'KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD': Four and a Half Stars (Out of Five)
Director Guy Ritchie's new updated take on the King Arthur legend. He directed the film and co-wrote it, with Lionel Wigram and Joby Harold. Charlie Hunnam stars in the title role; and Jude Law, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou, Aidan Gillen and Eric Bana costar. The movie has received mostly negative reviews from critics, and it's bombed at the Box Office so far as well. It was made on a budget well north of $100 million, and it was supposed to be the first film planned in a six movie series! I loved it.
In the film young Arthur (Hunnam) rules the streets of Londinium, with his loyal followers, and he's completely unaware of his royal lineage. One day he's stopped by the King's men, and sent to attempt to draw the legendary sword Excalibur from the stone it's been lodged in. When he's successful, King Vortigern (Law) sees Arthur as an immediate threat. So he attempts to have him executed, before a large audience. The Resistance, lead by Sir Bedivere (Hounsou) and The Mage (Berges-Frisbey), rescue him though. Arthur then must learn to use his newly discovered powers, master the magical sword, and accept his true destiny; of stopping Vortigern's evil reign, and replacing him as the rightful king of England.
The movie has been heavily criticized by critics (but it's mostly loved by movie fans) for it's extremely fast pace, and very quick editing style (plus it's excessive shaky camera usage). These are all things Ritchie is well known (and loved for) though. I think it's a lot more entertaining, and a better made film, than the 'SHERLOCK HOLMES' movies (which were loved by critics for some reason, despite the fact that they're made in a similar style). This movie is a little like 'THE LORD OF THE RINGS' mixed with 'SNATCH'. I think it's immensely entertaining, and I had a blast seeing it on the big screen. I recommend you do the same, while you still can!
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Director Guy Ritchie's new updated take on the King Arthur legend. He directed the film and co-wrote it, with Lionel Wigram and Joby Harold. Charlie Hunnam stars in the title role; and Jude Law, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou, Aidan Gillen and Eric Bana costar. The movie has received mostly negative reviews from critics, and it's bombed at the Box Office so far as well. It was made on a budget well north of $100 million, and it was supposed to be the first film planned in a six movie series! I loved it.
In the film young Arthur (Hunnam) rules the streets of Londinium, with his loyal followers, and he's completely unaware of his royal lineage. One day he's stopped by the King's men, and sent to attempt to draw the legendary sword Excalibur from the stone it's been lodged in. When he's successful, King Vortigern (Law) sees Arthur as an immediate threat. So he attempts to have him executed, before a large audience. The Resistance, lead by Sir Bedivere (Hounsou) and The Mage (Berges-Frisbey), rescue him though. Arthur then must learn to use his newly discovered powers, master the magical sword, and accept his true destiny; of stopping Vortigern's evil reign, and replacing him as the rightful king of England.
The movie has been heavily criticized by critics (but it's mostly loved by movie fans) for it's extremely fast pace, and very quick editing style (plus it's excessive shaky camera usage). These are all things Ritchie is well known (and loved for) though. I think it's a lot more entertaining, and a better made film, than the 'SHERLOCK HOLMES' movies (which were loved by critics for some reason, despite the fact that they're made in a similar style). This movie is a little like 'THE LORD OF THE RINGS' mixed with 'SNATCH'. I think it's immensely entertaining, and I had a blast seeing it on the big screen. I recommend you do the same, while you still can!
Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: https://youtu.be/b6j-_hcq7Wo