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Outlaw King Movie Review

Name: Outlaw King Movie Review
Item: Outlaw King
Rating: 4
Author: Sonali Sharma

Outlaw King Movie Review English Movie Review

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Review for the film " Outlaw King"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 02 Hour 01 Minutes

Certificate: TBD

Released: 09-11-2018

Genre: Action, Drama, Biography

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CAST & CREW

Florence Pugh

Aaron Taylor Johnson

Chris Pine

David Mackenzie

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Director:

David Mackenzie

Movie Actor:

Chris Pine

Aaron Taylor Johnson

Movie Actress:

Florence Pugh

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The movie “Outlaw King” was directed by David Mackenzie David Mackenzie is a renowned British film directo >> Read More... and produced by Gillian Berrie, Brian Coffey, and Danny McGrath. The film’s writers are Bathsheba Doran, David Mackenzie, and James MacInnes. The film features Chris Pine He is known to be one of the most talented new bor >> Read More... , Stephen Dillane Stephen Dillane Aka Stephen John Dillane is a 62-y >> Read More... , Rebecca Robin, Billy Howle, Paul Blair, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sam Spruell Sam Spruell is a British actor born in 1977. The 3 >> Read More... , Florence Pugh Florence Pugh is an actress of English descent who >> Read More... , Johnny Phillips, Ben Clifford, Jamie Maclachlan, Duncan Lacroix, Kevin Mains, Callan Mulvey His full name is Callan Francis Mulvey. Born in th >> Read More... , Steve Cree, Tony Curran, James Cosmo James Cosmo is a renowned Scottish film and televi >> Read More... , Alastair Mackenzie, Lorne MacFadyen, and Jack Greenlees. Grey Dogs composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Barry Ackroyd, and the film’s editor was Jake Roberts.

Plot

The film’s protagonist is Robert The Bruce Click to look into! >> Read More... , the Scottish King during the early 14th century who waged war against King Edward I of England. The film begins in 1304, where we see Robert The Bruce, played by Chris Pine, and other Scottish nobles surrender to King Edward I, who demands their loyalty in return for the lands he conquered from them. Robert tries to live under King Edward’s oppressive rule but plans a revolt when rebel William Wallace is hanged, drawn, and quartered. King Edward I declared him an outlaw when informed of Robert’s rebellion. Robert’s army is ambushed in the middle of the night on their way to Scone for Robert’s coronation as the King of Scots. Most of his army perished in this surprise attack. Robert escapes with a handful of his me. The film follows Robert The Bruce as he and his army employ guerilla warfare techniques to slowly gain the upper hand in and consequently win their war against England.

Star Performance

The entire cast gives good performances. Billy Howle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Chris Pine give stellar performances as warriors with an unquenchable thirst for victory.

Analysis

The film has spectacular production and cinematography. The film features epic battles with immersive drone shots, many extras fighting in an orderly manner, detailed costumes, and carefully choreographed battles.

What’s There?

• The film features a stellar star cast with Chris Pine, Stephen Dillane, Rebecca Robin, Billy Howle, Paul Blair, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sam Spruell, Florence Pugh, Johnny Phillips, and Ben Clifford.

• The film incorporates action, history, and drama.

• An inspiring battle between the outnumbered but determined Scots and the expansive British army

What’s Not There?

• The film has some historical inaccuracies. For example – Robert The Bruce and Elizabeth de Burgh had gotten married two years before the timeline of the film.

Verdict

The film portrays the inspiring first war of Scottish independence, about how an outnumbered army won against the mighty English crown. The film has enchanting visuals, sets, costumes, and camera work. The film would be a great watch for action, drama, and history enthusiasts.