Post by foresthermit on Jan 7, 2023 23:20:04 GMT
Has anyone here seen this? It's a movie directed by David Lowery based on the medieval Arthurian poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It stars Dev Patel as Sir Gawain, with Alicia Vikander in the dual roles of Essel and the "Lady", Joel Edgerton as the "Lord", and Sean Harris as King Arthur.
I think it's one of the best King Arthur films I've ever seen, but it's also the strangest. The film begins when Patel's hero is challenged by the titular antagonist, a strange being resembling a humanoid tree. Then Sir Gawain goes on a quest through a bizarre medieval countryside, encountering enchantresses, giants, and talking animals. It's an odd, symbolic journey that suggests nothing less than a David Lynch movie set in the Middle Ages.
The acting is great, and the sets and costumes are wonderful, especially the crown with the metal "Halo" at the back that several characters wear. There's also a sense of a violent and superstitious world, influenced by both pagan and Christian beliefs, that I think Robin of Sherwood viewers would find both familiar and appealing. And there's plenty of beautiful shots of the natural world, as in RoS. There's also a certain medieval character who appears in The Green Knight, who's also referenced in Cadfael.
It's not a Hollywood swashbuckler, so if you're expecting Ivanhoe-ish adventures here you'll be disappointed. The Green Knight is a serious, complex film that won't be to everyone's taste, but will resonate with those who can get into the film's bizarre but compelling narrative.
Trailer here:
I think it's one of the best King Arthur films I've ever seen, but it's also the strangest. The film begins when Patel's hero is challenged by the titular antagonist, a strange being resembling a humanoid tree. Then Sir Gawain goes on a quest through a bizarre medieval countryside, encountering enchantresses, giants, and talking animals. It's an odd, symbolic journey that suggests nothing less than a David Lynch movie set in the Middle Ages.
The acting is great, and the sets and costumes are wonderful, especially the crown with the metal "Halo" at the back that several characters wear. There's also a sense of a violent and superstitious world, influenced by both pagan and Christian beliefs, that I think Robin of Sherwood viewers would find both familiar and appealing. And there's plenty of beautiful shots of the natural world, as in RoS. There's also a certain medieval character who appears in The Green Knight, who's also referenced in Cadfael.
It's not a Hollywood swashbuckler, so if you're expecting Ivanhoe-ish adventures here you'll be disappointed. The Green Knight is a serious, complex film that won't be to everyone's taste, but will resonate with those who can get into the film's bizarre but compelling narrative.
Trailer here: