The Green Knight (2021)

At Christmastime, Gawain (Dev Patel), the nephew of King Arthur (Sean Harris) enters a lethal bargain with the Green Knight (Ralph Ineson). If any knight is able to land a blow to him, they will get his green axe but next Christmas, they must meet him at the green chapel to receive an equal blow in return. The year passes quickly and Gawain begins his journey to the green chapel. Based on the 14th century poem by Anonymous and directed by David Lowery (A GHOST STORY). Visually stunning, this medieval revisionist fantasy isn't your typical knights and damsels Arthurian adventure. I wouldn't go so far as calling it an art film (well, maybe I would), it's closer to LANCELOT DU LAC than CAMELOT. Lowery takes his time and the story unfolds at a leisurely pace which may vex those who want their movies to move! I was under its enchantment almost immediately and while Lowery does flirt dangerously with self indulgence, I found it a near mesmerizing experience. I don't know as I would recommend it to everybody but for those who don't mind a bit of poeticism in their cinema, it's worth seeking out. With Alicia Vikander in dual roles, Joel Edgerton, Erin Kellyman and Sarita Choudhury.