REVIEW #257 The Green Knight (2021)

King Arthur’s nephew sets out on a journey to find the Green Knight in an attempt to prove himself and bring glory to his name. Risking his head to find the giant that wondered into Camelot.

The Green Knight is a majestic combination of cinema and art, with illustrious cinematography that captivates audiences. Its narrative certainly asks a lot of the viewer, requiring patience and an open mind to feel the true effect of the movies themes. Granted that can be a lot at times but if you push through until the very end you certainly reap the rewards. Reminiscent of similar films from A24 studios like The Witch, Midsommar and The Lighthouse, The Green Knight switches horror for fantasy but Lowry still achieves a feeling of discomfort and unease, especially during the middle act where we are faced with all kinds of oddities. The cinematography was my favourite aspect of the film, the colour grading switches with every chapter and works hand in hand with the beautiful scenery to provide the most amazing visuals. Whilst a strong musical score maintains the eerie atmosphere.

Now, as I mentioned, the plot can be a struggle at times and I’d say that would be my main criticism, I respect and appreciate the ambition but I feel like casual film goers who perhaps overlook the technical side of filmmaking might give up on this quite early on. Which is a shame because it really is a peak example of art house cinema. The acting is also rather impressive, which reminded me of performances you would see in the theatre which worked really well with the overall vibe and aesthetic that the film was trying to create. So I would certainly recommend The Green Knight, even if it’s just to appreciate the beauty of it but I would say be prepared for a slightly weird and slow journey that can test your patience at times.

Overall (8/10)

Thanks for reading.

Callan

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