A KNIGHT’S TALE
Now, THIS is what I call a classic: A Knight’s Tale, that olde story of William Thatcher (played by the sensational and sorely missed Heath Ledger), a peasant squire of sorts who takes the place of his master and jousts under the name of Sir Ulrich von Lichtenstein (say that three times fast!). Complications arise when he falls in love with the beautiful Jocelyn (Shannyn Sossamon), the bride-to-be of Adamar, Count of Anjou (Rufus Sewell). As Adamar endeavours to destroy our hero, William captures the hearts of England with the help of his friends Roland (Mark Addy), Wat (Alan Tudyk), and Geoffrey Chaucer (Paul Bettany). Will love conquer all?
If you haven’t seen this movie, be sure to check it out; sure, the plot’s a little thin in some places, but the music is quite unique. The musical director selected classic rock music, such as “We Will Rock You”, “Golden Years”, and “The Boys Are Back In Town”. If you want a medieval film without the lyres and tambours, this is the one for you.
BEST QUOTE: When Jocelyn defends herself during an argument with William by saying, “Better a silly girl with a flower than a silly boy with a horse and a stick,” an offended Wat calls after her, “It’s called a lance… hellooo?”
