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: Arthur (played by Charlie Hunnam) is the son of King Uther Pendragon. After his parents are murdered by his treacherous uncle, Vortigern, the young Arthur escapes and is raised in a brothel in the city of Londinium. The Villain

While the characters feel grounded, the world is anything but. From the massive war elephants in the opening sequence to the dark magic of the villainous Vortigern (Jude Law), the film leans heavily into the supernatural. The sword, Excalibur, is treated like a supercharged relic; when Arthur wields it with two hands, time slows down, and he becomes a one-man army. This "power-up" mechanic adds a spectacle that aligns the film with modern superhero cinema. Conclusion -CM- King Arthur - Legend of the Sword -2017- 1...

The film is an origin story for the Arthurian legend. After his father, King Uther Pendragon (Eric Bana), is betrayed and murdered by his brother Vortigern (Jude Law), the young Arthur is sent away on a boat and raised in a brothel in Londinium. He grows up streetwise and tough, unaware of his lineage. Once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, he is forced to confront his uncle Vortigern and reclaim his birthright, aided by a resistance group and the mage. : Arthur (played by Charlie Hunnam) is the

The film is one of the biggest box office bombs in cinematic history. It opened with only $15 million domestically, behind Snatched and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 . From the massive war elephants in the opening

Once his identity is revealed, Arthur joins forces with a and a group of resistance fighters to master the sword's power and overthrow the tyrannical king. Key Story Beats