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Plot: 1995 had already seen the box-office success of sword-wielding heroes in Rob Roy and Braveheart when along came this glossy revision of the Arthurian legend, in which Lady Guinevere (Jul...( read more read more... )ia Ormond) is torn between her love for the noble King Arthur (Sean Connery) and the passionate knight Sir Lancelot (Richard Gere). As the story opens, Guinevere's lands are under attack by the evil knight Malagant (Ben Cross), and she must choose between marriage to Arthur and the security of Camelot, or encouraging the affections of Lancelot, who has heroically rescued her from a potentially lethal attack. Anyone looking for meticulous medieval authenticity won't find it here, but director Jerry Zucker (Ghost) keeps the action moving with exuberant spirit and glorious production values. Even if you don't completely believe Richard Gere as a somewhat too-contemporary Lancelot, the performances of Ormond and especially Connery are effortlessly appealing. --Jeff Shannon

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  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 9, 2008
    The love and drama between Sir Lancelot and Lady Guinevere brought many stories of many tales and movies that love is powerful, will hit to our movie screens or dvds all over and over again at the same time hitting our hearts.
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 27, 2008
    Sean Connery was great in this film. Richard Gere was okay in this. The movie could of had more potential.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 15, 2008
    I LOVE tales of Arthur and his knights,any movie with the medieval themes.The leads were played by some of my favorite actors which made it even better.This version was very appealing and enjoyed it immensely.If you haven't seen it give it try.If you like chivalry and handsome knights and great tales,you 'll like it!
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 15, 2008
    I HATE CHEATERS BUT I LOVE TRUE LOVE...SO THIS MOVIE RAISED A LOT OF CONFLICT FOR ME...GUINEVERE MADE ME MAD
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 11, 2008
    Not one of the best of its genre but it's okay, no puke moments. I love Connery but isn't he a little too old to be Arthur? 0.o I love how Camelot's themed blue tho... :}}
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 29, 2008
    one of gere's worst ever roles and why does everyone accept that sean connery is the same in all of his movies?
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 20, 2008
    It wasn't bad.. However, I didn't really like Richard Gere in that Arthurian type of movie. But he did better then I would think.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 16, 2008
    The fist time passion and power came into close contact in any ancient film by Sean Connery. I guess he did well. The trust that was lost initially was restored when it mattered most. Great effort.
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 9, 2008
    Did not like it, mostly because Julia Ormond is just not meant to be Guinevere (although it's rather striking that she always goes for a friend or brother of the man she marries, in 'legends of the fall' she did the same thing. Don't trust her), and Richard Gere should NOT be Sir Lancelot! Sean Connery is, as always, good.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 30, 2008
    It's been awhile, but I think this movie isn't as awesome as it should have been with Sean Connery as King Arthur.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 30, 2008
    =0D since i first saw this movie, its sceneries get to be in my dreams... when i'm battling dragons, or meeting brave knights. =0)
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 28, 2008
    Why was King Arthur so goddamn old???? I love you Sean Connery, but this might've been the worst casting in film history!
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 20, 2008
    rather really enjoyable flick thanks mostly to sean connery delivering a very good performance. Its by no means a classic but it does have an indie alternative cult feel about it and if you give it a try and dont compare it to the more lavish films it came out alongside (braveeart etc) then u will enjoy this
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 8, 2008
    ooooh i love this movie!!! especially the part where he's going through the obsticle course...actually i's all pretty awesome!!!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 8, 2008
    If you're looking for a good retelling of Arthurian legend, see Excalibur. If you're not at all picky, or merely a rabid and indiscriminate Richard Gere fan, First Knight will at least hold you over
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 2, 2008
    I love this movie, although its just another story about king arther and the round table, putting sean connery as arther was a great idea of i love this version!
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 23, 2008
    Enjoyable enough, but Gere and Ormond don't have the right amount of chemistry together to make it really great. You have to love Connery, though.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 20, 2008
    Pretty good movie. No disrespect to Richard Gere or Sean Connery, because there both wonderful actors but there not convincing as these legendary men. The story carries on awhile to but nothing ever progresses, and its only a few well done fight scenes and the end of this movie that makes it pretty good.
    It's worth watching, if your interested in this period. If not, then you probably dont want to see it because there are a lot better films of this period and of these men out there that can give you a loving of this legend and time.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 6, 2008
    I love a classic King Arthur tale as much as the next guy but I would've preferred more focus on the mythology of King Arthur and Camelot.

    But hey it's a chick flick with the Arthur name in it . . .
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 2, 2008
    It is a nice movie. We get romance, action and adventure. It is a little bit of a different role adding action hero to Richard Gere's list of characters he has played.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 24, 2008
    Really good movie that just get better the longer it goes. I didn't like Richard Gere though... but I never have. Sean Connery makes half the movie.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 2, 2008
    A cheesy and completely dumbed down King Arthur story, but still entertaining. And I have to give it credit for not making Guinevere a helpless, simpering creature.

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  • shellahjpa
    Great film... Great love... Great character portrayals...

    Recommendable!
    posted 101 days ago
  • randyttp
    I love the way Lancelot just goes after the girl... Nothing else matters! Passionate relationship between these characters.. Besides that the movie is sort of out dated and a feeling of low budget. But the Actors/character developement make up for it 10 times over!
    posted 571 days ago