As a film I didn't expect a lot going into, Guy Ritchie delivered quite the unexpected treatment when it comes to the legend of one of the greatest British leaders and kings ever depicted in romances and stories - King Arthur. In his vision of the future king of Camelot's origin story, we see a young boy raised in a brothel after his entire family is betrayed by a power hungry uncle, forging the orphan into a man who eventually locates and pulls the sword Excalibur out of its stone mount.
Taking a page out of fantasy properties like "Lord of the Rings" and "Masters of the Universe", King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is not your regular kind of fantasy epic film - it's non-linear presentation and fast paced editing choices gives that kind of experimental vibe that should intrigue those that are looking for something different in their movies. Add to the fact that the film has a stellar cast of supporting talents like Djimon Hounsou and Game of Thrones' Aidan Gillen, and you have a unique interpretation of the Arthur legend before his time with the Knights of the Round Table. Big thanks goes to Warner Bros. Philippines for allowing me to see this film prior to its release in theaters last week!
