William Tell

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Tony P @tpronevalost 5d For the extraordinary amount of financing poured into this film’s visual spectacle, the disproportionate lack of competence displayed in every other aspect is almost unbelievable. The storytelling is so catastrophically inept that it becomes physically exhausting, leaving little room to notice anything else. By the time the film reached its conclusion, I was so overwhelmed by its narrative incoherence and creative bankruptcy that I could scarcely pay attention to the mediocre acting. It is astonishing that a screenplay of this caliber ever survived the production process. I sincerely hope never to encounter another screenplay from anyone involved in the making of this film. Borderline nauseating with discontent. See more Maria T @RT31991160 Jun 21 Not the true story. Tell's wife was a white Christian and not a coloured Muslim. Total propaganda against whites. If they didn't use the famous hero's name, all would be fine and acceptable but they preferred otherwise See more John S @Foxlord May 31 A solid historical action romp. Its based on a play based on a Legend so history is played fast and loose but with some cracking performances and spectacular action sequences it is a no nonsense popcorn worthy evenings entertainment. Claes Bang provides a thoughtful hero and Swindells is a suitably hammy villain in the form of Gessler. With a strong female cast Farahani's Suna and Bamber's Bertha form the emotional heart of the movie. It's a slow burn in some sections but if you've ever thought that a fight to the death in a bathtub would be a cool thing then this is the movie for you. This is a film that despite being set in the 14th Century speaks to todays world. Its themes are as relevant now as they were when the original legend was born. Do yourself a favour and give it a watch. See more christian T @Japamala Apr 21 Even Shark 1975 was better done and more realistic. This hurts! See more Grace M @Monikamisiu Feb 28 Not good. Did not enjoy. See more John A @Kritik Feb 14 A complete failure in terms of historical and ethnographic authenticity. The casting decisions show a total disregard for the cultural reality of 14th-century Switzerland, making the film feel like a forced modern lecture rather than a historical epic. Instead of a faithful adaptation of a national legend, we get a series of immersion-breaking anachronisms. It is deeply disappointing that the creators prioritized industry trends over the actual history of the people who lived in these lands. Zero stars for destroying the spirit of the original story. See more Read all reviews

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