By Kevin Russell
Staff Writer
“King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword” is an ancient story from the “The Canterbury Tales” retold at breakneck speed.
This film feels like it goes by in under a minute with a fast paced storyline chalked full of exhilarating action scenes and stunning special effects. The film is a special effects masterpiece that lacks a single dull moment.
“King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword,” tells the story of Arthur the son of a king who is robbed of his birthright by his vengeful and malevolent uncle. Arthur is raised in a brothel and is given the chance to take a powerful sword, Excalibur, from a stone to reclaim his birthright from his blood lusting uncle.
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This film was produced by Safehouse pictures with high expectations and an even higher budget that led to a loss with a one-hundred and seventy-five million dollars budget and an opening weekend revenue of fourteen million. “King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword” was lead with powerful acting by Charlie Hunnam and was filmed throughout the UK.
The special effects in “King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword” were masterfully produced with fantasy elements like Excalibur the magical sword being brought to life with the magic of Computer Generated Images. Excellent action scenes were brought together flawlessly with special effects that transcend above the bar of quality set by recent films.
Photos: “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword”
Charlie Hunnam delivered a powerful performance as Arthur throughout perfectly choreographed scenes where his mannerisms said as much as his lines. Along with a matching quality in performance from Vortigern (Jude Law) as the antagonist, the acting in this film takes full advantage of the superb script.
Additionally, the cinematography in “King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword” remarkable with many shots that pan through the English countryside and complex scenery for an aesthetically pleasing film. The perfection of the cinematography shows the meticulous mindset that went into making this film to ensure every aspect is of the highest quality.
This film was directed by Guy Ritchie with a dreamscape technique of quick cuts for a fantasy like a storyline that functions similar to a dream. This approach pushed by the director works perfectly for this film to keep it fast moving and fantasy is driven to deliver a fast paced and attention grabbing film.
“King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword” opens up quickly with a complex and eventful opening that is resolved throughout the film. The film uses exchanges between characters to explain the storyline along with a focus on showing instead of explaining throughout the film along with witty comedy to deliver a well-rounded film.
This film is made with an intense attention to detail that ensures that every aspect is of the highest quality for an overall remarkable film. “King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword” delivers with top-notch acting, stunning special effects, and thrilling action scenes that come together to make a well-rounded film.
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“King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword” is playing nationwide and is rated PG-13 due to violence and action.
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