King Arthur

  • 2004


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31 % Rotten
$ 203 Million
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Positive Reviews 41
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Average Rating 2.4/5
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2.5
But there is the other, lugubrious King Arthur, a strained fantasy flick with pseudo medieval production design that suggests a very special episode o .. Av Club
1.5
A sequence in which Owen leads some refugees away from the Saxon incursion echoes the plot of Fuquas already forgotten 2003 movie Tears Of The Sun, an .. Av Club
1.5
Rather, hes an ordinary bloke that doesnt particularly want the attention that removing a weapon from a rock seems to garner. Den Of Geek
2.0
Is actually the old story of a middling, ersatz, historical epic featuring joyless, synthetic battles, a lot of fog, and Keira Knightley in leather wa .. EW
3.8
That the movie works is because of the considerable production qualities and the charisma of the actors, who bring more interest to the characters tha .. Rogerebert
3.0
But those looking for some memorable battle scenes and some attractive actors without too much plot to slow things down can fill up the popcorn bucket .. Common Sense Media
1.5
This is a movie that, despite boasting the most basic of all possible plots, makes it virtually impossible to understand whats happening on a minute t .. Indie Wire
1.5
Hunnam can be great in the right project, but hes never convinced as the leading man of an action packed blockbuster. We Got This Covered
2.5
King Arthurs dour war story may be what legends are technically based on, but its certainly not the stuff theyre made of.
3.5
Considering its worn out cinematic precedents, it is also epically fresh.
4.0
I wish the film were technically oh, whats the word better..We dont really get much sense of personality beyond archetype, and for a movie that preten ..
2.0
But the hypnotic sweep of the larger than life set pieces proves a mere distraction from a story thats been stripped of its mythic qualities so it can .. Screen Daily
2.0
The result, as directedby Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) with Brits Clive Owen and KeiraKnightley starring, is a new take on the Arthur story thats refr .. Screen Daily
1.5
It makes missteps and there are bits that absolutely dont work, but it surprisingly succeeds more often than it fails. Collider
1.5
Owens faux Arthur is one that I would have paid dearly to have interjected into Bruckheimers leaden, silly mess.)
2.0
Really, though, originality is not the point of this movie, any more than historical verisimilitude is. The New York Times
3.5
makes a more valiant attempt than most, delivering a worthwhile action drama that is just grounded enough in real history to be intriguing. E Film Critic
2.0
King Arthur may be a more truthful retelling of the legend, but its certainly a lot less fun. E Film Critic
1.5
If youre going to intentionally suck all the good parts out of a great tale, youd best replace them with something besides dry political intrigue and .. E Film Critic
1.9
Those steeped in Thomas Malorys La Morte dArthur or T.H. Whites The Once & Future King will leave with the resounding thud of what the HELL E Film Critic
1.3
At least the action scenes might have been something, but theyre routine except for one interesting battle over a not so frozen lake.Even then, Fuqua .. San Francisco Chronicle
1.5
The story often dwells on its most trite elements while often literally fast forwarding through anything that may make Arthur a compelling character. The Young Folks
2.0
The Magnificent Seven is a Kurosawa knockoff, but an entertaining and memorable one. Cinema Blend
3.0
.looks hot and a decent storyline and action sequences, the latest Bruckheimer summer event is a passable excursion through the Dark Ages. (c) 2018 Be .. JoBlo
2.0
An orgy of anachronism in a sea of bad action movie cliches...a dank, dreary pseudo adventure flick without much energy and with precious little grand .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Its a dreary and humorless film that has diluted all the fantasy elements about the legend that always made it sparkle with intellectual curiosity and .. Sover
1.9
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
2.0
Imagine a tale of King Arthur that tosses out the devastating triangular love story between Arthur, his wife and his best friend; a tale without refer .. Tv Guide
1.3
What it really needed was better writing.Either way, since it made my worst of 2004 list, I decided that life was just too short to sit through it aga .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
Its enjoyable enough for its cast and new ideas, but its the old ideas, a feeling of Braveheart reheated, that keep it from being really memorable.C+
2.0
Its enjoyable enough for its cast and new ideas, but its the old ideas, a feeling of Braveheart reheated, that keep it from being really memorable.C+
2.5
Tears of the Sun is a mess, plain and simple.Clearly its been designed to educate clueless Americans about a terrible situation, but surely there coul .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Some say it is revisionist, but it is a pretty good action yarn with solid performances and interesting characters. Lariat
2.0
Antoine Fuquas King Arthur assumes the ambitious task of taking the romance and magic out of that familiar tale and giving us a more fact based accoun .. Eric Ds Nider
2.5
Yet as it builds viscerally to the mammoth final battle, the film is great fun to watch even though its completely preposterous. Shadows On The Wall
0.5
Tops among the numerous absurdities in King Arthur is Keira Knightleys appearance in what might best be described as elfin gear. Pop Matters
1.0
Unfortunately, the knock on effect is to strip the film of everything that makes the Arthurian legend special and the end result is a clumsy mixture o .. View London
3.0
The films plot essentially follows the formula for this kind of sprawling, action filled costume epic. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Nice final battle scene but characters like Lancelot, Galahad, Tristan and other fighters are cipher, making Stellan Skarsgards villainy the reason to .. Internet Reviews
3.1
Its a solid, somber, rousing piece of studio zirconium: cobbled together from Gladiator, Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, The Magnificent Seven, and fiv .. Boston
1.5
Turns the Arthurian folks into one liner spouting generic buddy picture characters with dubious hygiene, whose fates arent likely to matter a damn bit .. Mountain X
1.5
Its likely to remind viewers of Braveheart except without the emotion. Star Tribune
1.5
When he can command the screen, when hes not fighting with Arthurs earnest adolescent philosophy, hes exhaustingly wonderful.
2.0
They thought they were saving for their kids education but were shocked to learn their money was gone The new owner of RESP dealer Heritage Education .. Toronto Star
2.0
Projecting modern values onto history isnt problematic by itself.Its the how and not the what; it needs to be done with more subtlety. Reel Talk Reviews
3.5
Director Antoine Fuqua score yet again with an entertaining and beautiful looking epic that will basically entertain audiences with a riveting action .. Cinema Crazed
1.5
Its hard to care about a valiant groping for accuracy when a story is so badly told you cant tell what the devil is going on. Salon
0.5
Profoundly stupid and inept, but its an endless source of giggles. Slate
2.0
THE ACTION SEQUENCES ARE ENERGETIC Despite this eeevil, King Arthur lacks a sense of urgency. Bbc
2.5
Theres too much realism, not enough magic in historical romance these days. Time
1.5
And well, that is the kind of film King Arthur is, trying to reinvent a 5th 6th century mythical hero while trying hard to be very cool, very 21st cen .. The New Indian Express
3.5
The story never lacks bumps in the road, but the actors bring refreshing life to the scripts two dimensional characters. Bullz-Eye
2.0
The story manages to be both aimless and predictable, the romance between Arthur and Guinevere is barely an afterthought, and the battle scenes are no .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
Knights werent exactly cuddly lovable guys; in fact the Sarmatian warriors were fearless killing machinesa concept the cast of King Arthur clearly gra .. Hollywood
3.0
Its sporadically rousing and the script (by David Franzoni, who wrote Gladiator) is occasionally clever, but its not well directed, the casting create .. Seattle Pi
4.0
Hes a Richard Burton clone without the charisma (and whats wrong with that), but for this role hes perfect. Tony Medley
2.0
This bloodless rendition of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table (circa 450 A.D.) is filled with distracting flaws such as fake plastic snow .. Coles Mithey
1.9
Maybe Im too close to the material, maybe I wanted more from Bruckheimer and Fuqua than they could ever be expected to deliver. Movie Freak
1.5
This one is a tiring slog with unimpressively staged action and insipid characters. Firstpost
1.9
Without a single perspective shot, at first its even hard to tell if the pictures climax takes place at a castle or along Hadrians Wall, the 72 mile f .. Spliced Wire
1.3
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
2.0
With a seasoned, solid cast, and a pseudo historical take on the myth, King Arthur is a pleasant surprise. Oregon Live
2.0
The fresh historical setup is intriguing early on and a pivotal battle on a cracking frozen river generates some memorable suspense, but the film lose .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
As dreary as the British Isles weather, and the toned down fight scenes (for that PG 13 rating) make it hardly better than a made for cable historical .. E Online
3.0
Theres precious little chivalry here, and precious little needed. La Weekly
3.5
What this scenario seems to punch up is the idea that any great military leader needs to be a strong tactician. Varia Gate
2.5
While there is a lot of action filmed with high production values without an emotional center, its difficult to care about the outcome of any of it.By .. Three Movie Buffs
3.5
New KSHSAA director Bill Faflick said his organizations purpose is to have student athletes achieve at a higher academic level, become good citizens a .. Kansas City
3.8
Strong dialogue, acting, and some sweet contemplative direction by Antoine Fuqua (of Training Day). Not without fault, but Arthurs internal struggle c .. Ross Anthony
1.0
Its like MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, but not as entertaining, and forget funny, at least, not on purpose Killer Movie Reviews
3.1
Heroes of the Zeroes is Nick Rogers daily, alphabetical look back at the 365 best films of 2000 2009.Todays entry counts as two films. The Filmy Ap
2.5
Instead, it feels like an average medieval tale using familiar names.Maybe Im asking too much from the film. Big Picture Big Sound
1.3
So, despite the fact that I truly hated this film I cannot and will not fail it.
1.9
One sexy woman showing off her stomach does not a movie make, although, it doesnt hurt. Waffle Movies
2.5
It starts out Robin Hood and ends up Braveheart, but mostly it just makes you just want to watch Gladiator again. Movie Crypt
1.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.0
Summer action fare with just enough intelligence to put it above the mindless action films that usually litter multiplexes this time of year. Bowling Green Daily News
1.5
The production values are too high overall to say that it has no value as a historical adventure, but it has very, very little, and everything it has .. Alternate Ending
3.0
After the bathos of First Knight, Ive just about given up on Hollywood ever getting this story right.The worst thing about the latest version, Antoine .. Decent Films
3.0
There are things to respect about King Arthur. Just not a great deal to like. Guide Live
2.0
That in and of itself makes it worthy of its name: not an immortal story so much as an interesting new way of looking at one. Flip Side Archive
2.5
It has the big screen feel of an epic, and its loaded to bear with battlefield violence. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.8
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2.5
In seeking to demythify the Arthur legends, the filmmakers wind up creating a new mythology, one that is probably just as fanciful as those it attempt .. Movie Metropolis
2.0
Beyond the incomprehensible battles, one might find a thoughtful deglamorization of the legend; a gritty, tough movie that shows a surprising willingn .. Film Blather
3.8
My hat is off to producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Antonio Fuqua for an exciting tale about the Knights of the Roundtable and one mans destiny t .. Entertainment Spectrum
1.5
populated by characters who are frequently spattered with mud or caked in grime... Rarely have the Dark Ages seemed quite so dark. James Sanford on Film
3.8
It might not sit well with purists, but I for one was glad to see a new spin put on the story. Aisle Seat
3.0
Putting a new spin on a legend is an interesting idea, but it has to remain a story worthy of the legend and this movie doesnt quite live up to that s .. TheMovieChicks.com
1.5
Clive Owen fails to engender much sympathy from the audience when attempting to rouse his troops for the umpteenth time against seemingly insurmountab .. IGN Movies
2.5
Slawomir Idziaks cinematography is sweeping and occasionally lovely, and the brooding Owen, in a different movie, would make a splendid romantic hero. Seattle Times
1.0
The following morning, the gates of Hadrians Wall are opened up and the knights ride out.But theres a complicating factor. Archive Spectator
3.0
Bruckheimers influence looms over the opening scenes ... and returns to muck up the films bloody conclusion. Eclipse Magazine
2.0
King Arthur is worth watching at least once, but only when it comes to cable. This film is a dreary dull mess. Eclipse Magazine
4.4
The movie looks and feels its times period, the imagery is attractive, the characters are neatly utilized and the narrative takes us on a journey that .. Cinema Phile
2.0
Camelot gets changed a lot in this down and dirty, unmagical take on the Arthurian legends. Net Flix
3.0
Swords, sorcerers, archery and mysticism rule in this big, silly popcorn adventure. Film Force Ign
4.5
What doesnt work is a rather embarrassing guest appearance by David Beckham and Guy Ritchie himself. Mumbai Mirror
1.5
Looking like a medieval Grizzly Adams channeling The Terminator, Stellan Skarsgard as Cedric is worth the price of admission alone. Fantastic A Daily
2.5
...has complications everywhere but where it counts: in the depiction of its title character. Suburban Chicago News
2.8
...Knightly is done a major disservice by the costumer. Some may think her fighting garb is sexy, others will agree with me that it makes her look lik .. Supercala.com
3.1
Offers top flight entertainment for about half its length before slipping into complete formula.
1.5
Unless youre hooked on battle scenes, this film just isnt all that interesting. San Diego Metropolitan
4.5
A Guinevere, and an Arthur myth, for our times, if not for the ages. Ma Cleans
4.0
Its rare that a movie can show you something familiar as if with new eyes...
2.0
Braveheart meets the Round Table in this epicly atrocious version of the King Arthur legend. My advice is to follow the casts lead and run screaming. Edge Boston
4.5
The CGI isnt always great particularly the depiction of the mysterious Syrens who deal with Jude Laws baddie King Vortigern. Ign
2.5
Gimme an angry, bitter Mordred. Gimme seething, forbidden love and a noble leader tortured by treachery all around him. Gimme anything but this wannab .. Arizona Daily Star
2.5
This aint Camelot and therell be no choreographed duets upon a starry sky. Its a Bruckheimer film...Read on > Blunt Review
2.5
Where King Arthur falls flat is in its laborious battle sequences. Cinema Sight
2.0
This feels more like your average TBS movie of the week and much less like a major motion picture.
4.5
Based on real data or no, I rather like this grittier, wilder version of Arthurs legend. Bone up on your ancient English history a little before you g .. Cinerina
1.5
If the films only great scene is a direct lift from Eisensteins Alexander Nevsky, the remainder is a dour Braveheart rehash. City Pages
0.5
Takes one of the great stories of all time...and reduces it to an ugly, unwatchable mess that is completely devoid of what has fascinated people for c ..
3.0
Its very obvious when theres a lack of blood in fight scenes it is a choice made by the filmmakers/studio in order to get a gentler rating from the MP .. Romantic Movies About
2.5
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3.0
Makes an argument against religious absolutism, against the prideful righteousness that was part of Christianity at the time...and, implicitly, of mod .. Mixed Reviews
3.8
... There is a lot to like about this latest adaptation of the classic tale. Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) ..
2.5
The fable has continued to tease the imagination of young and old alike, generation after generation. Town Topics
2.0
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2.8
Bruckheimers King Arthur is little more than spectacle, and not very interesting spectacle at that. FilmFocus



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