"A Knight's Tale" is a semi-historical action film, which takes medieval jousting and turns it into something between professional sports and a rock concert.
When his knight dies before a joust, young William does the unthinkable and takes his place. This is because only men of noble blood are allowed to joust...and William is most certainly not. However...he wins, and this encourages him to try to get better. With the aid of his fellow squires Roland and Wat, he begins to train and heads off to enter another tournament. On the way, they encounter a naked man wandering down the road. He introduces himself as Geoffrey Chaucer, and also informs them that the tournament requires proof of nobility...which he is adept at forging. With a new identity as "Sir Ulrich von Lichenstein of Gelderland", William quickly becomes the rising star of the jousting world. Along the way, he encounters an undefeated jouster, the heir to the throne of England, and an enchanting young lady. Can William realize his dream and become champion? Or will his past catch up to him?
Historical movies with jousts and sword fights are nothing new. Historical movies with jousts and sword fights set to songs such as Queen's "We Will Rock You" and BTO's "Taking Care Of Business" is something new. "Knight's Tale" tells its story with a sly wink...and the main reason it works is simply because it never takes itself too seriously. The jousting sequences are unbelievable...and the blows taken by the jousters will make you wince. The sub-plot involving William and Jocelyn is a little tedious...but not unbearable. And as with most sport-related movies, you can tell how this movie will end halfway through. But it is still a pretty entertaining film...provided you realize what you're sitting down to watch.
"A Knight's Tale"...ye shall truly enjoy it, if a good time is what ye seek.
Starring - Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, and James Purefoy. Directed by Brian Helgeland.
Time - 2 hours, 12 minutes. Rated - PG-13 (Violence, brief nudity, mild language)
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