Directed by:
Jerry ZuckerScreenplay:
William NicholsonCinematography:
Adam GreenbergComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross, Liam Cunningham, Christopher Villiers, John Gielgud, Stuart Bunce, Jonathan Cake, Richard Claxton (more)Plots(1)
Guinevere of Leonesse (Julia Ormond) prepares to enter the Royal Court of Camelot through marriage to its King, Arthur (Sean Connery). This union will provide protection for her country from the evil Malagant (Ben Cross), but it is also one based on true affection. However, en route to the castle, Guinevere happens upon the dashing warrior Lancelot (Richard Gere), a meeting which stirs passion in them both. Lancelot is drawn to Camelot by his desire for the Queen-to-be, where the unsuspecting King Arthur makes him a knight of the legendary Round Table, a decision which could lead to his downfall. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
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This is sweet lemonade that makes Arthurian legends into one big, funny Disneyland. In my opinion, this film is held together by both Sean Connery and Jerry Goldsmith and his soundtrack. But in truth, even these two personalities couldn't wash away the impression of cheap sets and an even cheaper story.
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Almost as much of destruction of a classic book as The Three Musketeers with Charlie Sheen (not to mention the more recent Musketeers). Except that at least First Knight has the badass Sean Connery, who you just can't help but root for, and music by Jerry Goldsmith. Richard Gere delivers perhaps the most excruciating performance of his career and there is also a lack of humor, which is especially puzzling when you see the director's name (not that I was expecting Frank Drebin in knight's armor, but still).
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