Great video man! The Rotten Tomatoes score of 70% surprised me, upon finishing it I was pleasantly surprised, and expected it to at least have an 80% score. This is purely a matter of opinion, but I would likely watch this again before revisiting the likes of Gladiator. Oh well. Even if the critics don't quite agree, I personally thought this film was one of the better historical drama's I've seen in recent years. Like you said, it took me back to the early 2000's golden age of the genre where historical accuracy was taken into account yet tweaked just enough to provide us with a compelling narrative. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it would earn a B+ or even possibly an A- in my opinion.
It was a great movie and I liked, as a medievalist, its choices in regards to historical authenticity. Because let´s be honest, there is no such thing as true historical authenticity or accuracy in popular media depictions of the Middle Ages. It is undoable. You have to make choices. In my opinion, they made some bold ones that definitely paid off.
@@thisiswheezie Henry the 5th without a scar or lust a war cannot be identity. Cannot be a Henry the 5th enthusiast could enjoy. They just made stuff up the French Prince was not at the Battle. Nor could he be killed at the Battle.
While I can't agree that it's forgettable, (hence why it stuck to my mind) I agree that Timothée looks a bit scrawny in his armour. But I actually kinda like that because you'd assume that not everyone who was put in a suit of armour, would be a huge hulking guy back then. At the end of the day, the King was there to boost the morale of his troops. Heavy guy or not.
How did you guys feel about this movie? Does it deserve more than a B-tier?
Solid but it’s not even the best Netflix historical movie set in medieval Britain. That’s be Outlaw King
I hope this gritty and claustrophobic way of depicting medieval battles becomes a recurring theme in films like these.
I'm writing a book series and this is one of my go to battles scene to always get in the head of a medieval soldier before I write a battle chapter.
The "make it England" speech has to be my favorite monologue from any movie; I might have to go re-watch it now
Clicked it without looking at the views, was surprised how little views did the video get, great commentary and assessment
Thanks bud. I appreciate that a lot!
Yeah man this be good stuff
A British actor plays a French king, and a French actor plays a British king. Nice.
The best movie produced by Netflix ... ever
Totally agree! Definitely one of their best!
Also Outlaw King
It passed without much fuss but I was hyped for it and enjoyed it
Dauphin saying Henry's mom was a hamster really crossed the line, not to mention the elderberries comment. War was inevitable.
You made me laugh out loud with that comment haha.
Btw loved John Cleese as Falstaff.
The twat dolphin most definitely deserved to swim in the river Styx.
that Dauphin joke was hilarious, subbed!
Totally agree!
The movie is flawed but enjoyable. But the cinemotgraphy and music elevates it so much
I agree. It manages to create a captivating atmosphere through both of those means.
I love this movie, bruv!
Great video man! The Rotten Tomatoes score of 70% surprised me, upon finishing it I was pleasantly surprised, and expected it to at least have an 80% score. This is purely a matter of opinion, but I would likely watch this again before revisiting the likes of Gladiator. Oh well. Even if the critics don't quite agree, I personally thought this film was one of the better historical drama's I've seen in recent years.
Like you said, it took me back to the early 2000's golden age of the genre where historical accuracy was taken into account yet tweaked just enough to provide us with a compelling narrative. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it would earn a B+ or even possibly an A- in my opinion.
You're so right. With that new Gladiator movie coming out next month, I'm hoping we get some of what made this movie so compelling!
It was a great movie and I liked, as a medievalist, its choices in regards to historical authenticity. Because let´s be honest, there is no such thing as true historical authenticity or accuracy in popular media depictions of the Middle Ages. It is undoable. You have to make choices. In my opinion, they made some bold ones that definitely paid off.
I like that point of view. When I started thinking about the Shakespeare influence I kinda just subscribed to the fact that it's historical fiction.
Recently I watched it it's pretty damn great. Timothee Chalamet's one of the best movies.
W take
it angered the Shakespeare fans, and the historical fans. Please and no one
But it pleased us Shakespeare and History enthusiasts.
@@thisiswheezie Henry the 5th without a scar or lust a war cannot be identity. Cannot be a Henry the 5th enthusiast could enjoy. They just made stuff up the French Prince was not at the Battle. Nor could he be killed at the Battle.
The movie was forgettable. And Chalamet and Pattinson cut ridiculous figures while in armor. Little Timmy looks like stick-man!
While I can't agree that it's forgettable, (hence why it stuck to my mind) I agree that Timothée looks a bit scrawny in his armour. But I actually kinda like that because you'd assume that not everyone who was put in a suit of armour, would be a huge hulking guy back then. At the end of the day, the King was there to boost the morale of his troops. Heavy guy or not.