A Knight's Tale: William vs. Colville Jousting Scene (Heath Ledger)
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- Опубліковано 31 січ 2023
- William (Heath Ledger) straps in to joust against Colville (James Purefoy).
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After serving a number of years as a squire, an earnest young commoner poses as a knight and establishes himself in the jousting tournaments of Europe. He and a princess fall in love, but she is unaware of his deceit and common roots. The false knight is estranged from the princess once his true roots are revealed. He struggles to amend their relationship. - Фільми й анімація
"Your men love you. If I knew nothing about you that would be enough"
What a story of effort, manly honor and character. Plus an awesome sound track
You have been weighed,
You have been measured,
And you have most definitely been found wanting
@@robda7195
Welcome to the new world. God save you. If it is right that He should do so.
So much joy, that another remembers that line by heart.
But ye also tilt when you should withdraw. And that is knightly too.
This is my word, and as such is _beyond contestation._
The look on the Princes face as he realizes he has s challenger is one of the most wholesome things I’ve ever seen.
I love the way he shouts "lance!" at his squires! :D
@Gorbihn, what a silly adjective to use. "Wholesome." Stop repeating a 1950s UA-cam adjective used to describe food products. How ridiculous.
@@starrfaithfull6934for real
Sir Thomas Coleville
@@starrfaithfull6934definitely, use all the new and cool words. For the clouts and fr fr on god. Amirite?
The way he says "Lance!" Is awesome.
He wants to joust. He knew Ulric wouldnt let him down. Respect.
"Defender of his enormous manhood, a shining example of chivalry and champagne"
I want that sculpted on my tombstone 🤣
Gold!
If it ain’t then refuse to die until it is
It took 5 years for this epic comment to appear, lololol!
Build a mausoleum on family land and print it across a whole wall!
Thats some strong phylosophy
The look on Prince Edwards face when he saw someone wanted to finally complete against him is priceless.
Lance!
@@MrSheenoCalivini Damn Skippy!!
He grabbed the lance and sunk spur before anyone knew what was up
Nah, the face he made when his opponent forfeited got me I. The feels :(
Compete
Younger I thought Heath was the best part of this movie.
Now I still think he is, but every other actor was also phenomenal. Entire cast was perfect.
@@reubenaringo8513 It is quite rare to have modern music match a period piece. Often, movies or shows try too hard when doing such a match (The new Willow series is horrible for it as it's like they're trying to cash in on the Stranger things vibe).
And I totally agree that this film married the two quite well!
Robert Baratheon (before he got fat), Vision, Marc Antony, the Joker, Wash, and Lydia Rodarte-Quayle all in the same flick.
if you want another one like that, watch the patrick swayze movie "next of kin" but try not to read anything about it first. it has the craziest cast of all time. @@henchlife4224
Yep, for all the many strengths of this movie that, in so many ways, had no business being as good as it was, the cast is unquestionably the greatest. Clever, too. Young character actors rarely get offered film work of this level and would consider damn good money what a traditional lead would consider a pittance because just the chance for someone with the talent of James Bettany (and all the others) to show his caliber in a big Hollywood flick is potentially career-defining. Meant they could afford the best lead I could imagine in the roll _and_ made the film better.
Also, for someone who could certainly see the quality of Breaking Bad that made it so beloved but couldn't quite love it himself, I'm pleased to find out Kate got a significant role in such an iconic piece of media. She's not used much in this film but you can still she's seriously good at what she does.
@@henchlife4224 Reichsmarschall John Smith
It's supposed that is only a "romantic comedy" movie, but the screenwriter show us a great lesson. "A real Knight attack when others withdraw, but also show mercy to protect the honor of his rival". I love that message
attacking while other withdraw... I think I get what you meant (will fight in the face of adversity) but the way it came across, it sounded like you were praising Adamar =P
@@Xunethqualn i mean adamar is good knight, but a bad person
@Guardian582 being a good knight was supposed to include being a good person. They're "supposed" to follow a code of conduct and morality that Adamar definitely did not follow in this movie. Obviously, this was true of knights in actual history as well...
@@Guardian582 mmm, clearly not. Adamar is a bad person and not "real" knight. The prince say at the end that "a real knight attack when others withdraw," and the movie show us previously how Adamar withdraw one lance when he know that is adversary was the prince, but next in the same tournament "Sir Ullrich" attack, even knowing that is rival was the future king of Wales. And in previous scene Ullrich show mercy and keep the honor of his rival.
@@rodrigoantoniorojo2725 "a real knight attack when others withdraw" he ever said a 'real knight' does it, just that it is knightly to do so, even being a knight sometimes withdrawal is required(such as when the prince did that in the beginning in the tournament in rouen when he was injured)
The movie that taught many a child that being a Knight is about one's character, not their status.
Too many of those times considered that being of a noble bloodline was what made them noble, while those of today would consider being noble to be 'their actions', not their bloodline. One of my favorite movies, with perfect villains, good heroes, and good rulers. Good rulers were uncommon, as were good heroes.
@@heartattackjack9349 in the modern tongue: while connection are the key, merit should not be overlooked.
A solid message for the ages.
The key to a class society is class?
As for good ruler, the historical black prince was maybe a good prince but a perfectly horrible plunderer
Robin Hood (Kevin Costner): "Nobility is not a Birthright. It's defined by one's actions."
And then, me, a lad of modest means and good standing tried and was promptly rejected from joining many knightly orders in Europe due to income and pedigree, bloodlines, titles…oh well I am still a knight errant, unrecognized but have traveled the world and done some good, helped others. Titles don’t honor men.
"He knowingly endangers himself" --- A line that has so many different meanings and describes so many different situations in which people try to 'pass the blame' away from someone who gets injured for whatever reason.
Like pro athletes.
Yeah… but William has to carry all the risk here. What if he killed the prince or worse, incapacitated him? I guarantee his head would be off before the sun set! So much for honor, really…
@@acidz0037 Im sure the Prince's Squire would vouch for his lords choices. So would his aids and anyone else who was in his 'camp' at the tournaments who know who he really was.
@@acidz0037 Also.. why the bloody-hell is youtube hiding your reply?
@@Gwydion_Wolf maybe, but I doubt the grieving king would listen, William’s hand caused the prince’s death, end of story. If I was the lord of that particular town, I’d probably have the prince arrested and sent back home with a strongly worded letter before his butt got into the saddle, it’s too much of a risk. Yeah, stupid Utube, playing with the algorithms again…
Love the way they bring this back around in the end. Both times these two have met, they have sought only to be seen & treated as equals to any other man. Both times, they have granted the other the chance to stand as an equal to their fellow man.
Well said.
The relevance of that is apparently why the edited out Chaucer's speech when William was in the stockade.
@@davidrosensin7985 It's sad, because Chaucer's speech was *good*... but I see how it would have detracted from the overall scene.
@@SamWinters The issue is that the way the scene is shot, Chaucer was already winning over the crowd which considerably downplayed the impact of Edward's reveal. If you've seen the speech though, I kinda feel they should have kept them both, but I understand the choice to edit it out.
Hear hear well said
This was such a perfect oddity of a movie. I’ve watched for many years. Loved this scene.
Legit the first day my parents bought it and asked if me and my bro wanted to watch it, it sounded dumb from the title. But turned out to be one of my favorite watches still.
The combo of middle age stuff with the new age music and such was just so much fun.
I know. Total cult classic. Can’t change the station when I find it. That and First Knight are like that.
It's still one of my favorite guilty pleasure films.
I will gladly die on the hill that James Purefoy is the best Bond we never had.
Missed opportunity
YEEEEEES !!!!
Clive Owen is a good candidate to that title as well.
I'll join you, his time as Mark Antony was the best Bond audition in 20 years
I didn't even know that that was an opportunity and now I am unbelievably upset that I didn't get to see this
I love that this is the kindness Prince Edward later repays. Allowing a chance for competition instead of "running" due to status.
this and the fact he did not 'finish him' as Ademar would have in Rouen, will first ever tournament
Let's just appreciate they way he yells "lance!"
Iirc Brian Helgeland (Director) basically hired Purefoy just for the delivery.
EDIT: Or at least that is how they put it in the DVDs Commentary.
@@ChuckNorrisIsNothing He is the scene-stealer extraordinaire. Practically every line of his in this film is iconic.
Excellent cast and writing aside, Paul Bettany as Chaucer just kills it in this movie.
"Oh, my giddy aunt!" always cracks me up! :)
He's saying "Oh my god" - it's "oh my giddy-od"
@Dennis Coffman And....he was born yesterday.
@@beld9670 Thanks, I've never heard of that expression - old English? You might be right with respect to an old English reference but in the movie, Geoff says, "Oh, my giddy AUNT". You can hear him clearly say that and it's in the screenplay and shooting script. "Oh, my giddy-od" would just not have had the same effect. 🙂 But his giddy aunt comment? Always gets a laugh from me no matter how many times I've seen this movie. 😂
He says, "Oh my Gideon"! Get your hearing checked...
@@michaeldavidson9939 That makes no sense at all. 😆
I will never stop loving this movie
It's in my top three for sure.
Right? Super underrated
It's a terrible movie that would not be remembered if Heath Ledger was still alive.
@@StudleyDuderight many of us fell in love with this movie years before ledgers death
@@StudleyDuderight lol what ?
It was silly , but great fun anyway .
More memorable than a lot of new stuff .
Geoff: "Colville is Edward. The Black Prince of Wales. The Future King of England."
Dysentery: "About that..."
To be fair, he lived to the age of 45 & had been actively fighting in many battles since age 16
The insane casting of this movie, so many good actors in it
When everyone else surrenders: "my day is ruined and my disappointment is inmensurable "
When William charges at him: "finally a worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary "
The man just wants to actually Joust someone and finally here's someone with the balls to give him that.
"We're English Jeff, we know who he is!" amazing line
Especially when the one saying it is in fact American.
"We're English Geoff, we know who he is" LOL
James Purefoy is an underrated actor.
Dudes so good in HBOs Rome aswell as this
Hes also the reason why The Following was watchable
Definitely. Rome sold him on me.
He really is, everything he does he gives it all.
Absolutely. Spectacular actor. In another world he would have the fame the Game of Thrones actors got…
One of the best scenes...nobility isnt measured by family status, but by the actions they believe in to be right.
This is oddly one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. I watch it at least 5x a year. every time I am sick in bed this is my go to
It's hardly even a guilty pleasure. The film is just plain good.
it must comfort you if you naturally go to it when sick
Looking for movies to watch, and since u seem to share the same taste being here, can u list the other 4 top movies of urs
It’s a good movie.
Hope you get better !
"You knew me! And still you rode?
..It's not in me to Withdraw."
An Epic line for the ages.. love this film
...but it happens(referring to the time Edward allowed him to forfeit during the match due to injury)
Love the end when they both punch their heart to each other. Such honour and respect
old roman salute
no honor for the black prince murderer of women and children
I know everyone is looking at Edward's expression but note William's helmet. When Chaucer runs up to tell them that its Edward, his helmet is down looking to Geoff, but the for fe moments after he says "He's in disguise like me so he can compete" his eyes never leave Edward. Earlier in the movie when talking to Jocelyn Ademar notes that William doesn't lift his chin, his eyes are always on his opponent even if it might cause him harm to do so... Jocelyn says "The sign of a true hunter." William was never going to withdraw... he just noted the change in understanding. His eyes never left his opponent. And I fucking love this movie.
losing Heath Ledger and not getting to see all the rolls he could have played is a tragedy far beyond any penned by Shakespeare. its incredibly sad.
A Knights Tale imo is one of the best medieval movies ever. Not an overly dramatic, slightly overused, macabre story of death & disease. But a glimpse (even if exaggerated) of how ‘normal’ people might’ve lived in those days.
There are an enormous number of anachronisms in this movie, but they used them to bridge gaps in knowledge and culture. Makes it easier for an audience to watch if they can see a bit of their culture in it, and if they don’t have to wonder what the devil anyone is saying.
Lord of the Rings blew up the following year and thus writers all threw off the idea of medieval fiction ever resembling A Knights Tale again. Kinda sad.
Absolutely not. Not even remotely 'normal'. But it was one of the best movies ever made, because it tells a story we can all relate to.
It shows more honor to ride against somebody that enjoys the ride the fight lives on in all of us
"You want to know how I got these scars?"
"Jousting!"
Great film, so many funny lines and brilliant actors.
"It's called a lance". "Hello"!
That one crazy time when Vision, Robert Baratheon and Joker all came together in the same universe that was still going through its middle ages and decided it would be fun to do some jousting as a team. They still write letters to each other about it.
Don't forget K-2SO.
And V.
I didn't see any spears run through the Wash
@@Algaean I'm a Leaf on The Wind...😞
@@danielseelye6005 He's still out there, soaring...
Even now YEARS LATER I still think this is one of the best scenes ever
The moment when Prince Edwards change his expresion when Will charge him is priceless, including the soundtrack
A Knight's Tale remains the ONLY film I've watched more than twice at the cinema. I went a total of 10 times with different people. Never tire of it.
They could rerelease this in theatres and I'd go watch it again....remember $1 theatres?....movies would get released and then before they'd come out to VHS, they'd go to "dollar theaters" to be seen even when out on tape, I saw Batman, The Bodyguard, and so many other films repeatedly as a kid in this manner
This movie began as a guilty pleasure for me when it first came out. I can honestly say its in my top 5 favorites...not greatest but favorite movies
It actually is true that Edward would enter tournaments under various aliases. His father Edward III also did the same thing.
I really like Prince Edward's armor in this movie, looks majestic and cool.
It is, but the helmet is absolutely stupid
@@the98themperoroftheholybri33 😂
The suicide helmet is hard to overlook. The armor is nice for a prop maker
@@2adamastthey needed to film a lot of the actor’s performance while maintaining the appearance that his identity was hidden from the crowd. I’d guess they knew it wasn’t a good design in practical terms but it let them film what they needed to film
I'm 58 and I've seen a lot of films. This film takes me to emotional places that no other film does.
I love this movie so, so much. Pure greatness.
R.I.P Heath Ledger. You’ll always be remembered as not just one of the greatest actors of all time but one of the best human beings to ever grace this Earth.🙏
among the famous of us...
eh...all time? no.. Not quite. Remembered as a great actor, 100% for sure.
ever?!? ... seriously get a grip, kid!
Fantastic movie.
In this scene, the best three bits are:
Edward’s defeated expression quickly turning into excitement when he realizes that William is giving him the opportunity to test his mettle.
…the two acknowledging that the world they live in often forces them to compromise their beliefs…
…and perhaps one of the coolest gestures of mutual respect (chest thump / fist clench).
Everything you said, I completely agree. 100%.
It occurred to me the third time watching the movie(out of umpteen million) that this is what saves him before the final joust.
@@kryshunter Both this and the act of mercy William showed at Rouen
I thought Adamar’s herald speech was the best part….”defender of his enormous manhood…….”
Chaucer's "oh my giddy aunt" cracks me up every time.
And with that gesture he saved his own life.
I don’t care what anyone else says, this is one of the greatest movies ever.
James Purefoy is a vastly underrated actor. this was a remarkably well cased moving , James was among those who were well selected
Fun fact, the actor who playes Edward the Black Prince of Wales is in fact a Welsh Actor; James Purefoy.
Sir James Purefoy, a Living Legend
One of the best movies ever and will go down as an all time classic.
This meeting is when William changes his fate. Because later in the movie, the Prince will return the favor and officially make him a knight.
You see... Finding real friends who will back you up in tough times.
I cant tell you how many times I rewound this vhs tape..... The story of Sir William Thatcher will always live on in me.
A hidden gem filled with up and coming talent.
One of the things I love in this scene. Everyone who knows Colville is Edward, withdrew. And if not, they would have under the fear they'd be killed if they fought or accidentally killed the prince. And all the man wanted was to be like the others and join in.
You can see how disappointed he is when Geoff covers the shield, contrasted with the sheer joy on his face as he sees "Sir Ulrich" riding towards him.
Finally someone is going to let him actually compete, not just effortlessly and meaninglessly advance.
@JamesTobiasStewart yeah imagine having the shadow over you "You are too important to be hurt." And everyone supposedly fears him, but in actuality, he's probably a massive teddy bear outside of war. And just wants to join in.
The best part is after this, Edward punishes Ademar for withdrawing against him by ordering the free companies to lay siege for months allowing "Ulrich" to train and practice to beat him after he disbanded them.
I always liked Purefoy's performance in this one!
James Purefoy also played Mark Antony in the sublime HBO series, Rome. Such a fine actor.
I saw this movie in the cinema when it first released, when I was like 11. I watched it so many times on DVD as a kid, it was always a treasure of a film for me
Only a madman would meet Marc Anthony in the open field
Marcus Agrippa: Hold my wine.
Not as mad as someone willingly taking on the joker
I detect a Rome reference.
@@artiek1177 My man
A Rome reference and a GoT reference. With a scene showing James Purefoy and Mark Addy.
Well done sir.
The light in the face thing aged like wine.
Love this scene. Prince Edward is dejected when he realizes he's been found out again, but then the crowd roars and he looks up to see Ulrich bearing down on him. He smiles and excitedly calls for his lance. He has to catch up to Ulrich. Then later, he agrees with Ulrich that it's not in him to withdraw either, but sometimes it happens as Ulrich granted him mercy when he had to withdraw earlier. He's letting Ulrich know he hasn't forgotten the kindness.
Thanks for the recap. I had almost forgotten what I just watched 2 seconds ago.
@@darklordojeda Who said I was trying to give you a recap?
@@druidriley3163 Not sure if that is what you were trying to do. But it is what you did do..
@@NinetooNine Hey, aren't you just recapping what darklordojeda said?
@@druidriley3163 Yes. But I did it better. So it's ok.
You can hear the joy in Edward's voice when days "Lance!" .
Such a nostalgic movie remember having it on DVD my brothers an I always watched it when we were kids. Good memories!
This scene shows that Addomar was a SOLDIER, concerned with victory, stats, numbers, and reputation.
William and Edward however, were warriors, so all that mattered to them was the contest, and the feeling during it.
And that's where you're wrong. Any noble or peasant who injured royalty, especially if they knew said person was royalty, would have faced grievous, if not fatal, consequences not only for themselves but for their family. For nobility, it may as well be the end of their political hopes and ambitions. William, honorable or not, did in fact endanger not only himself, but his friends. Especially once he invited scrutiny onto them and revealed themselves as pretending to be who they're not.
It just so happens that it ended with nobody getting anything more than some bruises perhaps on their torso. Im also hoping that William knew to minimize the risk by aiming the lance as well as he did. Otherwise he would simply have been an honorbound idiot. Thankfully he managed to be practical while also being honorable.
@Abominable Paradox
R-right...
That's what I'm saying. They uh... they both at that moment only cared about the match itself, not all of what you just mentioned.
I think it's funny when a person is dead-set on being contrarian but they still manage to support the thing they're trying to counterpoint
@@meonkrishnanan5920 what are you going on about?
Trying to classify either of these two as warrior or soldier makes no sense here as soldiers can be warriors too. That besides, Adhemar is a political animal which encapsulates exactly what I just mentioned about him.
@Abominable Paradox
By your own admission those things are not mutually inclusive.
A soldier is classically a person who professionally participates in military operation/military structure
A warrior is a person a person who's culture and lifestyle revolve around fighting and combat.
A soldier for instance, might retreat, while a warrior for instance, might willingly fight a losing battle knowing they will die
Soldiers often just want to make it back home, where warriors are known to want what has been referred to as "a good death".
Again, your own comment touches upon the fact that there is a separation of these two concepts. I can't tell if you're deliberately being obtuse or if you're just a person who doesn't know how to argue
By showing shrewd planning, Adomar (Addomar Adremar, whatvever, you know who I'm referring to) shows its more of a professional thing for him.
By showing reckless abandonment for person safety with nothing to really gain but personal honor, Edward and William show its more about their scruples
@@meonkrishnanan5920 Dude you just tried to differentiate Adhemar and William as soldier and warrior. That more or less implies mutual exclusivity. My point is, as you mentioned, that soldier and warrior can be very vague unless you're going for a strictly technical description, and culture and lifestyle, not to mention personal goals do not fall under that.
Edit: Most of the definition ive found seem to be more opinion. Whereas going by official description, your initial comment doesnt exactly apply.
This is one of my favorite movies! ❤
We are English Jeff... we know who he is .!! LOL... loved the frustration of the guy
One of my Fav and the actors involved also Loved Rome years later.. Love it!
Sadly, the Knights who refused to fight him would be the first to turn against him. The Prince just wanted to compete - you could see the disappointment in his face as the white flags went up . Then someone truly honoured him by charging towards him, even after his minders put up the white flag. You could see the joy in his face as his opponents horse charged down the rails.
Yeah he wanted to compete, but he is the fricking heir to the throne, you do NOT endanger the heir to the throne! Do you have any idea what would happen to the knight who managed to cripple/kill the black prince? Let me assure you, he doesnt get to take his place as heir. I dont blame the other knights for surrendering. Even if he wanted nothing more than to joust, the potential price his opponent would pay. And thats assuming he was really a stand up guy and good sport. What if he was angry that someone unseated him? Do you really want your future king to be angry with you?
He left us way too soon.
RIP
I remember seeing and loving this movie before Heath and the rest of the cast were huge!! Such a great movie. Odd yes but for all the right reasons!! A plus
This brings back memories!!!!
This is my favorite movie of all time! All elements are fantastic from a beautiful cast of characters, storyline, memorable lines, humor, romance, chivalry, horses, respect, honor, hope, changing your stars, classical music blends into classic rock, dancing, the underdog gets the girl, good wins over evil, period piece… The list goes on. What are your favorite elements?
all of the above!
I love the music in this scene.
One of my favourite movies of all time and 1 freaking amazing scene. Both great role models.
One of my all time favorite scenes.
"Nor me" Instant respect.
"I have no idea what's going on. When all else fails - charge!" Mark Antony. 😉
William never takes his eye off the Prince when he charges. Another subtle but nice detail that keeps the character consistent
a movie which kicks of with _We Will Rock You_ cannot dissapoint :p
Love this movie. Actually i want to watch it again now.
such an amazing scene
I always watch the “LANCE” several times. It’s just that good.
One of my favorite scenes!
I have seen this movie like 30 times.. love it.
Only 30? 😂 I love this movie as well. It's damned near perfect.
Some of the greatest friendships are made on the field of combat
Love this movie, such fun
This was one of my favorite Heath Ledger performances.
Best childhood movie
To me this was actually the peak of the film
I had forgotten Rufus Sewell was in this. He was really good in Man in the High Castle too.
Colville respected William's bravery to honour his autonomy to face battle regardless of the danger and etiquette rules that prevented such fun!
One of Heath's best movies! ❤
God forbid if they ever remake this movie. it will be a nightmare! Heath ledger, so classic and missed!
The historical fittings of this film are - phenomenal......^^
I still get tingles all these years later. This is still one of my top 10.
Love this movie.
No esta en mi naturaleza retroceder.. que hermosa frase ❤
this is such a good movie and such a great scene. Was probably the smartest thing he did was tilt against him. Made a friend
This movie is my favourite one.
This one of manye Scenes who makes the Film totaly epic
Love that movie helped make it through rough patches funny how that happens
this movie still brings me joy, its the little things that matter
ngl, prince edward's armor and helmet was badass