This movie isn’t good, to put it mildly. I read one critic describe the armor worn by Arthur’s group as resembling something from *Star Trek*, and another refer to the villain's armor as being like what you’d see in *The Road Warrior*. Both observations were pretty spot-on; nothing felt authentic to the period, instead giving off a distinctly futuristic vibe. The casting choices also seemed off. Gere appeared t…

I genuinely enjoy this movie, even though it’s objectively flawed. This film holds a special place for me because I loved watching it as a child and teenager. It really sparked my imagination about what the Middle Ages might have been like. Of course, my perspective has changed over time, and with more education, I can now see the numerous historical inaccuracies present throughout the film on many levels. Still, …

This movie takes a pretty big departure from other versions of the Arthurian stories, so anyone expecting something similar to previous films or books should probably avoid it. If you’re in the mood for a simple romantic story with elaborate costumes, there's perhaps some enjoyment to be had, although it's not guaranteed. Julia Ormond, playing Guinevere, is journeying to marry Sean Connery, who portrays King Arthur, …

Several films set in medieval Britain were released in 1995, including "Braveheart," "Rob Roy" and "First Knight." While “Braveheart,” starring Mel Gibson, is the longest of these at three hours, I didn't think it lived up to the considerable praise it received; that’s not to say I disliked it, just that the hype seemed overblown (only about half of it felt worthwhile). I actually preferred "Rob Roy" to “Braveheart,”…