I wept for the Knight Errant

Rating: 10/10 (13 December 2007)

This movie is a futuristic version of the old stories around the time of the Black Plague. A world cursed, the people lament, and the true Knight goes forth to save them. Like many great men, he didn't want the burden, but accepted it. I wept for the courage he showed. Never mind the political dialogue, the movie reaffirmed my faith that there will always be some who will do the right thing in the end, no matter what.
The movie itself is a cinematic masterpiece. From the opening scene to the final conclusion the imagery and long camera shots brought the movie into focus even more than the actors did. Thats not to say that the actors didn't do a great job themselves. Clive Owen once again proves his brilliance as an actor, even saving Julianne Moore's rather mediocre performance. Watch the movie, watch it several times. Make sure you keep your finger on the pause button for there are many 3 - 10 frame shots that are breathtaking.