Bosco685 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Some reviews have already been posted early. "A huge surprise and huge breath of fresh air for someone not into these movies!" The Movie Channel review. "The movie was really good, though problems in editing. With more planned in the franchise, I'm in for the ride!" But then there was the negative based on comparing to other King Arthur movies. "SO GLAD neither of us had to pay for this movie. I wouldn't recommend it - at all!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmeta Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 On 7/22/2016 at 4:11 PM, Bosco685 said: A FANTASTIC movie! YES IT WAS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantastic_four Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Review embargo lifted and the critics are taking a steaming dump all over this film. Currently at 22% on Rotten Tomatoes with 8 positives and 29 negatives. paperheart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just now, fantastic_four said: Review embargo lifted and the critics are taking a steaming dump all over this film. Currently at 22% on Rotten Tomatoes with 8 positives and 29 negatives. I expected this, as the trailer was awful. It looked like it was trying to be too many different movies. Artboy99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantastic_four Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The most common complaint is exactly what I commented on from the trailer and what the Rotten Tomatoes tag line states--they moderned it up and took out the historical context. I have no patience for historical pieces which use modern stylizing. If you're going to use something old then put everything about it in its time; don't use some historical elements and mix them with modern ones. ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just now, fantastic_four said: The most common complaint is exactly what I commented on from the trailer and what the Rotten Tomatoes tag line states--they moderned it up and took out the historical context. I have no patience for historical pieces which use modern stylizing. If you're going to use something old then put everything about it in its time; don't use some historical elements and mix them with modern ones. I agree. The same thing will happen to Zorro in the new reboot. I will call it now in that the Zorro reboot bombs at the box -office. 'Zorro' to Get Post-Apocalyptic Reboot Film (Exclusive). http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/zorro-get-post-apocalyptic-reboot-815937 Zorro Reborn is a post-apocalyptic take on the myth of Zorro, the pulp hero created in 1919. The traditional stories cast Zorro as a hero of peasants and farmers who fought against corrupt and brutal officials of Spanish-held California. Reborn is set in the near future but keeps the idea of a masked and caped stranger taking on tyrants. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 ‘King Arthur’ Looks Like an Epic Flop. http://variety.com/2017/film/news/box-office-king-arthur-legend-of-the-sword-snatched-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-1202422437/ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” looks to continue its reign over the box office this weekend, but it’s far from the most interesting story. That title goes to “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” which is anticipating an opening weekend flop of epic proportions for Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow. Off of a $175 million production budget, not taking into account marketing costs, Guy Ritchie’s take on the medieval legend should make $25 million from over 3,600 locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESeffinga Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperheart Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 sub $15MM domestic opening weekend, huge write-off coming. Hunnam box office poison after this and Lost City of Z (which was actually quite good but no one saw it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 On 5/10/2017 at 10:56 AM, fantastic_four said: The most common complaint is exactly what I commented on from the trailer and what the Rotten Tomatoes tag line states--they moderned it up and took out the historical context. I have no patience for historical pieces which use modern stylizing. If you're going to use something old then put everything about it in its time; don't use some historical elements and mix them with modern ones. It kind of worked for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes though, at the box-office. The worldwide BO of Legend of Tarzan too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 On 5/10/2017 at 11:02 AM, ComicConnoisseur said: I agree. The same thing will happen to Zorro in the new reboot. I will call it now in that the Zorro reboot bombs at the box -office. 'Zorro' to Get Post-Apocalyptic Reboot Film (Exclusive). http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/zorro-get-post-apocalyptic-reboot-815937 Zorro Reborn is a post-apocalyptic take on the myth of Zorro, the pulp hero created in 1919. The traditional stories cast Zorro as a hero of peasants and farmers who fought against corrupt and brutal officials of Spanish-held California. Reborn is set in the near future but keeps the idea of a masked and caped stranger taking on tyrants. Yup. It didn't work for The Phantom 3876 (or something like that) and I don't see working here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmaz Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 My son and his high school friends saw it last night, although my son argued for seeing GOTG again .... He said it was surprisingly entertaining. I think that's your audience right there. High school boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ComicConnoisseur Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Bosco685 said: It is a shame it didn't work out as King Arthur and The Knights of The Round Table is one of the greatest stories ever told. maybe DC or Marvel could save the knight genre? 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Monty Python killed that genre 43 year ago. If "King Arthur" couldn't revive it about a decade ago, nothing could. ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, NewEnglandGothic said: Monty Python killed that genre 43 year ago. If "King Arthur" couldn't revive it about a decade ago, nothing could. I bought tickets yesterday for John Cleese and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They show the movie and then he comes out and talks with a Q&A! Taking the 14 year old daughter as well, she has been enjoying the series this last month with the family. NewEnglandGothic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze_rules Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 https://www.yahoo.com/movies/king-arthur-opens-disastrous-14-7-million-debut-behind-snatched-150844037.html 'disastrous...' no, excalibur, here... To be honest, I didn't expect much from the trailers, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 2 hours ago, bronze_rules said: https://www.yahoo.com/movies/king-arthur-opens-disastrous-14-7-million-debut-behind-snatched-150844037.html 'disastrous...' no, excalibur, here... To be honest, I didn't expect much from the trailers, either. Yup. Box Office Guru called it earlier. 5 hours ago, Bosco685 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Boy Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I was asked by friend if I want go see this movie on the long weekend coming up. I told them I wasn't interested as I felt it wouldn't come out how I had remembered the story when I was a boy. Not gonna waste my good ticket ... gonna save it for Wonder Woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thawk Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Sometimes I wish I could get paid for my preview predictions. I feel like I am constantly seeing movie previews and saying to a friend, "that is going to BOMB." I'd say I'm running about 75% accuracy rating. How is it the people who actually DO do this for a job can't see the piles of poo before it hits the fan? ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
