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King Arthur - The Movie ! |
*Jojo*
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Well, so I watched this one last night and was left at awe after viewing it's entirety  Just a magnificent film to date  It is almost comparable to that of the films: Troy and The Gladiatior, same setting, era and plot. I rarely do a 'review' of such films here, if ever, sure it's a - HIT !
Here are some images taken:
1. The Knights of the Round Table (though not complete  ):
2. Some 'selected' fight (prior) scenes - ARCHERY (form of combat aside from the use of their swords) was mostly highlighted in the entire movie :
3. A scene where one of King Arthur's knights hit the thin ice with his weapon to drown their numerous enemies, they were outnumbered, only 8 girl included:
The Hit:
The Result:
4. I love this scene, their final battle with the Saxons (only 6 of them left, though was helped by Merlin's battalion . . . King Arthur giving the final instructions (trooping the line) to his men:
Before the Final scene Fight:
The Result - 4 Knights remained standing (girl excluded):
5. The Wedding:
@scotsboyuk - I can still vividly recall back then when a website where the discussion was purely about -ARCHERY, was ahead in ranking with that of the Esato site, and you commenting (though not verbatim) - saying that you find it hard to understand why a site like that of - Archery is ahead to that of a site where celfone (Esato) matters were purely discussed - complicated technically etc., what is there in Archery aside from pulling the arrow from the bow and hitting the target - as easy as that! Try watching this film mate, in a way you (and the rest) will understand, Because I was made to . . . !
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Jim
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That movie sucked big time !!! One of the worst films I ever saw.
Sorry but that's my opinion
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nickorooster
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Sorry, but I'll have to agree with Jim!
I mean, Clive Owen is a great actor (see the BMW short film series, "The Driver"! They're all good!) and so is Kiera Knightly, but it really wasn't that great a movie  . And here was me looking forward to it too..
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plasmadog
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it lacked the depth and the sheer terror factor the lord of the rings trilogy had.
i'd say it was just above average. sorry jojo.
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*Jojo*
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@jim - Well everyone's entitled to their own - I guess 
@plasmadog - Having been a movie critic (in my own rights) for the past years now, it's been one of my 'basis' not to compare real stories with that of the ones made with the very 'imaginative' minds Also, I am more at awe watching 'classic' ones . . . Troy/Bravehart and The Gladiator are the ones which TOP my list mate. Though I cannot contest what the LOFTR garnered in the recently concluded Oscar's - they made a clean 'sweep' - awards and according to critics abroad, that was only attained by a number of few . . .
More 'criticisms' please - hopefully positive ones
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FunkRabbit
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I have to say I was really looking forward to this film, and I was incredibly disappointed. I mean Keira Knightley is a great actress , Clive Owen a great actor, but this film lacked any real substance.
It was nice to see Ray Winstone doing what he does best, but other than that - poor. I also though Troy was a disappointment too. Gladiator has some great moments but is about 1/2 an hour too long, not one of my favourites.
But hey as you say, just opinion! |
*Jojo*
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Hmmm .. . nice thoughts, I guess I 'll just have to shift to - Adult movies next time, to please some of our members here ! Keep 'em coming . . .
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*Jojo*
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Hmmm . . . looks like some 'morons' ENVY my presentation here Why don't you make your own and I'll comment on it . . . 'imbeciles' indeed!
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Vlammetje
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Is it my imagination, or are your posts tending towards the rude as of lately? 'morons' and 'imbeciles'?
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The legend of King Arthur is not a true story
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masseur
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I didn't enjoy it either and if it wasn't for Keira Knightley being in it I would have listened to my friends who all said it was rubbish too
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*Jojo*
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@vlammetje - It's more of an INTERNAL problem, they don't know how to use the Private Message thing, and 'hits' me openly in the threads . . . so, I better play their game.
Hmmm . . . King Arthur is NOT a real story  Does this also apply with the plot in the movie - Gladiators and Bravehart ? The prologue in the movie says: "There are so many stories TOLD about this legend, but the scenes you were about to see are - what really transpired" . . . I am not quite good with History, but . . .
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sadako
Joined: Apr 23, 2003
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i believe the story of king arthur is a classic, it is a legend. but i don't think the movie can come close to the story itself. i appreciate lotr whether i would see it in the movie house or read the book in my room.
Going back to king arthur, honestly, i'd rather read the book. For me, it cannot be compared to Troy. I love greek mythology, i know it and the film has been as interesting as the book interpreted by Edith Hamilton. I am entitled to my opinion, right? Respect it as i respect yours. |
FunkRabbit
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@JN, Sorry if I offended in anyway. Certainly not my intention. I assume the "imbeciles" and "morons" comments were not aimed at me? I cannot see any reason why they would be for expressing an opinion about a thread you started. I assumed adult discussion was the purpose of the thread? |
Bammers
Joined: Jan 03, 2005
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Interesting "take" on the King Arthur legend!! Nice views of Keira though!! |
nickorooster
Joined: Sep 28, 2004
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Yah. Definitely the nice views of Kiera  . But is she 18 yet? I thought she was my age...
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