A KNIGHT'S TALE (2001) MOVIE REACTION!! First Time Watching! Heath Ledger | Full Movie Review

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[@WRDend]

10 Things I Hate, Can't Take My Eyes Off performance

[@toodlescae]

Other than this movie, The Patriot as Mel Gibson's son. Can't remember the character names at the moment.

[@kimwatchesstuff]

Brokeback Mountain is my favorite of his. Plus his attitude and defense of the film.

[@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer]

​@@toodlescaeHis name was Gabriel.

[@misshelenjune6977]

Probably this, but you *need* to get round to 10 Things I Hate About You, it's an essential Ledger performance ❤️

[@AnnMegFair]

My favourite moment of this movie is when William is knighted, there is the theme kicking in, and Paul Bettany closes his eyes dramatically because he's overwhelmed by the moment and I don't know but that always gets me.

[@faureamour]

Same!🥹

[@OPrime_RollsOut]

This and the reunion with his father. Every. Time.

[@Knightfang1]

loved when Prince Edward says, "this is my Word, and as such is beyond contest." quite literally I'm your prince and he's a noble because I said so. I dare you to question it.

[@notablezero8793]

This is every Mans Dream,. To be Knighted for being such a Super Chad.

[@DavidGowers]

This is one of those rare, perfect movies. It knows what it is and it excels at being what it is, it doesn't try to be anything bigger, or 'better', it just is. The script is great, the casting is sublime, the dialogue is brilliant, and the anachronisms fit perfectly within the story that's being told. And holy shit, the moment where he returns home and finds his father, and his father twigs to who he is? That reunion ALWAYS makes me weep. Pure, unadulterated perfection. Or, as Simon Pegg might say, "a slice of fried gold".

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

I love how they put in there about how 'a man could change his stars.' In medieval Europe that was close to impossible. As things moved away from feudalism toward modern times it became more and more a reality. Very profound concept in such a light movie.

[@BigSexyWizard]

i feel like thats why William says Welcome to the new world.@@dudeusmaximus6793

[@bludreem121]

When Paul Bettany makes the "garden of his turbulance" speech, the crowd was actually supposed to cheer. Problem was, most of the actors couldn't speak English, so they didn't cheer on cue. Mark Addy cheers to give them the cue, and they opted to keep it in. Perfection.

[@alyssatheexcellent]

Damn! You beat me to it! What an amazing take!

[@FC-ho9hw]

It was filmed in Czech Republic (don't know if the whole movie or if some parts were filmed elsewhere), which is where I'm from. I think we've gotten better with english since then. :D

[@thomasgoude8800]

@ 13:02 two extras almost cheer

[@jkhoover]

I've heard this before and it sounds like a rumor that's just taken off. It doesn't make sense unless they're shooting with multiple cameras, or decided to pickup the shots. There's multiple shots cut together (Bettany then crowd then Addy), movies aren't shot that way, 90 percent of the time.

[@bludreem121]

@jkhoover I think what's typically meant in these situations is that the improvised moment was ultimately added to the script, not that the moment we see in the film happened organically.

[@michaelriddick7116]

Joker joins with Vision, Wash and Robert Baratheon to help defeat the evil plans of Count Armand! :D

[@mattburgess5697]

Wait. That’s King Robert?! I see it now but I never put it together.

[@michaelriddick7116]

@@mattburgess5697 Yep! :D if you close your eyes you can really hear it! :D

[@VoidVintage]

And the Blacksmith's character from The Man in the Iron Mask

[@dragoninthewest1]

You mean to stop Fuhrer John Smith

[@immastatistic]

Nighted by Marc Anthony from Rome!

[@travesham]

I’ve gotten to a stage in my movie watching preferences where I tend to appreciate movies like this way more than I did when I was in my “cinephile” stage. Movies like this aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel or be some kind of technical achievement in cinema, they’re not trying to weave a complex narrative, they’re not trying to ask deep philosophical questions. They just go right down the pipe, but they do it well. Good, straightforward, simple fun. You watch it, enjoy yourself, and then it’s done. 👍

[@Ziggopotamus]

Cinephile is just a code word for insufferable elitist

[@4Everlast]

1000% Both snobs and the fans of film became uber critical to the point of insanity.

[@fanvcritic]

I’d even argue that it’s movies like this that make me appreciate film even more so. You can feel the heart behind everything in this movie, from the actors chemistry with eachother, the direction, to even the song choices and placements. Never ceases to make me smile every time I watch it. I wish they had behind the scenes features for this film it was probably a blast to make!

[@sarahobah]

I love this movie because it's clearly not trying to be historically accurate but it's still enjoyable. I also love accurate movies but this movie proves that it's not always necessary to be so precise with every detail in order to make a great film.

[@amandaski]

I feel as though self-proclaimed cinephiles are completely content to remain a subculture. They don't want the thing they love to become mainstream because then they won't get to be in an exclusive club anymore. It feels exclusionary and a bit pretentious sometimes. There's value in arthouse films, indie films, and niche directors. It's fine if that's your preference, but there is also value in movies like this. Films that reflect ourselves back to us clearly and simply.

[@realSimoneCherie]

“Has he followed his feet?” Instant tears!

[@iAmEbolaWoT]

Every time.

[@stephennewton2777]

If anyone ever says that they’ve watched that scene and didn’t blub, keep away from them - they’re a psychopath.

[@TheRubberDuck77]

I've seen this movie several times but just noticed, when Joselin asks William/Ulric if it's true that some times his valets call him William, he said yes without hesitation. He didn't even consider lying to her. I think thats why she smiled and loved him even more then, know he was putting his life in her hands and so truthful

[@ryanbest9445]

I first watched this in school in a history class, and it turned a class of rowdy noisy children into quiet, slightly teared up superfans of this film, it hits every note for every age group, a perfect movie if there ever was one

[@charlesmaurer6214]

Not one I would pick for history class, but an English or lit class as it is based on the knight's tale by Chaucer. More a work of early English poetry than history. Much like the Patriot or Hornblower based in history but a period acurate ficton with history woven in. The Patriot is mostly based on Marion or the Swamp Fox but was written to an ideal rather than fact.

[@gaba-goo3733]

My English reading writing teacher showed us the opening battle to Saving Private Ryan...lol we were shocked😂

[@julieharden2433]

I love this movie so much. One of the best soundtracks ever, and of course... "It's called a Laaaaaaance. Helloooooooo"

[@Jhayzer021]

YES!!!!! This film is a masterpiece with an empeccable cast, it deserved a Reel Reject's reaction video.

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

Chaucer is the greatest example of a level 20 bard I've ever seen in a movie. He just opens his mouth and pure charisma comes out.

[@inarar5334]

If it helps John, Mel Brooks has always said about Blazing Saddles when people say "you couldn't make that today" that they couldn't make it then, either, but they did anyway. So yeah, it's knowing how to do it.

[@17thknight]

I'm so many great things about this movie and so many great line reads. But my favorite is the way shannyn sossamon says "Yes William, with the pigs." She doesn't read it like she's upset but more like she knows she's hurting him and that hurts her too. It's really really good acting that immediately makes you love her character

[@joshuabarnett88]

Love how many reactors have suddenly found this movie. One of my all time favorites.

[@burgeeburger9328]

Not only is the soundtrack incredible, but the score stands on its own as well

[@maevalongchamp4063]

An absolute favourite. ❤ I love how much William's team loves him.

[@barrymoreblue]

56:01 Holy crap! I never knew that! I used to watch that movie all the time as a kid. Also, the actor who played Sir Ector was the guy who played Little John in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. This was the first thing I ever saw Alan Tudyk in, so I spent years thinking he was British, lol. Also my first Paul Bettany movie. This movie is great in every way. Glad y’all liked it. ❤

[@unity1016]

Did you know Alyn was 'the' robot in I Robot?

[@misshelenjune6977]

I was a tween when this film first came out, and it was the first film I ever went to multiple times - with my family, with my friends. Every time the entire cinema was into it, laughing and cheering, I'd never had a cinema experience like it. Even today if any meme or clip from A Knight's Tale pops up on Facebook the friends I saw it with back then tag me and each other in it because - even though we're all busy adult people now - that's still a really cherished memory. It was wonderful to see you both experience it for the first time, and I'm glad to see it still holds up. Oh, and Bettany's "Jeff" Chaucer helped me get through A Level English Literature 🤣

[@thenerdywave2007]

So excited to see John and Andrew reacting to this movie! Heath Ledger is great in this movie! 👍

[@tay-dor7147]

The actor playing the priest who shouts, "You desecrate the house of god!" Yes, you have seen him in a few things. He was one of Queen Amidala's advisors on Naboo in the beginning of Phantom Menace. He was also Lord Tyrell in Game of Thrones.

[@atorothcassidy4866]

Also Mark Addy was Robert Baratheon.

[@vivacious_me]

RIP Heath Ledger ❤ This movie has always been, and always will put a smile on my face 😅 Such a comforting feel to it...and unapologetically 2000s with it! 😂

[@terririnella4032]

i really wish this cast did like 7 more movies together, they work so well off each other

[@realSimoneCherie]

This is such an underappreciated gem

[@kaizen5023]

The core cast had a really great time hanging out together and filming it on location in Poland, and it really shows how much fun they're having... this film makes me tear up at multiple points in the last half every time, SO GOOD!

[@cotevallejos7230]

This is such a cool movie!! Whoever thought of mixing rock and medieval era is a genius 🤣🤟🏻🖤

[@bdonkulousgames8562]

Knights Tale is such a great movie..Its corny and loveable and man, Heath Ledger was something special...

[@ediblemongoose]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It’s criminally underrated, and no one ever does reactions to it, so thank you!!!

[@Walker6thAB]

I love the soundtrack for this, we think of "medieval music" as historic and it feels a certain way, and evokes the time period, but to the people living at that time it was their equivalent to We Will Rock You. Modernising the soundtrack is their way of showing that.

[@ReelRejects]

Don't forget to leave a like on the video, peeps!!

[@davidpothier6823]

Cuz you asked nicely. And because I already had.

[@Jokester954]

First thing I did 😀

[@tiggytiggsboo]

This is one of my favourite ever movies. The fact that Heath's in it is pure bonus!

[@Alwhitem21]

A nearly perfect 'popcorn' film. Ledger is great, and Paul Bettany steals every scene he is in

[@cjmac1777]

This chemistry of cast is just great

[@krispypops1470]

Hearing and seeing how much yall loved this movie fills my heart with so so so so much joy and happiness. This was my late uncles movie and since he passed it has become mine so thank you both for the wonderful video.

[@Jordashian93]

Pulses with goofy charm and an irresistible youthful energy.

[@Kasino80]

Christopher Cazenove is SUCH a great actor! I tear up every single time Will returns home.

[@bhelliom3]

Small detail I appreciate is that Roland is the one sewing. Small things like that really make a difference in dismantling preconceived cultural notions of gender roles, even just a tiny scene in a movie. Love that shit.

[@MitchellFace]

I like how you think William showing mercy on Prince Edward and then jousting him even when he knows who he is just a fun side plot. Then it becomes the crux of the entire third act and is what gets the final match with Adhemar.

[@iAmEbolaWoT]

I've seen this movie many, many times. Even watching these "movie reaction" videos of others watching it; the father/son reunion scene always makes me cry. It is SO WELL DONE.

[@dakken74]

The thing i love about these reactions to older/classic movie is the discussion afterwards and listening to the banter. Great job to the whole crew.

[@brettcloud8550]

Not the "Mr Not Quite Benedict Cumberbatch" 😆

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

I love the line "To know what you are, William, would take a lifetime." Such a fun movie, with great characters, played by great actors. I can watch this anytime, anywhere.

[@StevenHouse1980]

The cast of Dark City is a great mix of Oh that actor roles, Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, Richard O'Brien, Ian Richardson and Bruce Spence. To name just a few. A perfect gothic-punk film for 6 degrees of kevin bacon.

[@Tristana.Keauna]

this movie has such heart to it! Paul Bettany is a riot in it...truly, the whole cast did such an amazing job

[@aristothethrone9032]

that " Wiiiillliaaaaam " lives rent free in my head. use to watch Heath in War and my favorite Heath film was the Patriot.

[@4aw50fGold]

This movie brings such fond memories of my Father. During my Graduation I actually preformed a Dance with a bit of improve based on the choreography from the Dance scene. Love this Movie.

[@chefskiss6179]

"You there, Jarvis?" "Yes, why so serious, sir?" That was a fun watchalong with you both, thanks for that. 😂😂😂

[@stevenwoodward5923]

It's nice to see your reaction to this movie. I just wish more movie review channels would watch it.

[@antoniomoreira5921]

Not sure it's the right niche but if anyone's interested in hard core Medieval history and warfare I strongly recommend Schwerpunkt, who also talked profusely about tournaments

[@RowanMarshmallow]

Thank you for this!!! ❤

[@LaurenQugley]

Great movie choice, this is definitely one of my Faves!! Fun Fact Ulrich Von Lichtenstein is a real medieval knight he really existed!!

[@69coolchris]

Great film. A fonging is medieval slang, and essentially it translates to seize or attack someone, or give them a good kicking.

[@captbrownbeard1599]

One of my favorite things about this movie is that they were actually jousting. They used balsa wood but they were still jousting so those impacts were real.

[@terryjohnson5579]

I love that this is most historian preach how accurate the jousts and things are in this movie and as a kinda obsessive history nerd

[@richardthemagician8991]

I love that this movie still holds up.

[@cuteandfluffypikachu3405]

When health reunites with his father it still gets me emotional 😆😆😆😆

[@auslandermercury972]

If you’re looking for more Heath Ledger and like the cast in this, you might want to check out The Order. It also has Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, and Shannyn Sossamon in it. It’s a very different movie though. It's a religious mystery thriller 🙂

[@alyssatheexcellent]

Fun fact! After Chaucer announces Ulrich with the victory after the swords- they were filming in a different country and none of the extras spoke the language- so when Roland yells “yeaaahhhh!” and they all start cheering- it’s because they didn’t understand when they had to start cheering! They did other takes but they kept the original in! Wild, right?!

[@IskateUphill]

That is indeed a fun fact

[@RandyHodges-u3k]

This channel has been giving me what I want here lately. Love a knights tale. One of heath’s best

[@here4thecookies676]

This is one of like 2 or 3 movies I had downloaded on my iPod in high school. I used to watch this on the bus to get myself pumped up before our away football games

[@ruffboimags]

"fong" is an old english word that means "to kick", purportedly. So basically Wat's threatening to kick people. XD

[@bhelliom3]

This has been a comfort movie for me since childhood, I watch it at least once or twice a year and it was the movie that made me fall in love with Heath. I quote this movie in my daily life.

[@scottwest2310]

James Purefoy was in the first resident evil movie as Alice’s husband and a TV series called The Following where he portrays an extremely intelligent serial killer being pursued by Kevin Bacon. The following really made him stand out for me.

[@Smurfaliscous]

One of my absolute favorites, grew up with this movie. So incredibly quotable too, "its called a lance, hellooooo" and "Pain! Lots of pain!" are two of my favorites

[@Lil-Britches]

We watched this in history class so many times in highschool. 😂😂 Texas education right there 🎉🎉🎉

[@Glisern]

The reason for queen music and them thumping along, is because they wanted to give a feeling of how big and exciting these events where, in a modern sense. We don't know how they would display excitement in these settings, but we do know that if your thumping along to "we will rock you" and singing along, you're probably having a good time.

[@nitrokid]

It's true, Jimi Hendrix was popular back then even in 14th century. He was a great bard.

[@moonrock115]

This movie holds a special spot in my heart, as it’s the film I watched most with my dad growing up. The line “change your stars” always gave me hope coming from my dad whenever I felt things were pointless or hopeless. Glad you’re giving it a reaction, it’s an amazing film x

[@Aaron-io8vw]

Medieval armor was not ridiculously heavy it was actually comparable to what a modern soldier would carry in full kit with a rucksack.. The armor was tailored to fit the man perfectly so the weight was distributed evenly.. The bugger issue in armor was overheating

[@robertlombardo8437]

I've seen video of guys doing modern military maneuvers in full plate, including jumping. You are right about the overheating, particularly with the underpadding and the helmet.

[@rickyressel9263]

I watched this in theaters when I was 20. A few times on video since. I don’t think I appreciated how good the film was then. Listening to the post movie review and watching it with you guys this time. I was really able to enjoy all the finer details the film had to offer. It really is one of a kind.

[@gaba-goo3733]

Did u ever see Shanghai Knights with Jackie chan and Owen Wilson? I remember going to see that one

[@rickyressel9263]

@@gaba-goo3733 I have a giant gallon zip lock bag. Full of movie ticket stubs dating back to the mid 90s. Why? Don’t know…but I’ve been collecting them since I was a teenager.

[@gaba-goo3733]

@@rickyressel9263 haha that is smart

[@ohyeahitsnat]

Watch this at least once(or more) a year since I saw it back in 2005 and I memorized almost every line. So happy to see many reactions for this movie lately. Will always be my favorite.

[@merchillio]

I see this movie’s concept as the flip version of Romeo + Juliet: old setting with modern soundtrack vs modern setting with old text

[@KayQue-s3r]

One of the great hidden gem films. Its surprising this wasn't a blockbuster. Love that Chaucer was a character since "The Knight's Tale" was a Canterbury Tale though quite different from the movie. Great reaction and review!

[@ImmortalCrow18]

Fun Fact: Sir Ulric Van Lichtenstein was a real famous Knight. While he wasn't as famous as the movie portrays he was still renowned in the jousting circuit.

[@robertjames8220]

Properly fitted armor is actually quite comfortable, flexible, and you can do gymnastics in it -- even the plate armor you're seeing in the sword tournament events. I've fought in similar gear. It's not light -- the rig I was using went about 65 pounds all told. But I could perform a shoulder roll in it. As for the jousting (which I have never done), the best description I ever heard of it from someone who did it was: "It's not a contact sport. It's an IMPACT sport." He said it was like being run into by a wall.

[@ComicCrossing]

It took me WAY too long to realize the Prince was just completely bullshitting about William being descended from an ancient line of Knights. But who on earth is going to call him on it?

[@reaper_fbb7052]

Not sure if you got it but the chanting that the group did against the French in the tavern is based on chants heard at football (soccer) matches 🙂

[@t.c.thompson2359]

AND THEN Prince Edward shits himself to death in France and his son becomes King instead, Richard II, one of the main inspirations for Joffrey Baratheon.

[@OPrime_RollsOut]

If you didn't notice, the final shot of the film is of the constellation Orion (the hunter).

[@legendkiller360]

15:37 - Benedict Not-quite-a-match

[@oxxification]

10 Things I Hate About You is an absolute BANGER, and should be watched, whether you react or not.

[@anomalyg]

What a joy watching you two. Truly a classic beautifully movie experience. Simplicity is many times the best!!

[@deltablaze77]

The acting of the father is wild, I don't know if I can think of 10 other scenes in all of cinema as emotionally raw and honest.

[@artbagley1406]

Did y'all recognize in the night sky at the very end, the constellation "Orion, The Hunter"?

[@famzguy5919]

James Purefoy is such an underrated part of this already fantastic movie, you should definitely watch the HBO show Rome, he plays Marc Antony! Plus it stars the late great Ray Stevenson in maybe his best role!

[@debbee0867]

I love this film, I'm British so the soundtrack totally resonates to me. If you haven't already, you should watch the show 'The Following' with Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy about a psychotic serial killer. You'll see James as a totally different character, a role reversal from this film. Such a great actor and definitely a show for this time of year. Talking about Kevin Bacon, there is also a great horror flick called 'Stir of Echoes', another one for this time of year. One of my favourite films, similar feels to 'The Sixth Sense'.

[@nataliedunn5239]

The stunt work in this film is amazing. Not only is it amazing to look at, but it's so real-feeling, with things like the sword fighting not being polished and "pretty", it looks so real, and therefore, painful. It really makes it seem more impressive, for both the stunt workers and for the characters.

[@peterseaboldt1250]

To this day, I still don't know what a good "fonging" is.

[@ttsg5601]

A great supporting cast of up and coming actors/actresses. Paul Bettany, Mark Addy, Alan Tudyk, Laura Fraser. Although Bernice Bejo is not big in the states, she is an Oscar nominee for the movie The Artist.

[@bhelliom3]

This movie made me an Alan Tudyk stan, if you haven’t seen Firefly and Serenity you would both absolutely love it.

[@sethwilliams900]

Alan tudik was hilarious in knights tale. Loved the banter and rivalry him and Paul Bettany.

[@dianegush]

Had this classic on VHS. Probably my most watched film ever ☺️

[@onepunchmantolkienfan5383]

39:13 this scene gets me every time😭

[@AnnekeOosterink]

Being from Gelderland, it was a trip to hear the name said in a movie. And an English speaking movie at that. 😅 I kind of love this movie, for all the references (so many character's from Chaucer's work), for the music, for the actors, and because it's just so much fun. The whole movie is one giant anachronism, but it's great.

[@shamsolomon5132]

This was me and my mothers favorite movie to watch together right now. I’m so happy you guys got to experience it.

[@chrishornbostel9831]

The number of credentialed medieval historians and professors who unabashedly *adore* this movie is both a little surprising, but also super affirming of its genius.

[@wardenm]

Real talk though, we need to bring back tourneys. Watching them is insane, let alone competing in them. Need em televised like you would boxing or mma and such!

[@george8873]

Fun fact.. Kate, the armorer/blacksmith, played Lydia in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

[@JulietteReacts]

I adore this film! It feels like the origin story of my love of cinema. One of my earliest memories is being with my big sister at the video rental shop and being overwhelmed with choice. I remember my sister pointed to the cover of a Knight’s Tale and she said “it’s really cool, there’s a bit where they dance to a David Bowie song!” and that was enough for me to give it a go cause we loved Bowie. We rented it and I ADORED it. It’s fun as hell. I’ve even embroidered “it’s called a lance, hello?!” on one of my shirts.

[@auslandermercury972]

12:21 I love how the movie doesn’t quite let Geoff do his intro just yet. They make you wait for it 😂 I never noticed that.

[@jameswg13]

James Purefoy. played Mark antony in HBO series Rome, He was originally in V for vendetta but replaced and dubbed over by Hugo Wealding, in Gotham, Altered Carbon, Sharpe, Churchill, fishermens friends, sex education, Marie antionette