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Synopsis

An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), 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. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger. From visionary filmmaker David Lowery comes a fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table.

Cast

  • Dev Patel
  • Alicia Vikander
  • Joel Edgerton
  • Sarita Choudhury
  • Sean Harris
  • Ralph Ineson
  • Kate Dickie
  • Barry Keoghan
  • Erin Kellyman
  • Helena Browne

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100
Oct 15, 2021

If the result sends viewers scuttling back to Armitage’s uniquely accessible version of the source text, then that would be marvellous indeed. But there is enough here that is dazzling and enthralling for Lowery’s movie to stand proudly as a grand work of poetry in its own right.

Mark Kermode
The Observer (UK)
60
Jul 29, 2021

The Green Knight's sheer originality makes the film worth considering for anyone with a taste for such material.

Brian Lowry
CNN
90
Jul 27, 2021

The Green Knight is about someone who keeps waiting for external forces to turn him into the gallant, heroic figure he believes he should be. But at the film’s heart is a lesson that’s as timeless as any legend — travel as far as you like, but you’ll never be able to leave yourself behind.

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Alison Willmore
New York Magazine (Vulture)