Review of Outlaw King (2018) by Sammyggg — 17 Sep 2022

Outlaw King is a flawed masterpiece, just as the people it depicts are flawed humans. One of the best narratives depicting life in the medieval period, with significant attempts to maintain the historical and narrative integrity of the tale.

To those who lack the mental capacity to sit through it, I truly pity you. Honey must taste like ash in your mouth.

This is one of the few films of this genre where shaky camera movement is not overdone to cover up the lack of extras in costume. Shots are well structured and the story rolls out nicely. While it is based on history, it is not entirely accurate, mostly in order to tell a compelling tale and to suspend the disbelief of the audience that de Brus was - as history shows - an opportunistic pragmatist. As to costumes, some of the Armour is fashioned to appeal to the morons who wouldn't like the tale anyway... not sure why - although most of it is consistent with history, especially the daily clothing choices.

Sound is great, with uplifting music and clarity of the spoken script.

Visuals are interesting, and the CG is not dissonant.

All in all, the creators of this film should be deeply proud of their work, as should the actors - whose performance is excellent.

Recommend you watch. Well done to the whole Cast and Crew.

As to the critics, go learn some history. It might inform you of how apathetically pitiful you truly have become.

I would rate it 9, but considering some of the idiotic reviews below from people who lack any historical knowledge beyond an assumption that their parents were not created at the same time they were for convenience - this is a 10.