King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

2017 • 126 minute

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Acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.” Starring Charlie Hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic Excalibur myth, tracing Arthur’s journey from the streets to the throne. When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern (Jude Law), Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy…whether he likes it or not. (c) 2017 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Village Roadshow Films North America Inc., and Ratpac-Dune Entertainment LLC.

Graderings en resensies

One of the better King Arthur films. It is as the worst critics say: a bit cliche, a bit OTT, lots of magic, lots of grime, arrogance, but it is also charasmatic, true to itself, fast paced, unashamedly fun, and after watching it a few times, a great film to return to. Soundtrack top notch too. I give it four stars because there are some people out there that will hate it, it wont be everyones cup of tea, but if nothing I've said puts you off, then this is worthy of pulling from the stone.

Everyone knows King Arthur and the legend of the sword, However you haven't seen it like this. Guy Ritchie and the team have come at the age old story from a whole new angle and done it in an amazing way. I've seen a fair few negative reviews about things like the time lapse moments or feeling rushed. I would like to remind them and anyone reading this that this is a movie, not a tv series. The writers and the director have to tell a story, introduce the characters, show the development of the characters etc. I personally believe they have done a great job of all these things and their unique way of telling this wonderful story helps deliver those crucial components to this good movie without making it last another hour or two. This movie might not be for everyone, If you like the King Arthur stories or you are a fan of Guy Ritchies movies then you will enjoy this.

Couldn't decided if it was trying to be time lapse like the series 24 or gangster in the style of Razor(Aussie series). Story was rushed and much cut by the fractured flow to the movie. majority seemed to be rushed flash backs just to save time.