Directed by:
Jerry ZuckerScreenplay:
William NicholsonCinematography:
Adam GreenbergComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross, Liam Cunningham, Christopher Villiers, John Gielgud, Stuart Bunce, Jonathan Cake, Richard Claxton (more)VOD (3)
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On the way to meet King Arthur, her future husband and ally, Lady Guenevere and her retinue are attacked by Arthur's mortal enemy, the malicious Malagant. Prince Malagant wants possession of Guinevere's land, which lies between Arthur's kingdom and his own. However, the daring Lancelot intercedes and foils the attack. In return, this roaming-sword-for-hire asks for a kiss from the lovely Lady -- a request that Guinevere coldly refuses. They meet again when Lancelot turns up at one of Camelot's public tournaments, and proves to Arthur that he deserves to become the King's first knight. So when Malagant strikes again, kidnapping Queen Guinevere, Lancelot once more serves as her rescuer. But now, Guinevere's reaction is no longer chilly -- and the two proceed to fall in love, betraying Arthur's trust and friendship. (official distributor synopsis)
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This is sweet lemonade that makes Arthurian legends into one big, funny Disneyland. In my opinion, this film is held together by both Sean Connery and Jerry Goldsmith and his soundtrack. But in truth, even these two personalities couldn't wash away the impression of cheap sets and an even cheaper story.
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Almost as much of destruction of a classic book as The Three Musketeers with Charlie Sheen (not to mention the more recent Musketeers). Except that at least First Knight has the badass Sean Connery, who you just can't help but root for, and music by Jerry Goldsmith. Richard Gere delivers perhaps the most excruciating performance of his career and there is also a lack of humor, which is especially puzzling when you see the director's name (not that I was expecting Frank Drebin in knight's armor, but still).
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