Inspired by "The Canterbury Tales," as well as the story of Ulrich von Lichtenstein, this is the story of William, a young squire with a gift for jousting. After his master dies suddenly, the squire hits the road with his cohorts Roland and Wat. On the journey, they stumble across an unknown writer, Chaucer. William, lacking a proper pedigree, convinces Chaucer to forge genealogy documents that will pass him off as a knight. With his newly-minted history in hand, the young man sets out to prove himself a worthy knight at the country's jousting competition, and finds romance along the way.
One for all the family.
This is one deservedly rates among the best Adventure/Comedy classics. So why didn't the critics shout it from the rooftops? Based on Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales", Heath Ledger shines brighter than his armour in an inspired role of a peasant squire who seizes the initiative and assumes the identity of a Knight from Germany. His side kicks Mark Addy, Paul Bettany and Alan Tudyk (young Geoffrey Chaucer), support hansomely with hugely amusing, often side splitting prose. It's all action too, in the jousting scenes. Yes, suspend belief and be entertained. Good overcomes Evil - it always did in those days... Oh, yes, an eyeful in Shannyn Sossamon brings beauty and ...
Riotously funny and shamelessly anachronistic
This is a great film, although Heath Ledger really has the whole film stolen from under his nose the moment Paul Bettany walks onto the screen. Completely naked. So a bit of an entrance really.
This film is really lovely all over. Very very funny, with unashamedly inappropriate costumes, music and scenery which just works brilliantly because they don't care.
Watch out for the fantastic dance sequence, where stately medieval gradually fuses into ..well... basically a bit of a contemporary dance moment I suppose.
Far too many other good moments to describe, but highly recommended overall. The plot is ludicrously thin but the film is so enjoyable it's quite easy to ...
Knight's Tale, A
"...[Bettany's] silver-tongued exaggerations of the jousting jock's brave deeds and mighty stature before each match are great fun..."
Knight's Tale, A
The right to compete at jousting in the 14th century comes only by noble birth, but William (Ledger), a thatcher's son...
Knight's Tale, A
"...The easy charm of Ledger and the chemistry with his buddies make the training scenes a treat..."
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