A Knight's Tale [UMD for PSP] | ![A Knight's Tale [UMD for PSP]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51baArOAMqL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Brian Helgeland
Actors: Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser (ii)
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  351 reviews
Sales Rank: 19329
Format: Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: Chinese (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Korean (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Media: UMD for PSP
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 132
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.6
UPC: 043396118348
EAN: 0043396118348
ASIN: B000ALM4CG
Theatrical Release Date: May 11, 2001
Release Date: January 6, 2009 (New: This Week)
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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 IA Knight's Tale/I 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 IL.A. Confidential/I--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.p As if the soundtrack weren't audacious enough, Helgeland (recovering from the sour experience of his directorial debut, IPayback/I) 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 IA Knight's Tale/I becomes that most pleasant of movie surprises--an unlikely winner that rises up, like its hero, to exceed all expectations. I--Jeff Shannon/I
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 Cute movie, good music. Outstanding acting by Sewell. December 27, 2008
There really isn't much of a storyline to this movie, but I enjoyed it for what it is - simply entertainment. I liked the soundtrack. Yes, I realize the movie is set in mid-evil times, and the music is rather more of a modern pop rock, but it seems to suit the events. Rufus Sewell is the star here and plays the villian very well, as usual. Has some funny one-liners. Good blu-ray quality.
 Great Service December 3, 2008
The DVD arrived swiftly and in great condition, just as promised. I was very pleased with the service. Kudos~!
Never Seems Light October 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"A Knight's Tale" was delightful to me when I saw it in the theatre. I recently started thinking about how much I liked it and then saw a copy @ a bargain price. Heath Ledger never seems light, even when in a frothy bit of romantic comedy from the middle ages. There is a fierce intensity to his work. His one Oscar nomination came for Best Actor for "Brokeback Mountain" in 2005, a film for which he won similar awards from critics' associations in Las Vegas, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco St. Louis. As William Thatcher, he is a joy to watch as the servant who dreamed he could become a knight.br /br /Director Brian Helgeland won an Oscar for screenwriting for "L.A. Confidential" in 1997 was similarly nominated for "Mystic River." I found the DVD extras interesting as his explanation of why the rock music that is clearly out of period was used. His concept tried to make the period easy to relate to for modern audiences and show the energy from those times as if they were happening today. The dance sequence is still amazing.br /br /Alan Tudyk's flaming red hair looks great on the DVD. Tudyk came to the screen with "Patch Adams," "The Wonder Boys" with Sandra Bullock in "28 Days." As Wat, he lends great comic timing. Some of the deleted scenes are priceless as he mugs wildly. His sidekick Mark Addy who played with Ledger in "The Order" as well as his breakout role in "The Full Monty" does a good job as the rotund Roland who eagerly helps William in hopes that he will get to see his family again.br /br /Paul Bettany came to the fore in "A Beautiful Mind" as the flagellating albino priest in The Da Vinci Code (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition), but I particularly liked him as a romantic lead in what was a critically slammed film, Wimbledon. As Geoffrey Chaucer, Bettany bares his behind to show the wordsmith with a gambling addiction. The deleted scene where William, Wat Roland follow a naked Chaucer only to meet his wife is hilarious. br /br /Shannyn Sossamon was discovered for this role when she was spinning discs for a party. I've enjoyed her work on TV's "Moonlight," the vampire series. As Jocelyn, she is lovely and brings kind of a romantic wisdom to the part. While I've read she's compared frequently to Angelina Jolie, I kept thinking of Keira Knightly as I watched this DVD. The scene where William follows her on horseback into a church put a smile on my face.br /br /Rufus Sewell is another intense actor. He had a supporting part in the Jude Law-Cameron Diaz film I liked, The Holiday, as well as a major part in the excellent film The Illusionist (Widescreen Edition). As Count Adehmar, he is as ruthless as he is good looking. The strength of his arrogance contributes strongly to the making Thatcher such a sympathetic character.br /br /Christopher Cazenove who was in one of my favorite films, "Eye of the Needle" from 1981, plays William's father. The scene is touching where the blind father sits in the stadium as his son knocks Adehmar to his just deserts. James Purefoy who plays Edward, the Black Prince of Wales, also has an excellent cameo appearance where he rescues William from the stocks.br /br /This is not a "period" picture, but it is delightful entertainment that stands up well seven years after its release. Enjoy!
I LOVE this movie!!! September 25, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've seen it a thousand times...and just love it! It's one of those flicks that just makes you feel good and puts a smile on your face. Of course it doesn't hurt that Heath was gorgeous to look at in ths flick too!It's great to see him happy and healthy...and this is the way I want to remember him. You could tell he was really enjoying himself while making this film. Whenever I've had a hard day...or just need to be cheered up...I put this movie in. Just the dancing scene alone lifts me up. I'd recommend this film to anyone. It's not a film to be taken seriously - but just to enjoy again and again. And you will feel inspired. Just remember...you always have the power to change your stars.
 An IQ of 75? September 2, 2008
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
For very little kids, or young girls who want to look at Heath Ledger. He died but that didn't improve the film.br /br /History is so boring. It needs to be jazzed up?
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