King Arthur [Region 2] | ![King Arthur [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51S03S83ZVL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Antoine Fuqua
Actors: Clive Owen, Ioan Gruffudd, Mads Mikkelsen, Joel Edgerton, Hugh Dancy
Category: DVD
Buy New: $51.56
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Rating:  499 reviews
Sales Rank: 266881
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), Latin (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.6
EAN: 5017188813402
ASIN: B0002ZUHD8
Theatrical Release Date: July 7, 2004
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It's got a round table, some knights, and a noble warrior who rises to become King Arthur, but everything else about this revisionist legend is pure Hollywood. That's not such a bad thing if you enjoyed Rob Roy, Braveheart, Gladiator, and Troy, and there's some intriguing potential in presenting the "real" Arthur (played by Clive Owen) as a 5th-century soldier of Rome, assigned to defend Roman-imperial England against a hoard of invading Saxons (led by Stellan Skarsgard in hairy villain mode). As revamped history and "archaeological findings" would have us believe, Guinevere (Keira Knightley) is a warrior babe in face-paint and Lancelot (Ioan Gruffudd) is a nonentity who fades into the woodwork. Never mind! Best to enjoy the harsh, gloomy atmosphere of Irish locations, the ruggedness of Owen and his hearty supporting cast, and the entertaining nonsense of a Jerry Bruckheimer production that strips battle-ready Guinevere down to leather-strap S&M gear while all the men sport full-body armor. Hail to the queen, indeed! --Jeff Shannon
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 A remarkably SILLY film July 5, 2009
Michael K. Smith (Gonzales, Louisiana)
This has got to be the most bizarre, the most unhistorical, and -- let's face it -- the silliest interpretation of the Arthur story that has ever groped its way to the screen. Arthur is so besotted with Rome that he dresses as a Roman cavalryman? (But with a legionary's infantry helmet.) The Knights of the Round Table are Sarmatians? Merlin is a Celt who paints himself blue? Guinevere is an Amazon? Rome is the protector of freedom? The Britons are all for "liberty" and "free will"? And the Britons, Sarmatians, Romans, and Saxons all speak the same language? (They don't even bother to pretend otherwise.) Gimme a break. Not to mention that the Saxons, not being stupid, invaded England from the south and never did reach Hadrian's Wall. The plot jumps from a time when the Sarmatians first arrive as recruits in the north of England (though they never actually fight as Romans) and Arthur is just a boy, to a scene fifteen years later, when Arthur (who, for some reason, was promised command when he was young) is running the whole show. From what everyone says, all the exciting battles took place years earlier and killed off most of the knights, so this, apparently, is their swan song. Though by skipping over those years, the director also never gives us a reason why the survivors should be so loyal to Arthur. There are a couple of good battle sequences, though the fight on the ice is dramatically superior to the big climax -- in which the Britons are suddenly in possession of artillery engines. And Keira Knightly is nice to look at -- though she's far too skinny to be convincing as a sword-swinging warrior. The only halfway believable character, in fact, is Cerdic, the Saxon chief, played menacingly by Stellan Skarsgaard. All in all, though, this film is just pathetic.
 Great film! June 9, 2009
Christopher Dowell
It might be somewhat historically accurate however we still have limited knowledge of the real King Aurthur & naturally it's hollywood'depiction that we're dealing w/ so of course certain things are going to be "different".
However the acting, costumes, storyline, & time period are fantastic!
A definite must see!
 Far Too Many Commercials With No Option Out May 30, 2009
MICHAEL J. CARPENTER
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
King Arthur is an awesome movie, the picture quality is about the same as the DVD version. The problem with the Blu-Ray is that it starts out with too many commercials that you have to watch with no way out. I don't have any other Blu-Rays like that, this is the only one I know of. The DVD version gives you the option to hit the "Menu" button to go directly to the movie, I went back to the DVD version, don't recommend the Blu-Ray unless you don't mind waiting 15+ minutes to watch it.
 An epic of freedom May 27, 2009
Yalin Gecer (Istanbul, Turkey)
I loved the film especially from the perspective of leadership. This is an epic about history and the freedom of England. It is great to see a man who is a true leader stand against the ultimate power, Rome, and even sacrifice his life for his men. People who are looking for leadership qualities beautifully laid in the great lands must see this film.
King Arthur May 19, 2009
T. J. Maker (The Land of Arthur)
King Arthur (PG-13 Full Screen Edition)
A superb rendition, with accurate costumes, arms, and armour of the period. This version of the "Arthur" Legend centres on the romano-briton Gauis Artorius Cliptus, and the Saemartian Cavalry, and is generally accepted as 'too early' by 400 years as being the 'real' Arthur, by historians.
However, the story of a Britain being overrun by the Saxons after the collapse of the Roman Empire, is correct, and shown in all of its 'Blood, Guts, and Gory Glory!'
The main characters are well portrayed, and the Brythionic Celts are shown as a 'woodland' tribal people similar to Native Americans which is relatively accurate.
Merlin, (in this version of the legend), figures in a relatively small role as the leader of the Celts, who join with Arthur and his fellow Romano-Britons to crush the Saxon invaders.
All of the major action is centered around Hadrians wall, which is taken under licence since the location of the battle of Mount Badon is unknown. But what the Heck! It's Hollywood! Keira Knightly as Gwenevere is outstanding, just about the best looking Celt I've ever seen!
All in all a good "Saturday night In" DVD for curling up on the sofa with your popcorn, or favourite chocolates, and the one you love!
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