The Green Knight is a dark and atmospheric medieval fantasy film, which tells the story of Sir Gawain, a young knight of the Round Table, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the mysterious Green Knight, a giant of green skin and earthy eminence. The story explores themes of honor, bravery, and the nature of heroism in a richly textured narrative filled with mythic and symbolic elements.
You can watch “The Green Knight” on Crave in Canada.
Length: 2h 10m
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
This Title is: Dense, Mythic, Atmospheric
Cast
Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Contains violence, some sexual content, and brief language.
Trivia
- The film is based on the 14th-century poem “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”.
- Director David Lowery opted to use practical effects and natural settings to enhance the film’s medieval feel.
- Dev Patel performed many of his own stunts during the more intense scenes of the movie.
Trailer
Our Review
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The Green Knight impresses with its commitment to authenticity and the compelling performances, particularly by Dev Patel. The film’s visual style, marked by its eerie, mist-laden landscapes and towering green figure, adds to its mystique, making it a memorable cinematic experience. Despite its slow pacing, the depth of its narrative and the questions it raises about morality and valor keep the viewer engaged.