Well, after looking at the vote score and reviews for this film, I wasn't expecting much, but watched it anyway since my wife is both a Connery and a Gere fan. I must say I was pleasantly surprised: both by the plot, which was somewhat different from most Arthurian legend films, and by the acting. Anyone who criticises Connery's abilities should be forced to watch the death scene at the end: so often in films, the hero delivers his dying words, and then flops sideways in an overdone dramatic flourish. There was none of that here; instead, Connery has Arthur just drift away, staring into the beyond, and somehow, goodness knows how he does it, the life just vanishes from his eyes! An amazing piece of acting, and worth seeing the film for, if nothing else is.
Beyond this, however, there is plenty for the viewer to enjoy. Of course, it's not Shakespeare, and isn't trying to carry a strong message. As pure escapist entertainment, I found it passes muster, and if this was its First Knight, then the run should be a long one. 7/10
Beyond this, however, there is plenty for the viewer to enjoy. Of course, it's not Shakespeare, and isn't trying to carry a strong message. As pure escapist entertainment, I found it passes muster, and if this was its First Knight, then the run should be a long one. 7/10