King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Name: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Released: May 12, 2017
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 41

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: May 12, 2017 | PG-13

Summary: When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern (Jude Law), Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced toWhen the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern (Jude Law), Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy…whether he likes it or not.… Expand

Director: Guy Ritchie

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 126 min

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Allen Salkin

May 10, 2017

The stylish and engrossing reinterpretation of the mythological king's early years lacks character development, but makes up for it with swashbuckling, sword-fighting, beast-slaying fun. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

May 11, 2017

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a fun, if sacrilegious, first step in a franchise creation — one that observes the first commandment of storytelling: Thou shalt not be boring. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

May 9, 2017

The franchise-hungry tentpole-itis of the present studio model has produced oh-so-many dumb rehashes of classic myths and fairy tales, but this is the first that is always funny on purpose. Read full review

Todd McCarthy

May 9, 2017

From one moment to the next, it's possible to on some level enjoy the shaking up of tired conventions in a swordplay fantasy such as this and then to be dismayed by the lowbrow vulgarity of what's ended up onscreen. The film gives with one hand and takes away with the other, which can be frustrating in what's meant to be an entertainment. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

May 11, 2017

It's all more wearying than fun. Except for Law, whose courtly sangfroid can elevate even the dumbest roles. Read full review

Matt Donato

May 9, 2017

Excitement is fleeting, dialogue rambles and Jude Law’s tyrant-approved throne slouch pretty much sums the film’s overall attitude – a hearty “meh,” worthy of no diamond-studded crown. Read full review

Jake Cole

May 10, 2017

For all the attempts to update King Arthur to be cool and sexy, neither the character nor the film around him musters any spark. Read full review

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domthom1016

May 12, 2017

Looking at the mixed reviews, I was pleasantly surprised when seeing King Arthur. Even my anti history and fantasy movie girlfriend admitted that she liked it and can't wait till the sequel. For anyone that reads this, give the movie a chance. You may think it's not for you, but I'm tellingLooking at the mixed reviews, I was pleasantly surprised when seeing King Arthur. Even my anti history and fantasy movie girlfriend admitted that she liked it and can't wait till the sequel. For anyone that reads this, give the movie a chance. You may think it's not for you, but I'm telling you, you'll be pleasantly surprised and will enjoy some point of the ride that is King Arthur Legend of the Sword.… Expand

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FIONAR

Jul 12, 2017

Honestly I created this account only to write review about this movie. During summer all the other movies I have watched, King Arthur is my most favorite. I love everything on this movie, and the soundtrack is amazing. I really do not have any idea why there are so many bad critics reviews.Honestly I created this account only to write review about this movie. During summer all the other movies I have watched, King Arthur is my most favorite. I love everything on this movie, and the soundtrack is amazing. I really do not have any idea why there are so many bad critics reviews. If you watch this movie, you will know how entertaining the movie is. This is a kind of movie that you can watch again and again and never feel bored. I have watch three times already and I am sure gonna watch it again.… Expand

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Mallshalay

May 13, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay, I must say I went in there with high expectations as you do when you want to see a new movie from a director that you know has never failed you and I was not dissapointed at all.

Great epic movie about one of the biggest myths ever that mixes serious scenes with fun elements that are typical for Guy Ritchie and ALL of it is filled with an awesome soundtrack music, especially that scene when Arthur (Charlie Hunman) is bitten by a magical snake a rides a horse back to Camelot, and I couldn't help myself but to enjoy it from start to end and for that I thank you, Guy.… Expand

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Joe8827

Apr 22, 2020

This movie is fun as hell and an awesome take on a boring story otherwise. Watch it

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russiangamer

May 20, 2017

Хорошее кино.
Что понравилось: Визуальная часть получилась отличной, режиссёрские фишки Ричи работают и выглядят потрясно, хороший саундтрек.
Равнодушным оставил только сюжет, просто скучноватый он, но не настолько, чтобы заснуть прямо в кинотеатре, как это сделал мужик сзади меня. Лично яХорошее кино.
Что понравилось: Визуальная часть получилась отличной, режиссёрские фишки Ричи работают и выглядят потрясно, хороший саундтрек.
Равнодушным оставил только сюжет, просто скучноватый он, но не настолько, чтобы заснуть прямо в кинотеатре, как это сделал мужик сзади меня.
Лично я сделал для себя такой вывод: если бы я не пошёл в кино, то, наверное, ничего важного для своего киноманского взора не упустил. Идите на ваше усмотрение, если нравятся фентези или Ричи.… Expand

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Compi24

May 16, 2017

Guy Ritchie tries his best to grip and tug on the hilt of Arthurian legend in "King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword," an undeniably flashy, semi-entertaining cgi-fest that, unfortunately, didn't make a lick of sense to me. True, the more general aspects of the story came across pretty clear.Guy Ritchie tries his best to grip and tug on the hilt of Arthurian legend in "King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword," an undeniably flashy, semi-entertaining cgi-fest that, unfortunately, didn't make a lick of sense to me. True, the more general aspects of the story came across pretty clear. Jude Law is evil and needs to die. Charlie Hunnam is the one, true king and also in pretty good shape. Magic is complicated. Snakes are cool. But it's the intricacies of this narrative that really, truly, and tragically escaped me. A lot of the "how's" and "why's" are either completely disregarded or swept up in the fracas of a traditional Guy Ritchie montage sequence. Yes, the "Excalibur" sword fight sequences (all one-and-a-half of them) are super incredible from a visual standpoint, but without any of the emotional weight or stakes needed to make them more engaging, this film ultimately ends up wandering into the "mindless" end of the action film spectrum.… Expand

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Broyax

Feb 19, 2023

Guy Ritchie est le Tarantino anglais et de fait, il ne peut faire que de la merde, y compris avec les mythes arthuriens ! le voici qui tente de rendre le fameux héros (légendaire) cool et sexy (?), branché et à la mode moderne… comme dans un film de gangsters typique du réalisateur à laGuy Ritchie est le Tarantino anglais et de fait, il ne peut faire que de la merde, y compris avec les mythes arthuriens ! le voici qui tente de rendre le fameux héros (légendaire) cool et sexy (?), branché et à la mode moderne… comme dans un film de gangsters typique du réalisateur à la masse, ces films de merde dont il s’est fait une spécialité, ces espèces de viles comédies débiles et bien connes, avec toujours leur atmosphère branchouille de mes couilles.

On se croirait donc quasiment dans notre Kamelott (!) mélangé -comme dit plus haut- à de la tarantinade avariée et recyclée, pleine ici d’anachronismes et de dialogues aberrants, complètement déphasés par rapport au sujet initial et c’est peu de le dire !

On se croirait donc dans un film de loubards typique, londonien et prétentieux comme les daubes déjà torchées par Guy Ritchie, ce réalisateur à chier qui n’en manque pas une : il ne manque jamais une occasion de faire encore et toujours de la merde ! autant dire qu’on se lasse, qu’on s’énerve très vite devant ce salmigondis foutraque de sale film pourri, car last but not least, le rôle de cet Arthur débilos échoit au roi des quiches (et des cons) Charlie Hunnham ! la coupe est pleine, n’en jetez plus !… Expand

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