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First Knight

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First Knight (1995)

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Reviews Counted:41

Fresh:18

Rotten:23

Average Rating:5.1/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 14 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: On the way to meet King Arthur, her future husband and ally, Lady Guenevere and her retinue are attacked by Arthur's mortal enemy, the malicious Malagant. Prince Malagant wants possession of... On the way to meet King Arthur, her future husband and ally, Lady Guenevere and her retinue are attacked by Arthur's mortal enemy, the malicious Malagant. Prince Malagant wants possession of Guinevere's land, which lies between Arthur's kingdom and his own. However, the daring Lancelot intercedes and foils the attack. In return, this roaming-sword-for-hire asks for a kiss from the lovely Lady -- a request that Guinevere coldly refuses. They meet again when Lancelot turns up at one of Camelot's public tournaments, and proves to Arthur that he deserves to become the King's first knight. So when Malagant strikes again, kidnapping Queen Guinevere, Lancelot once more serves as her rescuer. But now, Guinevere's reaction is no longer chilly -- and the two proceed to fall in love, betraying Arthur's trust and friendship. [More]

Starring: Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross

Starring: Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross, John Gielgud

Director: Jerry Zucker

Director: Jerry Zucker

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Pillaged of such mainstays as Merlin and Morgan le Fay—as well as magic, majesty and depth—'Camelot' has become 'Camelite.'

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Rita Kempley
Rita Kempley
Washington Post
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There's something sick about a Camelot movie in which the point of the great Arthur's death is to bring the lovers together in a guilt-free union.

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Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
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The movie is entertaining enough in its own way, and Sean Connery makes a splendid King Arthur, but compared with the earlier films[Rob Roy and Braveheart] this one seems thin and unconvincing.

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Roger Ebert
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...lots of action and chivalrous pomp, but no magic.

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Sean Means
Sean Means
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[I]f you tingle at the sound of metal unsheathing and the sight of flaming arrows whizzing through moonlight, you'll probably be swept away by this shining Knight in amour.

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Susan Wloszczyna
Susan Wloszczyna
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