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King Arthur

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Original title

King Arthur

Year

2004

Running time

140 min.

Country

United States

Director

Antoine Fuqua

Screenwriter

David Franzoni

Cast

Music

Hans Zimmer

Cinematography

Slawomir Idziak

Producer

Co-production United States-United Kingdom-Ireland;

Touchstone Pictures, Green Hills Productions, World 2000 Entertainment, Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Genre

Adventure. Drama | Historical. Roman Empire

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King Arthur

Synopsis

Historians have thought for centuries that King Arthur was only a myth, but the legend was based on a real hero, torn between his private ambitions and his public sense of duty. A reluctant leader, Arthur (Owen) wishes only to leave Britain and return to the peace and stability of Rome. Before he can, one final mission leads him and his Knights of the Round Table – Lancelot, Galahad, Bors, Tristan, and Gawain – to the conclusion that when Rome is gone, Britain will need a leader to fill the vacuum. Britain needs a king – someone not only to defend against the current threat of invading Saxons, but to lead the isle into a new age. Under the guidance of Merlin, a former enemy, and the beautiful, courageous Guinevere (Knightley) by his side, Arthur will have to find the strength within himself to change the course of history.

Critics' reviews

"Profoundly stupid and inept, but it's an endless source of giggles."

David Edelstein: Slate
"That the movie works is because of the considerable production qualities and the charisma of the actors, who bring more interest to the characters than they deserve (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"Combines the plodding sincerity of a Ph.D. dissertation with the brains of a high-concept Jerry Bruckheimer- produced blockbuster (which it is), and no one benefits."

Mick LaSalle: SFGATE
"By going back to its origins and dusting itself off, the King Arthur story has proved itself to have a very contemporary resonance."

Michael O'Sullivan: The Washington Post
"Never seems to quite know what's on its mind, though individual scenes (a cool battle on the ice) have their moments."

Mike Clark: USA Today
"Impressively made and well acted by an exceedingly attractive cast, this dark tale of ceaseless conflict is adult entertainment"

Todd McCarthy: Variety
"It's likely to remind viewers of Braveheart -- except without the emotion."

Jeff Strickler: Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Devotees of chivalry and Camelot should look elsewhere."

Michael Wilmington: Chicago Tribune

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59 My Top 10 Movies from 2004 (48)

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