In the United Kingdom, Guy Ritchie’s 2017 action film “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” is experiencing a surge in popularity on streaming platforms.
In this retelling, Charlie Hunnam, famously known for his roles in “Queer as Folk” and “Sons of Anarchy,” portrays the individual who retrieves the powerful sword Excalibur from its stone resting place, thereby unveiling his fate as the king set to rule over the kingdom.
Initially planned as the first installment of a six-movie franchise, unfortunately, it struggled at the cinema, earning less than its estimated production cost of $175 million.
Despite struggling in cinema box offices, it’s currently enjoying success among Prime Video viewers.
In the United Kingdom, the movie currently ranks as the second most popular on Amazon’s streaming platform, having moved up from its previous position at number three earlier in the week.
69% of fan ratings on Rotten Tomatoes are favorable, compared to just 31% of critical reviews out of a total of 277.
In a different phrase, The Verge noted that beneath King Arthur’s tough exterior, showcased in the film with grime and sweat, lies a heart that is sensitive, though it’s frequently concealed amidst the tumultuous narrative.
According to Variety, the visuals were equally chaotic and cluttered, suggesting that “King Arthur” is essentially a noisy, annoying procession of flamboyant special effects. One scene after another, visually crowded and aggressive, rushes past like an action sequence, each one seeming less comprehensible than the last. However, all these scenes are intended to overwhelm the viewer with their spectacle.
Empire’s review of Ritchie’s modernized version of King Arthur sometimes shines, but is ultimately undone by ordinary special effects, conflicting themes, and a cringe-worthy celebrity guest spot, particularly the one featuring David Beckham, which was widely criticized.
The Financial Times’ critique described the movie as an extended, relentless, largely endurable onslaught of digital battle sequences, digital elephants, digital serpentine monsters, and digital Armageddon.
Slashfilm found the movie to be quite enjoyable, despite acknowledging its flaws. They expressed this sentiment by stating, “On balance, the positive aspects of the film prevail, particularly since these positives stem from uncommon risks taken in potential franchise productions.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is currently streaming for Prime Video subscribers.
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2025-08-07 02:19