King Arthur 2004

Based on a more realistic portrayal of Arthur than has ever been presented onscreen. The film will focus on the history and politics of the period during which Arthur ruled when the Roman empire collapsed and skirmishes over power broke out in outlying countries as opposed to the mystical elements of the tale on which past Arthur films have focused.

Review

It is an excellent story about an ancient contemporaneoustopost Roman occupation of Britain and the beginnings of the Saxon invasions. Merlin and Lancelot and Guinevere and Gawain and Galahad are all there but in more ancient and believable roles. It is a different tale never before told and in a different time. The screenplay acting scenery cinematography and casting are all extremely welldone. The men especially are cast well and Guinevere is perfectly beautiful. The music is haunting and beautiful and fit for the time and reminds me of The Last of the Mohicans. The fights and battle scenes are exciting and done well. The only reasons I have read that some people did not like this film are that they wanted more of the same old ArthurCamelot tale and a 14th century setting which when you think about it is totally unbelievable. This to me was much more believable and realistic. Move over Mallory. I really loved this one.