S04E08: What if I told you the best King Arthur film you've never seen involves Arthur talking like he runs a protection racket in old Londinium? Guy Ritchie's 2017 "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" was supposed to launch a six-movie cinematic universe, but instead became one of Hollywood's most spectacular franchise faceplants.
In this video, I'm diving deep into why this criminally misunderstood film deserves a second look. Charlie Hunnam radiates King Arthur energy through a Guy Ritchie prism - he's the brothel-raised brawler who fights for the dispossessed with the same ferocity his legendary counterpart fought for noble causes. This isn't your typical Arthurian tale of castles and courtly romance; it's a gritty, funny, and grounded story about everyday heroes.
I'll break down what makes this film work (spoiler: it's brilliant), why it bombed at the box office (spoiler: mismarketing and maybe a dash of hubris), and how Ritchie's signature gangster style quickens an ancient legend. From the visual spectacle that still holds up today to Hunnam's perfect casting as the Born King of the people, this film had everything going for it except proper expectations management.
It's got rough edges - Ritchie mismanages female characters - but it's also got heart, humour, and some of the most entertaining scenes you'll see. If you're tired of cookie-cutter blockbusters and want to see what happens when you mix Arthurian legend with British gangster films, this is your movie.
Come for the sword fights, stay for the unexpected emotional depth. And yes, I will die on the hill that this deserved those five sequels Warner Bros. promised us.
What did you think of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword? Let me know in the comments if you loved the Ritchie take or missed the expected love triangle.
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