The Green Knight
Showtime Networks | Release Date: July 30, 2021
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HoplitexJul 30, 2021
A film is either made to win awards or make the big box office. This was the former. Super slow burn, visually pleasing, and I’m sure fans of the arts will love it. But this isn’t for your casual medieval adventure fan. Plot is so crazy slowA film is either made to win awards or make the big box office. This was the former. Super slow burn, visually pleasing, and I’m sure fans of the arts will love it. But this isn’t for your casual medieval adventure fan. Plot is so crazy slow and unclear.… Expand
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RowlanddavidJul 30, 2021
I just created an account to write this. please, do not go to see this film, what a DULL experience. It's been a while since I feel like just stepping out of the cinema before the movie ends.
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lexi0125Aug 1, 2021
10 out of 20 people audiance members walked out before we did. Absolutely boring, zero plot & zero entertainment. We stayed for an hour and 40 minutes before leaving. It was horrible. Between working full time, raising kids, and life we10 out of 20 people audiance members walked out before we did. Absolutely boring, zero plot & zero entertainment. We stayed for an hour and 40 minutes before leaving. It was horrible. Between working full time, raising kids, and life we thought we'd have a great date night with a highly reviewed movie by critics. Absolute waste of precious time and money. Pure garbage. If you want to pay for a movie ticket, eat overpriced food, to watch somebody walk and other people stare at him, then this movie is for you. If you're looking for entertainment do not see this movie.… Expand
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KickedByNoobsAug 21, 2021
This is The most boring an incoherent movie I have ever seen. The director was obviously on drugs, and not in a good way.
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OriginateJul 30, 2021
This film is a triumph of cinema. I can't think of a movie I walked away from feeling more impressed with within the past three years as a minimum. It certainly wasn't a perfect 100, but my quibbles were so minimal they're barely worthThis film is a triumph of cinema. I can't think of a movie I walked away from feeling more impressed with within the past three years as a minimum. It certainly wasn't a perfect 100, but my quibbles were so minimal they're barely worth mentioning. This movie balances somewhere between The Seventh Seal and Willow. A wildly ambitious, epic adventure with the spirit and playfulness of willow tempered by the thoughtful and meditative nature of siloed encounters found in The Seventh Seal. Each encounter within his journey is a trial to overcome and a virtue with which to imbue himself. Some are overcame and some are succumbed to mixed with a little accidental psychedelic trip. The acting is fantastic. The use of visual texture and impeccable lighting deserves special attention. Not only should this film be watched a second time, it should be studied and aspired to by film makers for decades or longer.… Expand
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TheAwesomerAug 8, 2021
I saw this movie within a group of six, my own round table of movie chewing knights. We went in with high expectations of a artistic slow character driven movie. Beautiful vistas and locations only to be dragged down by pointless dialogue andI saw this movie within a group of six, my own round table of movie chewing knights. We went in with high expectations of a artistic slow character driven movie. Beautiful vistas and locations only to be dragged down by pointless dialogue and long artsy scenes. And in the end All I got was a green belt covered in white.… Expand
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umaumaiAug 18, 2021
While I’m not a big fan of a lot of A24 movies, when I read the announcement for “The Green Knight” I was very excited. I loved “Sword of the Valiant” and the Sean Connery titular cameo and with the little I know of the Gawain mythos IWhile I’m not a big fan of a lot of A24 movies, when I read the announcement for “The Green Knight” I was very excited. I loved “Sword of the Valiant” and the Sean Connery titular cameo and with the little I know of the Gawain mythos I couldn’t wait to see this new version. I’d say that this movie started out with such high promise with great atmosphere, costumes and wildly excellent sets. I would have given it an 8 or higher if it kept the energy it had up to the scene when the Green Knight makes his exit. After that it just goes down hill losing momentum, and half of a point from my score, nearly every 15-20 minutes. For how much the movie “insists on itself” it had nothing to say really. All it does is meander without any meaning till it’s dull end. I guess some viewers could see some parallels in current social politics here and there. However, if the film makers are intentionally doing this here it doesn’t holdup against the backdrop of the Arthurian legend. Alongside that the movie has some awful edits, terrible and unreadable reoccurring title cards and some questionable cinematography. I’m pretty sure I saw several “mistakes” that took me out of the film. Some of which felt like the kind of thing that a film student would have made and left on their thesis for “authenticity.” I’m not sure if the acting was good or bad because I was more bored then anything else by the end. The music and sound design are amazing and yet distracting at the same time. This is one of the times that without the strong score the film would have suffered and you wouldn’t have known what the film markers where trying to achieve. Overall it’s not a soundtrack that I’d be interested in as it barrows heavily from the sources that it aspires to be. I’m glad I watched it and oddly I think that most others will be as well. If anything it’s unique yet inoffensive even when it’s trying to be. For a film set in very tumultuous times and has gruesome tales within it’s own story, it only shows/tells it in the most uninteresting and uninspired way.… Expand
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OlivierPielAug 22, 2021
Beautiful at times -some of the camera work is not just used to impress but really embodies Gawain's incredulous whirlwind of an adventure-, gratuitous at other (the thief scene for instance), it is a refreshing take on an old tale and aBeautiful at times -some of the camera work is not just used to impress but really embodies Gawain's incredulous whirlwind of an adventure-, gratuitous at other (the thief scene for instance), it is a refreshing take on an old tale and a riveting experience nonetheless. Some critics are disappointed by the shallow nature of the script or contest the interpretation made by the director. They ought to remember this is just a simple legend, brought to us like that puppet show in the film to brighten our sad existence. Nothing more or less. It's not Dostoyevsky or Tarkovsky. It's just our favourite Brythonnic legend. Kenavo.… Expand
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CajaOct 2, 2021
Una película sencilla y se agradece la frescura. Es el reflejo de la cobardía hecha cuento. Un viaje de autoconocimiento.
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CurticSep 13, 2021
A beautifully cinematographic and moving piece. Following Dev Patel about the qualities of a knight with parallels to modern man, tapping into ye olde ent spirit nature of England and Arthurian tale. Very cryptic and enjoyable throughout.
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NikoDukeNasarAug 19, 2021
I was waiting for this film for a long time! I do not expect a lot of people to understand the story or symbolism but watch closely and you might understand at least a few things. David Lowery wrote and directed this film which is veryI was waiting for this film for a long time! I do not expect a lot of people to understand the story or symbolism but watch closely and you might understand at least a few things. David Lowery wrote and directed this film which is very visible because it's clear for me some scenes he saw in his head many many times and some story parts are just fillers. I'm still giving a score of 9 since we need more films like this.… Expand
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snorkissJul 30, 2021
The idiotic casting choice for Sir Gawain aside, The Green Knight is an overindulgent, anal gazing medieval bore - 2 stars
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shout_explainJul 30, 2021
This movie has completly no sence. It's just one big mix of many plots which brings only a chaos here. Music and scenery are very sleppy Dialogues are boring and actors look like they're out of emotions. Don't go to the cinema to see thisThis movie has completly no sence. It's just one big mix of many plots which brings only a chaos here. Music and scenery are very sleppy Dialogues are boring and actors look like they're out of emotions. Don't go to the cinema to see this movie, it's worthless… Expand
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TwiTuOct 3, 2021
As boring and soulless as any woke propaganda movie.
Very telling that so many "people" here rating it 10 are actually new accounts. Ive seen that before here, where it was exposed that they bought/manipulated the ratings.
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JayQuirozJul 30, 2021
A powerful and timely epic that will stand the test of time. The long journey of Sir Gawain is not only worth it but has a message that is applicable to all generations in the past and all going forward. The performances by the actors are allA powerful and timely epic that will stand the test of time. The long journey of Sir Gawain is not only worth it but has a message that is applicable to all generations in the past and all going forward. The performances by the actors are all Oscar worthy but of course the standout is Dev Patel himself who perfectly captures the unassured yet brave mentality of a man who simply wants greatness and would travel away from comfort to achieve it. The Green Knight is a mesmerizing film that has imagery that will stay with you for a very long time, it is by no means a action film, it is a character study of one of the most obscure heroes in legend. The journey of Sir Gawain is one of beauty, loss, and triumph and is one of the best movies I personally have ever seen and is one of the greatest achievements ever put to film.… Expand
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BeastJ18Aug 11, 2021
So dense with theme and growth, and uses extraordinary, beautiful film language. What a treat for the mind and senses. Best film of the year so far, surpassing Pig. Can't wait to see films such as Memoria, After Yang, Titane, House of Gucci,So dense with theme and growth, and uses extraordinary, beautiful film language. What a treat for the mind and senses. Best film of the year so far, surpassing Pig. Can't wait to see films such as Memoria, After Yang, Titane, House of Gucci, The Last Duel, Dune, Th French Dispatch, The Worst Person in the World, Drive My Car, etc... But The Green Knight takes the number 1 spot for now.… Expand
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Nomme_Du_PleumeAug 8, 2021
This will be a spoiler-free review.

That might seem like a silly precaution for a film based on a medieval story from the 14th century, but The Green Knight by David Lowery takes enough divergence from the source material that it may beThis will be a spoiler-free review.


That might seem like a silly precaution for a film based on a medieval story from the 14th century, but The Green Knight by David Lowery takes enough divergence from the source material that it may be best to watch the film with eyes as fresh as possible. On the other hand, the marketing of the film seems to have set audience expectations for disappointment. On my viewing, several people walked out of the film in frustration, and a couple to the right scoffed in disgust when the film ended. Although the trailer for the film does betrays some weirdness, audiences might be forgiven for expecting more action and whimsy akin to Terry Gilliam’s ‘The Brothers Grimm’, but this is not an action film, nor is the weirdness and surreal imagery of the film intended to suck the viewer into a fantastical setting and story. |
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Instead, the components of the film are intended as an exploration of morality and masculinity. Coupled with the casting of Dev Patel as Gawain, this has been ‘divisive’ among some moviegoers; a certain type of person views ‘revision’ of the knight-errant as an attack on masculinity and Western Culture. However, in advance of viewing The Green Knight I did read Tolkien’s translation of the original poem. |
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Although there are some narrative alterations, the major changes were in expanding the original tale, itself not exactly short. The original story has many interpretations, but to preserve some of the surprises of the film I will not get into detail on this beyond mentioning one aspect of both the story and the film. Scholars have discussed whether the Green Knight might not have ties to the Green Man of ancient, pagan times, and the time period of the story and the film is firmly centered around Christmas as well. Both pagan and religious iconography and virtue intertwine in the story, as both stories are about humility and “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” principles. Where The Green Knight (2021) diverges from the source material is in characterizing the struggle towards this virtue, showing the inner conflict, the duplicity with oneself and others, and the anxiety produced when striving towards a greatness that we know internally is ephemeral even when achieved. |
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The changes from the original tale are inspired and interesting, and usually character focused. There are some other weak points in the retelling, however, namely with the CGI, which is not seamless and breaks immersion several times through weak animation. We accept that a duck fighting a goat has to be CGI, but it would be good if that wasn’t our only thought during a scene. Additionally, I found the scoring a bit unremarkable. |
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A great deal of the movie is without dialogue, so careful editing and performance does heavy lifting throughout much of the film. Dev Patel plays Gawain like a college freshman on his first unsupervised visit out of town, which is to say, perfectly. Sean Harris plays King Arthur with the wisdom of his years in his voice and body language, and the affection he shows in the film is immediately believable. Anais Rizzo has a powerful monologue in the third act which also serves as it’s own commentary on the original story. There is substance here, something to reflect on and question, if you don’t reject the invitation to do so completely. I highly recommend the film.… Expand
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Jes1310Aug 30, 2021
This is not a movie for everyone and I understand why some are finding it boring and nonsencical. It reminded me of the Lighthouse (which I loved). The Green Knight is not a good as the Lighthouse, but the setting and feeling and veryThis is not a movie for everyone and I understand why some are finding it boring and nonsencical. It reminded me of the Lighthouse (which I loved). The Green Knight is not a good as the Lighthouse, but the setting and feeling and very similar. Green Knight is a very beautiful movie but it is also very "arty". Dev Patel does a great job playind Gawain and the rest of the cast are also good. A very unusual fantasy movie.… Expand
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web0ramaSep 10, 2021
Probably my favorite movie of the year so far but I can absolutely understand why some folks have such strong negative reactions to it, especially considering how the trailer framed the story as much more of an action romp versus the solemnProbably my favorite movie of the year so far but I can absolutely understand why some folks have such strong negative reactions to it, especially considering how the trailer framed the story as much more of an action romp versus the solemn allegory that actually spilled out beautifully on screen.… Expand
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ThomassAug 23, 2021
Hey folks, this movie is big cinema for sure. But one really could benefit from a good working knowledge of the myth in its original form. I saw it without that, found it a bit hard to decipher. After some visits to Wiki it became clear and aHey folks, this movie is big cinema for sure. But one really could benefit from a good working knowledge of the myth in its original form. I saw it without that, found it a bit hard to decipher. After some visits to Wiki it became clear and a whole lot more interesting.… Expand
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PhilMarksJul 20, 2022
I would give this -5 if allowed. This is poorly written, poorly directed, and totally unwatchable. I challenge anyone to explain the plot. The protagonist is frequently filmed lying on the ground or a bed. Every scene takes twice as longI would give this -5 if allowed. This is poorly written, poorly directed, and totally unwatchable. I challenge anyone to explain the plot. The protagonist is frequently filmed lying on the ground or a bed. Every scene takes twice as long as warranted. The dialogue is rambling nonsense without purpose.… Expand
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HabibiehakimAug 24, 2021
The Green Knight is not a big event, it's a simple event perform and created with a strong heart and soul, strenghened with Dev Patel incredible performance and so do the other, great cinematography, and great story, The Green Knight isThe Green Knight is not a big event, it's a simple event perform and created with a strong heart and soul, strenghened with Dev Patel incredible performance and so do the other, great cinematography, and great story, The Green Knight is simply one of the best films of the year.… Expand
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OleGeinAug 1, 2021
It's a very beautifully shot movie with solid acting, but doesn't make up for the incoherent mess of a script. Similar style movies like Lighthouse will leave the ending to interpretation, but The Green Knight leave entire movie/plot toIt's a very beautifully shot movie with solid acting, but doesn't make up for the incoherent mess of a script. Similar style movies like Lighthouse will leave the ending to interpretation, but The Green Knight leave entire movie/plot to interpretation, never giving the audience a solid answer to the simplest questions. There is no conflict or climax worth getting excited about. Once the movie was over, there was a large collective sigh of relief from the entire audience that the film was finally over.… Expand
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Locnes90Jul 31, 2021
What I was hoping for was an Arthurian fantasy with the driving narrative focus and action of 'Gravity', the dreamlike illustrative visuals of '12 Years a Slave', and the sensory, nightmarish editing, sound, and post-production ofWhat I was hoping for was an Arthurian fantasy with the driving narrative focus and action of 'Gravity', the dreamlike illustrative visuals of '12 Years a Slave', and the sensory, nightmarish editing, sound, and post-production of 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'. For good measure, add in a splash of the emotional humanism of Ang Lee's best work (I would totally get excited for any kind of Arthurian fantasy by Ang Lee). This is not that movie. This movie is equivalent to a series of iconic minimalist paintings tied together by intellectual explanation and hidden references or symbols that barely fit into a "narrative". It feels as if the sound design and abstract editing are a last-ditch effort to give it any real sense of life. Even so, the score is primarily "spooky" and there are no real melodic motifs that help us feel the soul of our main character or the weight of his journey. Unfortunately, I found this to be boring, ponderous, and a huge let-down. I thought the combination of Arthurian revisionism, surrealism, hypnotic editing and post-production (it's A24 after all) would be wonderous to behold and I could not have been more hyped. Instead, I felt literally sick at the lack of plot momentum or clear character development. This is exactly the kind of art film that I hoped it would not be. It is so vague and overladen with "symbolism" that it ceases to be a story at all. The ending is nihilistic and cynical to top it all off. My wife and I agreed that this felt like a film student's attempt to confuse his fellow students so that they could brag about how everyone just "isn't smart enough to get it". Dev Patel looks very cool and the cinematography and production design will be front-runners at next year's Oscars. Hopefully, if this does well at the box office (even for an R-rated art film) it will open the door for more "surrealist fantasy" and another filmmaker will be able to make something like this, but more exciting and with greater stakes. I watched all of the youtube videos and read all the articles explaining what the ending was meant to convey. Even after gaining a greater understanding of what I was meant to perceive, I still firmly believe that this was a huge missed opportunity to create a truly masterful work. It frustrates me that it is being applauded by so many critics. If you were to tell me that this film just wasn't for me, or that I "don't appreciate what the movie was trying to do", I would say that this was simply a case of style over substance. I was just as harsh on Gareth Edwards' 'Godzilla' when it came out due to an overall lack of kaiju action, but eventually, I grew to like that film more. Perhaps 'Green Knight' will also grow on me, but for now, I am in more agreement with those in my audience who were laughing and throwing their hands up at the end of this. This movie itself seems to be on drugs, and unfortunately, it is made dumb by them.… Expand
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AgentoftheBatAug 1, 2021
Boring arthouse nonsense with no excitement to speak of and a completely forgettable cast.
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Mammoth731Jul 31, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A obscenely bastardized version of an Arthurian legend. Gawain was turned into an unlikable heel made to have no redeeming qualities. The entire film was pretentious and meant to be "artsy" without any depth. This movie will be a flop.… Expand
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YoggyBoiAug 1, 2021
I had to have my eyes shut for half of the movie due to how much 'special effects' they did with spinning the camera. I came out of the theatre with a loss of appetite due to feeling the worst motion sickness I have ever felt. Literally hadI had to have my eyes shut for half of the movie due to how much 'special effects' they did with spinning the camera. I came out of the theatre with a loss of appetite due to feeling the worst motion sickness I have ever felt. Literally had to take a nap when I got home. 100% would not recommend to any of my friends who experience motion sickness.

There was literally NO reason to do what they did with the cameras and it subtracted from the film so much that it became an outright disgrace for the story being told.… Expand
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DJKeviKevAug 5, 2021
Make sure you know what you are getting into. The trailer sold this as a LoTR type action film but it’s actually a long boring artistic slog that you will only understand if you read the 700 year old poem that the film is based on.
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Evaperry04Aug 7, 2021
The worst movie I have seen EVER. It starts off dull and boring with little to no interesting investment in any of the characters. Then half way through the movie it turns into someone’s fetishist fever dream. The move ends with no moral toThe worst movie I have seen EVER. It starts off dull and boring with little to no interesting investment in any of the characters. Then half way through the movie it turns into someone’s fetishist fever dream. The move ends with no moral to the story, no excitement and no significant imprint on the viewer. If you are a fan of fantasy save your money and watch lord of the rings for the 100th time. The only redeemable quality of this movie was the refund we got after the projector broke and has to be repaired.… Expand
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MordhausAug 1, 2021
If you expect a grand Arthurian tale that follows the myth, don't watch this. It is a horrid take on the legend. Sorry, but I was conned by the critic reviews. This is a terrible movie.
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zembowerboyAug 4, 2021
The Green Knight both deconstructs and compiliments its source material, making it feel at once modern and a classic in the making. Filled with scene after scene of overwhelmingly gorgeous visuals and sensual overload. The costumes,The Green Knight both deconstructs and compiliments its source material, making it feel at once modern and a classic in the making. Filled with scene after scene of overwhelmingly gorgeous visuals and sensual overload. The costumes, cinematography, set/art direction, original score, visuals, atmosphere, pacing, and a handful of Oscar worthy performances (Patel, Vikander, and Ineson especially) make for an intoxicating and hypnotic fever dream that wont be for everyone looking for a more fast paced, action packed, epic. But if you want a film experience that will wash over you and mesmerize you while never quite sure where the story is taking you, you wont be disappointed. This is definitely David Lowerey's crowning achievement, and unlike anything else on screen right now. Dav Patel though, god, such a gorgeous man.… Expand
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BellinoPAug 20, 2021
Fox poop. No way. The story made no sense to me. It tries hard to be artistic but the story is so weak and thin.
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SaulsamsonAug 20, 2021
This is a terrible movie and the casting doesn't make any sense. This is a mockery of religion and everything that made these stories great.
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werecar1Aug 20, 2021
Just awful. I love Dev Patel, but this was near unwatchable. If you are expecting action, great special effects, and a clear plot/story, stay far, far away. If those things don't matter to you, then The Green Knight is your movie.
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Danny1234567Aug 7, 2021
I was expecting excellent cinematography that revolved around a plot that carries the main character through adversity across a world full of mythical creatures and spirits. What I received was excellent cinematography and a series ofI was expecting excellent cinematography that revolved around a plot that carries the main character through adversity across a world full of mythical creatures and spirits. What I received was excellent cinematography and a series of irrelevant events. I constantly had to ask myself what I was watching but there was never a real answer. The world has so much potential, opportunities for plot and development, but there is none. It was somehow far more important to include a three-minute scene of the protagonist riding a horse at a walking pace than to create a scene throwing the viewer a bone regarding the direction of the seemingly nonexistent plot. I suppose this scene was the queue to get up and leave. It's like spending two hours on a one-hundred-piece jigsaw puzzle that has fifty missing pieces just because it's a copy of the Mona Lisa. The most exciting piece of the movie took place on (literally) fast-forward. There are dozens of movies that provide more immersive environments and equally profound cinematography while maintaining incredible plots. The Green Knight falls far below the mark.… Expand
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kingtronicsAug 24, 2021
awful awful awful awful awful awful awful awful awful awful awful awful awful awful
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Saul2021Sep 18, 2021
I'd give this movie 6 or 7, but because the producers decided to include token black actors, I can't in good conscience give this anything other than zero. If you want to be inclusive, then give a black actor the main role, instead of blatantI'd give this movie 6 or 7, but because the producers decided to include token black actors, I can't in good conscience give this anything other than zero. If you want to be inclusive, then give a black actor the main role, instead of blatant tokenism.

If you can't understand why this is bad, imagine a white actor as one of the tribe characters in the movie Apocalypto. It doesn't work because it's inherently forced. White people don't want to see a white actor playing a native, nor do black people want to see a black actor playing a caucasian. It's dumb.

Hollywood producers have this urge to insert random black characters into cultures where historically weren't none at the time, due to fear of "Hollywood Too White" label. They don't realize how racist this practice makes them look, so they'll have to learn the hard way.… Expand
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rightmuch1Oct 30, 2021
I’ve never posted a review on this site before. But after watching this wretched movie I felt compelled to do so. I rented this movie based on the aggregate high scores from legitimate publications. Based on the reviews I’ve seen lately, II’ve never posted a review on this site before. But after watching this wretched movie I felt compelled to do so. I rented this movie based on the aggregate high scores from legitimate publications. Based on the reviews I’ve seen lately, I am beginning to think that all of their staff critics are millennial hipsters that have perhaps smoked way too much weed before reviewing some of these flicks. We got through an hour of this mess and finally gave up.… Expand
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sittingbullfrogAug 7, 2021
I wonder why Hollywood would rather make European fairytales diverse than tell produce films about Hindu fairytales or African fairytales. Its almost as if they have some sort of agenda. . .
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JauburnJul 31, 2021
An absolute waste of time and money. This really could have been an epic, but instead everyone in the theater was scoffing at the ridiculousness of almost every scene. What a horrible film.
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marco34laJul 31, 2021
What a pretentious worthless film this was. The studio must have paid a lot of money to the critics to get them to give this a favorable review. It is nonsensical garbage that goes NOWHERE. This was 2 hours of my life I cannot get back.What a pretentious worthless film this was. The studio must have paid a lot of money to the critics to get them to give this a favorable review. It is nonsensical garbage that goes NOWHERE. This was 2 hours of my life I cannot get back. Please save your money and wait for it on neflix is you must see it at all.… Expand
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whocares4321Jul 31, 2021
I can confidently say 95% of people are going to hate this movie. How it ever got this many positive reviews is honestly beyond me. My TLDR summary would be: great story, terrible movie. Truly pretentious, needlessly unenjoyable, overlyI can confidently say 95% of people are going to hate this movie. How it ever got this many positive reviews is honestly beyond me. My TLDR summary would be: great story, terrible movie. Truly pretentious, needlessly unenjoyable, overly cryptic and vague, a mostly dreadful original score, and an ending with as much impact as a fart in the wind. Also going into this movie, there are some things you should know about the original story, the 5 virtues of knighthood, and the chivalrous code. The fact that this movie makes no attempt to make sure the audience is aware of this knowledge is a critical failure of the film. Now I will say, I thought the points/messages the story was getting across were pretty brilliant. I did have fun talking about my family about the significance of certain scenes, and what they were trying to get across. And I'm also having fun hearing different people's theories and interpretations of the film online. But aside from that it was a totally unenjoyable experience, with zero emotional impact, charm, or memorability. This movie simply isn't worth paying to see, or even watching period. The source material will do a far better job at telling the tale of Gawain than this steaming pile.… Expand
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powermaxlevelAug 1, 2021
Worst than going to the dentist and more boring than watching paint dry. First movie I have ever walked out of. Absolutely wretched. What the hell is wrong with these Hollywood big wigs? How do you F up an Arthurian fable this bad? Was thisWorst than going to the dentist and more boring than watching paint dry. First movie I have ever walked out of. Absolutely wretched. What the hell is wrong with these Hollywood big wigs? How do you F up an Arthurian fable this bad? Was this made by the Game of Throne rejects? Questions I don't care to know.… Expand
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tbharkerAug 5, 2021
This film had the cinematic and artistic intrigue that was alluring after so many poorly produced COVID films. The critic’s ratings seems great, so three of us went to see it. It was, in a word, TERRIBLE.

First, it starts with an introThis film had the cinematic and artistic intrigue that was alluring after so many poorly produced COVID films. The critic’s ratings seems great, so three of us went to see it. It was, in a word, TERRIBLE.

First, it starts with an intro narration that’s near-impossible to understand. This mumbling is interspersed throughout the show, coupled with onscreen text that is flashed onscreen, in illegible text, so as to just be frustrating.

Then there are long, drawn out scenes of… well, nothing. Guy riding on his horse, or walking, for what is clearly too long in an already far too long film.

During the film, audience members periodically spoke out criticisms of, “what the hell is happening,” or, “movie it along already!”

There were scenes that, frankly, made no sense. Many of them.

After it ended, we stood outside and listened as other viewers left. It appeared there was unanimous discontent and confusion. I cannot fathom why the critics are rating this so highly. I feel cheated. This film is not entertaining or engaging.… Expand
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GinaKAug 13, 2021
Four of us sat in a huge local megaplex and watched this film on a hot afternoon. To be honest, three of us watched it and one held up his phone through most of the movie and played with it. Maybe he was bootlegging it. If he was, I wouldFour of us sat in a huge local megaplex and watched this film on a hot afternoon. To be honest, three of us watched it and one held up his phone through most of the movie and played with it. Maybe he was bootlegging it. If he was, I would tell him it wasn’t worth the effort. It just annoyed the rest of us. This was a long, bloated, mostly in-your-face movie (and we were sitting in the back of the auditorium) about coming-of-age or ancient adventure or something like that. The sets and costumes were not particularly interesting, the plot was not particularly interesting (just meandering), the performances were not particularly interesting. I am desperately trying to figure out why I am even giving this one star. Nice color palette? Big screen? Pity maybe?… Expand
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Stream2BigScreeJul 31, 2021
Hear ye, hear ye! Let all come to the front to view this weekend's review of The Green Knight. This movie is directed and written by David Lowery who has been around for a while but hasn't directed anything I would say was "good". Titles likeHear ye, hear ye! Let all come to the front to view this weekend's review of The Green Knight. This movie is directed and written by David Lowery who has been around for a while but hasn't directed anything I would say was "good". Titles like A Ghost Story, Pete's Dragon, Peter Pan and Wendy are on his credits and we shall see where his current offering fits. Here, The Green Knight is pegged as an fantasy adventure based on Arthurian legend, "The Green Knight". The story follows Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's party boy nephew, who embarks on a redeeming and daring quest to confront a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger, the Green Knight. Gawain contends with bunches of mysterious strangers along his long journey to redefine his character and worth to his family and kingdom. Let's see if Lowery could turn his career around with The Green Knight.

I'm going to be blunt with this one. This movie is weird. End of review. Ok, ok, I'll say a bit more. This movie is really weird to review. Parts of me want to say it was good, but I'd likely never watch it again. But then I say to myself, "Does that really mean the movie isn't good?" I judge it against a movie like V For Vendetta that I love but won't watch again on purpose because it's just too long. The Green Knight has that super long element. Then, I judge it against the likes of A24's Midsommar and Orion Pictures' Gretel and Hansel where stylistically the movies are so similar. The Green Knight has some of the same cool, flowy shots and smoky elements of Midsommar but also some of the super dark and hard to view elements of Gretel and Hansel, to make it visually appealing and unappealing at the same time. Also, there's a weird feeling similar to Midsommar or Game of Thrones, like is this a dream, drugs, or am I supposed to take this world just as it is? Just so many questions. I think that's the main thing about the movie that may make it off-putting. There are a couple scenes where I just found myself questioning life. Why is this happening? Is this really happening? And have they given me a reason to care in the end? I'm just not sure but it makes the movie on the fence.

Overall, the acting in the movie is pretty good. A24 and BRON Studios both have begun to produce some really quality and original films. They don't always pan out well, but they do know how to cast a movie well. My guy, Dev Patel, does a pretty good job as Gawain but is still overshadowed by the weirdness and eeriness of the side characters who all find a way to shine in their own right. I'll admit I was intrigue by the promos for the movie but I don't know if the source material truly shined through in this interpretation.

Confusing enough but so is this movie. The Green Knight is artistically pretty well done but the storyline and fantasy elements at times are just too weird. A24 and Bron Studios have produced some quality fantasy/horror/original stories and The Green Knight falls into that but they might have gone a bit too far and that's hard to say after Midsommar and Hereditary. Due to the length of the film and randomness of the flick, The Green Knight is best suited for a nice streaming in whether Redbox or Netflix with a handful of popcorn. Save your money from the theater and check this out at a later time.… Expand
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elecsilverAug 7, 2021
This movie is absolutely awful. It is slow, tedious, and full of nonsensical plot points that are possibly supposed to be the directors take at humor. If you want something to put you to sleep this is it. There were numerous points where IThis movie is absolutely awful. It is slow, tedious, and full of nonsensical plot points that are possibly supposed to be the directors take at humor. If you want something to put you to sleep this is it. There were numerous points where I cringed just in awe of how they let some of the scenes into the movie. All bad reviews were blocked from being posted for the first week of it's release so obviously someone paid to have it fluffed up.… Expand
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shoulderoforionAug 19, 2021
I'm conflicted over this movie and my review, it's a story based off a 14th century chivalric romance poem, based on characters from the King Arthur/Camelot myth. The movie itself is beautiful, the characters/actors/acting/sets/scenery allI'm conflicted over this movie and my review, it's a story based off a 14th century chivalric romance poem, based on characters from the King Arthur/Camelot myth. The movie itself is beautiful, the characters/actors/acting/sets/scenery all the toppest of top notch, but the story is almost empty, like a ghost of a movie that could have been. This is such a barebones recreation (with changes) from the original 700 year old poem, they could have fleshed it all out, I mean they had sooo much to work with. As it was it was "nice", but could have been epic, they had all the working pieces already in place. A chance missed.… Expand
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MalamutorAug 7, 2021
I absolutely hated this movie. Completely wastes all the great acting, cinematography, and setting. I loved the new Blade Runner, have been to England multiple times, love Arthurian lore, and think this movie absolutely destroyed itself byI absolutely hated this movie. Completely wastes all the great acting, cinematography, and setting. I loved the new Blade Runner, have been to England multiple times, love Arthurian lore, and think this movie absolutely destroyed itself by trying to put its own spin on things. Horrible directing, horrible story, absolute nonsense at times, and their own movie didn't even make sense. They also blatently contradicted their own story universe at times. The pacing could have been fine... but they just ruined the entire ending third of the movie. This is an "adaptation" and the things they strayed from the original poem were absolutely terrible. Unforgivable.… Expand
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retard3000Aug 3, 2021
Movie dragged like hell it felt like the audience should have known of the story before hand a bunch of subtle lines a scenes that dint quite add up, some big ass giants walking around with a baby he asks for a ride they squeal at him. ThisMovie dragged like hell it felt like the audience should have known of the story before hand a bunch of subtle lines a scenes that dint quite add up, some big ass giants walking around with a baby he asks for a ride they squeal at him. This movie either you hate it or love it… Expand
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thedaarkbattyAug 8, 2021
Insanely boring movie that makes absolutely no sense. Only watch this if you have insomnia and need to fall asleep.
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Majohnso22Aug 14, 2021
This movie was visually stunning and yet so boring. Only English majors who minor in folk lore might like this. It’s the most boring slow paced movie. Do not see it.
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RichardSayreSep 30, 2021
THE GREEN KNIGHT is a haunting and entrancing take on the story of Sir Gawain, featuring one of the best performances of the year from Dev Patel. In a year filled with sequels and reboots, director David Lowery brings us something akin toTHE GREEN KNIGHT is a haunting and entrancing take on the story of Sir Gawain, featuring one of the best performances of the year from Dev Patel. In a year filled with sequels and reboots, director David Lowery brings us something akin to visual poetry, a spectacle filled movie with outstanding cinematography and visuals. The tale is as old as time and this version is certainly unforgettable, easily one of the best films of the year.… Expand
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TomasVenderAug 23, 2021
Visually stunning, thought provoking movie. Watched it on TV, going for second watch in the theatre.
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MetacriticOnurAug 19, 2021
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not good in any manner or degree.
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ThrowmetheusJan 8, 2022
One of the most boring movies I’ve ever seen. Extremely annoying repetitive sound track. The green knight himself looked awesome and the thieves in the forest gave a good performance. The **** scene was was just dumb. I wish I hadn’t paid toOne of the most boring movies I’ve ever seen. Extremely annoying repetitive sound track. The green knight himself looked awesome and the thieves in the forest gave a good performance. The **** scene was was just dumb. I wish I hadn’t paid to see this in the theatre.… Expand
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pkarapan77Oct 11, 2021
Great visuals and atmosphere but overall somewhat of a let down. This is not the film I expected. Moreover, I don't know much about the original Arthurian legend but this story seems pretty lame.
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shag00Feb 26, 2023
This nonsense of a film is less interesting than staring out your window to watch the traffic passing by. The writing/script is poor and badly delivered. The ending is something you wonder about, about whether it is connected to the body ofThis nonsense of a film is less interesting than staring out your window to watch the traffic passing by. The writing/script is poor and badly delivered. The ending is something you wonder about, about whether it is connected to the body of the film. This is without doubt the worst film I have ever seen.… Expand
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FlipjeJun 11, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a genuine fan of the Arthurian Legends, I went into this one expecting a great deal. Several online Youtube critics raved about it and because I respected their opinions, I was looking forward to viewing The Green Knight. The expression 'all sizzle, no steak' applies here. From the opening scenes where we are introduced to Gawain in what appears to be a dank and steamy brothel, there is darkness and shadows with patches of light which is how I would describe the rest of this film. There is too much obscurity here to attain any real insight, whether with the themes, the character or the nature of the story itself. Because the film is based on a well-known legend, it has the basic bones of a solid tale but the execution remained poor resulting in no real pay off. For instance, we see that Gawain is a young wastrel, sleeping around and we know this rake, when not bedding his mistress (Vikander) is impetuous and the type to lunge into a fight. He protects his mother's honour earlier on during a tavern brawl so we are convinced he can handle himself. And yet when in the forest, faced with three pathetic teenage scavenger thieves on his quest, he is all-too-quickly disarmed and trembles like a frightened child in the sight of their puny daggers. Right then, I rolled my eyes, feeling completely taken out of the film. Moreover, if they were thieves, why did they leave behind Gawain's sword? No sense there. The whole scene, I am certain, took place simply that he would lose his horse and spend the rest of the film on foot. The screenplay writer made the scene happen as opposed to it happening naturally. And if director/writer Lowery had previously established Gawain's ability to engage fiercely in combat, why couldn't the knight dispatch of the three thieves in a merciless way similar to the way he cut off the Green Knight's head? At least this would align with his character. I sincerely believe something meaningful was missed. If Gawain had approached the knight at the end with greater sins/mistakes/faults to his name, his accepting of his fate would have lent more of an impact. Instead, on the journey, random characters, figures and a protective totem fox wander into his life and drift off. I think I would rather have watched Love and Monsters, a basic Netflix action flick than sit through this critic-applauded pablum again. For all its flaws, the basic movie with gargantuan insects and a likeable lead were more fun and engaging than this auteur fluff piece. This is a spectacle with no real meaning. The integrity of this film depends on the visuals and the superficial trappings from the cinematography to the score. I ended up skipping to the end two-thirds in, impatient and tired of the hero and his unfocused character.… Expand
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LumdogAug 22, 2021
A very unique adaptation of an Arthurian legend. I loved the fantasy adventure aspects, the creature design, and the world-building. The cinematography is breath-taking. There are scenes where you could take single frames and put them up onA very unique adaptation of an Arthurian legend. I loved the fantasy adventure aspects, the creature design, and the world-building. The cinematography is breath-taking. There are scenes where you could take single frames and put them up on your wall. This won't be for everyone; its cerebral nature and slow pace which builds atmosphere may turn off some viewers. It doesn't hold the viewer's hand and respects viewer's enough to join the dots and form their own interpretations.… Expand
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JulietaGuit-9Sep 7, 2021
Non sono una di quelle persone a cui piace il cinema indipendente, ma questa è un'eccezione.
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drlowdonDec 24, 2021
Based upon a medieval poem, The Green Knight tells tale of King Arthur’s nephew Gawain as he travels to meet the challenge of a seemingly supernatural foe. Anchored by an excellent performance by Dev Patel, and refreshingly free of the usualBased upon a medieval poem, The Green Knight tells tale of King Arthur’s nephew Gawain as he travels to meet the challenge of a seemingly supernatural foe. Anchored by an excellent performance by Dev Patel, and refreshingly free of the usual cinematic conventions, this is certainly an intriguing movie. At times however it can feel like style over substance, and all the lingering shots and strange edit arguably detract from the movie rather than add to it. It’s worth a watch, but a wonder whether it would have been better with a different director...… Expand
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Gamed2longFeb 17, 2022
This film lands in a "in between" gray zone for me. Kinda like the bulk of the scenery in it actually! I respect that the filmmaker went with a old tale which has a different rhythm, focus and goal compared to modern stories. What I cannotThis film lands in a "in between" gray zone for me. Kinda like the bulk of the scenery in it actually! I respect that the filmmaker went with a old tale which has a different rhythm, focus and goal compared to modern stories. What I cannot forgive is how in a story which has something of a coming of age adulthood theme going, the main character remains a wussy little child of a man who has opportunity after opportunity handed to him. He's never shown learning from mistakes. Growing. Or taking responsibility for himself and his actions. There is precisely one exception to this, and a miraculous vision is involved. Things this film would need to be better and more entertaining: Character growth, more chances for good dialogue, some kind of setup or plan on the quest, the lead coming up with a plan or strategy. The main character having redeeming traits at all actually. Its dull because you don't know where the film is going, and you can't get invested enough in the lead to follow them blindly through it. Visually quite beautiful and relatively coherent at least.… Expand
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Voodoo123Oct 27, 2021
TGK looks like a movie made with an uncompromised vision. The fantastic cast, excellent direction and at times arresting imagery are fascinating For my interest though, none of that could save the green knight from its terrible pacing andTGK looks like a movie made with an uncompromised vision. The fantastic cast, excellent direction and at times arresting imagery are fascinating For my interest though, none of that could save the green knight from its terrible pacing and weak screenplay. Here it lies in a protentious gravestone. Clearly a piece of cinema meant for art critics and not a mainstream audience. Very well produced but artiscally overripe nonsense.… Expand
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RalfbergsFeb 1, 2022
It was shot really nicely and the first part of it was quite nice, but towards the end it got a bit too boring for me. I know it is like a metaphor for many things, so it really depends what you expect from it.
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DigiomniFeb 22, 2022
The good performances of the actors do not save a terrible direction and a completely poorly written script. The legend itself was undone, where the green knight in the original is knocked down with a breath, as he is the representation ofThe good performances of the actors do not save a terrible direction and a completely poorly written script. The legend itself was undone, where the green knight in the original is knocked down with a breath, as he is the representation of nature and just like a leaf, he falls to the ground with the slightest wind in winter. The moments of dark humor made it even worse. Really a shame.… Expand
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cornbreadcalebNov 16, 2021
This movie is a jumbled mess. Nothing makes any sense. Just because you have a fantastic score with good visuals and actors doesn’t mean you have a good movie. Movies should always be story-first. A24 took a different route with this movie.
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AdamEnDetailNov 30, 2021
Dev Patel shows again that he's undoubtedly a brilliant actor. While Barry Keoghan and Joel Edgerton remain truly fascinating favorites of mine in this Arthurian tale. Unfortunately, The Green Knight does not seem bold enough in itsDev Patel shows again that he's undoubtedly a brilliant actor. While Barry Keoghan and Joel Edgerton remain truly fascinating favorites of mine in this Arthurian tale. Unfortunately, The Green Knight does not seem bold enough in its convictions - sometimes leaving the depths of the nuances it posits unexplored. Instead, it focuses all its efforts on its styling, and its unusualness which it embraces tightly.

The movie occasionally seems drawn out and lingering, though that seems to be the overall idea and sadly it does so to a fault. In some scenes it is almost as if every character on screen is spaced-out, only set to deliver their lines. At the end, although simple and complete, this Lowery movie leaves you with a feeling of wanting. As if it ought to be, at the least, a more powerful movie but unfortunately, it isn't.… Expand
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the_red_demonAug 8, 2022
The film is boring - evein though the hero is on a journey it feels like nothing happens. Also, Indians god integrated in the British society much earlier than I thought) There is a compulsory black person in a crowd of extras too - the quotaThe film is boring - evein though the hero is on a journey it feels like nothing happens. Also, Indians god integrated in the British society much earlier than I thought) There is a compulsory black person in a crowd of extras too - the quota if fullfiled.… Expand
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