A Knight's Tale
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If you’re looking for historical accuracy, this might not be the right movie for you. But if you’ve ever mused about whimsical subjects like what the medieval sport of jousting would have been like if it had the following of World Cup Soccer in Europe, you may be interested in A Knight’s Tale.

This lighthearted film melds the story of a twelfth-century English peasant (Heath Ledger) breaking through into an aristocratic sport (jousting) with modern rock music (fans chanting “We Will Rock You” and other typical modern-day sporting-event songs). A young gambling-addicted Geoffrey Chaucer is along for the ride, and, of course, there’s a love story with thoroughly modern views on love and gender roles.

Perhaps it’s not a great film, but it’s pretty amazing that the integration of such different time periods and themes could feel so effortless. And it does feel effortless. It’s a good film for those who want a night off heavy thinking to watch some jousting.



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