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Last Knights

Last Knights

Action · Adventure · 2015

When an evil emperor executes their leader, his band of knights – bound by duty and honour – embarks on a journey of vengeance that will not come to an end until they've destroyed their mortal foe.

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Last Knights

2015 Action · Adventure 1h 55m

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6.4 / 10

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When an evil emperor executes their leader, his band of knights – bound by duty and honour – embarks on a journey of vengeance that will not come to an end until they've destroyed their mortal foe.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Kazuaki Kiriya

Written by

Dove Sussman · Michael Konyves

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Raiden

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Bartok

Aksel Hennie

Aksel Hennie

Geza Mott

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Maria

James Babson

James Babson

Fat Jim

G

Giorgio Caputo

Slim Tully

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Lt. Cortez

Court is in session

Put Last Knights on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.