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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

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  2. Negative: 5 out of 62

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  1. Oct 29, 2010
    7
    not excellent, but perfect and very hilarious
  2. Jun 12, 2011
    8
    This film was a fantastic example of originality. The story was a very ingenious take on the tale from Geoffrey Chaucer, and bringing him into the story was a grand gamble. The scenes of jousting are top notch cinemetography, and the script is witty. A great comedy, well worth watching.
  3. Kristin
    May 20, 2001
    10
    This movie was awesome!! Heath Ledger was (as usual) hot as hell! A must-see for all Heath Ledger fans! If you look at this, Heath, i want you to know that I love you!! I love you Heath!!
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  4. BethP.
    Aug 3, 2001
    10
    This movie was GREAT!! It had a wonderful story and plot behind it, the actors were awesome! And Heath Ledger is so georgous!! I loved this movie!
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  5. [Anonymous]
    Sep 30, 2001
    10
    It's the best movie I have seen in my life.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. LeahA.
    Jun 3, 2002
    10
    This has to be the greatest movie of all times. I personally don't understand why everyone seems to be so upset that they mix the medieval theme with classic rock music. That (in my opinion) is what makes the entire movie as great as it is. It makes it seem like the middle ages were more than "thees" and "thous" and all the other crap that these critics think would make a good movie.
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  7. JenB.
    Oct 8, 2003
    10
    This movie is a movie that all ages can watch and you don't find many of them these days.
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  8. BenT.
    Apr 2, 2004
    10
    I've thought that Sinbad: Legend of the 7 Seas, Agent Cody Banks, and The Champion had good action, but THIS, THIS is so awesome. Ulric (Heath Ledger) and Adhemar (don't have a clue who played him) fought like tigers while their squires, and fans gave off cheers like maniacs, and the heralds made quite a speech! Yeah, some parts are boring, but what that lacks is made up for with the joyride of thrill and action it takes you on. A fantastic way to spend your free time! Expand
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  9. NickG.
    Jun 6, 2004
    10
    Great movie and very well made feel good movie.
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  10. DorotheB.
    Nov 11, 2001
    10
    Great! Cute actor!
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  11. TimP.
    Oct 1, 2001
    8
    Light and fun. The overlap of classic rock onto medieval sport was new and refreshing.
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  12. DottiT.
    May 12, 2001
    8
    I thought I would hate it - or at least be bored with it - but oh, wow! I laughed, cried and danced in my seat to the killer soundtrack. It was well-cast, and Heath Ledger has star written all over him. This movie should never have worked but somehow it does! What a great way to spend a couple of hours!
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  13. LesF.
    May 21, 2001
    9
    For God's sake, what's wrong with it being just a popcorn movie! Great soundtrack (which I already bought).
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  14. NickS
    May 23, 2001
    3
    I thought this would be an entertaining popcorn film but it so wasn't. I laughed at most of the scenes and the music was so not fitting. When "We Will Rock You" started playing, it wasn't that bad because it was in the soundtrack. But then the people on-screen start clapping and stomping and SINGING, it became ridiculous. Ledger still amazes me that he has a career and Rufus Sewell depresses me for being in such garbage. How he has gone from "Hamlet" to "Dark City" to this crap is beyond me. The friends of the knight are the sole entertainment in this entire film. And that is barely enough to make this film watchable. Expand
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  15. RyanM.
    May 27, 2001
    6
    "A Knight's Tale" is "Braveheart" light. It nails it's action sequences and succesfully completes its storyline, but its so predictable and the dialogue is so bad that it's hard to really write a good review about.
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  16. AmyH.
    Oct 11, 2001
    10
    We loved it. What a delight!
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  17. Lyn
    Nov 7, 2001
    10
    My whole family loved this - and the music was great! See this!
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  18. EliseM.
    Dec 1, 2001
    10
    It was great! Just because it's predictable doesn't make it AWEFUL! Its a GREAT Movie! It has Heath Ledger and Horses, What more could I ask for?! Its a really good Saturday night Family movie, and I think the music adds Character! I loved Heath Ledger and the Horses, and my Parents loved the music..It appeals to all audiences.
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  19. NickS
    May 23, 2001
    3
    I thought this would be an entertaining popcorn film but it so wasn't. I laughed at most of the scenes and the music was so not fitting. When "We Will Rock You" started playing, it wasn't that bad because it was in the soundtrack. But then the people on-screen start clapping and stomping and SINGING, it became ridiculous. Ledger still amazes me that he has a career and Rufus Sewell depresses me for being in such garbage. How he has gone from "Hamlet" to "Dark City" to this crap is beyond me. The friends of the knight are the sole entertainment in this entire film. And that is barely enough to make this film watchable. Expand
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  20. NickS
    May 23, 2001
    3
    I thought this would be an entertaining popcorn film but it so wasn't. I laughed at most of the scenes and the music was so not fitting. When "We Will Rock You" started playing, it wasn't that bad because it was in the soundtrack. But then the people on-screen start clapping and stomping and SINGING, it became ridiculous. Ledger still amazes me that he has a career and Rufus Sewell depresses me for being in such garbage. How he has gone from "Hamlet" to "Dark City" to this crap is beyond me. The friends of the knight are the sole entertainment in this entire film. And that is barely enough to make this film watchable. Expand
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  21. NickS
    May 23, 2001
    2
    I thought this would be an entertaining popcorn film but it so wasn't. I laughed at most of the scenes and the music was so not fitting. When "We Will Rock You" started playing, it wasn't that bad because it was in the soundtrack. But then the people on-screen start clapping and stomping and SINGING, it became ridiculous. Ledger still amazes me that he has a career and Rufus Sewell depresses me for being in such garbage. How he has gone from "Hamlet" to "Dark City" to this crap is beyond me. The friends of the knight are the sole entertainment in this entire film. And that is barely enough to make this film watchable. Expand
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  22. BeckyC.
    Sep 15, 2001
    10
    Heath Ledger is gorgeous!
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  23. DaleH.
    Feb 13, 2007
    9
    I thought it was a very funny, different way of telling a story of medieval times with some modern attributes, the Nike signs was the best (product placement).
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  24. Sep 1, 2010
    7
    This is such a clever, genre-bending movie. What's odd to me is that many folks didn't "get" the intention of the filmmakers. They take us back to the days when the BIG weekend sport was jousting and when the hot dance tunes were traveling minstrels and the big sports stars were Knights. So, many scenes start out with the Medieval crowd and music but then segue into the crowd chanting or dancing to modern music. My take on this: it was meant to show young people what the equivalent spectacle was to our own current times. Actually, when you watch the movie with that key to understanding the soundtrack -- it is just great fun and inspirational. The story of a poor stable boy who dares to rise above his station maybe an old one -- but Heath Ledger is wonderful. And Paul Bettany as Geoffrey Chaucer steals the show. The dialogue is witty and sly and literate. And the comradery of the gang of jousters is a joy to experience. This is one of my favorite "feel good" films. Expand
  25. Jan 21, 2012
    8
    cool, comedic film I think this is by favourite Ledger movie with the exception of Dark Knight also I became of Bettany
  26. Oct 23, 2011
    7
    I found the film very funny and I thought that the characters were believable, it was not that medieval when the crowd started chanting 'We Will Rock You' though. I thought Heath Ledger's portrayal of William was good and I thought that his friends were hilarious. I did enjoy it.
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 32
  2. Negative: 5 out of 32
  1. 75
    Though the picture is definitely flawed, it maintains a joie de vivre that's surprisingly refreshing.
  2. A bewildering but never boring yarn.
  3. Reviewed by: David Ansen
    40
    Maybe you have to be 14 to find all of this terribly clever.