Movie
2001
A Knight's Tale is a 2001 American medieval action comedy film written, co-produced and directed by Brian Helgeland. The film stars Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire who poses as a knight and competes in tournaments, winning accolades and acquiring friendships with such historical figures as Edward the Black Prince and Geoffrey Chaucer. Its 14th-century story is intentionally anachronistic, with…
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There are films that were criticised decades ago for one reason and are likely to be criticised now for another. One such example can be provided by *A Knight's Tale*, a 2001 period adventure film directed by Brian Helgeland which has content some of today's critics might find problematic, but in its time it gained infamy over something that didn't have anything to do with its content at all. The plot is set in 14th…More
A film set in Medieval times produced around the year 2000 and released in 2001 that I never get tired of watching, This film has several aspects that I like. (Unlike the film I commented above) Without further ado I will begin with the synopsis made at my discretion. >Una película ambientada en época Medieval producida alrededor del año 2000 y estrenada en 2001 que no me canso de ver, Esta película tiene varios asp…More
A modern day Ivanhoe style movie is not something that pops up very often. Back in the heyday of these types of movies in the 40s and 50s, they were very popular as they let you go on fun adventures and very much appealed to boys I would presume. I for one saw Ivanhoe, The Three Musketeers and The Scarlet Pimpernel etc. every time the chance arrived. But much water has run through the stream since those days and hal…More
A Knight's Tale is a medieval action/comedy set to a modern rock soundtrack. Following the life of William Turner, a commoner and squire who through the fortunate death of his aged lord is able to pursue his dream of being a knight. He brings his friends Roland and Wat along for the ride and is soon in way over his head. Trying to win the heart of a fair maiden, paying for armor with no money and staying one s…More
