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First Knight (1995), Director: Jerry Zucker, rated PG-13

Their greatest battle would be for her love.

Film ClipStarring: Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross, Liam Cunningham, Christopher Villiers, Valentine Pelka, Colin McCormack, Ralph Ineson, John Gielgud, Stuart Bruce 

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"I have no pride left in me. What I do now, I do for my people and for Camelot. And may they forgive me. This is my last act as your king. Do not be afraid. All things change." - King Arthur

Why watch this? This is the hidden story of Camelot, you know, the whole Lancelot thing.

Plot Summary: This tale centers on the legendary love triangle between King Arthur of Camelot, the valiant wandering warrior Lancelot, and the beautiful Lady Guinevere of Leonesse. Guinevere is betrothed to King Arthur, whose kingdom offers protection to her lands, but a fateful encounter with Lancelot sparks a forbidden passion between them. As the romantic turmoil unfolds, the kingdom faces threats from a rebellious knight, Malagant, forcing the characters to choose between personal desires and loyalty, duty, and honor.

Dad's Preview: I really enjoyed this take on King Arthur's story. The cast is top notch. Frankly, it was a struggle for me to buy Richard Gere as Lancelot, but the filmmakers sure tried hard to convince me. This film introduced me to Julia Ormond and she is amazing. Connery excels as the war-weary King, tired of fighting, bitter about a life he could have had. The stunts and action are well-done. If you want to woo your date tonight and crave a medieval, lusty love triangle movie, this one is for you.


Columbia Pic.; Zucker Bros. Productions; Sony Pictures Releasing

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