Viewing Venue: Home theater, purchase from Apple
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Review Notes:
What worked: Beautifully filmed movie. The style of the film, acting, sound design, and editing were all very good.
What didn’t work: This movie requires a familiarization with the 14th century poem in order to make sense of the story. Even so, this version takes a different approach to the story, so understanding the original story helps the viewer understand what is happening as well as appreciate the new angle this adaptation takes.
Recommendations: First, seek out material about the original story, not this movie. Learn the tale and the 5 virtues of Knighthood first. Then watch “The Green Knight”. Afterwards, feel free to watch any of the many YouTube videos that provide an analysis of the movie, providing commentary on the differences between the movie and the original poem. You might then wish to watch the movie again with a fresh perspective.