Knight`s Tale, A (US)
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He Will Rock You
Certificate: PG-13
Running Time: 132 mins
Retail Price: $27.96
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
The 14th century takes a rocking new twist in A Knight`s Tale, a stylish, exciting, action-packed adventure starring Heath Ledger (The Patriot, 10 Things I Hate About You) from acclaimed director Brian Helgeland (Payback). With heroic performances from Mark Addy (The Full Monty, Down To Earth), Rufus Sewell (Dangerous Beauty, Dark City) and Alan Tudyk (28 Days, Wonder Boys) and introducing sensational newcomer Shannyn Sossamon.
Heath Ledger is William Thatcher, a peasant squire who breaks all the rules when he passes himself off as a nobleman and takes the jousting world by storm. The only thing that stands between William and his dream of becoming the world champion of the extremest of sports is the bad boy of the sport Count Adhemar. And when the two rivals go lance to head at the world finals to determine who will be named the ultimate champion, you better arm yourself and hang on tight for the thrill ride of your life!
Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Brian Helgeland and Paul Bettany Commentary
HBO Making-Of Special
11 Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes
Deleted Scenes with Filmmaker`s Intros
Music Video
Website Link
Theatrical Trailers
Filmographies
Production Notes
DVD-ROM Includes Exclusive Knight`s Tale 3-D Screensaver
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 French
Subtitle Tracks:
French
English
CC: English
Directed By:
Brian Helgeland
Written By:
Brian Helgeland
Starring:
Mark Addy
Laura Fraser
Paul Bettany
Shannyn Sossamon
Rufus Sewell
Heath Ledger
Casting By:
Francine Maisler
Soundtrack By:
Malcolm Young
Angus Young
Cliff Williams
Roger Taylor
Phil Rudd
Freddie Mercury
Brian May
Brian Johnson
John Deacon
Eric Clapton
Carter Burwell
Director of Photography:
Richard Greatrex
Editor:
Kevin Stitt
Costume Designer:
Caroline Harris
Production Designer:
Tony Burrough
Producer:
Tim Van Rellim
Brian Helgeland
Todd Black
Distributor:
Columbia / Tristar
Your Opinions and Comments
Bettany and Tudyk give a very good performance, each in his own unique way.
The video transfer is very good. There are no compression signs and the visuals are impressive (although they don`t rely on CG, most of the time).
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is also very good. The surrounds are nicely used and they contribute a lot to the jousting tournaments experience. The modern music in the movie is nicely woven into the 14th century scenes.
The menus are animated with sound.
The extras include a commentary, 12 (!!!) behind the scenes featurettes (which vary in length, from 2 minutes to 15 minutes), 6 deleted scenes and a music video. Yup, lots of extras, all on a single disk.
Bottom line - a very fun movie. Enjoy!