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Black Knight

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Jamal (Martin Lawrence), an employee of the Medieval World amusement park, suffers a blow to the head and wakes up in 14th Century England. He encounters knaves, peasants, archers and a giant while showing the people some modern dance moves. Tapping into his good side, Jamal aligns with a peasant woman (Marsha Thomason) and a down and out ex-knight who are bound and determined to overthrow the evil King Leo (Kevin Conway) and his right-hand man Sir Knolte (Tom Wilkinson).

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Black Knight feels like a lazily constructed movie, filled with lame gags and constant mugging from Lawrence.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/22/2010
3/5
Martin Lawrence amuses in raunchy comedy. Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 12/10/2001
1.5/5
A single fish-out-of-water joke told over and over again. Go to Full Review Scott Von Doviak Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com 12/05/2001
Mark Twain managed to pen A Connecticut Yankee all by his lonesome, but three highly-paid Hollywood writers were needed to put together this lazy retread. Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens 11/07/2019
Not being a Martin Lawrence fan, I must confess that Black Knight had me rolling in the aisles. Lawrence went for the comic jugular and succeeded every time. ... Long live the boy from the 'hood who turned into Robin Hood! Go to Full Review Kaleem Aftab The List 04/17/2019
1/5
If it doesn't sound funny, that's because it isn't. Go to Full Review Guylaine Cadorette Hollywood.com 11/20/2008
2/5
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A D @Skelkie Feb 5 One of the funniest films ever. I was in stitches and tears of laughter. See more Will G @Kingofthepixies Jan 18 Underrated, I love this remake of 'a conneticut Yankee in king Arthur's court' See more Garrett P @petersongarrett1991 Jan 5 This movie is so underrated it's so funny See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 18 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Joshua W. @IMO20 Jul 26 Surprised to see all the hate and I wonder if the times are so different that people can’t appreciate this film. This movie isn’t timeless, but a reflection of its time and I think that is exactly what makes it good. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Jun 21 A poor excuse for a comedic movie with an odd plot. See more Read all reviews
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Gil Junger

Director

Martin Lawrence

Jamal Walker

Marsha Thomason

Victoria

Tom Wilkinson

Knolte

Vincent Regan

Percival

Kevin Conway

King Leo

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Synopsis Jamal (Martin Lawrence), an employee of the Medieval World amusement park, suffers a blow to the head and wakes up in 14th Century England. He encounters knaves, peasants, archers and a giant while showing the people some modern dance moves. Tapping into his good side, Jamal aligns with a peasant woman (Marsha Thomason) and a down and out ex-knight who are bound and determined to overthrow the evil King Leo (Kevin Conway) and his right-hand man Sir Knolte (Tom Wilkinson).
Director
Gil Junger
Producer
Arnon Milchan, Michael Green, Paul Schiff, Darryl Quarles
Screenwriter
Darryl Quarles, Peter Gaulke, Gerry Swallow
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Regency Enterprises, Twentieth Century Fox, New Regency Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Crude Humor|Battle Violence|Language|Sexual Humor)
Genre
Comedy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 21, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.4M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)