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Summary: Fun and hilarious until the end- Heath Ledger is yummy!
Review: I just saw this film last night and was entertained and engaged until the end credits roled. William Thatcher(Ledger) is the son of peasant John Thatcher (Christopher Cazenove from "3 Men and a Little Lady"- you won't believe how old he's gotten). Will dreams of knighthood and convinces his friends Roland (Mark Addey from "The Full Monty") and Wat ("28 Days"'s redhead Alan Tudyk)to help him impersonate a knight to win sword and jousting tournaments to get fast money. One problem: Will isn't of noble heritage, and only nobility can compete. Enter Geoffrey Chauncer (Paul Bettany)a writer who just happens to be schooled in the art of writing patents of nobility. Together with his band of mates, Will creates a new persona for himself- Sir Ulrich von Lichtenstein- and enters the next big tournament. Here we meet Count Adhemar, played by the multi-talented Rufus Sewell ("Bless the Child", "Dangerous Beauty", "Colf Comfort Farm"). Adhemar is b-b-b-b-bad to the b-b-b-b-bone and doesn't intend to let Will outshine him on the jousting set, or with the women. Well- one in particular, anyway. The fair Jocelyn (Shannyn Sossamon, who was "discovered" while deejaying for Gwyneth Paltrow's birthday party)has her eye on Will, and Adhemar has his eye on her. Born into Dutch nobility and educated in Paris, Jocelyn is an unconventional independent women who speaks her mind, and Will is head-over-heels for her. He wins one tournament after another and wins her heart. But when Adhemar discovers the truth behind Will's identity, everything unravels. I'd love to tell you more, but I'd totally ruin the experience for you. This movie was hilarious- I laughed throughout- with a pulsing modern day soundtrack that'll have to bouncing in your theater seat (Soundtrack includes Queen, AC/DC, Third Eye Blind, Thin Lizzy, David Bowie, Heart, and Bachman Turner Overdrive. Go see it and buy the soundtrack. You'll watch this film more than once- I guarantee it.
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Summary: Excellent Movie!
Review: This is a extremely entertaining movie. I mean what could be more entertaining than watching two guys on horses race toward each other knowing that one is going to get a nasty headache. Seriously this is a great movie. The acting of these people is fantastic, particularly Heath Ledger. It has both action, comedy, and some very emotional scenes. (The gambler loses all his clothes twice, the character reunites with his father, the peasant is knighted.) True it is a long one but the time flies by. Plus it is a fun movie for the family. (Provided the kids involved are teens.)It loses a star because the plot is a little tired. Peasant falls in love with rich girl, must fight rich brat for her, girl loves the peasant, peasant becomes the hero, wins the respect of all his peers, rich guy loses everything, everyone lives happily ever after. Does this not sound familiar to you. Yet it is still an exciting movie that makes you want to stay in the theatre until the very end. Definetely worth your money.
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Summary: Attention Moms!
Review: Summer. Kids. Entertainment. Two choices: Shrek or A Knight's Tale. Two words. Heath Ledger....total hottie. Ooh baby.... and I liked the movie too. I've never gotten to see much of jousting and I enjoyed it. Of course the sport is very violent. It was a fun movie to see and I told the kids they'd see a naked butt in the movie and to get the giggles out ahead of time. I totally dug the music and got a good laugh when I saw how they used it. I loved it. Pure entertainment. Too bad Heath isn't about 35.
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Summary: A Rockin' Tale
Review: If you are looking for a good date movie whether you are a gal or a guy this is it. For the men, this movie employs lots of action. For the women, there is much eye candy to feast on. And of course, there is some awesome music to watch this film to. I feel it sets this movie apart from other historical films of the same manner. So if you are lookin' for a film for all to enjoy, this is the one to see.
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Summary: I WENT TO SEE IT TWICE!
Review: OK, everybody... I just read some of those reviews, one of which stating: Don't watch that movie! Save your money! I AGREE. Save your money, but go and see this money as often as you can. I feel like a little girl. The last movie I liked as much as this one now was "The Three Musketeers". That must have been ages ago. Sure, "A Knight's Tale" cannot be compared to films such as "Pearl Harbor" (which, but the way, was excellent!) or "The Patriot" or any other movie in that categorie. it's plain and simple a FUN MOVIE, and for all of you who didn't get what it is about anyway: it is NOT just a knight's tale, it's a story about the American dream. "A man can change his stars" - Yes! Definitely! And, hey, you have to admit: Heath Ledger is just georgeous... :-) Also, I think, the music everybody thinks is inappropriate for this kind of movie, is part of what makes it so likable. It's not meant to be a mediaval epic - it's a lean-back-enjoy-your-popcorn-and-have-a-good-time movie! I have to admit, though, that when I went to see it for the first time, I was kind of in that oh-my-god-what-is-this mood after I saw the scene at the first tournament when the crowd was singing and dancing to Queen's "We Will Rock You". I really thought I was in a copy of "Robin Hood - Men In Tights", but that changed. Anyways, I simply loved "A Knight's Tale". It's charming, it's witty, it's adorable and definitely my summer movie 2001. Go and see this movie tonight. You WILL like it. I promise. :-)
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Summary: A pure action flick, almost no plot, but is still a success
Review: A pure "I wish I were him" movie, not much of a story, not much for plot twists, the characters are all characatures, but it doesn't matter, the movie succeeds completely on its action sequences and its rocking sound track. How many times can we see a lance snap on armor? Apparently a lot, because I never got tired of it. It's pure fluff, but it's fun fluff and I liked it.
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Summary: Had potential
Review: Ok maybe it is just me, but this film had the potential to be great. Especially with the budget it was given. Classic rock had no business being in a film like this. Especially in the beginning with the spectators singing along. Plus there sounded as if there was a jukebox in the French pub. Not to mention some of the Gen X fashions and hair styles that were worn. You make your own judgment but was very unbelievable for the period they were portraying.
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Summary: Horrible!
Review: A Knight's Tale will go down in theatrical history as one of the worst films ever made, earning a spot next to Ishtar! While the predictable script is bad enough it is accompanied by a modern soundtrack that deviates from the era in which is suppose to be portrayed. Also the wearing of modern clothes by the princess detracts from the essence of being a princess. This movie was so bad, that if I weren't at a drive-in, waiting to see the other feature, I would have left. SAVE YOUR MONEY! DON'T SEE THIS MOVIE!
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Summary: A good choice
Review: Heath Ledger really shows off his acting abilities in this movie, not to mention his EXTREMELY good looks. I loved this movie and is well worth the money to see it twice!
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Summary: it will, it will, ROCK YOU!!!!
Review: Buddy you're a strong guy, smart guy, nice, why don't you change your stars today, become a knight, be the best to fight, heck fall in love why not? it will, it will, ROCK YOU!! And it will rock you, surprisingly, A KNIGHT'S TALE, is almost better than the Mummy Returns. The characters were all well developed, and you weren't wondering, 'what in the heck is that guy doing?' The lady didn't fall instantly for the knight, and that makes her smart. Almost all of the characters are intelligent. I like the movie when the characters are smart. And was I hooked into the movie? good-grief, i might have been chained to the chair. I was in the movie zone! When I'm really into the movie, I don't eat my popcorn or drink my soda. I ate my popcorn during THE MUMMY RETURNS. hint hint hint. Well, you should go see this movie, I'm going to buy it as soon as I can!! I can't wait!!
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