While director Jerry Zucker seems to have been intent on dragging the film to the mushy middle, it's still more entertaining than most comparable Middle Ages-set movies.
First Knight (1995)
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Reviews Counted: 41
Fresh: 19
Rotten:22
Average Rating: 5.2/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 14 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: On the way to meet King Arthur, her future husband and ally, Lady Guenevere and her retinue are attacked by Arthur's mortal enemy, the malicious Malagant. Prince Malagant wants possession of... On the way to meet King Arthur, her future husband and ally, Lady Guenevere and her retinue are attacked by Arthur's mortal enemy, the malicious Malagant. Prince Malagant wants possession of Guinevere's land, which lies between Arthur's kingdom and his own. However, the daring Lancelot intercedes and foils the attack. In return, this roaming-sword-for-hire asks for a kiss from the lovely Lady -- a request that Guinevere coldly refuses. They meet again when Lancelot turns up at one of Camelot's public tournaments, and proves to Arthur that he deserves to become the King's first knight. So when Malagant strikes again, kidnapping Queen Guinevere, Lancelot once more serves as her rescuer. But now, Guinevere's reaction is no longer chilly -- and the two proceed to fall in love, betraying Arthur's trust and friendship. [More]
Starring: Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross
Starring: Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross, John Gielgud
Director: Jerry Zucker
Director: Jerry Zucker
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Reviews for First Knight
Goes for a pass as a shallow but occasionally rousing swordfighting flick with a handful of thoughtful scenes...has something those other pictures don't have: Sean Connery as King Arthur.
The out-of-place [Richard] Gere doesn't do justice to the fine performance of [Julia] Ormond.
Bland and over-romanticized treatment of the Arthurian legend. Gere ridiculously miscast as Lancelot. Watch Boorman's EXCALIBUR instead.
Whoever thought Richard Gere would make a good Lancelot needs to be found and sterilized.
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