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First Knight (1995)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 4/04, 10/23

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10/23: Here's a fun Richard Gere film: First Knight.

It may be the best work by Julia Ormond despite not showing much of chemistry with the main star. At the same time, it's nice to see Chariots of Fire's Ben Cross again whose Shakespearean acting proves to be useful here. But really...this is Sean Connery's show all the way through.

What I love the most is the focus on the Arthurian legend which has fascinated people for centuries. The movie does a great job of enlivening the spirit which is mostly embodied by Sean Connery. If not for him, I don't see how it will have worked although the best part is Richard Gere as Lancelot going through the gauntlet. The fantastic-looking cinematography is a bonus.

All in all, there's a lot to like about First Knight, but it's Sean Connery's performance that takes it to the next level.