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starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettanydirected by: Brian Helgeland
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780767863148
Format: Color, Dolby, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 0767863143
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Release Date: February 05, 2002
Running Time: 132 minutes
Sales Rank: 105560
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: May 11, 2001
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
There's no rule against rock anthems from the 1970s in the soundtrack for a movie about a medieval jousting champion, but if you're going to attempt such jarring anachronisms, you'd better establish acceptable ground rules. Writer-director Brian Helgeland does precisely that in A Knight's Tale and pulls off this trick with such giddy aplomb that you can't help but play along. (Upon witnessing a crowd of peasants at a jousting match, singing and clapping to the beat of Queen's 'We Will Rock You,' you're either going to love this movie or dismiss it altogether.) Other vintage rock hits will follow, but Helgeland--the Oscar®-winning cowriter of L.A. Confidential--handles this ploy with judicious goodwill, in what is an otherwise honest period piece about a peasant named William (Heath Ledger) who rises by grit and determination to the hallowed status of knighthood.
As if the soundtrack weren't audacious enough, Helgeland (recovering from the sour experience of his directorial debut, Payback) casts none other than Geoffrey Chaucer (wonderfully played by Paul Bettany) as William's cohort and match announcer, along with William's pals Roland (Mark Addy) and Wat (Alan Tudyk), and feisty blacksmith Kate (Laura Fraser). Of course there must be a fair maiden, and she is Jocelyn (newcomer Shannyn Sossamon), with whom William falls in love while battling the nefarious Count Adhemar (Rufus Sewell) on the European jousting circuit. Add to this an inspiring father-son reunion, Ledger's undeniable charisma, a perfect supporting cast, and enough joyful energy to rejuvenate the film's formulaic plot, and A Knight's Tale becomes that most pleasant of movie surprises--an unlikely winner that rises up, like its hero, to exceed all expectations. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Cute movie, good music. Outstanding acting by Sewell.
There really isn't much of a storyline to this movie, but I enjoyed it for what it is - simply entertainment. I liked the soundtrack. Yes, I realize the movie is set in mid-evil times, and the music is rather more of a modern pop rock, but it seems to suit the events. Rufus Sewell is the star here and plays the villian very well, as usual. Has some funny one-liners. Good blu-ray quality.
Rating:  - Great Service
The DVD arrived swiftly and in great condition, just as promised. I was very pleased with the service. Kudos~!
Rating: - Never Seems Light
"A Knight's Tale" was delightful to me when I saw it in the theatre. I recently started thinking about how much I liked it and then saw a copy @ a bargain price. Heath Ledger never seems light, even when in a frothy bit of romantic comedy from the middle ages. There is a fierce intensity to his work. His one Oscar nomination came for Best Actor for "Brokeback Mountain" in 2005, a film for which he won similar awards from critics' associations in Las Vegas, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco & ... Read More
Rating: - I LOVE this movie!!!
I've seen it a thousand times...and just love it! It's one of those flicks that just makes you feel good and puts a smile on your face. Of course it doesn't hurt that Heath was gorgeous to look at in ths flick too!It's great to see him happy and healthy...and this is the way I want to remember him. You could tell he was really enjoying himself while making this film. Whenever I've had a hard day...or just need to be cheered up...I put this movie in. Just the dancing scene alone lifts me up. I'd recommend ... Read More
Rating:  - An IQ of 75?
For very little kids, or young girls who want to look at Heath Ledger. He died but that didn't improve the film.
History is so boring. It needs to be jazzed up?
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