A Knight's Tale Reviews

A Knight's Tale Review
by Frankie Paiva (Rating: 2/4)
Just avoid it. It’s that simple. “A Knight’s Tale” is a new medieval jousting comedy/drama that molds itself into whatever the story requires, with little regard for plausibility, time, reason, or feeling. The movie is like a young child that’s just...more

A Knight's Tale Review
by Edward Johnson-Ott (Rating: 3/5)
A Knight's Tale (2001) Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, Shannyn Sossamon, Alan Tudyk, Laura Fraser. Written and directed by Brian Helgeland. 128 minutes. Rated PG-13, 3 stars (out of five stars) more

A Knight's Tale Review
by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 2.5/4)
One week, in DRIVEN, we have a bunch of pretty boys competing in fast cars, and a few weeks later, in A KNIGHT'S TALE, we retreat to the middle ages so a different set of good looking guys can joust together. This time, however, it is not just any...more

A Knight's Tale Review
by Laura Clifford (Rating: B)
A young thatcher's son William aspires to the impossible dream of becoming a knight, a title reserved for the noble born. When the adult William (Heath Ledger, "The Patriot") is faced with his liege Knight's death before the final round of a joust, he...more

A Knight's Tale Review
by Robin Clifford (Rating: B)
In the days of yore only those of noble birth were allowed the honor of knighthood. The superstar athlete of his day, the knight would compete in mock battle at staged tournaments for the pleasure of the masses. One young man, lowborn William Thatcher...more

A Knight's Tale Review
by Jon Popick
A Knight's Tale is a shining example of why you shouldn't listen to rock stars, because, contrary to what Robert Plant may have taught you, all that Gary Glitters is not gold. Plant was probably alive in the 14th century, which is when Tale is set, but...more

A Knight's Tale Review
by Bob Bloom
A KNIGHT'S TALE (2001) 2 stars out of 4. Starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, Shannyn Sossamon, Alan Tudyk and Laura Fraser. Music by Carter Burwell. Written, produced and directed by Brian Helgeland. PG-13. more

A Knight's Tale Review
by Christopher Null
A KNIGHT'S TALE A film review by Christopher Null Copyright 2001 filmcritic.com filmcritic.com more