I am an Arthurian scholar and I liked this film. It stands, broadly speaking, in the tradition of Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain (1137), the Alliterative Morte Arthure (1400), and Thomas Hughes' Misfortunes of Arthur (1588). True to this tradition, Arthur has been building an international empire. He and his Celtic warriors have defeated the preeminent superpower of the pseudo-historical age, the Romans. After Arthur's stunning victory, he learns that the blood relation that he left in charge has usurped his kingdom and his taken his wife. Arthur must find his way home and restore order to his kingdom but before he can do so he must restore order in his mind, body, and soul. The premise is GREAT and TRUE to one core strand of the literary tradition.
The scenery and photography are great. The dialogue is, admittedly, in need of some polishing. The actors are doing the best with what they have and at times elevate the script. This film may not be a masterpiece, but it deserves way more love and appreciation than it's getting on this review board.
The scenery and photography are great. The dialogue is, admittedly, in need of some polishing. The actors are doing the best with what they have and at times elevate the script. This film may not be a masterpiece, but it deserves way more love and appreciation than it's getting on this review board.