A Knight's Tale [Blu-ray] [2001] [US Import] | ![A Knight's Tale [Blu-ray] [2001] [US Import]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514yJw4K68L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Brian Helgeland
Actors: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
Buy New: £14.58
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Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 110375
Format: Ac-3, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 132
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: COLBR15025
UPC: 043396150256
EAN: 0043396150256
ASIN: B000EZ7ZYU
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: September 19, 2006
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Condition: Ships from the USA, please allow 10-14 days for delivery. Region 1 encoding requires a North American or multi-region DVD player and NTSC compatible TV. Over 2,000,000 satisfied customers worldwide.
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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 co-writer of LA 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, Amazon.comOn the DVD: From "The Rock Music Scene in 1370" to "You Never Know What You'll Find in a Czech Prop House", this disc doesn't scrimp on the special features. Offering a wealth of information regarding the making of this $41million film, from the jousting (which many of the actors actually performed) to justification for the rock soundtrack and Audrey Hepburn-esque dresses in Medieval Europe. Along with these mini-documentaries, (most lasting for only five minutes) there's a mini interview with the new heartthrob of Hollywood, Heath Ledger and a great selection of deleted scenes. The commentary--by director Brian Helgeland and Paul Bettany (who plays Chaucer in the film)--is a lively and enjoyable romp that makes it clear that the cast and crew bonded on set. The disc comes with a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack to improve the "raucous rock" and an anamorphic 2.35:1 aspect ratio to bring the "modernised medieval mood" to life. --Nikki Disney
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 A Knight's Tale September 19, 2008
A Knight's Tale is the story of a peasant's son who is able to "change his stars" after becoming a knight's page. This entertaining film is set in Europe in the Middle Ages, and keeps our attention with good acting, humor, and without the help of super special effects. The dialog and soundtrack of mainly rock music takes us outside the usual costumed theme.
The "knight" (Heath Ledger) earns the love, respect, and loyalty of his peers and others with his bravery, sense of honor, and strength of character. Although the plot is simple, the interaction of the characters keeps your interest, and I came away with a better understanding of tilting contests and the sports or jousting. The opening scene gives you a promise of what to expect, and I was not disappointed as the movie continued. I thoroughly enjoyed this flick the first time and continue to enjoy it every time I watch it.
Its meant to be FUNNY September 19, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a film with something for everyone (except for those reviewers below who gave this film a verbal bashing - they have absolutely no sense of humour).
There's a dashing hero; a sultry heroine; the comedy duo; rotten baddie and my favourite who completely steels the show: Bettany as Chaucer.
It has slapstick for the kids, swashbuckling action, jokes just for the `grown-ups' and a mean soundtrack that adds both to the atmosphere and the tongue in cheek element that has be alluded to below.
It's a little like the first Shrek film, in that you can all sit down as a family, and you're all going to enjoy it, from toddler to grannies (everyone except for those reviewers below may have had a humour lobotomy).
 IT WILL ROCK YOU. September 16, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I find some of the reviews for this film far too serious in their content considering that the movie was made with tongue firmly stuffed into cheek. The whole idea is nothing more than pure fun and should be viewed that way. It is not a history lesson or a documentary on jousting, the addition of the modern (and superb) music only enhances the fun aspect and fits into the story perfectly. A brilliant performance all round from the entire cast and very well directed. The farting competition at the end proves it was all just fun.
 A Knight's Tale June 27, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I must admit I only watched it because I think Heath Ledger is gorgeous but I thought it was quite light, fluffy and entertaining and just a film you can watch if you're not in the mood for thinking basically.
The modern soundtrack is a bit of a puzzle for me, it should work but it doesn't. And also the modern bits in it, like the dancing to a modern song is just...strange.
I highly recommend you watch this only if you like Heath Ledger, and to see some serious eye candy. That is all
A Modern Adaption of Chivalry June 24, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This typical story of a poor man's rise to glory and riches resembles the classic "Ivanhoe"... in absolutely no way at all. There's chivalry and love, to be sure, but you don't have to wait long to see that this is a modern adaption of the middle ages rather than a realistic depiction of a 1300s love story. Modern rock music is sewn flawlessly into the film, and the jousting arena with its spectators resembles a hockey stadium more than a medieval competition stadium. This is of course problematic. Whenever a modern connection appears, you find yourself thinking how inappropriate this is. The problem is easily solved, however. The film simply doesn't take itself seriously - it doesn't even attempt to make this a realistic depiction of the Middle Ages. It's a film about the American dream: "Rocky", set in the world of jousting. You find the foreign elements and anachronisms to be not an irritation, but rather... well, funny. Seeing "A Knight's Tale" from a modern perspective with medieval elements yields an amusing experience - a movie you can watch again and again without ever getting bored.
The acting is brilliant. Ledger, Bettany, Tudyk and Addy portray their characters with style and verve, not so much making you live yourself into the medieval world as much as making you identify yourself with the different characters. The hero, the bad guy, the love and the loyalty - all is done in a manner most convincing. Even the side cast plays amazingly. They'll make you laugh, cry and cheer... and then sing: "We will... we will rock you!"
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