I viewed A Knight's Tale at a sneak preview showing earlier tonight. As I entered the theater, I didn't know what to expect from the film, except jousting and romance. When I walked out of the theater, I couldn't believe how funny the film was! So many scenes in the film were a riot it would be impossible to list them all.
Not that the film is a comedy in its entirety of course. There is a fair amount of drama, as well as romance. Some of the plot was cliche, but given the mood of the film, it was forgivable. It's certainly not trying to be a medieval Gladiator, and as a matter of fact, appears to actually be parodying the Roman epic in several instances.
While some may find the idea of modern music playing to the actions and setting, it actually works quite well. The opening scene had the theater roaring with laughter because it was genuinely silly and was indeed a fine artistic choice. The actors all fit their roles perfectly and made them work well.
If you like medieval films, action, or just want to have a good laugh, I'd say watch this film. This could turn out to be one of the bigger surprises of the year.
Not that the film is a comedy in its entirety of course. There is a fair amount of drama, as well as romance. Some of the plot was cliche, but given the mood of the film, it was forgivable. It's certainly not trying to be a medieval Gladiator, and as a matter of fact, appears to actually be parodying the Roman epic in several instances.
While some may find the idea of modern music playing to the actions and setting, it actually works quite well. The opening scene had the theater roaring with laughter because it was genuinely silly and was indeed a fine artistic choice. The actors all fit their roles perfectly and made them work well.
If you like medieval films, action, or just want to have a good laugh, I'd say watch this film. This could turn out to be one of the bigger surprises of the year.