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A Knight's Tale review

Posted : 2 years, 1 month ago on 24 March 2022 06:53

A giddily anachronistic, feel-good movie! Like going to your local Renaissance Faire and seeing up-and-coming actors who, absent the tragic loss of Heath Ledger, went on to acting fame and fortune.
The post-tournament dinner and dance scene, turning from minstrels to David Bowie is hysterical!


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A pretty good movie

Posted : 13 years, 7 months ago on 26 September 2010 08:37

To be honest, when I first heard about this movie, the whole concept didn’t appeal to me at all but since it was actually quite successful at the box-office, I thought I should check it out after all. Eventually, even though I wasn’t exactly a huge fan of the whole thing, I have to admit that it was pretty entertaining and I definitely had a good time watching this. Above all, I thought that Heath Ledger was very charismatic and Paul Bettany was pretty funny and, together, they made a very nice duo. Concerning the modern music in the soundtrack, it didn’t bother me but I didn’t really care for it either. In my opinion, it was a rather pointless attempt to give some edge to such a medieval story. Concerning the actors involved, it is rather sad that it didn’t turn out very well after all for any of them. Obviously, while Heath Ledger was supposed to become one of the greatest actors of his generation, he eventually tragically died 7 years later. The always charming Shannyn Sossamon, in her first part here, was hailed at the time as the next-hit girl but she disappeared very quickly and she shows up nowadays only in some really obscure movies. Finally, concerning Paul Bettany, he was another really talented actor who never really managed to fulfill the great expectations I had in him (he still managed to get married with Jennifer Connelly, arguably one of the most gorgeous women in the world). Anyway, coming back to our main feature, at the end of the day, I don’t believe it was something exceptional but it was a well done and harmless action flick and I think it is definitely worth a look.



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A Knight's Tale

Posted : 15 years, 2 months ago on 2 March 2009 02:31

I didn't catch this movie until recently when it was on TV and I have to say that it was pretty good. It was a fairly clever blend of anachronisms that suited the theme of the movie, some funny parts, and who doesn't like good ol' fashioned medieval dueling and jousting? I was pleasantly surprised that I liked this, even if it was predictable, that's alright though it's simple and fun.


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Everything

Posted : 16 years, 8 months ago on 14 September 2007 07:58

One of the best films ever made, purely because it is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining films to watch. This was one of the first films, if not the first, of Heath Ledger's movies that I saw. After this movie I completely fell in love with him and his movies, If you ever want to find out what a great actor he is then this is the perfect example. This movie has it all - action, comedy, romance and an all-star cast. 5 stars, 10/10, 100% brilliant!


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Coulda Been Somethin

Posted : 16 years, 10 months ago on 21 July 2007 08:38

This is a slightly odd movie that just never comes together. I knew it had a Rock-n-Roll soundtrack, and went into it with an open mind. But there's too little of it, so when it does happen it seems strange. And the princesses costumes are so contemporary, but nothing else is. And the flash backs are also unsettling. The actors are all great, but the plot is so mundane and the writing so dull that I just can't recommend this movie.


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A Knight's Tale

Posted : 17 years ago on 5 May 2007 10:23

This movie, while definitely entertaining, is pure fluff---not to mention, annoying with the current songs and suggestive dancing that would not have been seen during the time period portrayed in this movie.

The character of Chaucer (played by Paul Bettany) is a much needed dose of comic entertainment, but really isn't needed for the story.

I have seen this movie a couple of times, and even though I am definitely NOT a fan, it is watchable if you put your brain on pause and forget all you might know about the time period.


I guess, while deciding the soundtrack for this film, someone thought it would be utterly brilliant to use songs from the recent past, but every time one of those songs starts up---and, for example, the dance scene gets completely ridiculous---, I just roll my eyes and wish whatever genius made that call....hadn't!


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just something about it.

Posted : 17 years, 4 months ago on 2 January 2007 04:20

Not sure exactly why, but I really like this movie. It's not amazing, the acting isn't going to win Oscars, but I like it. The characters are funny and pretty well filled out, and the overall plot line is enough to keep you into it. It's worth seeing the awkward moments too.


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