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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
In medieval England, Merlin and King Arthur banish the evil enchantress Morgana and her son Mordred to the ends of the universe as Morgana vows revenge. In present day, Knights descendant Penn doesn't take much stock in the legends of his supposed ancestors, even as the descendants meet in Thailand to practice fighting. But when Morgana and her son return to earth, armed with alien technology and hell-bent on destroying every last descendant of King Arthur and his knights, Penn must to come to terms with who he was born to be, and bring together the new Knights of the Round Table to save themselves and the earth from Morgana's total vengeance.
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Plot Summary
Arthur, a young street hustler, is unaware of the royal blood that flows through his veins. When he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, he is thrust into a world of warring factions and powerful magic. He must embrace his destiny to overthrow the tyrannical king, Vortigern, who murdered his father and stole his crown.
Critical Reception
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword received mixed reviews from critics, who were divided on Guy Ritchie's stylized direction and the film's chaotic narrative. While some praised the action sequences and visual effects, many found the story to be convoluted and lacking in character development.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking with energetic action sequences.
Criticized for a muddled plot and underdeveloped characters.
Guy Ritchie's signature fast-paced directorial style was a point of contention.
Google audience: Audience reviews for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword were largely mixed. Many viewers enjoyed the action-packed fights and the modern take on the classic legend, finding it entertaining and visually engaging. However, a significant portion of the audience found the plot confusing and the characters lacking depth, leading to a divided reception.
Fun Fact
The sword Excalibur was designed to look like a medieval sword, but with a modern, almost brutal aesthetic that would reflect the film's gritty tone.
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