Review – King Arthur

Here we have the classic tale re-set in early Christian, Roman England. Arthur is a Roman officer, and his knights are draftees from Eastern Europe. Our heroes forge an alliance with Scottish natives when the whole bunch is threatened by a Saxon invasion. That sounds like it might make a thought-provoking movie, but in truth the historical trappings are little more than window-dressing for an average Jerry Bruckheimer action flick. Some of the fight scenes are okay – though I saw only the director’s cut and thus can’t say how it compares to the theatrical release in the violence department. However, those expecting a more straightforward retelling a la Mallory and company may come away disappointed. Mildly amusing