A Knight's Tale


In this lighthearted romp through the middle ages, our hero is a poor English lad who decides to earn money by taking part in jousting tournaments, even though he is not of noble birth. Being particularly talented and courageous, he is soon on a winning streak, attracting the attention of the princess. However, she has another admirer, a really nasty -- and ruthless -- nobleman.


132 minutes.
Parental Guidance (Violence) .
Action, Comedy, Romance

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

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Credits

Cast
Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Alan Tudyk
Director
Brian Helgeland
ScreenplayBrian Helgeland
MusicCarter Burwell, Eric Clapton, John Deacon, Brian Johnson, and others
CinematographyRichard Greatrex
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
Made in2001
Produced byBlack and Blu Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Escape Artists, Finestkind

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Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

The Moviesite
Ian Douglas
12
Cape Argus
Derek Wilson
10
The Cape Times
Allan Glogauer
15
The Star
Janine Walker
12
Die Burger
Herman Wasserman
10
Sunday Times
Barry Ronge
10
SA City Life
Tony Jackman
15
eye Weekly
Jason Anderson
15
Box Office
Christine James
13
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
8
Total Film
Cam Winstanley
10
Film Review
Ben Woodhams
20
Uncut
David Stubbs
10
Empire
Adam Smith
10

What the People say

Internet
2271 Netizens
13

Average .. 61%

12

Visitor Ratings

Scale (Max)20
June Quin (48) 20
Maxie Venter (18) 20
L Solomo (31) 12
Maryke de Flamingh 18
Katherine Eddington (16) 18

Average .. 88%

18

Visitor Comments

Ian Douglas: Some overseas critics, for some reason, compared this to Gladiator. I don't see why -- Gladiator is a serious historical epic, this is a lighthearted teenage-romantic-comedy, which just happens to be set in the past. As is par for the genre, it provides enough action to keep the guys happy, enough romance to keep the girls happy, and enough comedy to keep everyone in a good mood. Should do well :-).

June Quin (48): I went to the movies on a whim. What a great night out - I have not laughed at a film as much in ages (I do have DSAT before you say I am over the hill etc). I have recommended this to all my friends.

Maxie Venter (18): It was excellent!!

L Solomon (31): Nice story, strange use of music though.

Maryke de Flamingh (15): I loved it!






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