What is Warner Bros. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword?

Warner Bros. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a 2017 action-adventure film directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam as King Arthur. The film follows the tale of a young Arthur, who is unaware of his royal lineage after his father, King Uther Pendragon (Eric Bana), is assassinated by his uncle, Vortigern (Jude Law). Raised in a brothel, Arthur grows up to become a streetwise criminal, until he pulls the legendary Excalibur sword out of a stone and begins to understand his true destiny.

Arthur is then recruited by a group of resistance fighters, including Bedivere (Djimon Hounsou), Goosefat Bill (Aidan Gillen), and Back Lack (Neil Maskell). Together, they form a rebellion against Vortigern, who seeks to rule Camelot with the help of dark magic. The film interweaves elements of magic, sorcery, and martial arts in a new retelling of the classic King Arthur legend.

Along the way, Arthur is guided by a powerful mage, The Mage (Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey), who aids him in understanding his powers and unlocking his potential. However, Arthur's journey is not easy, as he must confront his past and his fears in order to become the true leader his people need.

While the film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the visual effects and action sequences while others criticized its pacing and tone, it remains an entertaining and visually stunning take on the timeless story of King Arthur.