Principate
Saint Titanfall
Haha was this supposed to follow the sword and the stone. With that many films you might as well have done a reasonably faithful adaptation to the commonly known legend.
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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (really) Rottenwatch - Currently 5% RT / 44 MC
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Jeffolation
Banned
He's dreadful, no charisma or screen presence whatsoever. Send him back to tv.
Tertullian
Member
Why is Hollywood so bad at fantasy movies? Outside Jackson Lord of the Rings, I'm having trouble thinking of any good live-action fantasy films, and the more like "traditional" high fantasy they are, the worse they are.
It's been 14 years since Return of the King and nearly a decade since Marvel figured out how to churn out superhero movies (of all things) like a machine while still ensuring that even the worst of them is at least decent. But fantasy movies are still downright terrible 90% of the time.
It can't be that hard, can it? I mean, fantasy is super popular in other mediums. Clearly there's something there that speaks to people. Why can't they unlock the formula?
It's been 14 years since Return of the King and nearly a decade since Marvel figured out how to churn out superhero movies (of all things) like a machine while still ensuring that even the worst of them is at least decent. But fantasy movies are still downright terrible 90% of the time.
It can't be that hard, can it? I mean, fantasy is super popular in other mediums. Clearly there's something there that speaks to people. Why can't they unlock the formula?
sixteen-bit
Member
Just like Power Rangers
Kain-Nosgoth
Member
the trailer showed me nothing good, so it doesn't surprise me at all
UnemployedVillain
Member
Ain't this the truth. Lots of white dudes in Hollywood seem to fail upwards
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Do you actively ignore the good ones?
I thought the Narnia movies I saw were decent. Do those count?
Of course it was.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I like Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes films but the trailers for this were doing nothing for me at all. Unsurprising reviews.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. flopped. You aren't getting a follow up to that.
I would guess that RDJ is holding up Sherlock 3 more than Ritchie is.
Aladdin is next, so that'll wait!
He's serviceable I would say.
SchrodingerC
Member
Woof, Brad Jones' review of the movie seems to be spot on.
RBelong2Us
Member
Guy Ritchie has a fan base that holds on to movies he made two decades ago and eats up his other shiet.
I would put M.Night over him any day....sad
I would put M.Night over him any day....sad
Glass Rebel
Member
Going to watch this tomorrow with my flatmates. Looks like a bonafide piece of shit.
Discotheque
Banned
The best parts of this movie are the Guy Ritchie-isms mixed with a penchant for full on fantasy fuckery
It is too long and too little of the good stuff as well. But when you get that lock stock/snatch style dialogue that shit is fun. Aiden Gillen in particular really could have done with more screen time. If Aladdin leans real heavy into that Ritchie style for the main character (and maybe give him some friends) then it could be great.
Damn shame at how butchered this movie feels. If this leaned into the really novel concept of Ritchie's take on high fantasy it could have been amazing. The small glimpses you get at that in here are hella fun.
I really hope Aladdin expands on that more
It is too long and too little of the good stuff as well. But when you get that lock stock/snatch style dialogue that shit is fun. Aiden Gillen in particular really could have done with more screen time. If Aladdin leans real heavy into that Ritchie style for the main character (and maybe give him some friends) then it could be great.
Damn shame at how butchered this movie feels. If this leaned into the really novel concept of Ritchie's take on high fantasy it could have been amazing. The small glimpses you get at that in here are hella fun.
I really hope Aladdin expands on that more
Fancyarcher
Member
Oh man, I'm not surprised at all. Brad Jones midnight screening review of this film was hilarious though.
Rocknrolla was good & I liked his Sherlock Holmes films to an extent. I also thought The Man From UNCLE was fine.
Besides I get the distinct feeling that this film was heavily done in by the studio at least that's what I'm getting, especially when it comes to the editing.
Rocknrolla was good & I liked his Sherlock Holmes films to an extent. I also thought The Man From UNCLE was fine.
Besides I get the distinct feeling that this film was heavily done in by the studio at least that's what I'm getting, especially when it comes to the editing.
He got praised for his performance in The Lost City of Z which came out last month. I don't mind him though.
I laughed at the TV ad for this movie in which they quote a bunch of tweets.
No, he was great in Lost City of Z.
Wasn't this shelved for ages? He works better with a smaller budget, like a less versatile and less talented Danny Boyle. Most of his films are ok as harmless fun. This one is fairly cheap for a fantasy, reminded me a bit of Chinese fantasy films like the Great Wall.
GravityInsanity
Member
Caddywompus
Member
I've been looking forward to a Double Toasted review. The trailer makes this look Gods of Egypt levels of bad.
moltonasty
Member
Damn that score! I thought it looked fun from the trailers, not so sure I want to see it now lol.
First 10 minutes are a mess, but the rest is basically a Guy Ritchie film. Still thought it was a lot of fun. Didn't care for the lead, but the supporting cast was solid and made it work.
It's got some crazy action in it. Basically like a mix of Dynasty Warriors for some parts and an RE QTE fight for another.
It's got some crazy action in it. Basically like a mix of Dynasty Warriors for some parts and an RE QTE fight for another.
Jeffolation
Banned
He made Revolver and that Madonna movie. I think he'll survive this.
DeathoftheEndless
Crashing this plane... with no survivors!
Needs at least a 6% to beat out Kid in King Arthur's Court
highrider
Banned
No he's actually very good, but can't elevate mediocre material.
IdreamofHIME
Member
Looks good to me, trailers feel like Witcher: the movie.
The reviews aren't too hard on him specifically. Some seem to count him as a positive. It seems like the editing and needless CGI are more at fault.
highrider
Banned
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Not to mention dude is 38 and finally caught a break with a hit show. He's been grinding for years.
Unspeakable Evil
Member
This exactly what I expected it to be.