King Arthur - Directors Cut (DVD)

Advantages: Excellent Film, Very Good Storyline, Huge Battles
Disadvantages: None

...with tattooed fighters known as Woads under the leadership of the magician Merlin (Stephen Dillane). Merlin joins forces with Arthur against the pursuing barbarian Saxons led by Cerdic (Stellan Skarsgard) and his son Cynric (Til Schweiger). The ferocious Saxons are ready to seize Britain as the Romans retreat, killing everyone in their wake. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Opinion This Film was a truly worth watching. It put a whole different aspect to the story you normally hear of King Arthur and put a more believable story about who the real King Arthur was and what he did even thought some parts of the events taking place aren't correct with the History books. I highly suggest watching this film to understand what I mean. Only Thing that was bad about this DVD is the lack... Read review

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Advantages: Well written, well established storyline which held to historical references well whilst still giving an easily watchable movie
Disadvantages: representation of some characters were minimal to no existant and others were seemingly underplayed

...A well written, expertly director piece of action meets history where all of the key characters where well casted and played. The crux of the film, Arthur himself, was expertly casted with Clive Owen's the lead man himself was cleverly carried as the actor carried the part into a new light whilst still up holding the image of King Arthur as the fearless and courageous character of history. Kiera Knightley performed beyond any of her other roles in this movie giving Guinevere both a chic, attractive and beautiful edge and at the same time being an unkempt warrior who's physical appearance should not deceive the senses. The atmosphere that was created throughout the movie was well on par with Gladiator with the immense soundtrack captivating the senses and majestically drawing you into the world beyond the screen. In all the script was... Read review

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Advantages: Highly enjoyable completely different story about King Arthur
Disadvantages: None

...This is a King Arthur you have probably never before contemplated - taken by the Romans to serve a 15 year term as a soldier when he was a mere lad. After this opening the action and story starts with Arthur ( Clive Owen) and his band of Knights ( taken to serve as he was) returning home on the last day of their 15 years service. They are all battle weary and looking forward to their ongoing lives. Arthur himseld intends returning to live in Rome which he cosiders to be the centre of the civilised world, and where his mentor lives. He believes that all men are born free and none are born into serfdom, teachings handed down to him by his mentor and which are to be at the heart of the major action of the film. On their returning day they are forced into one last task before their freedom will be given which necessitates them... Read review

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