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[aparisi2274]

So I went to go see this movie tonight, and I must say it was pretty good. I did like how they tried to tell the story of a "real" arthur and his knights during the 5th century, where Arthur and his Knights were "slaves" to the roman army, and had to be in their service for a min of 15 years. I enjoyed how they portrayed them, and how there were no 12 knights, just Arthur and his ragtag bunch of guys who didnt even want to be there, but had to, or else face the wrath of the Roman Empire.

The only negative about the movie, was that I think it took itself to seriously. I mean there are some moments where u laugh, but aside from those moments, the movie takes itself way to serious.

Either way, I would say go see this movie.

3 out of 4 stars.

 

[Firest0rm]

I thought it was really bad. There were alot of parts where it became too corny.

 

[DrForester]

I was bored throughout the film, something that's never happened to me during a Bruckheimer film no matter what I think the other flaws are.

 

[MrCheez]

Really disliked it. I found the performances good, but the story uninteresting. And no matter how hard I tried I couldn't get over my desire to see the "classic" King Arthur tale. =(

 

[aparisi2274]

And no matter how hard I tried I couldn't get over my desire to see the "classic" King Arthur tale. =(

See, thats why I liked this movie. I mean how many times can u tell the same story over and over. Everyone knows that story. I liked how they tried to base this on a real person, as opposed to a fake character.

 

[Wolfy]

I saw this movie tonight. I really, really liked it.

 

[Screaming_Gremlin]

My expectations were pretty low coming into the movie, so I was pleasently surprised that I actually enjoyed it quite a bit.

 

[MrCheez]

See, thats why I liked this movie. I mean how many times can u tell the same story over and over. Everyone knows that story. I liked how they tried to base this on a real person, as opposed to a fake character.

True, but the problem is that this "new and fresh" story... was boring. =(

And there is something about stories that everyone knows... sure they aren't "new" but they are "classic" for a reason. Besides, it's not impossible to make old stories new and fresh themselves.

 

[ManaByte]

True, but the problem is that this "new and fresh" story... was boring. =(

And there is something about stories that everyone knows... sure they aren't "new" but they are "classic" for a reason. Besides, it's not impossible to make old stories new and fresh themselves.

Uh, this isn't a "new and fresh" story. It's based on what historical evidence there was of a real "Arthur":

http://www.legends.dm.net/kingarthur/arthur.html

The Arthur of popular culture is variously a late Roman, a Celt, or a paragon of high medieval chivalry; a king, a general, or a guerilla warrior holding off the barbarian horde.

At the core of all the chronicles and all the legends, the seed of these tales, lies the shadowy figure of a leader who may have fought at Badon and perhaps died at Camlann, wherever those places might be...

http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/4186/Arthur/htmlpages/kingarthurfaq1.html

He fought everywhere. He won great victories. A strong tradition has him a Roman heldover who uses his knowledge of cavalry to rout the Saxons time and again, counting on their inexperience in fighting mounted men.

http://www.arthuriana.co.uk/historicity/arthurappendix.htm

 

[MrCheez]

Well I meant it was new to audiences, since he was saying the old story has been told a million times.

 

[sonicfan]

But how did she look in the movie??

 

[Chrono]

But how did she look in the movie??

what happened to her breasts.

 

[Dan]

I don't understand people saying she's hot.

Flat chest + blue dye on skin + leather belts = hot? I think not.

She looks like a 16 year old goth male with a different outfit on.

 

[SolidSnakex]

I don't understand people saying she's hot.

Flat chest + blue dye on skin + leather belts = hot? I think not.

She looks like a 16 year old goth male with a different outfit on.

She doesn't really look hot in that outfit, but whenever she's wearing the dresses and stuff she looks really hot.

 

[golem]

haha.. it was allright.. it wasnt ridiculously terrible or anything. at least it was short. yes, one part feels strangely like tears of the sun, and pretty much every scene in it you've seen in other movies, but i guess i went in with such low expectations that i was pleased it was at least somewhat entertaining.

 

[clipunderground]

I don't care what any of you say... that chick is smokin hot!

 

[SyNapSe]

I don't care what any of you say... that chick is smokin hot!

That chick is a man, baybee!

 

[SolidSnakex]

That chick is a man, baybee!

That's one super hot dude then.

 

[SyNapSe]

That's one super hot dude then.

A very sexy little boy Seriously, where did the boobs go? Maybe she lost them with all the working out.. she does have a pretty ripped abdomen in that pic.

 

[lexbubble]

I saw it and really liked it - some sweet battle scenes to go along with a really interesting story. I'm a huge Arthurian Legend fan, and I was a little worried about the different take they took on the legend, but I definitely enjoyed a new perspective.

I'd recommend it

 

[Mejilan]

How's the music?

 

[BuddyC]

A very sexy little boy Seriously, where did the boobs go? Maybe she lost them with all the working out.. she does have a pretty ripped abdomen in that pic.

Uh, if you notice how tight that outfit is attached, you'll realize where her breasts "went."

Not like there was much there to begin with, but man oh man, not even Keira can get me to see this movie.

 

[Prince of Space]

Eh, it was alright. Fell asleep during the final battle though. :\

 

[karasu]

She's hot as hell, but her face is like 35 times hotter than her body. She looks like a remix.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

she looks like Natalie Portman's bizzaro twin.

 

[Dead]

she looks like Natalie Portman's hotter twin.

yeah

 

[Ninja Scooter]

yeah

if by hotter you mean lankier and with a giant man jaw, then yes, you are correct.

 

[SD-Ness]

But skinnier and taller.

 

[Eminem]

Take off the Arthur name and it's a generic action movie. booooooo-urns.

 

[fart]

she looks like abe vigoda's robot henchman.

totally.

 

[Grizzlyjin]

she looks like Natalie Portman's bizzaro twin.

I thought I was the only one, I get them mixed up all the time.

 

[Wolfy]

Keira is beautiful. Especially when she wears teh lavendar gown.

 

[mint]

When she was in that jay leno show, she looked insanely skinny..

 

[7imz]

just came back from seeing "king arthur". I was bored throughout the whole movie :s... didn't enjoy it at all.

I have one question though, I missed the first 2 minutes or so when lancelot was speaking. Why were they required to serve under Rome?

 

[Wolfy]

The salmations were conquered by Rome, and in order for theiur lives to be spared, the men and their sons had to serve under the Roman military.

 

[7imz]

ahhh... thanks

 

[aparisi2274]

Hey 7imz, where did u get your avatar from? I know that is from the opening credits to spiderman 2. Is it on the official site? Or somewhere else?

 

[7imz]

there's a link in the spiderman thread, on the 11th page if i'm not mistaken

 

[7imz]

here's the link

http://superherohype.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Spider-Man/Spider-Man_2/Movie_Stills

 

[Tenguman]

SI did like how they tried to tell the story of a "real" arthur and his knights during the 5th century, where Arthur and his Knights were "slaves" to the roman army, and had to be in their service for a min of 15 years. I enjoyed how they portrayed them, and how there were no 12 knights, just Arthur and his ragtag bunch of guys who didnt even want to be there, but had to, or else face the wrath of the Roman Empire.

That's all well in good, except for the fact that most scholars believe the legend of Arthur came from the British heroes who tried to drive the Saxons out of their land and bring back the Roman way of life.

 

[MASB]

When she was in that jay leno show, she looked insanely skinny..

She also needed a haircut. Her hair was so long you couldn't really see her eyes.

 

[DJ_Tet]

It's the price we pay for TLOTR trilogy. Everyone in Hollywood thinks they can make an "epic". Expect to see more flics that make "Willow" seem like the end-all-be-all epic ever to come out of Hollywood.

 

[LinesInTheSand]

King Arthur was painfully average... thankfully Anchorman saved this weekend.

 

[revivalist]

Really? I heard Anchorman wasn't all that great. And that was coming from two people, one of which was high during the viewing.

Anyway... if you think Keira is hot, prepare to have thought Keira was hot.
http://thatsjustnotright.com/movies/hires/keiraknightley/
FACIAL HAIR AHH

 

[karasu]

she's still on my list.

 

[BuddyC]

Dear Lord, can those pics get any more high res?

Nothing some Nair or a razor can't take care of.

 

[Patrick Klepek]

i saw the terror of mechagodzilla and godzilla tokyo SOS this weekend. fuck king arthur.

 

[DJ Sl4m]

I'm going to see it this week, I'm sure as hell not going to see a

sissy comicbook movie hero where he doesn't even beat his enemy through physical contact, but by talking to him instead.

 

[revivalist]

I hate you for spoiling Spider-Man 2 for me. I wanted to see it today too.

 

[BuddyC]

I'm going to see it this week, I'm sure as hell not going to see a

sissy comicbook movie hero....

I don't know if I'm more confused by your use of code, or of calling Spiderman 2 "sissy."

Besides, your generalization about the ending is a tad off-base.