King Arthur

[pistos.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know yet if the movie King Arthur, coming out in July is going to be worth purchasing a ticket or two? Am I correct in saying this is the first Arthurian based movie out since Merlin, back in 1999?

It would be nice to have something to look forward to on the subject.

Certainly hope for responses. Thanks.

Comments

[irishdancer13.livejournal.com]

I'm going to see it, but I'm not too hopeful on it following the legend. So I'm probably just going to try to put myself in a "This is not the legend" state of mind. I'm getting a bunch of friends to see it w/me... ones that tolerate my King Arthur geekiness... that way I can complain all I want and they'll tolerate me for a while and then hopefully slap me back into reality.

[galfridian.livejournal.com]

Honestly, I doubt I'll waste my money. I have too many gripes about it.

[chthonic-gnome.livejournal.com]

I think Mists of Avalon is more recent than Merlin though I could be wrong...and there may be more recent ones out there...

And if I were you I wouldn't be too worried about the movie being worth a ticket or two. Just go to the show and enjoy yourself. It's kinda annoying when people get too hung up over whether the tales are "original" or not, because anything from the Renaissance forward is just another new interpretation of the legends. Besides, it's a movie, and NOT to be taken seriously, especially when that dental-floss-sized wench of an "actress" is going to be playing Guinevere. It's all for kicks, nothing more.

[feranix.livejournal.com]

The Sam Neill version of "Merlin" came out in 1998. "Mists of Avalon" premiered in 2001.

[starvingartist3.livejournal.com]

I totally agree with you on all accounts. I'm still gonna go see it myself, partly 'cuz of the sex-ay men. ;-)

[pistos.livejournal.com]

Absolutely correct, Mists of Avalon did hit the air after Merlin. It was such a disappointing version of the book, it always slips the mind.

I finally saw some previews of the movie last night while watching the History Channel's review of the Arthurian legend. Looks like it's going to be a couple hours of good fun.

But Quenn Jenny as a warrior queen? Methinks someone's taken a liberal dose of interpretation on that one.

[edwardwonghau.livejournal.com]

There's also Merlin: The Return with Rick Mahal (the young ones) and Adrian Paul (Highlander: the series and Highlander: Endgame) ...

...forget when that came out.

And the miniseries "Mists of Avalon" with Juliana Margulise (sp?) and Angelica Houston.

[queen-in-autumn.livejournal.com]

I go to movies like this one prepared to take the story on its own terms and expect no more than a couple of hours of diversion. But I'm looking forward to it.

Two words: bargain matinee!

[athenaktt.livejournal.com]

From what I've seen in the trailers and the "storylines" that they post on the offical website. I don't have any expectations for this film at all. In my opinion, the movie sounds terrible and couple lines in the trailer probably hint at the weakness of the script. It sounds like another Troy.

This film probably won't be my first choice if i'm planning for a night out at the movies.

I guess the biggest gripe i have about this film is that they keep insisting that this is the "true origin" of Arthur. When in fact scholars who spend their whole life research the origins of Arthur are still not sure.

[pistos.livejournal.com]

I really haven't heard much about the movie before the other day and since have been bogged down with a project at home.

The "true origin" of the legend? Interesting.. got to hand it to Hollywood for revving the people up. But this could be good, get more people interested and talking about the legends. Maybe even educate a few who follow through. *Please note that I consider myself one of the masses of ignorances.*

Who's version are they basing the story off of?

[athenaktt.livejournal.com]

The apparently aren't basing the movie off any particular version. since they claim it's the true story. So none of the fun magical otherworldly elements will be present. It's just gonna be another supposed epic war films i guess. Gotta love Hollywood.

[ladyshrew.livejournal.com]

My expectations for this film are lower than low, but it will be worth purchasing tickets if you want to *mock* it. In short, I will be seeing it.

It is claiming to be a true historical account. Be warned that there is no way in hell it can possibly be a true historical account of any type, even through speculation. It has Lancelot, 'nuff said.

[duir-id.livejournal.com]

It's hollywood so take it with a pinch of salt. I'm tired of them making movies in the wrong historical context. But oh well.... it might be ok for shits and giggles...