work without intention

Delmer 2022-04-24 07:01:04

After watching this film, I very much doubt how much the production cost of this film is. Except for some well-known and familiar (Littlefinger, Old Skinned) actors, the audience can hardly see any shocking visual effects, excellent action design, and emotional resonance.
First of all, let’s talk about the art style: the sense of separation is very strong. The magic battle at the beginning was mistaken for an epic fantasy film, but since Arthur was living on the streets, it has become a simple and simple realistic style. Friends can actually find the simplicity and lack of detail in the scene, which is incompatible with the grand opening. Ancient London, Dark Island, and the magic tower of the decisive battle can all be seen as simple in production, and the design of monsters is also relatively rough and outdated.
Let's briefly talk about King Arthur's mental growth: from a down-and-out orphan to a city gang boss, life is not bad. Because of the insane coercion and pursuit of his uncle, he had no choice but to take up arms to resist. After he failed to plan to murder his uncle, he threw his sword and gave up. Such a character whose audience can't feel his emotions, can have an emotional resonance with the audience? Can you move people's hearts? I'm afraid Guyrich himself knew it was impossible.
The success of the American TV series "Game of Thrones" is not accidental. Its scenes, characters, lines, action fights, and war scenes are all carefully designed and polished, and "King Arthur: Beast Fighting" shows in the above various projects. The actual effect is far lower than the former, and its consequences can be imagined naturally.
To put it simply, this film is insincere, its investment cost will not be too high, and it is understandable to get the current box office.

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword quotes

  • The Mage: You know what we have to do. In order for him to control Excalibur, he needs to go to the Darklands.

    Bedivere: That's not happening.

    Bedivere: ...Welcome to the Darklands...

    The Mage: He needs to take the sword to the tower.

    Bedivere: Give me another way.

    The Mage: There is no other way. And he has to go alone.

    Bedivere: He can't survive the Darklands alone!

    The Mage: You don't want all of him to survive, that's the point. You have to break his old self completely, wear him down. You want him to think big? Give him something big to think about.

    Bedivere: You're playing with fire, mage. And I'm not killing the king before he's even become one!

  • The Mage: Pick it up. Pick it up with both hands.

    King Arthur: YOU pick it up.