I recently stumbled on this film when I was stuck in Missoula and surfing the satellite selections for something to do. It is so true that there is rarely much to choose from, so I was pleased to find this movie. We have it in our DVD collection, but it has been a while since I've seen it. It was like meeting up with an old friend and it was a pleasure to see it again.It is a fantasy movie (rated PG-13 - for action/violence) that has a lot of depth to it. The characters are well constructed and there are many moments of laughter, tension and even tears. The acting ensemble (including Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, Dina Meyer, Pete Postlethwaite and the voice of Sean Connery) has a chemistry that can be rare to find in most movies. [And I confess a fondness for Brother Gilbert's enthusiasm as well as his poetry and scripture.]
Valor, virtue, truth and all of the elements of "The Old Code" that bring to memory the ideals of chivalry. Those things that this world lacks in so many ways.
But if you look close enough... you can still find them... even inside ourselves.
Enjoy!
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