The Green Knight
6/10Watched 20222h 10mAdventure · Drama · FantasyReleased 2021
Chris's take
Looks pretty and plays with some interesting camera work, but ultimately feels quite hollow and is painfully slow.
Director
David Lowery
Cast
Dev Patel
Gawain
Alicia Vikander
Lady / Essel
Joel Edgerton
Lord
Sarita Choudhury
Mother
Sean Harris
King
Kate Dickie
Queen
Barry Keoghan
Scavenger
Erin Kellyman
Winifred
Plot overview
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.