A tale of friendship, determination and courage. What else could it be with knights in armour and dusky maidens?? A medieval setting, with modern language and music to help the entertainment value along! And that it does! Ledger's "William" is passable... young, fit, good looking chap... does he really need to be able to act?? Whereas Bettany's "Chaucer", and Addy and Tudyk's sidekicks are all excellent, superb characters and performances. The bad guy is bad, the good guys are generally good, and the lady blacksmith is absolutely gorgeous. The set is spot-on, easily transporting us to the desired era, and the music score is great fun... amazing stuff.
As you may tell by my enthusiasms, I adore this kind of film... right up my cup of tea! But this one doesn't quite hit the mark. I think the lead female role is too weak... she isn't likable, and struggles to make us believe that she is the one our gallant hero should be a-wooing. Oh yes, "a-wooing", this is medieval after all!! Nevertheless, there's plenty in here despite the love-story, and it's well worth a look. If it's your bag, then try the vastly superior Plunkett and Macleane... now that's a modernised period tale to rave about, and no doubt I will!! This one gets a "7" :-)
As you may tell by my enthusiasms, I adore this kind of film... right up my cup of tea! But this one doesn't quite hit the mark. I think the lead female role is too weak... she isn't likable, and struggles to make us believe that she is the one our gallant hero should be a-wooing. Oh yes, "a-wooing", this is medieval after all!! Nevertheless, there's plenty in here despite the love-story, and it's well worth a look. If it's your bag, then try the vastly superior Plunkett and Macleane... now that's a modernised period tale to rave about, and no doubt I will!! This one gets a "7" :-)
