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First Knight Is First Class
A very pleasing all-around movie is how I found this Knights Of The Roundtable-type story and a good one for DVD, even one that's been on disc for quite some time. For an early DVD, this was a real treat for the ears with some great rear- speaker sound. The story, however, not the sound, was the main appeal of this film for me.

The three main stars in this movie were very appealing: Richard Gere as the cocky-but-good guy Sir Lancelot; Julia Ormond as Guinevere and Sean Connery, aptly cast as King Arthur. He certainly looks and acts the part, as does Ben Cross as the villain, Prince Malagant.

This is a straight adventure story, too, with none of the hocus-pocus sorcery baloney who often see in these King Arthur stories. This is beautifully filmed with a city of Camelot that is awesome to view. Nice values in here, too, with - gasp - the importance of prayer mentioned. No wonder so many reviewers out there hated this message.

This is simply a classy, great adventure and highly recommend to literally everyone who values a nice story that has values.

Gorgeous film of love, maturity, betrayal and forgiveness
This well-acted and told story features Richard Gere as the handsome, adventuresome loner, Lancelot; Julia Ormond as strong, principled Guineviere; and Sean Connery as noble King Arthur. Ben Cross perfectly portrays the self-righteously arrogant, destructive villain, Malagant. The settings move between the forests of Great Britain and the exquisite golden and slate blue castle of Camelot. The brilliantly written script contains various references to Christianity. The plot vividly portrays the struggle between forces of violent, oppressive domination and the defense of the innocent, which entails self-sacrifice. This story is my favorite. I've enjoyed it each time, and gain new insights with each viewing. If you enjoy romantic, historical adventures, you will surely savor this outstanding film

About a hard time in King Arthur's life...
For movie buffs that have been brought up on the usual chronicles on the legend of King Arthur, the story of this movie would be a digression. While the other stories center on Arthur, his conquests and his governing his subjects, this movie's story focuses more on the Guinevere's ambivalence towards Arthur and Lancelot; to some this may be a storyline unheard of.

Guinevere is sent to Camelot to marry King Arthur. Her party is attacked on the way by Malagant (called Meliagaunce in the legendary stories ); and Lancelot, now a wayfarer, saves her. She then reaches Camelot shortly before Lancelot reaches there. As fate would have it, things happen to make them meet and come together. Now, she is in a very sensitive position - her heart is torn between her love for Arthur and her attraction towards Lancelot. What happens then forms the rest of the movie. King Arthur, played well by Sean Connery, is much older than Guinevere. Lancelot is played by Richard Gere.

The battles, sword fights, chases on horsebacks etc, are well choreographed and shot. In fact they help keep the pace and the realism of the movie, considering the fact that not much of and about castles or keeps are shown in the movie.

It has a planned story line, believable role play by Sean Connery (King Arthur), Julia Ormond(Guinevere), and Ben Cross (Prince Malagant who is always dressed in black to denote that he is the antagonist); well shot chase/battle scenes, and an admirable musical score by Jerry Goldsmith. Speaking of music, all the theme music in this movie are wonderful, to listen in the movie, or listen as they are, removed from their context. All in all it is a movie worth watching and appreciating.

If you ever get a chance to see it I recommend it. Great for vacation watching.

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