Review of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) by Stanley G — 30 May 2017

To be honest, I wasn't interested in seeing this movie. However when I was looking for something to see on an impromptu boys night with my 13yo, this was the best option. Although after going I will say that this is one of the most fun times I've had at a movie in awhile.

I will agree with allot of the critics in that this is a familiar story that has been interpreted better, and often. However that is not what Guy Ritchie is going for, this is just meant to be a fun Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels set in Arthurian times.

The movie moves at a pace that makes the running time very deceptive. The visuals are a melding of Frazetta, Tolkien, and Excalibur. The acting is sufficient, Jude Law is a little over the top, but in a good way, and Hunnam brings a little bit of Jax in his Arthur, but it fits the character.

Unfortunately, I believe that the legend that created the following and funding for this film, may also be it's downfall. In this day and age I don't believe that very many are asking for or wanted another King Arthur story, that could have easily been set in an original fantasy world.

Which is unfortunate, because this is a fun film that returns Guy Ritchie to his root style, and should be seen by all who can suspend disbelief, and just enjoy a fun action movie.