The first thing you look at when you consider to watch a movie are usually the actors.
Clive Owen, Morgan Freeman and upcoming Norwegian actor Aksel Hennie(Known from 'The Martian', 'Hercules' and 'Headhunters') are some of the actors this movie can offer.
As for the story. It's not the deepest story, but in this movie I feel that it's not rally necessary. The movie is a typical knight movie with some factors of the Asian samurai (But it works) and is ended with an epic battle no man can dare say is boring not original.
I really liked it. 8/10
Last Knights
2015
Action / Adventure / Drama / History / War
Last Knights
2015
Action / Adventure / Drama / History / War
Plot summary
When an evil emperor executes their leader, his band of knights – bound by duty and honour – embarks on a journey of vengeance that will not come to an end until they've destroyed their mortal foe.
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June 06, 2015 at 06:39 AM
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More than watchable
Most definitely deserves a watch.
I'll be short and blunt with this review, but please dont listen to the ridiculous 1* reviews. I enjoyed it for the entire run time of the film. Yes it's a variation on the 47 ronin story but stil thoroughly exciting and engaging all the same. Watch for yourself and you be the judge. Definitely wouldnt bother reading any review under a 7.
A western approach on 47 Ronin
In an unnamed empire, a lord is being killed for political reasons and the greed of a competitor, his private army disbanded, his lands divided among the other nobles. A year later, his retainers, all loyal followers of the code of the warrior, take revenge.
This is actually a real and very famous and influential event that happened in Japan in the 18th century, also known as the Ako incident. I found it funny that the ending of the movie was changed to suit Western sensibilities, but the gist of the film is the same nonetheless.
The acting was good, with a real nice cast, the directing was good and the entire feel of the movie, from cinematography to costumes, helped get me in the atmosphere of the story. I felt the music was a bit too bombastic for the scenes, but it was also nice.
Bottom line: a UK and South Korea coproduction, it feels different than an American movie, and in a very good way, but it is not an exceptional film. Perhaps its greatest merit is the acting and the rather faithful depiction of the incident. The ending ruins that a bit, but not by much.