WE WILL ROCK YOU

Starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Laura Fraser, Alan Tudyk

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting. In what world could you possibly beat me?" – Adhemar

Why watch this? This is an olde tale of medieval jousting, infused with modern music and personalities.

Plot Summary: Upon his master's untimely death, a peasant squire with a passion for jousting seizes the opportunity to pursue his dreams by posing as a knight in 14th century Europe. Aided by his loyal friends and a struggling writer, who helps forge his noble lineage, he embarks on a journey to compete in tournaments across Europe. Along the way, he encounters romance and faces challenges that test his courage and the true meaning of honor, despite his humble origins.

Dad's Preview: I will say this for A Knight's Tale, it's unconventional, and that is one of it's key strengths. The setting is the days of yore and knights in armor. The soundtrack is 1980's rock. Of course, this is a marriage made in heaven! The dangerous, and sometimes deadly, game of jousting blends well with rock 'n roll. The hunky Ledger and his band of merry misfits are so entertaining. The ballroom dance scene, set to David Bowie's Golden Years, is my favorite moment, but the entire film is superbly fun.

Columbia Pictures, Escape Artists, Finestkind Productions;
Sony Pictures Releasing