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“King Arthur is profoundly stupid and inept.. then there's Clive Owen, rising above it all. Aloof yet watchful, the actor cultivates an inner stillness that is perfect for faintly ironic brooders. He neither distances himself from this risible material nor pulls out the stops and opens himself to ridicule. His King Arthur tells us little about Arthur, but much about protecting one's flank. The mark of a box-office king?”

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David Edelstein

David Edelstein, born in 1959, is a renowned film critic with a significant influence in the film review field. Known for his insightful and accessible writing style, he has made a name for himself with his unique perspectives on cinema. more

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