Bruckenheimer to do King Arthur

[S'mon]

That's, um, kinda extreme. And really, that kind of detail isn't going to bother most people who see it. Including me, and I'm doing an MA in History...

It may not bother most viewers - my example was intended to mean something to Americans, the primary readers here. I hate both the reversal of history and the political intent I see in making the Romans the villains in this case. If you want Romans to be the villains, set it in the time of Boadicea, 50 AD or somesuch, not in 500 AD.

Edit: Arthur, if he existed, was a Romano-Briton, a century or so after the Legions had left Britain. The British sent many appeals for their return, but the Empire was collapsing under the weight of barbarian invasions (of which the Saxons were one) and the appeals were in vain. It sounds like Bruckheimer is going to remake The Patriot with Arthur as barbarian freedom-fighter vs dastardly Romano-Nazis.

 

[Umbran]

If he's using a romanized name "Arturuis" rather than the Celtic "Artos" it doesn't sound like he's doing Arthur as a barbarian.

Yes, the Britons needed Roman protection from the Saxons - but think about the Briton feeling as the Romans begin to leave. Romans demanding the same taxes as before, but providing less in the way of services and protection. Leaving behind ex-Legionnaires who think they're better than the commoners, trying to take things over. Not exactly a recipe for good relations.

Despite what theat press release says, it's be reasonable to go with "Romans" that are really the Roman leftovers - warlords squabbling for power at the expense of the people. Arturius comes in and unites them under one benevolent king.

Also note that without the Romans, the Britons wouldn't have much worth stealing, making them less of a target for the Saxons.

 

[Dimwhit]

I'm leary, yet hopeful, for this movie. First Knight made me sad. But if it can equal or better Excalibur, I'll be very happy. That was a great movie.

I don't mind that Bruckheimer is doing it. He's done some great flicks, like The Rock and The Ref (the best holiday movie ever). And I just recently saw Black Hawk Down. Anyone who can be involved with a movie like that can't be all bad. It was spectacular.

So here's to hoping!

 

[Green Knight]

I don't much care for the idea behind this movie. Yeah, Bruckheimer's done some great movies (Some of which I absolutely love), but he's not exactly all that well known for maintaining historical accuracy. And that's supposed to be one of the main selling points of this movie?

Besides, if I want to see Arthur, I want to see the LEGEND of Arthur. I don't want to see a version sans magic, or Camelot, the quest for the Holy Grail, Morgan le Fay, Mordred, etc. I've been a huge fan of the Arthurian Legend since I was a little kid, and if they're gonna make a movie about Arthur, then it should be about the mythological Arthur, not the historical one which people know next to nothing about (Which includes historians. I have yet to read a history of the real King Arthur which was detailed in any way, and which most historians could agree on).

Whatever the case, THIS is what I'm looking forward to. The Once and Future King on the big screen.

Not much to know about it at this point. Hope it takes off. Of course, with the success of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, you gotta know that someone will want to push this through and try to milk off the success of those movies.