You certainly won't find historical accuracy in this movie, but surprisingly, it depicts a larger amount of accuracy than was intended...This portrayal presents the class structure of medieval England in a totally entertaining way, actually making fun of what was likely a hard and drab existence for the lower classes...a rather ingenious addition is the insertion of modern music and antics, woven within the story line. Most of you will come away with a smile, if not laughing out loud...really, the script and irreverent antics of the principal characters is just that perfect for a fun time...So, leave the critical side of you behind, and just enjoy...

This is a wonderful movie. The mixing of 1970s music with a story set in the middle ages works. It is also a clever cinematic device. The story is excellent. The characters are interesting and their interactions interesting and dramatic. Heath Ledger is excellent as the peasant who wants to be a knight. Paul Bethany is the show stealer however. His rendition of Chaucer is the best performance in the movie. The rest of the cast is engaging as well. There are heroes and villains. The movie also dramatizes a martial art that in its day was one of the major sources of public entertainment. The movie suggests that the concept of the sports hero is neither new or unique to present times. In this respect the story has plausibility. For there was a time that games like baseball, football, etc. did not exist. So the concept of sports competition took other forms, in contests that today would be condemned as cruel, but then were considered acceptable. Then again, is two men charging at each other at full speed with lances any different then two groups of men going into each other to gain control of a ball?

OK, no-one in his right mind will believe this is a historically correct movie. The world tournament games in London, pop-hair make-up, dancing on bowie's golden years, hahaha. There is not much that should be taken too seriously and because it is so clear this movie does not pretend to be historically correct it simply works well. It is written by someone who probably had a lot of fun doing so. All the actors clearly also have fun with the role they are playing and all together is movie is just fun to watch. It is regularly shown on TV and each time again I start with thinking, no lets not watch it but somehow always end up watching it and each time with fun.It is a movie that will never stand-out or get a real cult following, but it is good for an evening feel-good entertainment. Watch and enjoy

I love "A Knight's Tale". I have seen it 50+ times. It is about a peasant who "changes his stars" to become a knight. It is a very funny movie. The cast of the movie are perfect for their part. The movie is an action, comedy, and romantic. After the credits is a very funny clip. My favorite character is William Thatcher (Heath Ledger).I love "A Knight's Tale". I have seen it 50+ times. It is about a peasant who "changes his stars" to become a knight. It is a very funny movie. The cast of the movie are perfect for their part. The movie is an action, comedy, and romantic. After the credits is a very funny clip. My favorite character is William Thatcher (Heath Ledger).