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Don't listen to the negative reviews

Best movie of this year hands down!

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

The film was all wrong From the badly narrated introduction to the choice of actors to roles, the film was like a poor man's recreation of 2004 Clive Owen Film King Arthur (which was actually entertaining) Nobody throws people out their castle and burns it if they are going to move into it themselves. They tried a mix of crusaders Versus the 7 samurai and none of it really worked. Chuck in a few strange accents (the wife was Israeli) and you get a crap film. Chuck in a couple of Stella Artois and the film is OK on the lounge with a fish supper. 2004 King Arthur got a 6 ... this is a 4

The low ratings confuse me a bit. I think it was a very enjoyable film, especially if you subscribe to the idea of a having a Code. The action scenes are serviceable, but not amazing. The story is the main draw here: If you enjoyed The Last Samurai, then I imagine you'll like this. The themes are similar.If you come to it expecting explosions and non-stop sword killings, then you are going to be disappointed, this is a slower paced affair. But I feel that the pace gives more weight to the action when it does take place.

Commander Raiden (Clive Owen) and his knights serve honorably and loyally to their lord Bartok (Morgan Freeman). With his son dead, Bartok assigns Raiden as his heir. Bartok refuses to pay a bribe to corrupt minister Geza Mott of the empire and is executed for it. With Bartok's estate and men scattered, Geza Mott fears revenge from Raiden. Raiden falls into a state of drunken depression despite Lt. Cortez (Cliff Curtis) and others' best efforts. Eventually, Raiden's slide convinces Geza Mott of his lost of will.At first, the oddly international cast and the non-specific history led to me to wonder where and when this takes place. Eventually, I accepted its non-specific alternate-history world but it's still bothersome. The story is terribly slow and lacks intensity. It does have an interesting turn which is clearly telegraphed. The film is simply tired. There are lots of CGI and action in the third act but they are mostly lower level. By then, it doesn't matter anyways. This is a weak sword adventure film.

I loved this movie, I was left floating in the mystery! The actors were excellent and compelling. The cinematography edgy beautiful and emotional. The direction was good enough. The editing was occasionally choppy, but all in all continuous of the edgy, beautiful and emotional. I wanted more when it ended. I felt like I was "in" the story, part of the ensemble. The women's roles were meatier than the men's, unusually so. The men's roles were notable, full of testosterone bravado and moral hi ground competition. The costumes were well put together and believable, while producing a borderline sci-fi look. Not unlike a comic book novel, this movie looks to be one that all ages can ride upon the storytelling. I was captured by the elegant elevated values spoken by the stars. I suspect it is good teaching for our young, a hidden education in a diverse cast, crew and production. I recommend it to everyone. Great for budding and young men, but really for all!