With Martin Lawrence you can't expect too much, even when he's teamed up with Will Smith. Lawrence's Black Knight shows that the man has talent but it also shows off some of the weaknesses in his comical approach. Basically I have low expectations for almost any film concerning time-travel (except for Time Bandits) but to a degree the film actually produced some rather believable scenarios (considering the stupidity of the over-all concept).
The problem is that the film is composed with the classic over-the-top zaniness as being the main priority. Had this been a crazy-comedy it would have worked, but as is, it's rather half-hearted. Particularly the final battle was nowhere as convincing as I would have hoped.
The film has a bit of a conflict in deciding if it is supposed to be aimed at kids or adults. Is it supposed to be crazy or real. Because it falls to the middle it doesn't deliver as well.
On a positive note, the stunts were rather fine, costumes were good and the ending was also pretty fun.
The problem is that the film is composed with the classic over-the-top zaniness as being the main priority. Had this been a crazy-comedy it would have worked, but as is, it's rather half-hearted. Particularly the final battle was nowhere as convincing as I would have hoped.
The film has a bit of a conflict in deciding if it is supposed to be aimed at kids or adults. Is it supposed to be crazy or real. Because it falls to the middle it doesn't deliver as well.
On a positive note, the stunts were rather fine, costumes were good and the ending was also pretty fun.