King Arthur Legend of the Sword Review. Share. Perhaps not the Arthur we expected, or hoped for. By Josh Lasser King Arthur Legend of the Sword is Hollywoods latest stab at the classic tale of knighthood and destiny this time from Sherlock Holmes and Snatch director Guy Ritchie. And while the origin of Arthur and the story of sword in the stone have been done many times before, Ritchie tries hard to find enough meat on those bones to make a unique movie and imprint his own take on the tale. Hes unfortunately not entirely successful, and the films greatest crime is that it too often forgets the old adage of show, dont tell. Charlie Hunnam stars as the title character, who must learn to accept that hes not just a petty criminal raised in a brothel but also the son of Eric Banas Uther Pendragon and the one true King of England. The actor gives us an Arthur comfortable in his old, smaller life one who finds this greater destiny forced upon him. Much of the film consists of his journey to being king, and Hunnam does his best to make it an interesting trip. Also along for the ride are Djimon Hounsou and Aidan Gillen, who play outlaws and friends of Arthurs. The actors are enjoyable to watch, even if the characters themselves remain too much of a mystery. Arthur is plagued by visions of Uthers death every time he grips the magical Excalibur with two hands. This has haunted him for years, not that he understands the fragmented visions. Screen-Shot-2017-02-21-at-13.47.49-616x329.png' alt='Online Movie 2017 King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword' title='Online Movie 2017 King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword' />So he winds up on a quest at the behest of Astrid Bergs Frisbeys mysterious character known as The Mage to understand who he truly is and what the sword is showing him. But this is an example of how Ritchie runs into that showdont tell problem. The Darklands sequence, from what is shown, seems like an adventure worth taking the audience on. This is not just a place with weird creatures Arthur must face although it has that it is where our hero looks to accept his destiny, even if he still is not entirely at peace with it. Were denied the emotional experience of Arthurs trials, which wouldve been great to see instead of having it explained to us. Without a doubt, individual pieces of the movie work, including the films establishment of mages and magic. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director Guy Ritchie treats the legend as opportunity for another rowdy chase after an elusive weapon. Pokemon Game Maker Pc on this page. Online Movie 2017 King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword' title='Online Movie 2017 King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword' />The CGI isnt always great particularly the depiction of the mysterious Syrens who deal with Jude Laws baddie King Vortigern. But the world feels real and thats saying something in a movie in which the titular sword offers Arthur extra human powers. Yes, the exact nature of those powers is somewhat bewildering, but Legend of the Swords depiction of them is impressive, adding an epic sense to the moments in which Arthur takes up Excalibur. Hunnams take on Arthur, however, should not be overlooked. Acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure King Arthur Legend of the Sword. Dzrh Program Schedule 2013 more. All Slots 2.2 Keygen on this page. Starring Charlie Hunnam in the title. One wonders just what kind of a king Hunnams Arthur becomes and how he would face any other moments from the Arthurian legend. King Arthur Legend of the Sword. Starring Charlie Hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic Excalibur myth. The Verdict. The most frustrating thing about Ritchies take on King Arthur is that it has all the necessary elements to be a great version of the story, but rather than giving them to the audience as such, they are put into a blender and thoroughly mixed. The movies unwillingness to simply show what is happening, and its incessant desire to be clever and funny, go too far and become off putting. It has some really enjoyable moments and some truly interesting twists on the legend, but they become buried under unnecessary flourishes.