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Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After sustaining a blow to the head, he awakens to find himself in 14th century England.Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After sustaining a blow to the head, he awakens to find himself in 14th century England.Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After sustaining a blow to the head, he awakens to find himself in 14th century England.
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This movie was tolerable at best. Not bad considering the circumstances behind Martin Lawrence traveling back in time. That was a little unimaginative. This one makes A Knight's Tale seem like a medieval masterpiece.
(3 out of 10)
(3 out of 10)
Martin Lawrence didnt do that bad of a job on fliming this movie, it was just the idea and concept of the movie itself, it was predictable, very very un funny, and just stupid, no one thats innocent should have to sit through that movie.
This movie is bad, no two ways about it. I don't think I'm alone in saying Martin Lawrence is a terrible actor (although quite funny in Big Momma's House) and his sneery smile and the fact that women don't seem to be able to resist him add to the farce of the film. As for a black knight in medieval times, he'd either be made a slave, or killed-Not racist, just the truth. Also, though it seems petty, why would a fake castle in California transport anyone to a real castle in England. Dumb, dumb, very dumb, very bad.
This is overall a good movie. If you like Martin lawrence you will like this movie. Maybe it was ahead of its time?
I watched this movie as a kid and loved it. Still love it as a 30 year old. The premise is silly, so expect a silly movie. That's what trailers are for.
C comedy movie about A dude from the 2000's who goes back in time to midevil times.... you get what you watch.
I watched this movie as a kid and loved it. Still love it as a 30 year old. The premise is silly, so expect a silly movie. That's what trailers are for.
C comedy movie about A dude from the 2000's who goes back in time to midevil times.... you get what you watch.
I don't think that this film was even one tenth as bad as many of the reviews I've seen. First, it should be taken in the spirit of which is was obviously made, fun, light comedy. Certainly, it didn't break any "new ground," and I doubt that it will be remembered along with "Some Like It Hot." As much as I initially wanted to HATE this film, I thought it was a noble effort by the star, who was wise enough to surround himself with supremely talented British actors (many from the legitimate stage) who both accurately embodied the realism of the time, and possessed the chops to pull it off. Yes, it used all of the typical ghetto dialogue and Hollywood plots, but it did it with such clever wit and attitude that I wound up being quite charmed by the film. Again, if you're looking for "Malcolm X," don't bother. But for an afternoon's amusement, good, clean fun. I have no qualms about saying that I enjoyed it.
Did you know
- TriviaThe scene where Princess Regina trips over her bed sheets was not scripted, but director Gil Junger liked it, so it was kept and put in the final cut.
- GoofsWhen Jamal is pulled from the moat, his clothes are bone dry.
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, the distributor chose to cut sight of a potentially dangerous imitable technique (spray from an aerosol can ignited with a lighter) in order to obtain a PG classification. An uncut 12 classification was available.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #28.7 (2003)
- SoundtracksI Like the Way
Written by El DeBarge (as Eldra DeBarge), Randy DeBarge (as William DeBarge), Etterlene Jordan, Edmond Jones, Jr., Rodney McCoy, Bobby La Serra, Hubert Roberts, Freddy Stonewall, Henry Stone, Lawrence Dermer, Beenie Man (as Moses Davis) and Adam Duggins
Performed by Beenie Man
Courtesy of Virgin Records America, Inc.
Contains replayed samples of "I Like" and "I Like It (Corn Flakes)"
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- Also known as
- El caballero negro
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- Budget
- $50,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $33,426,971
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,102,948
- Nov 25, 2001
- Gross worldwide
- $39,976,235
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
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- 2.39 : 1
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