King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
Rated PG-13
Starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou, Eric Bana, Aiden Gillen,
Directed by Guy Ritchie
The Story:
Arthur (Hunnan) is a bit of a rogue, but when fate finds him next to the blade Excalibur, it turns out he is also the long lost true heir to the throne. That doesn't please Vortigern (Law) in the least, and he attempts to kill Arthur and any who stand with him.
Well, this is certainly a different take on the legend of King Arthur.
Ritchie does his best to keep the story moving forward, and surrounds the film with a talented cast who keep your interest.
There are a few mystical aspects that just seem odd as the film unfolds, but it gives Arthur the reason to rise up and be a true hero.
As 2017 was filled with at least 2 versions of the story, if you're going to watch one, make it this one.
Personally, I'd say go find Disney's The Sword in the Stone instead, but maybe that's just bias.
Or maybe, it's just that much better than most incarnations that have come since.
Possibly both.
:)
Final Grade: C
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