This is an excellent Paul Verhoven film. Sometimes with Paul you get "robocop" sometimes "showgirls" this is one of the good ones. This is really a brutal, ultra-realistic, allegory. Agnes must choose between two worlds. one clearly good; Stephen. He is progress, intellect, love, good faith, etc. one cleary bad; Martin. He is dishonorable, violent, stubborn and surrounded by scum. Why should this choice be hard? Because as the lovely young Jennifer Jason leigh puts is she loves them both. Stephen is martin only younger. Martin was Stephen, a long time ago before medieval europe hardened him.
The characters is this story are either redeemed or destroyed according to their actions. Jack Thompson's general is saved from the plague by science and his appropriate sorrow at his injury of a postulant. meanwhile members of Martins band, rapists and murderers, die a agonizing death. Only the wenches are spared, redeemed by mercy or children.
Given the good actors here, the rousing score by Basil (Conan) Poledouris, and a realistic feel. this is a good film, especially for fans of the sword and sorcerey genre. Recommended
The characters is this story are either redeemed or destroyed according to their actions. Jack Thompson's general is saved from the plague by science and his appropriate sorrow at his injury of a postulant. meanwhile members of Martins band, rapists and murderers, die a agonizing death. Only the wenches are spared, redeemed by mercy or children.
Given the good actors here, the rousing score by Basil (Conan) Poledouris, and a realistic feel. this is a good film, especially for fans of the sword and sorcerey genre. Recommended