First Knight

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Matthew T If You Like King Arthur Movies... You Might Not Like This One If you're into the "magic of Camelot"—Merlin, Excalibur rising from the lake, and all that mythic grandeur—you might be disappointed. But then again, you might end up loving this film, especially if, like me, you've grown to appreciate what it's really offering. No, it's not a perfect movie. I’ll admit that. Despite some top-notch production values, there are a few moments with awkward effects and weak compositing that pull you out of the immersion. But what the film lacks in polish, it makes up for with heart. At its core, this is a love triangle drama built around three legendary figures. There’s an intriguing emotional tension, a good amount of sword-clashing action, and—oh yeah—Sean Connery as King Arthur. Even Richard Gere, for all his typical Gere-ness, brings a charming rogue quality to Lancelot. And Julia Ormond? She’s excellent—elegant, conflicted, and totally believable. All three leads manage to show strength and vulnerability, making it as much a tragedy of heroes as it is a romance or adventure. It all builds to an epic final battle for Camelot, set to one of the most stirring scores ever put to film by the late, great Jerry Goldsmith. That alone makes the experience worth it. Flawed? Sure. But also rich, romantic, and a great piece of Hollywood escapism. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review Faiz D Loved it when I was a kid. It had really good actions. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Captain A One of the greatest love stories of all time. A must watch with high replay-ability. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Ace R I like this movie. It's a good film because it's not like all of the other films about King Arthur, which all are very much a like. It's a different take on it, and that's why I recommend that you see this movie. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Sai M The classy Julia Ormond absolutely steals the scene with her stunning beauty and how authentic she can portray compelling emotions on-screen. I also feel that Lancelot in this passionate role was one of Richard Gere's best and that he was magnetic and charming for the entirety of the film. Sean Connery, bless his soul, was a stunner til the end of his life and he portrays King Arthur with conviction and resolve that both showcase his strength and compassion while trying to build a place where justice and freedom prevail. It's a fabulous movie with so much passion, valor, and beauty that even now I still find it an enthralling watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/07/24 Full Review Laraine Anne B I thought it was supposed to be a quality movie or I wouldn't have bothered. That aside, King Arthur doesn't work without the magic. But the movie still should have been better than this. I tend to switch off when there are confusing battle scenes, one after another. Then there's the horrendous raucous soundtrack. A battle makes enough noise of its own. Who needs amy extra racket? And who needs hundreds of violins accompanying romantic scenes? This was the most disappointing version of the King Arthur legend I have ever seen. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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