Remarkable performances, powerful writing and outstanding action sequences are three reasons to rent "A Knight's Tale." Surrounded by one of the best ensemble casts in 2001; Heath Ledger is joined by Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Laura Fraser and Paul Bettany. They combine their talents to bring the story of a man who poses as a knight to compete in jousting tournaments. When you add a dose of jealousy, humor and romance "A Knight's Tale" becomes one of most interesting and intriguing films this year.
Following his breakthrough role in "The Patriot," Heath Ledger continued to amaze audiences with his command performance in "A Knight's Tale." Ledger's role in this film deserves to be recognized with an academy award. With less than 10 films on his resume prior to the film; Ledger is a young veteran who combined his charisma, character, intelligence, integrity and intensity to create one of the best atmospheres in "A Knight's Tale." Addy has come a long way since performances in "The Full Mounty," "Jack Frost" and most recently "Down To Earth." These films all have one thing in common: Addy's tremendous talent. Addy has brought credibility to each role he has played; however, with "A Knight's Tale" has been his best performance to date. Addy's breakout role may have been in "The Full Mounty" but it is with "A Knight's Tale" he has arisen as a true star.
Sewell's performance as the villainous Count Adhemar made me sit up and take notice of the actor because he played the role to perfection. Sewell's villainous role is the best since Will Patton's performance as Gen. Bethlehem in "The Postman." Unfortunately, this is the only Rufus Sewell film I've seen but now I have reason to rent his movies.
"A Knight's Tale" contains excellent support from Sossamon, Fraser, Bettany and Purefoy. Sossamon along with Fraser are bright young actresses whose roles make "A Knight's Tale" a box office hit; while Bettany and Purefoy have tremendous screen presence. Watching these actors perform in supporting roles, gave me reason to smile because it was like the completion of a 2000 piece puzzle.
With similarities to "Gladiator," this film has far surpassed my expectations. The writer's took "A Knight's Tale" a step further with the creation of a love triangle, humor and professional jealousy. I commend the writer's approach to these areas as they made it enjoyable from start to finish. I was impressed with addition of humor and music which included songs such as 'We Will Rock You.'
Following his breakthrough role in "The Patriot," Heath Ledger continued to amaze audiences with his command performance in "A Knight's Tale." Ledger's role in this film deserves to be recognized with an academy award. With less than 10 films on his resume prior to the film; Ledger is a young veteran who combined his charisma, character, intelligence, integrity and intensity to create one of the best atmospheres in "A Knight's Tale." Addy has come a long way since performances in "The Full Mounty," "Jack Frost" and most recently "Down To Earth." These films all have one thing in common: Addy's tremendous talent. Addy has brought credibility to each role he has played; however, with "A Knight's Tale" has been his best performance to date. Addy's breakout role may have been in "The Full Mounty" but it is with "A Knight's Tale" he has arisen as a true star.
Sewell's performance as the villainous Count Adhemar made me sit up and take notice of the actor because he played the role to perfection. Sewell's villainous role is the best since Will Patton's performance as Gen. Bethlehem in "The Postman." Unfortunately, this is the only Rufus Sewell film I've seen but now I have reason to rent his movies.
"A Knight's Tale" contains excellent support from Sossamon, Fraser, Bettany and Purefoy. Sossamon along with Fraser are bright young actresses whose roles make "A Knight's Tale" a box office hit; while Bettany and Purefoy have tremendous screen presence. Watching these actors perform in supporting roles, gave me reason to smile because it was like the completion of a 2000 piece puzzle.
With similarities to "Gladiator," this film has far surpassed my expectations. The writer's took "A Knight's Tale" a step further with the creation of a love triangle, humor and professional jealousy. I commend the writer's approach to these areas as they made it enjoyable from start to finish. I was impressed with addition of humor and music which included songs such as 'We Will Rock You.'