Last Knights
Last Knights

Last Knights

2015Movie115 minEnglish

When an evil emperor executes their leader, his band of knights – bound by duty and honour – embarks on a journey of vengeance that will not come to an end until they've destroyed their mortal foe.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes6%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users60%
Director: Kazuaki KiriyaGenres: Action, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a corrupted empire, a band of honorable warriors, led by the skilled commander Raiden, are betrayed and executed by a tyrannical king. Their spirits, however, refuse to rest. Raiden's former pupil, Bartok, rallies the surviving members of the fallen order to avenge their master and bring justice to the empire. They must navigate treacherous political landscapes and confront overwhelming odds to reclaim their honor and overthrow the oppressive regime.

Critical Reception

Last Knights received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot, inconsistent tone, and underdeveloped characters as major drawbacks. While some acknowledged the film's visual style and ambition, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or coherent narrative, resulting in a disappointing experience for both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and confusing storyline.
  • Despite a talented cast, the characters are largely one-dimensional and underdeveloped.
  • Visually, the film has some striking moments, but these are overshadowed by narrative flaws.

Google audience: Audience reviews on Google are mixed, with some appreciating the film's attempts at epic storytelling and visual flair. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot convoluted and the pacing to be uneven, leading to a less than satisfying viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a loose adaptation of the 14th-century Japanese epic tale of the Forty-seven Ronin, but the story was significantly altered and set in a fictional medieval European-inspired kingdom.

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Reno

Reno

> When the knights rise after the fall of their master. I had a feeling that I know this story from somewhere else like a deja-vu, but more than that I felt it should have been a ninja story than the knight's. So when I checked the crew ...