A Knight's Tale Reviews

Riotously funny and shamelessly anachronistic

This is a great film, although Heath Ledger really has the whole film stolen from under his nose the moment Paul Bettany walks onto the screen. Completely naked. So a bit of an entrance really.

This film is really lovely all over. Very very funny, with unashamedly inappropriate costumes, music and scenery which just works brilliantly because they don't care.

Watch out for the fantastic dance sequence, where stately medieval gradually fuses into ..well... basically a bit of a contemporary dance moment I suppose.

Far too many other good moments to describe, but highly recommended overall. The plot is ludicrously thin but the film is so enjoyable it's quite easy to suspend disbelief and be thoroughly delighted by the ending.

Of course :o)

[Highly rated reviewer]

superb..................

this dvd is superb. Heath Ledger (also starred in The Patriot), with a smile and great charm, plays William Thatcher, squire to a washed up champion jouster, who dies during a competition, leaving William to masquerade as his master in order to collect their winnings.

He is aided in this quest, by his less than enthusiatic pals Roland (Mark Addy from The Full Monty) and Wat (played by Alan Tudyk, from the film 28 Days).

William fakes nobility to illegally enter competitions.

On their travels they encounter a naked wanderer, the future famed author, Geoffrey Chaucer (Paul Bettany) who joins their `crusade' and helps to forge William's ancestral lineage, so that he can take part in the noblemen only games.

Whilst competing the very handsome William, catches the eye of a lady, Jocelyn (played by Shannyn Sossamon), and sets out to win her heart. However, standing between William and his two goals of winning the World Championships and winning the hand of Lady Jocelyn stands the dastardly Count Adhemar ( played by Rufus Sewell, from the film Dark City).

This movie is great fun and the mixture of rock music (they sing, clap and stamp Queen's We Will Rock You before each joust) and medieval times works surprisingly well, adding to the excitement and atmosphere of each competition.

well worth renting out.

One for all the family.

This is one deservedly rates among the best Adventure/Comedy classics. So why didn't the critics shout it from the rooftops? Based on Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales", Heath Ledger shines brighter than his armour in an inspired role of a peasant squire who seizes the initiative and assumes the identity of a Knight from Germany. His side kicks Mark Addy, Paul Bettany and Alan Tudyk (young Geoffrey Chaucer), support hansomely with hugely amusing, often side splitting prose. It's all action too, in the jousting scenes. Yes, suspend belief and be entertained. Good overcomes Evil - it always did in those days... Oh, yes, an eyeful in Shannyn Sossamon brings beauty and romance too. My family watched it four times in three days... Recommended ***** P.S. I'll be hiring it again nearer to Christmas so hurry up...

Something completely different

A Knight's Tale is simply one of the most enjoyable films I have seen for a long time. It is extremely funny, has brilliant music, wonderful hairstyles and a very talented cast. Paul Bettany is especially good as Geoff Chaucer! If you haven't seen it yet don't wait a minute longer.

Loosely inspired by Geoffrey Chaucers 'The Canterbury Tales' and set in the 14th Century this is the story of William Thatcher, a peasant squire, who has a real talent for jousting. During this time only Knights of noble birth are eligible to joust and so William enlists the help of his three friends Wat, Roland and Geoffrey to adopt a false identity and compete in high level competitions. Heath Ledger as the lead is real eye candy for the ladies, and Shannon Sossamon in her first prominent role is indifferent but engaging. I personally loved the very british scripting with dark and witty carry on humour. The blend of using modern music and costumes with an olde worlde story takes more than one watch to accept as it is such a different concept, but it becomes natural after viewing two!

My kids loved the jousting, even if they didnt follow the story, and the thundering noise of the horses hooves cannot fail to get your heart racing.

A definate rental for all.

Set against the background of medieval France, this tells the story of a young, impoverished squire who dreams of becoming a Knight - and with the help of his three trusty friends achieves his dream - and falls in love to boot. A great, rollicking yarn, with some very funny moments and a brilliant soundtrack of rock anthems that suit the mood perfectly.

A Knight's Tale

An entertaining medieval story which strains your credulity a little by employing 20th century rock music. However, if you ignore that, you will be rewarded with a superb comedy/drama which was underrated at the time of its release. Watch out for the gorgeous Shannyn Sossamon. You wont be disappointed, either with her or the film!

A modern classic with some fabulous one-liners. A strange mix of modern music and costumes gives this story of medieval love a fresh twist.

we will we will rock you

this a a great film. it has some of the greatest music ever (queen) and heath is amazing. However it really is Paul Bettany who steals the show with his hilarious performance. complete with the guy from the full monty this worksout as an absolutly hilarious film.

A Little of Everything

My wife loved it, I liked it. It had humour, action, romance etc etc etc. Good formula film well acted with some great faces in there.