Review by gzenon

An all-around great movie, the biggest flaw some of the soundtrack choices (I'd have gone with more 90s and less 70s-early80s). The story is both timeless and cliche, but it's a great idea--that a person can change his destiny, take control of his life, do it with courage, rely on good friends. What makes this film work is how it all comes together. The acting is great--all solid actors, they actually work well together and imbibe their characters with personality. It's definitely a group effort. Good cast choices, too. The writing also works; the dialogue witty, combining period-piece substance with modern attitude. The sets really take you back, the fact it was shot in Prague makes it all quite believable--the extras' ancestors surely saw their fair share of jousts. Also, there are so many little things that are part of a well-done movie, from the armor to all the hints of Chaucer. Many detractors cite the anachronistic soundtrack, but it works because it lets us in our time relate to the period of film. Definitely something to watch more than once and add to your collection.