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May 18, 2024, 06:10:10 PM  | A Knight's Tale (2001/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia
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Stars:
Heath Ledger as William
Rufus Sewell as Count Adhemar
Shannyn Sossamon as Jocelyn
Paul Bettany as Chaucer
Laura Fraser as Kate
Plot:
A KNIGHT'S TALE is the rousing story of lowborn William Thatcher's (Ledger) quest to change his stars, win the heart of an exceedingly fair maiden (Shannyn Sossamon) and rock his medieval world. Follow this fearless squire and his band of medieval misfits as they careen their way toward impossible glory that's part romance, part road trip and part exuberant swashbuckler.
Awards:
Won:
| Taurus Award (2002) | Best Work with an Animal (Tom Dupont) | |
| Taurus Award (2002) | Hardest Hit (Tom Dupont) |
| Casting Society of America Awards (2001) | Best Casting for Feature Film – Comedy (Francine Maisler) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2002) | Best Female Breakthrough Performance (Shannyn Sossamon) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2002) | Best Kiss (Heath Ledger and Shannyn Sossamon) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2002) | Best Musical Sequence (Heath Ledger and Shannyn Sossamon) | |
| Taurus Award (2002) | Best Work with an Animal (Pasquel Madera) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2001) | Film - Choice Actor (Heath Ledger) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2001) | Film - Choice Breakout Performance (Shannyn Sossamon) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2001) | Film - Choice Chemistry (Shannyn Sossamon, Heath Ledger) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2001) | Film - Choice Drama | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2001) | Film - Choice Drama/Action Adventure | |
| World Soundtrack Awards (2001) | WSA Soundtrack Composer of the Year (Carter Burwell) |
Extras:
- Scene Access
My Thoughts:
This is the first time that I have seen this movie. I enjoyed the mix between medieval and modern style. This mainly effects the music (classic rock) and fashion. But it also shows in how the tournaments are potrayed. It is shown more like a modern sport event. Heath Ledger was perfectly cast as William. Also Alan Tudyk (Wash from Firefly) was fun to watch. The guy who played Chaucer reminded me very much of the character Adam Monroe from "Heroes". I couldn't believe that it isn't the same guy.Rating:
(From Tom's Random Reviews on August 7th, 2011)
Member's Reviews
The Karate Kid, a review by addicted2comics
Title: The Karate Kid
Year: 2010
Director: Harald Zwart
Rating: PG
Length: 140 Min.
Stars:
Jaden Smith
Jackie Chan
Taraji P. Henson
Wenwen Han
Rongguang Yu
Plot:
12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying - and the feeling is mutual - but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts "the karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.
My Thoughts:
Wow. I didn't exspect this!
They changed a lot of things. The place (that didn't concern me much, story stays true no matter where it is), the fact that they changed Mr. Miyagi's name. (That had me a little worried) Actually, that was about all they changed. I know, I know, he's supposed to be the Karate Kid, not the Kung Fu Kid, I know some people get on it with that, but the way I see it is karate is a generic term, and kung fu falls under that category.
The truth is, I have no reasoning why this movie is all that good. The main story is the same as the original, though they used different training exercises, the love interest is mainly the same, the challenge is the same. I suppose the modern setting and a younger Karate Kid simply added spark!! Awesome remake!!!
(and I don't say that often!!)My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
Out of a Possible 5
(From Doing the ABC's Movie Style!! on July 20th, 2010)
Member's TV Reviews
The One Where It All Began: The Pilot Marathon, a review by DJ Doena
Sledge Hammer!
What's the show about?
Sledge Hammer is a trigger-happy cop who solves his cases by shooting at everything and talks to his Magnum which he calls "Susie".
"Under the Gun"
After the mayor's daughter is kidnapped Hammer's suspension is lifted. On his way to work he shoots a Bazooka into a building that has a sharpshooter on his roof. After this happy incidident his day clouds a bit because he gets a partner assigned: a woman, Dori Doreau.
My Opinion
That is one crazy cop, but trust him, he knows what he's doing!
(From The One Where It All Began: The Pilot Marathon on January 5th, 2008)