A Knight's Tale | First Time Watching | Movie Reaction | Movie Review | Movie Commentary

[@goombah1970]

"This is my word and it is beyond contestation!" I just love the thunderously unspoken "Anyone got a PROBLEM with that?!"

[@ChurchNietzsche]

Go ahead ... call the Prince a liar ... I DARE YOU

[@arthurcamargo8416]

A knight was usually someone who has served in the military and could command soldiers. Many were given titles and land, like Lord, or Duke, or Earl of some estate, village, or county. Their children were often considered noble or of noble lineage. To become a knight, you either had to have a field promotion like William, or you would put yourself through the hazard as William suggested he would do. For many countries or kingdoms, this included a series of tests of skill, strength, and even intelligence, but it also included spiritual purification through fasting and prayer. If Jocelyn was a princess or of noble blood, she would only have been allowed to marry someone with a similar title or of a higher station and title. Marriages were usually arranged through the father of the bride, often with no consent and sometimes even without the knowledge of the bride! This role for Heath was one of the reasons why he was considered a good actor! It was also one of the first movies in which this group of actors came out together. After this, both Allen Tudyk and Mark Addy (William's two oldest and best friends) went on to get their own American tv shows (Firefly and Still Standing) while Paul Bettany's (Chaucer) movie roles got more visibility and landed him in Iron Man! (He was in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang with Robert Downey Jr. before Iron Man....) Thank you for reacting to this! It was fun, exciting, touching, and funny!

[@thejamppa]

extremely simplified: Also Germanic influence sphere, Ritter or knights could also be obtained by paying a soldier, horse and weapons + armor for the king. That could be like in Sweden get tax exemption but was later turned similar to European nobles, having estate, privileges and titles.

[@arthurcamargo8416]

@@thejamppa I didn't want to get too complicated just to keep on the lighter side. I like your additions/clarifications too! I also did not mention that a child could be assigned as a "page" for a knight, then squire and train, like Will did. In real life, Geoffrey Chaucer was a squire that failed his training only to become a writer (Canterbury Tales/c.1396) instead!

[@rickymoranjr9609]

@arthurcamargo8416 wow, that's real deep. are you a poet or have studied poetry?

[@TacticusPrime]

That's really not the case. Commoners weren't knighted on battlefields. Some times rich commoners could buy a knighthood, especially when a noble line went extinct and the king didn't have anyone else he wanted to give their lands to.

[@rickymoranjr9609]

@@TacticusPrime I see your point

[@TheBuzzard42]

Rufus Sewell (Adhemar) was such a despicable villain in this movie, but such a great hero in 'Dark City'. He's so underrated!

[@georgezee5173]

He plays the villain perfectly. He's got a very charismatic screen presence.

[@ForgottenHonor0]

The scene where Chaucer gives his big speech and the crowd doesn't react was actually a mistake because the extras were Czech and didn't realize the speech was over until Roland cheered! The director and producers loved it so much they left it in the movie! 😅😅😅

[@rickymoranjr9609]

@ForgottenHonor0 IKR! I learned about that in the commentary of this movie

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

Thatcher is the person that builds an repairs straw roofing. Thats why William took issue with his dads roof leaking.

[@ProcInc]

His statement has two meanings. There's the connection of the surname "Thatcher" to the job that fixes rooves but there's also William half-facetitiously stating that those sorts of living conditions are unfit for a member of his family

[@GetFitwithDogs]

It is easy to see that this girl has a good soul and should apologize to no one for her opinion.

[@corymccarty8603]

Agreed... Wholeheartedly.

[@Fantomex.]

@GetFitwithDogs funny, she gave me part of my soul back 😉

[@JFreitag]

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[@SurvivorBri]

​@@JFreitagand you're just an alt right troll dipsh!t.

[@mikeog2617]

And we all know what it would take to get all of it back.. lol just joking

[@Flastew]

This is one of those hidden gems. It is so cool how they adapted it from one of Chaucer's Tales. Great reaction Dasha, I am glad you got to see it.

[@joshuawells835]

This is a favorite of myself and my siblings. "This is my word and as such, it is beyond contestation." Translation-If the Prince of Wales says it's true, it might as well be carved in stone or written in the Bible.

[@JamesJensen01]

Interesting fact: Jousting became the official sport of Maryland in 1962 (Chapter 134, Acts of 1962; Code General Provisions Article, sec. 7-329(a)). Maryland was the first state to adopt an official sport.

[@ChrisEly]

I really enjoyed your judgement about that ridiculous demand to risk his life to "prove love" to her. I wish that you didn't apologize.

[@Aaron-io8vw]

Prince Edward and Williams writer friend Geoffrey are based on real historical figures. Prince Edward was one of England's greatest generals and knights during the middle ages. Chancery is one of the great figures of Enlish literature. . He ranks up with Shakespeare in terms of his influence.

[@michaelriddick7116]

GREAT MOVIE!! :) 😂 I love watching Wash, Vision, and Robert Baratheon help the Joker win a jousting Tournament with Mark Antony and defeat the evil plans for the of the treacherous Count Armand!! LETS GOOOOOOOOO!! 💪😎💪

[@signalnine2601]

The Prince is also the famous Black Prince Edward. Though of course nothing like actual history but that's who he's suppose to be.

[@mileswakefield2298]

Never apologize for giving your real opinion and being true to yourself. I will always respect someone more who gives an honest opinion that I disagree with then someone who just says what they think I want to hear. This is one of my all time favorite films and it was a delight to have you reacting to it 🎉

[@chrisofnottingham]

The casting director of this movie was a genius given the increase in fame for most of the cast now compared to then

[@anthonyflorez5686]

I absolutely love that this was directed by Brian Helgeland who was known for writing more serious dramas like LA Confidential and Mystic River. I love that it’s silly and sincere and just unapologetically fun. I’m usually a snob but this movie is what makes me love cinema right along with the more critically acclaimed stuff.

[@Biomirth]

I can be a snob too, but I love laughing at my snobby friends if they don't enjoy this movie. For me it's every bit as good as a movie that takes itself more seriously. The art here is a 'serious' addressing of a lighter motif. Critics, bad ones at least, tend not to be able to make that distinction.

[@rcrawford42]

Jousting tournaments were not intended to be lethal -- there were rules intended to protect the knight and (especially) their horse. Not saying people didn't get injured and killed, but the goal wasn't someone dying.

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

The character of Geoffrey Chaucer Is based on a real person from England 600 years ago, He was an English poet, author, and civil servant better known for his book *The Canterbury Tales.* He has been called the "father of English literature"

[@Caseytify]

The story from the movie was based on one of the Canterbury Tales, as was Simon the Summoner.

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

@@Caseytify Thanks I didn't know that. I tried reading it years ago at school. But Middle English is so hard to read. I gave up. lol

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

@@Sidistic_AtheistYeah, it is tough. I have a copy here in the house & I’ll grab it to read a little every now & then. I’m usually good for around 15 minutes before I throw in the towel🤣

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Chaucer also wrote in the vernacular, the language of "the common people". Which is why it's so fitting to have him portrayed as sort of working man's hero.

[@Mitheledh]

If you watch the commentaries, this movie is set during a period where no one knows what Chaucer was doing and is supposed to be his inspiration for writing the Canterbury Tales.

[@ruatonim]

It's good because it wasn't a traditional love story, or lazy writing as I call copycat writers that overuse the same concept over and over. While the general outcome isn't hard to see coming, this movie is all about the character connections. No one was left out and very dynamic in their roles. The scene with Edward towards the end is one of the more powerful moments I have ever seen in a movie in it's delivery. Cheers.

[@robertmckenna3994]

Unfortunately Edward the Black Price did not live to become king of England. “Such as thou art, sometime was I. Such as I am, such shalt thou be. I thought little on th'our of Death so long as I enjoyed breath. On earth I had great riches, land, houses, great treasure, horses, money and gold. But now a wretched captive am I, deep in the ground, lo here I lie. My beauty great, is all quite gone, my flesh is wasted to the bone.” Edward The Black Prince’s epitaph

[@billstein2]

I'm writing this before the video even starts. I'm so happy to see you reacting to this. This movie doesn't have many reactions. I've loved this movie since it first came out. The way they show how young people throughout history have always been the same is genius. The chanting and the "wave" at the games to David Bowie at the dance.

[@scottwilson3741]

Incredible reaction for one of my favorite movies Dasha. I have to admit i had a few tears running when i saw yours when William went to his father. But then again that scene always gets me

[@stephennewton2777]

“Oh William…oh my boy”. 😭😭😭

[@Caseytify]

It's interesting to see Paul Bettany play a more animated personality, compared to the Vision. Mark Addy was also in The Full Monty.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

6:46 "He's just hungry, all the time." I get the impression this was a lot more the _case,_ in medieval times than it is today.

[@bigenglishmonkey]

23:51 unfortunately he never became king, he died of illness before he got to sit on the throne and edwards son, richard, became king after his grandfather died instead.

[@Metzwerg74]

one of the best feelgood movies ever.... sadly quite underrated.... i loved it since it hit cinemas

[@greenpeasuit]

The actors that played his father and the prince are both so underrated!

[@TheseDarkWoods]

James Purefoy was AMAZING as Mark Antony on HBO:s "Rome"!

[@greenpeasuit]

@@TheseDarkWoods have not seen that, but I can imagine him in the role. Will have to try to catch that sometime.

[@georgezee5173]

I don't think I have ever seen the actor who plays his father in anything else, but man did he move me in this otherwise fun movie. He added the right amount of seriousness.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

16:55 "That is _beautiful._ That _is beautiful."_ All the more so for its _brevity._ William is a man who says much with little.

[@lukasmarsha6843]

Edward, Black Prince of Wales, has always been my favorite historical person.

[@ronfehr7899]

No, he wasn't going to get his head chopped off. The stocks were made for the purpose of publicly humiliating the offender. Besides, you'll see that there was no blade, like used in guillotines.

[@ianharrison3662]

Manky Git - A British insult; Manky means dirty, filthy or disgusting and "Git" (or "Get" if you're from Northern England) it dates back over 500 years and is a contraction of the word "begat" insinuating that the person is "misbegotten" - ie illegitimate.

[@ProcInc]

22:00 although the stocks look very similar to the guillotine or executioner block, William was not not prepped to be beheaded. The stocks were purely a means of public humiliation. The ridicule is of course unpleasant and can even get violent and so his friends protected him

[@Aaron-io8vw]

The lances are blunted and made of a lighter wood for tournaments as compared to ones for war. The swords are also blunted and not sharp for tournaments.. Knights armor was also made to add additional pieces for jousting to add protection.. You could still die but usually it was because a piece of the broken Lance went through the eye hole on the helmet or your foot got caught in the stirrup pf the saddle and you got dragged behind the horse.

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

Paul Bettany made this film. Without his performance this movie barely anything. Such a memorable role.

[@andrewharrison5288]

"Desperate times call for desperate measures" is the saying you were looking for (though "extreme" fits just as well, really).

[@Fuzz32]

5:01 that whole thing was a blooper. The crowd was supposed to cheer after Paul Bettany finished speaking. However, the movie was filmed in the Czech Republic and none of the extras spoke English so they missed the cue. Fortunately, Mark Addy realized it and shouted “Yeah” which caused everyone to cheer finally. The director actually liked it and it was kept in the film.

[@anashiedler6926]

Its quite interesting how the music in this movie is one hand quite immersion breaking (queen, modern music sung by the peasants), and on the other hand so immersive and fitting the action.

[@christophersagastegui3091]

Great work by Paul Bettany... you already saw him as VISION in the MCU.

[@antonnovo695]

Protector of Italian virginity no less

[@GreenBayPack]

Because of the outpouring for more Firefly, they did make a film "Serenity" that takes where the season left off.

[@williambranch4283]

A great story with off-period music. My daughter actually had a girlfriend who was a blacksmith. Some thieves tried to steal her anvil out of the back of her truck. It is heavy, so they only managed to hurt themselves ;-) Henry II King of France, died in a joust ... lance to the eye ;-((

[@hulkslayer626]

Who the %&*@ tries to steal an Anvil?!! Bunch of idiots lol

[@trulskristiansen9194]

When i see you cry in some of the movies you react to, i know you are a good person👍Keep it real😘

[@ChurchNietzsche]

This ranks with "10 Things I Hate About You" and "The Dark Knight" as Heath Ledger's greatest films. Likewise Tudyk with his work in "Firefly" and "Star Wars: Rogue One"

[@puzzled_pelican3626]

The black prince was always my favorite character in this movie. Love his face when someone accepts to ride against him

[@AtlatlMan]

The greatest king England never had.

[@charlesmaurer6214]

Just a little history there realy was a Jeffrey Chaucer who wrote in a poetry style of writing. His works includeing one of the same name inspired the movie. As someone mentioned Thatcher is a trade name and with thatch roofs they were the roofers of the time. Roofs get hot and exposes one to the sun alot so one going blind is not surprising. Also in england there is a nobleThatcher line including a former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Another famous trade name noble line is the Fisher line with strong ties to their navy leadership.

[@LordVolkov]

A Knight's Tale was ahead of its time. 'Periodcore' (using time accurate instruments to perform modern songs - like Bridgerton or Reign) wasn't a thing at the time but would absolutely slay with the songs they picked.

[@signalnine2601]

Romeo + Juliet came out before this.

[@LordVolkov]

@@signalnine2601 Romeo + Juliet wouldn't use periodcore as it is set in modern times. They just speak in Shakespearean English...

[@lauriebarrett6789]

Paul Bettany was in the movie "Fire wall" with Harrison Ford.

[@Songfugel]

18:50 Damn you Dasha, making an old man cry like this 😭

[@kitkompo]

this movie is both simple and complicated, both ancient and modern… and is still entertaining. Which is why i love this movie. 🥰 and your reaction/response is on point, and not judgmental, imho.

[@charlesmaurer6214]

One other history note the Black Prince would die before he could become king. He was rash and chose to go into battle, something crown princes are now barred from. Queen Elizabeth II as princess did serve in WWII as a truck mechanic and ambulance driver but never on the front. Likewise King Charles III and Prince William have had millitary training but both are barred from combat. Harry was allowed into war zones as was Andrew, but both have since embarrassed the Royal Family.

[@bigdream_dreambig]

🤔 It seems as though the Royal Family is too easily embarrassed.

[@joeblankenship377]

I love the music in this movie. It doesn't fit with the times, but it adds a certain something. It works really well. And the cast is excellent.

[@robwagnon6578]

I have watched a lot of reaction videos but in my opinion yours are the cutest and sweetest so don't worry what others think, just be yourself and we will enjoy watching with you!!!

[@patbrewer4205]

Mark Addy Heath Ledgers and Shannon Sossamon were also in the The Order together

[@jeffburnham6611]

Funny how William didn't have the strength to grip the lance due to his injury, but he could raise his entire arm with the lance lashed to it, which requires a lot more shoulder movement than a simple gripping.

[@debbyemerson3877]

Thought he was losing vs. victorious adrenaline.

[@georgezee5173]

That's exactly what I was thinking haha I once hurt my right pectoral while working out and boy I could'tn raise my right arm up to my shoulder level for at least a week.

[@Ilix42]

This is one of the best examples of a period piece using modern music.

[@WilliamScavengerFish]

This is an example of the power of a name.

[@HS-su3cf]

The Damsel ordering the Knight to loose and win is familiar to those who as read a bit of Chrétien de Troyes, Sir Thomas Malory, or similar medieval writers.

[@ДмитрийКалашников-ы3т]

Даша , это мой самый любимый фильм! Я смотрел его ровно 51 раз

[@robertlombardo8437]

YEEEEEESSS! A KNIGHT'S TALE ON DASHA'S CHANNEL! This is gonna be good!

[@totomomo18]

Great movie. Rufus Sewell (The Bad guy) has three great movies Dark City ,The Illusionist and Zoro 2 . He is an awesome actor.

[@lukasmarsha6843]

And Helen of Troy, he was amazing and terrifying.

[@ChurchNietzsche]

"Your Men Love You. If I Knew Nothing Else About You, That Would Be Enough."

[@williamwilburn7924]

A hidden gem of a movie you might also love is "Ladyhawke". It's a bit magical and a love story with a twist. No other reactors are watching it so you'd be the first.

[@jasondolph2785]

A great story with a painful soundtrack. My mixed love and hate for the movie is almost as epic as the acting in the film.

[@Deailon]

'I hope it is a good tale' It is the best, Dasha. Just the best

[@timmooney7528]

Knights were the tanks of the early battlefield, and the only way to take one down was knock him off his horse with another knight. Jousting is the sport version of knight combat.

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

So few reactors have gotten to this. One of those pure joy movies.

[@PretzlesandBeer]

One of my favorite movies

[@toddjohnson5176]

The princess was picked for Gap. I love your channel and thank you for taking the time for us. Your content is phenomenal .❤ One thing I learned from Bruce was no problem. Master lee. Same old Williams . Don't play with Bruce lee. You street fight . I do

[@Raven5150]

This was filmed in the the chek republic and the local extras missed their cue when they were supposed to cheer so how the swore cheered they realized it was there cue so they cheered and that's the verson the used in the movie

[@reactwatcher]

oh god in bruges and a knight’s tale in the same week?!?! what a treat. check out “about time”

[@RoGueNavy]

The only thing magical about this film, is the soundtrack!!

[@drake5518]

Funny you mentioned GOT, I am sure you recognized Robert Baratheon and also Wash from Firefly.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I don’t know about her noticing King Robert, but she talked about Alan Tudyk being in it before she started the movie.

[@joeblankenship377]

And Vision from Marvel.

[@tonycampbell4982]

One of the best films ever made i watch it at least ince a yeat. Midevil games set to modern rock spundtrack genius!

[@Billy-zv6gv]

"Ah, better than 'I miss yer boops.'" Dasha's verbal perspectives help me see people from a better view! And chuckle more!

[@georgezee5173]

Am I the only one that while watching the movie was expecting that the blacksmith lady would become a love interest?? I actually found her more pleasant than Jocelyn, who was a little bit "toxic" in certain parts (I guess she was prettier, but not even that much more).

[@Metzwerg74]

everyone wishes, there were mor Firefly episodes.... at least every Browncoat....

[@reactwatcher]

you mentioned “writers revenge”. geoffrey chaucer is a famous author who wrote the “canterbury tales” a collection of tales including the knights tale, the pardoners tale the summoners tale. chaucer made the pardoner and summoner look really bad

[@hellraiser338]

Steve's surname is pronounced Too-dik.

[@Xenotric]

with the "if you love me, lose" was to show he was more than the others, who just want her as a trophy and pretty bauble.

[@georgeharrison5362]

" Enemy at the Gates"..next Dasha..please. Its 2 men one girl love story. But youll love that its Russians ( eng actors) defending stalingrad...

[@debbyemerson3877]

I knew you would tear up 😢 a little at the same parts I always do... was not disappointed 😊

[@claytonhaag6931]

He is rather young here. But I heard you mention G.O.T. Figured you might appreciate seeing Ole Robert Barathian

[@freeportkid]

Prince Edward probably would’ve been an amazing King unfortunately never got that chance

[@mcdonaldchad]

Yeah, Alan Tudyk is an AMAZING actor, one of my absolute favorites. Resident Alien is hilarious. But it is pronounced Two-dick. heh.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Lol, I just left a comment before I saw yours. I spelled it out as Too-dik, to avoid that very problem🤣

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

Does he actually...no, never mind.

[@mikesilva3868]

Fun movie 😊

[@billthomas478]

Geoffrey Chaucer was real. Not sure if you'd like any of his stories though. He really did have a serious gambling problem.

[@theaikidoka]

I think Jocelyn's demands that William alternately lose and win is that if he lets himself be beaten, he is showing her that loving her isn't just another prize for a compatitive man, that he can put his ego aside and therfore his feelings are about her and not personal glory in having a beautiful woman by his side. When she wants him to win, it's because she wants to see him perservere when the odds are against him rather than when things are going well.

[@mikesilva3868]

😊agreed

[@nikoskn1252]

This might be of topic but my condolences for your people.

[@paulieluppino1856]

9:37 ...Subtle, Nike... Quite subtle.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

"the mark of my trade"😂

[@Fantomex.]

Hey 😅 you can be judgmental if you want mate, those two were crazy 😂 also i got to feed some 😊 ahahahahaha nom nom nom 😋

[@neilgriffiths6427]

Loved that you loved that - turns out, you eat historical romance up for breakfast! You were wonderful, see you soon! :)

[@peterdubois65]

You should check out Heath Ledger in Ned Kelly

[@bigjoeofthe707]

5:27 yeah. Sadly. Your reaction was cute when you heard “cat’s meat”

[@wilgarcia1]

SUCH a great film =D

[@toddjohnson5176]

I have a fighting problem.

[@KSDVLmom]

Mentions Game of Thrones and Robert baratheon enters the scene

[@leftcoaster67]

Check your brain at the door and just enjoy.

[@cpac97]

Heath was one of my fav actors, But how did you miss Jarvis? lol

[@bearsfaninaz480]

You should try Dark City. A sci-fi movie that stars the bad guy from this one.

[@mickaelpagnier39]

Live long and prosper Dasha 🥰 Thanks for your work so sympathic of cinema reactions videographer !

[@GodEmperorOfShorts]

Funny that you meantion Game of Thrones in the intro, since Mark Addy (Roland) is the actor that plays King Robert Baratheon in GoT.

[@gelicainouza8481]

Please watch Resident Alien tv show with Alan Tudyk. It's so awesome and funny🤗💕💕