A Knight's Tale [Blu-ray]

If you're in the mood for a film that’s as adventurous as it is charming, A Knight's Tale is an absolute must-watch. This medieval gem combines the best of jousting, romance, and modern rock 'n' roll in a way that is both exhilarating and heartwarming.Heath Ledger shines as William Thatcher, a lowly squire with dreams of grandeur who sets out to become a knight. Ledger’s charisma and infectious energy make his performance both compelling and immensely entertaining. He’s backed by a stellar supporting cast, including Paul Bettany, who brings a delightful comedic edge as Geoffrey Chaucer, and Shannyn Sossamon, whose elegance and grace perfectly complement the story's romantic undertones.The film’s unique twist is its blending of medieval setting with a modern soundtrack, featuring tunes from Queen, David Bowie, and more. It’s a brilliant, whimsical touch that makes the jousting tournaments feel like an epic rock concert. The result is a film that feels both timeless and refreshingly original.Visually, A Knight's Tale is a feast for the eyes. The costumes, the jousting scenes, and the medieval landscapes are all brought to life with vibrant detail, making you feel like you’re right there in the heart of the action. The humor, the action, and the romance are all delivered with a light-hearted touch that keeps you engaged and entertained from start to finish.At its core, A Knight's Tale is a story about following your dreams, overcoming obstacles, and finding your place in the world. It’s a feel-good adventure that’s as uplifting as it is entertaining. If you’re looking for a movie that’s packed with charm, excitement, and a touch of rock 'n' roll flair, this one’s a winner.So, saddle up and get ready for a medieval adventure that’s sure to make you laugh, cheer, and perhaps even sing along. A Knight's Tale is a timeless classic that delivers heart, humor, and high-flying action in spades!

I've probably watched this movie about a hundred times or so over the years. It's my absolute favorite movie. I used to fall asleep to it years ago. My kids love it too as have everyone else I recommended it to.

I love this movie. It's got a great, uplifting message and a killer sound track to boot. I loved how they incorporated medieval jousting with 70's rock and roll, like Queen. It was a very entertaining movie with a love story, and humor along with the action.Highly recommended for a family movie night.

This is my favorite Heath Ledger movie he ever did. It is similar to a standard fantasy tale involving a boy growing up poor, and dreaming big -- until they turn things on their head every now and then (but not in a Mel Brooks sort of way). For instance, having the herald leading the crowd at the joust in a rousing rendition of Queen's "We Will Rock You" was just inspired genius. They don't break the fantasy illusion too much, and they don't break the 4th wall (as Mel Brooks likes to do), they just sprinkle in a bit of surreal every now and then, to keep you surprised.The basic story is based loosely on "The Canterbury Tales," and "the story of Ulrich von Lichtenstein" (according to IMDB). In it, William (Heath), a poor thatcher's son whose father sacrificed as much as he could to get his son apprenticed to a knight as a squire, in the hopes that the boy could rise above the station he was born into and "change his stars." William, unfortunately faces the death of his knight in the middle of a tournament, which means the end of his days pursuing higher station, respect, money and glory. He decides to impersonate his dead master at the first event -- and he wins. He then convinces his friends to help him continue to compete. To do so, he creates a false identity for subsequent events (to prove he is a noble, since only nobles are allowed to compete), with the help of the charming (and often nude due to literally losing everything gambling) Chaucer, played by Paul Bettany (yes, THAT Chaucer is implied who he is). With the help of his female friend who wants to be taken as a serious blacksmith (Laura Fraser as Kate) and his fellow squires who are in on the deal, Roland (Mark Addy) and Wat (Alan Tudyk), they end up going on a grand adventure.Rufus Sewell plays a delicious bad guy by the name of Count Adhemar whom we love to hate, and Shannyn Sossamon plays a believable love interest for William named Jocelyn. Her interactions with Wat are comedy gold, as well. Spawning such famous lines as, "it's called a lance, hellooooo" and, "betray us, and I will fong you, until your insides are out, your outsides are in, your entrails will become your entrails I will w-rip... all the p... ung. Pain, lots of pain. " (quotes from IMDB)The ending is poignant and moving with the Black Prince Edward helping to set the stage for the final showdown between William and Count Adhemar. Watch it. You'll like it if you like good movies.