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5.0 out of 5 starsAbsolutely Fantastic.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
An absolutely fantastic movie. A huge slow burn -- you'll enjoy it if you enjoyed A24's other movies (The VVitch, Midsommar, Minari, Hereditary, etc) and appreciate fantastic cinematography, acting, and writing, but if you can't do without action, you might want to pass on this one. My boyfriend fell asleep in the first 10 minutes, but I sat enraptured for the whole duration.
For maximum viewing pleasure, I recommend:
1. Watch Mythology Unleashed's youtube video "Sir Gawain and The Green Knight" for context
2. Pay special attention to color grading -- colors are important. Not just the filters, but the color of objects, people, clothing, lighting
3. Pay attention to dialogue, and think a lot about character -- after 12 years of mandatory "English" education (if you're from the USA), you should have heard a thing or two about character development, "show, don't tell," and actions speaking louder than words. Come on! Our main character is flawed, but that makes him all the more realistic -- and what's even more interesting are the characters around him and how he interacts with them. The whole thing is so well acted and very modern (maybe a little too modern in some places, though that also makes it more engaging) -- the screenwriter put so much effort into crafting great dialogue that guides the viewer into realizing more about Gawain's character. Everyone is rooting for Gawain to show some courage -- he is just his own biggest enemy. Isn't that all of us?
4. Artistic enjoyment: besides color, take a moment to admire the amazing framing of certain shots. Look at the silhouettes, light and shadow. So many "wow" moments.
An extremely artsy movie, but if you're into that kinda stuff, this'll put you over the moon. I'll definitely be looking to purchase a hardcopy if they end up releasing one in the future!
![The Green Knight [Blu-ray]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515xOnG2wTL._AC_US60_SCLZZZZZZZ__.jpg)
