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A Knight's Tale (2001)

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Reviews Counted: 134

Fresh: 79

Rotten:55

Average Rating: 5.8/10

Consensus: Once you get past the anachronism, A Knight's Tale becomes a predictable, if spirited, Rocky on horseback.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for action violence, some nudity and brief sex-related dialogue

Runtime: 2 hrs 24 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:May 11, 2001 Wide

Box Office: $55,001,689

Synopsis: In the Middle Ages, before television or professional sports, there is only one form of competition to separate the men from the boys: jousting tournaments. William Thatcher (Heath Ledger), a poor... In the Middle Ages, before television or professional sports, there is only one form of competition to separate the men from the boys: jousting tournaments. William Thatcher (Heath Ledger), a poor and humble squire, has always dreamed of proving himself worthy as a knight. When he gets a lucky chance--seeing an opportunity to disguise himself in the identity of a knight--William decides to maintain the illusion for as long as possible. He is aided by his friends Wat, Roland, and Geoffrey Chaucer--a writer with a knack for forging official papers. Under his new title, Sir Ulrich of Liechtenstein, William wins tournaments and receives monetary awards. However, the only way for William to prove himself as truly noble is to beat out all of his enemies, including the arrogant and undefeated Count Adhemar (Rufus Sewell), in a series of jousts. Once he does so, William will reveal his his true identity. Writer-director Brian Helgeland creates a unique blend of rousing adventure, comedy, and modern sensibility in A KNIGHT'S TALE, giving a contemporary make-over to the medieval genre with a soundtrack that includes hit songs from Queen, David Bowie, Sly & The Family Stone, and Thin Lizzy. [More]

Starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, Shannyn Sossamon

Starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Paul Bettany, Shannyn Sossamon, Laura Fraser, Rufus Sewell, Christopher Cazenove, Alan Tudyk

Director: Brian Helgeland

Director: Brian Helgeland
Screenwriter: Curtis Hanson, Brian Helgeland
Composer: Carter Burwell
Studio: Columbia Pictures

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  • A KNIGHT'S TALE is the rousing story of lowborn William Thatcher's (Ledger) quest to change his stars, win the heart of an exceedingly fair maiden (Sossamon) and rock his medieval world. Follow this fearless squire and his band of medieval misfits as they careen their way toward impossible glory that's part romance, part road trip and part exuberant swashbuckler.
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    07/22/08
    Todd McCarthy
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    For all its mainstream exertions, A Knight's Tale is actually something of an experimental melding of old and new.

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    07/23/07
    Rob Gonsalves
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    A Knight's Tale looks and sounds pretty darned good in Blu-ray.

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    09/16/06
    James Plath
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    09/30/05
    Scott Nash
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    A breezy, lightweight romp perfect for a summer afternoon.

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    Jeffrey M. Anderson
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    12/15/03
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    12/15/03
    Neil Norman
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    ...surprisingly intelligent summer fare...

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    David Nusair
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    05/14/03
    Joe Mader
    Palo Alto Weekly

    It’s all done with a light-hearted touch and a wicked sense of humor.

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    04/05/03
    Andrea Chase
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    Historical accuracy is cashed in for a classic rock soundtrack and a forest of shattered lances, but the trade-off is worthwhile.

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    Brian Mckay
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