King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword
Based on the esteemed legend, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword was a fast-paced, action packed film.
After the death of his parents, Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) is left orphaned and grows up in the back alleys of Camelot, unaware of his true identity. When Arthur pulls the sword from the stone, he exposes himself to his tyrannical uncle, King Vortigern (Jude Law) which puts a target on his back.
The action sequences were realistic and brilliant, with high quality special effects. Typical, cheesy heroic music complemented the film, which at times seemed unnecessary. The script was well written and easy to follow with the inclusion of witty one liners, getting laughter from the audience more often than not. The actors performed to a high standard and there was a surprise appearance from soccer player David Beckham who starred as Trigger, a sarcastic soldier of the king. Fans of the Merlin TV series will be glad to see the familiar face of Katie McGrath, who briefly plays the part of Elsa, King Vortigern’s wife.
King Arthur was a fun and entertaining film which didn’t fail to captivate the audience’s attention.
★★★
Reviewed by Jade Morellini.
