A Knight's Tale (Superbit Collection) |  | Director: Brian Helgeland
Actors: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 132 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D09414D
ISBN: 0767898648
UPC: 043396094147
EAN: 9780767898645
Theatrical Release Date: May 11, 2001
Release Date: August 27, 2002
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 08/27/2002 Run time: 132 minutes Rating: Pg13
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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
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 A Knight's Tale November 17, 2009
L. Terbest
Great movie! My sixteen yr old loves this movie and had to have it. This type of movie enlightens a young to believe a dream can come true. 16yr Granddaughter loved the adventure, loves the actor, the romance and comedy.
 A lighthearted romp through the middle ages October 20, 2009
Nathan Andersen (Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I didn't have much interest in this when it first arrived in theaters. Back then Heath Ledger was, to my mind, just another young handsome face and this seemed like a sappy star vehicle designed to further his career. Of course, he turned out to be much more than a handsome face and if I'd bothered to see this film I would have known it then. Not only does he give a charismatic and compelling early performance, the film itself is a lot of fun: a very clever and entertaining update of the old knight in shining armor swashbuckling saga, that turns it into a comical version of the classic sports success story, such as Rocky or The Karate Kid.
Heath's not the only one that makes this worth seeing; Rufus Sewell is the villian you love to hate, and Paul Bettany (as Chaucer, whose story of the same name in The Canterbury Tales this is loosely based on) and Alan Tudyk as a comic and loyal sidekick, are fun to watch and give engaging performances. Very entertaining and well worth watching. The musical score, drawing on classic rock icons like David Bowie and Quiet Riot, somehow works, making it all feel less like a period piece and more like an entertaining adventure. Lots of fun. I like.
Heath Ledger was, indeed, a Knight October 15, 2009
Medusa (Troy, MI)
As always, Ledger shines. He plays the role of William Thatcher; a peasant who earns the title of a Knight. Subtlety disguised amidst all the semi funny movie scenes, is a message of love, friendship and loyalty. Today, as rarely as these values are displayed, it is satisfyingly refreshing to at least dream of them.
In one of the final scenes, Thatcher says: "My pride is the only thing that they can't take from me", which most of us can relate to. It turns out that he has true, loyal friends, and true love, which is an anachronism in today's world, but why not dream?
The promise of this movie infused with Ledger's passion and charisma, will plant in your mind beautiful dreams that you will forever cherish.
I AGREED to watch this movie... October 13, 2009
CincoDeMayoMandy - Amanda K. Hall (Austin Hook 'em Horns, TX)
Was in the back seat with my friend's son who had just watched it before they picked me up for the long drive to the Texas Renaissance Festival. He asked if I wanted to watch it and I reluctantly agreed to. He handed me a pair of headsets and the movie began. I don't remember a movie drawing me in so quickly! I was instantly in love. They had me at the AC/DC "We Will Stomp You", song.
Definitely one of my top 5 favorite movies.
a knight's tale October 2, 2009
Susanna M. Shipman
I really enjoyed this movie. Those with a good sense of humor will like it
Loved it so much I purchased it!
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