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Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie, Barry Keoghan, Erin Kellyman, Ralph Ineson, Anthony Morris (więcej)Opisy(1)
Niespodziewane przybycie tytułowego Zielonego Rycerza na zamek Camelot zakłóca świętowanie Bożego Narodzenia na królewskim dworze. Gigantycznej postury, szmaragdowoskóry nieznajomy rzuca wyzwanie królowi Arturowi i jego rycerzom. Odpowiada na nie Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), młody i porywczy siostrzeniec Artura. Pojedynek z tajemniczym olbrzymem, któremu niestraszne jest nawet pozbawienie go głowy, okaże się dla śmiałka ostatecznym sprawdzianem charakteru, odwagi i prawości. (Forum Film PL)
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A visual feast for the eyes with an inspiring message, which is worth waiting for. In his retelling of the poem about Sir Gawain, Lowery doesn’t hurry anywhere and lets the beauty of nature shine on through. He frequently baffles the viewers and throws them into confusing situations which may or may not be hallucinations, magic or a figment of the hero’s imagination. Dev Patel acts extremely well, both in the position of the cowardly show-off and the pensive hero looking for his place in the world. Alicia Vikander is fascinating in her role of an alluring hostess and temptress, Edgerton is unexpectedly enigmatic, amused almost. Diversions from the original material are a breath of fresh air and allowing them to address a wide variety of topics. Not everybody will like it. There are no action scenes, and some storylines are minor without huge impact on the story, but they inspire thought. A resonating movie. Remember, it is only a game.
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Studio A24 serves up a medieval historical fantasy based on Arthurian legends that is definitely not for everyone, but I was captivated by its visuals and acting. I usually hate artsy and slow films, but A24 does them with style and, surprisingly, I wasn't bored for a moment, though of course I'd rather have an epic fantasy carnage than a slow road movie about heroism, cowardice and a knight's quest. The film definitely impresses with the cinematography, scenery and visuals, it's all so beautiful that at times you want to pause it and take a screenshot of what you're seeing. Dev Patel is excellent, and I enjoyed a lot the supporting characters that pop up throughout his journey: Sean Harris, Barry Keoghan, Alicia Vikander, and Joel Edgerton; they all act damn well, and the accent was a joy to listen to. I was a bit disappointed with the finale. I was hoping for a more action packed passage at least there, but A24 goes its own way. I have a soft spot for the early Middle Ages and thanks to the actors and the visuals I was able to enjoy it, but I'd guess a lot of my friends will be cursing. Story 4/5, Action 1/5, Humor 0/5, Violence 1/5, Fun 3/5 Music 4/5, Visuals 5/5, Atmosphere 4/5, Suspense 2/5, Emotion 3/5. 7/10.
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A person is a social creature and as such is forced to play social roles practically throughout their entire life. Denying them brings misunderstanding, isolation, and contempt from others. We are simply much less free than we think in our pride. The protagonist of the film, Gawain, is not an exemplary knight - in fact, he doesn't even aspire to that position and knightly virtues are somewhat meaningless to him. However, when confronted with the royal court and the wishes of the royal majesty himself, he commits an act out of zeal that signifies the end of his previous life. David Lowery dismisses fans of commercial fantasy fairy tales and maliciously strips his film of all the usual genre elements that audiences enjoy in such productions. Instead, he serves a slow, visually embellished journey of his hero in pursuit of fulfilling his destiny. It's a journey where Lowery systematically tears down Gawain and deprives him of any nobility and heroism. In return, he makes him deeply human and, as shown in the final confrontation with the Green Knight, willing to accept his fate. I saw the film as part of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival late in the evening, which didn't do me any favors, as I struggled to stay awake. Due to the intimate nature of the work, I couldn't avoid a few micro-naps, which cost it a star. An afternoon screening might have propelled The Green Knight to the highest rating, as the director made a positive impression on me. I would reward it with 80% and recommend seeing the film, ideally on the big screen where its visuals shine.
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The Green Knight offers a swamp of captivating scenery and the enchanting atmosphere is intoxicatingly absorbing. Though there is no miraculous treasure waiting at the end, the journey is no less splendid. This is a film for the screen and the cinema, where the viewer must submit to Lowery’s vision and the movie’s rhythm. Anyone expecting a spectacular, mainstream Arthurian fantasy will be extremely disappointed. This is rather a creative illustration of the original chivalric ballad set at a pace that is completely opposite to the Hollywood standard. Pompous splendour is combined with down-to-earth, mundane experiences, while intimate fantasy episodes alternate with interludes pointing to epic adventures in a world that people share with ghosts, fantastical creatures and their own demons, and where chivalric virtues blend with base vanity and pettiness. Like every old story, The Green Knight varies according to who is telling it, as the person in question highlights or downplays certain motifs at the expense of others or adds their own ending. What makes it all the more amazing is that for the absurdly ridiculous sum of $15 million, Lowery was able to realise an uncompromising vision that is equal parts shallow and enchanting. In the end, his The Green Knight remains an ode to the boldness of A24, which, together with Annapurna Pictures, represents the last of the more powerful and stout-hearted bastions of the alternative to the dominant and uniform mainstream of American film production.
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Even though it's more of an allegory than a straightforward story, I found this film fascinating. We could endlessly debate the casting of Dev Patel, an Indian actor, in a medieval fantasy lead role. But honestly, he looks so fantastic in this gritty world that he fits right in. Visually stunning and sonically mesmerizing, it's a wild ride. For over two hours, I was captivated, often puzzled, yet thoroughly enchanted. It may be a bit of a trip, but it delivered everything I hoped for and more.
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