08-18-2021, 10:34 PM
Review for the Green Knight.
A good word to sum up the movie is underwhelming. Now don't get me wrong, the filmmaking aspect is exceptional and one of the best looking movies out there. I have zero complaints about the filmmaking aspect. Yet, the story is extremely shallow and left a lot to be desired. The symbolism and themes means nothing if the story does not adequately tether and justify the actions of the characters and events pertaining to said themes. The journey of the character Gawain is basically confronting death and coming to terms about what differentiates man from legend. Basic Chivalry stuff and I got behind the message of the movie but the journey to get there was just frustrating. None of the events in the movie plays out naturally, a lot of weird sexual energy, and I was just not invested in the protagonist. It's more spectacle than nuanced. I can't really recommend the movie because of how unconventional and hollow it is. I did like whenever the Green Knight showed up but the promise that THE ENTIRE MOVIE IS FOUNDED ON AND ABOUT ISN'T EVEN SHOWN AND JUST ABRUPTLY ENDS is the most important grievance I have about the movie. The movie should've been called "Blue Balls" instead of the "Green Knight" as that is the more accurate title.
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The Green KnightA good word to sum up the movie is underwhelming. Now don't get me wrong, the filmmaking aspect is exceptional and one of the best looking movies out there. I have zero complaints about the filmmaking aspect. Yet, the story is extremely shallow and left a lot to be desired. The symbolism and themes means nothing if the story does not adequately tether and justify the actions of the characters and events pertaining to said themes. The journey of the character Gawain is basically confronting death and coming to terms about what differentiates man from legend. Basic Chivalry stuff and I got behind the message of the movie but the journey to get there was just frustrating. None of the events in the movie plays out naturally, a lot of weird sexual energy, and I was just not invested in the protagonist. It's more spectacle than nuanced. I can't really recommend the movie because of how unconventional and hollow it is. I did like whenever the Green Knight showed up but the promise that THE ENTIRE MOVIE IS FOUNDED ON AND ABOUT ISN'T EVEN SHOWN AND JUST ABRUPTLY ENDS is the most important grievance I have about the movie. The movie should've been called "Blue Balls" instead of the "Green Knight" as that is the more accurate title.