http://baronghetto.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] baronghetto.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] arthurianlegend2004-07-07 08:33 pm
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King Arthur movie

So I went to see the King Arthur movie. For those of you who didn't see it I won't give away any endings. It did have a more historical feel to it (more Dark Age turmoil than glitzy Hollywood medieval knights in shining armor) Guinevere's portrayal was excellent, she was a strong Celtic warrior woman yet still ladylike and graceful and not a whiny prissy damsel in distress adulteress. The did put in the concept of the matter of Britain ie Arthur weds Guinvevere to be one with the land. I highly recommend it to Arthurian fans.
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Hmm...

[identity profile] eagle-archer.livejournal.com 2004-07-08 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
That's two posts I've read about the same film giving entirely opposing views. Well, I've always said that reviews of books/films/whatever, are the personal veiws of the person writing the review. Sure, it gives you an idea, but I prefer to make my own mind up...I'm definately going to see it when it comes out on the 30th.

Re: Hmm...

[identity profile] baronghetto.livejournal.com 2004-07-08 08:10 am (UTC)(link)
You're right. Movie Reviews are about whether the viewer liked it or not. The movie was at all faithful to the stories but it was entertaining.

Re: Hmm...

[identity profile] eagle-archer.livejournal.com 2004-07-08 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I just think I'm going to be wincing at the costumes more than anything. The storyline does look quite good, and as it says, this is based on new evidence (which I would LOVE to see!!), so the story is bound to be different to the tales we know.
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