Your only encouraging producers to make more of this gutter trash! Moreover, it isn't a very good roll model for young boys and it makes teenage girls act this way(which they do!)
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