King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Synopsis

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a 2017 fantasy film directed by Guy Ritchie. The story follows a young Arthur, played by Charlie Hunnam, who discovers his true destiny when he pulls the legendary sword Excalibur from the stone. With the help of his allies, Arthur must confront his past and unite the people to overthrow the tyrannical ruler Vortigern. Filled with epic battles, magic, and betrayal, the film offers a fresh and modern take on the classic Arthurian legend.

Cast

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  Charlie Hunnam

  Arthur

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  Jude Law

  Vortigern

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  Astrid Bergès-Frisbey

  The Mage

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  Eric Bana

  Uther Pendragon

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  Djimon Hounsou

  Bedivere

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  Aidan Gillen

  William "Goosefat Bill"

Reviews

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword received a mix of reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 31% based on 251 reviews, with the site's consensus stating 'King Arthur: Legend of the Sword piles mounds of modern action flash on an age-old tale - and wipes out much of what made it a classic story in the first place.' Metacritic rated the film 41/100 indicating 'mixed or average reviews'. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on over 179,000 user ratings. Some critics praised the visual effects and action sequences, while others criticized the pacing and deviations from the traditional Arthurian legend.