A Knight's Tale

05-14-2001, 01:29 AM

Saw that last night. Still don't know why. I think it's because the friends I was with already saw the Mummy Returns. I wanted to see that.
Anyway, this movie was pretty not-so-good. The opening scene was horrible. It consisted of the whole crowd in the stadium chanting "we will rock you" (even the royalty) before the joust started. Then later on we get to see one of the main character's asses (and we later get to see it again. ech). The movie was pretty dumb, but could've made a really good stupid comedy. See it if you have nothing better to do. I doubt it's not as bad as Planet of the Apes is gonna be.

05-17-2001, 02:11 AM

I knew just by the trailer that it was going to suck. I still have hope for Planet of the Apes though.

05-18-2001, 03:19 AM

I wouldn't say A Knight's Tale sucks, I mean Joe Dirt, now there is a movie that sucks.

A Knights Tale is somewhere in between suckdom and coolsville... that is if you want to get technical.

05-22-2001, 01:18 AM

Don't get me wrong, I still want to see it.

08-04-2001, 07:20 PM

Thanks for the warning:-)

Sakata · 10-02-2001, 12:31 AM

soo...should I rent it or no?

galadriel · 10-07-2001, 10:12 PM

It depends. If you're renting it to watch with a bunch of teenage girls who think Heath Ledger is the hottest thing alive and actually like "We Will Rock You" (I thought that scene was cool!), by all means go ahead. It's really just a funny, semi-dramatic chick flick that happens to take place in 13th century Britain. Otherwise, rent something else. Bless the Child was good.

galadriel88 · 01-02-2002, 01:00 PM

I agree w/ Galadriel. I thought it was funny! The only thing I didn't really like were Joslin's outfits. A tad bit outrageous, aren't they? I mean, they're not the least bit mideval! But then again, neither is the music... Seriously though, If they were gonna make her outfits like that, then they should have done everybody else's like that, too. Her clothes stand out more than the music, I think!

Gimly · 01-04-2002, 03:28 PM

I actually liked their idea with interferencing the past with some of the novadays things:
1)"We will rock" was good, they way they "made" a guitar sound (according to the movie) was cool, besides, I like the song and Queen is one of my favorite bands.
2)The dance change sequence.

Starr Polish · 02-10-2002, 04:33 PM

Well, I saw it on DVD, and the reason they played modern music was to show that even in medieval times people had music that they considered their parents music, and their music. I didn't really like it though.

TinuvielChild · 03-27-2002, 07:14 PM

i saw it, i thought it was ok, i thought that Joslin's clothes absolutely sucked, i went home.

elf_princess · 03-27-2002, 11:38 PM

I really didn't like this movie. I liked the story line behind it and all but I was not impressed with the modernization of a middle age time period. I thought it was kind of corny myself. But otherwise it was pretty good... I guess...

Starr Polish · 03-28-2002, 12:29 PM

The only reason I watched it is because my friends are in love with Heath Ledger...

Ack, the shallowness, the shallowness!!! How could you like someone named after a candybar?

TinuvielChild · 03-28-2002, 03:32 PM

first name candy bar, last name a bank book...yeah that's the real reason i went too, my friends were like "Heath Ledger is hot, let's go see A Knight's Tale!"..whatever

aldesign · 03-28-2002, 04:48 PM

Lets put it this way...

.... i was given a FREE copy onto my hard-drive....

...and i was soo put off by the ****ey Trailer and Reviews, that i havent been ARSED to watch it, and ive had it since October.

andy

Faeirex · 05-19-2002, 04:05 PM

Oh God.

I loved A Knight's Tale!

You have to remember that the movie is basically a teen flick. Jousting for the guys, Heath for the girls (even though I don't actually fancy him), and a cool soundtrack to update it a bit.

Jocelyn's outfits were mad, yeah, but when you're sitting watchin with ur mates, it's just another thing to giggle about. You guys are too harsh.

If you haven't seen it yet, you should watch it. If just to watch Heath have the cr*p kicked out of him...

~Fae

Garina · 05-19-2002, 04:24 PM

Yeah, don't knock it.
It's very good to watch if you're depressed and need something easy to watch. Obviously if you want something intellectually stimulating go somewhere else.

I gotta admit, the main reason I found it so funny was that my friend got so caught up in the film, that at the final joust she jumped up yelling "Yes!" - then remembering she was at the cinema. I haven't let her forget it yet.

Garina · 05-19-2002, 04:29 PM

Yeah, don't knock it.
It's very good to watch if you're depressed and need something easy to watch. Obviously if you want something intellectually stimulating go somewhere else.

I gotta admit, the main reason I found it so funny was that my friend got so caught up in the film, that at the final joust she jumped up yelling "Yes!" - then remembering she was at the cinema. I haven't let her forget it yet.

Faeirex · 05-22-2002, 09:24 AM

Fairly random comment here, but Heath Ledger's making a new movie! And I think we all know who's starring alongside him...

Drum roll please...

Yay! Yay! Yay!
Orlando Bloom! I am soooo totally gonna be watching that movie. I think everybody knows about it by now, but for those of you who don't, it's called Ned Kelly (that's Heath) and Orlando plays his best mate (with an Irish accent). Swoon.

As I'm posting this here, I should probably make it tie in with a Knight's Tale a bit more, so here's a question for you guys. Does anybody know who actually played Jocelyn? I can't remember.

~Fae

HobbitChick88 · 06-14-2002, 04:43 PM

I believe it was Shannyn Sossamon who played Jocelyn. She also played in 40 Days and 40 nights w/ Josh Hartnett (which I don't plan on seeing).

I actually liked a Knight's Tale, though! I had pretty much everything you would want in a movie. It was funny, romantic, had action, seriousness, and the good guy gets the girl in the end. Call me crazy, if you want...

05-14-2001, 01:29 AM	#1
gdl96 Guest Posts: n/a	A Knight's Tale Saw that last night. Still don't know why. I think it's because the friends I was with already saw the Mummy Returns. I wanted to see that. Anyway, this movie was pretty not-so-good. The opening scene was horrible. It consisted of the whole crowd in the stadium chanting "we will rock you" (even the royalty) before the joust started. Then later on we get to see one of the main character's asses (and we later get to see it again. ech). The movie was pretty dumb, but could've made a really good stupid comedy. See it if you have nothing better to do. I doubt it's not as bad as Planet of the Apes is gonna be.

05-17-2001, 02:11 AM	#2
The Black Lieutenant Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Knight's Tale I knew just by the trailer that it was going to suck. I still have hope for Planet of the Apes though.

05-18-2001, 03:19 AM	#3
Film Hobbit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Knight's Tale I wouldn't say A Knight's Tale sucks, I mean Joe Dirt, now there is a movie that sucks. A Knights Tale is somewhere in between suckdom and coolsville... that is if you want to get technical.

05-22-2001, 01:18 AM	#4
The Black Lieutenant Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Knight's Tale Don't get me wrong, I still want to see it.

08-04-2001, 07:20 PM	#5
Samwise of the shire Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Knight's Tale Thanks for the warning:-)

10-02-2001, 12:31 AM	#6
Sakata Elven Warrior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 216	soo...should I rent it or no? __________________ "When evil people come to destroy me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will know no fear." -Psalms 27:2-3 -Dare you venture into Gollum's Lair? JESUS LIVES!

10-07-2001, 10:12 PM	#7
galadriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a castle made of clouds Posts: 459	It depends. If you're renting it to watch with a bunch of teenage girls who think Heath Ledger is the hottest thing alive and actually like "We Will Rock You" (I thought that scene was cool!), by all means go ahead. It's really just a funny, semi-dramatic chick flick that happens to take place in 13th century Britain. Otherwise, rent something else. Bless the Child was good. __________________ Human kind cannot bear very much reality. dreamflower - for all things Lady Galadriel

01-02-2002, 01:00 PM	#8
galadriel88 Halfwitted Queen of Lothlorien Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Far off in a dream Posts: 1,166	Knight's Tale I agree w/ Galadriel. I thought it was funny! The only thing I didn't really like were Joslin's outfits. A tad bit outrageous, aren't they? I mean, they're not the least bit mideval! But then again, neither is the music... Seriously though, If they were gonna make her outfits like that, then they should have done everybody else's like that, too. Her clothes stand out more than the music, I think! __________________ The beuatiful mind/The beautiful heart/Doesn't deserve the pain/How can I stop the rain? -How Can I Stop the Rain? by Kessid, my new favorite band +Every good thing that comes into my life is only a reflection of the greatest gift of all; the offering of yourself, dear Son of God+ Always remember, you're uniqe, just like everybody else! "The one constant through all the years has been the Trombone. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. Its been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again, but the Trombone has marked the time. This field, this section, this band is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that once was good, and could be again. Oh, people will come . . . people will most definitely come."

01-04-2002, 03:28 PM	#9
Gimly Enting Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Here Posts: 53	I actually liked their idea with interferencing the past with some of the novadays things: 1)"We will rock" was good, they way they "made" a guitar sound (according to the movie) was cool, besides, I like the song and Queen is one of my favorite bands. 2)The dance change sequence. __________________ Five exclamation marks, the sure sign of an insane mind.

02-10-2002, 04:33 PM	#10
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	Well, I saw it on DVD, and the reason they played modern music was to show that even in medieval times people had music that they considered their parents music, and their music. I didn't really like it though. __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

03-27-2002, 07:14 PM	#11
TinuvielChild Padawan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Barony of Carolingia Posts: 2,176	i saw it, i thought it was ok, i thought that Joslin's clothes absolutely sucked, i went home. __________________ There are only four questions of value in life: What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for? What is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same: ONLY LOVE. Dance as though nobody's watching. Sing as though nobody's listening. Dream as though you'll live forever. Live as though you'll die tomorrow. EIDRIORCQWSDAKLMEDDCWWTIWOATTOPWFIO and proud! FRODO LIVES!!!!!

03-27-2002, 11:38 PM	#12
elf_princess Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: la dee da Posts: 275	I really didn't like this movie. I liked the story line behind it and all but I was not impressed with the modernization of a middle age time period. I thought it was kind of corny myself. But otherwise it was pretty good... I guess...

03-28-2002, 12:29 PM	#13
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	The only reason I watched it is because my friends are in love with Heath Ledger... Ack, the shallowness, the shallowness!!! How could you like someone named after a candybar? __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

03-28-2002, 03:32 PM	#14
TinuvielChild Padawan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Barony of Carolingia Posts: 2,176	first name candy bar, last name a bank book...yeah that's the real reason i went too, my friends were like "Heath Ledger is hot, let's go see A Knight's Tale!"..whatever __________________ There are only four questions of value in life: What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for? What is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same: ONLY LOVE. Dance as though nobody's watching. Sing as though nobody's listening. Dream as though you'll live forever. Live as though you'll die tomorrow. EIDRIORCQWSDAKLMEDDCWWTIWOATTOPWFIO and proud! FRODO LIVES!!!!! Last edited by TinuvielChild : 05-19-2002 at 05:05 PM.

03-28-2002, 04:48 PM	#15
aldesign Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Uk Posts: 447	Lets put it this way... .... i was given a FREE copy onto my hard-drive.... ...and i was soo put off by the **ey Trailer and Reviews, that i havent been ARSED to watch it, and ive had it since October. andy __________________ The funniest story on the net, made by entmoot fanatics, visit it @ FOTMB.com FRODO LIVES!! GET FREE AVATARS HERE!**

05-19-2002, 04:05 PM	#16
Faeirex Hobbit Join Date: May 2002 Location: A place inside my head, where none but myself dare go. Posts: 44	Oh God. I loved A Knight's Tale! You have to remember that the movie is basically a teen flick. Jousting for the guys, Heath for the girls (even though I don't actually fancy him), and a cool soundtrack to update it a bit. Jocelyn's outfits were mad, yeah, but when you're sitting watchin with ur mates, it's just another thing to giggle about. You guys are too harsh. If you haven't seen it yet, you should watch it. If just to watch Heath have the cr*p kicked out of him... ~Fae __________________ Am becoming disenchanted with palantir guy. Refuses to send me photo, except of one v. large eyeball. Says he is shy but I rather suspect he is fat, or perhaps hairy. Have heard some v. bad stories about palantir relationships. Should probably cool it for a while. Well, wouldn't you know, palantir guy turned out to be Dark Lord of Mordor. Just my luck. Could have been worse, I guess. Sauron not far or hairy, just disembodied force of evil. Must go now, have to raise massive demon army to scourge the earth. Also, have manicure appointment. Is no easy task keeping nails pointy. Am tired of climbing up and down eight million stairs just to taunt Gandalf. Should have imprisoned him in easy-access dungeon where could taunt more effectively, and would not have to wait until after breakfast. Have crossed orcs with goblin men in caverns below Isengard. V. tedious experience as orcs and goblin men most reluctant to breed, even with dinner and flowers. Next time will try something easier, such as breeding goblins and cheerleaders to create super-perky army that can travel by day and will not complain about pink uniforms. Did not know when decided to make demon army for Sauron that would be so darn messy. Curse my decision to be Saruman the White. Should have decided to be Saruman the Muddy Brown, or Saruman the Faintly Greenish. White just shows all the slime.

05-19-2002, 04:24 PM	#17
Garina Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tring, Herts, England Posts: 582	Yeah, don't knock it. It's very good to watch if you're depressed and need something easy to watch. Obviously if you want something intellectually stimulating go somewhere else. I gotta admit, the main reason I found it so funny was that my friend got so caught up in the film, that at the final joust she jumped up yelling "Yes!" - then remembering she was at the cinema. I haven't let her forget it yet. __________________ Entmoot Resident Bard #2 Wielder of the shiny fire extinguisher Worshipper of the divine cheesecake Hamsters and Rangers everywhere, rejoice!!! Minsc, Baldur's Gate 2 Children, don't take drugs. Become a pop star, then people give them to you for free!!! - Billy Mack, Love Actually. While I'm sure the nice people from the local archery club meant well, a moment's consideration would have made them realise that giving my friend and I lethal weapons was probably not a good idea! Dammit, eyeliner and dreadlocks should not be that sexy!

05-19-2002, 04:29 PM	#18
Garina Elf Lord Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tring, Herts, England Posts: 582	Yeah, don't knock it. It's very good to watch if you're depressed and need something easy to watch. Obviously if you want something intellectually stimulating go somewhere else. I gotta admit, the main reason I found it so funny was that my friend got so caught up in the film, that at the final joust she jumped up yelling "Yes!" - then remembering she was at the cinema. I haven't let her forget it yet. __________________ Entmoot Resident Bard #2 Wielder of the shiny fire extinguisher Worshipper of the divine cheesecake Hamsters and Rangers everywhere, rejoice!!! Minsc, Baldur's Gate 2 Children, don't take drugs. Become a pop star, then people give them to you for free!!! - Billy Mack, Love Actually. While I'm sure the nice people from the local archery club meant well, a moment's consideration would have made them realise that giving my friend and I lethal weapons was probably not a good idea! Dammit, eyeliner and dreadlocks should not be that sexy!

05-22-2002, 09:24 AM	#19
Faeirex Hobbit Join Date: May 2002 Location: A place inside my head, where none but myself dare go. Posts: 44	Fairly random comment here, but Heath Ledger's making a new movie! And I think we all know who's starring alongside him... Drum roll please... Yay! Yay! Yay! Orlando Bloom! I am soooo totally gonna be watching that movie. I think everybody knows about it by now, but for those of you who don't, it's called Ned Kelly (that's Heath) and Orlando plays his best mate (with an Irish accent). Swoon. As I'm posting this here, I should probably make it tie in with a Knight's Tale a bit more, so here's a question for you guys. Does anybody know who actually played Jocelyn? I can't remember. ~Fae __________________ Am becoming disenchanted with palantir guy. Refuses to send me photo, except of one v. large eyeball. Says he is shy but I rather suspect he is fat, or perhaps hairy. Have heard some v. bad stories about palantir relationships. Should probably cool it for a while. Well, wouldn't you know, palantir guy turned out to be Dark Lord of Mordor. Just my luck. Could have been worse, I guess. Sauron not far or hairy, just disembodied force of evil. Must go now, have to raise massive demon army to scourge the earth. Also, have manicure appointment. Is no easy task keeping nails pointy. Am tired of climbing up and down eight million stairs just to taunt Gandalf. Should have imprisoned him in easy-access dungeon where could taunt more effectively, and would not have to wait until after breakfast. Have crossed orcs with goblin men in caverns below Isengard. V. tedious experience as orcs and goblin men most reluctant to breed, even with dinner and flowers. Next time will try something easier, such as breeding goblins and cheerleaders to create super-perky army that can travel by day and will not complain about pink uniforms. Did not know when decided to make demon army for Sauron that would be so darn messy. Curse my decision to be Saruman the White. Should have decided to be Saruman the Muddy Brown, or Saruman the Faintly Greenish. White just shows all the slime.

06-14-2002, 04:43 PM	#20
HobbitChick88 Elven Warrior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 237	I believe it was Shannyn Sossamon who played Jocelyn. She also played in 40 Days and 40 nights w/ Josh Hartnett (which I don't plan on seeing). I actually liked a Knight's Tale, though! I had pretty much everything you would want in a movie. It was funny, romantic, had action, seriousness, and the good guy gets the girl in the end. Call me crazy, if you want... __________________ "Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars..." ~The Hobbit "And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whose you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." -Joshua 24:15 Step follows step, Hope follows courage. Set your face toward danger Set your heart on victory! "Where is Elizabeth?" "She's safe, just like I promised. She's all set to marry Norrington just like she promised, and you get to die for her just like you promised. So we're all men of our word, really....except for Elizabeth who is, in fact, a woman." ~Will Turner and Jack Sparrow, POTC fROdO LIVeS!!!!

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