The Green Knight

4/10 - the occasional pretty shot cannot save this uneventful, anticlimactic, and loose adaptation of a great Arthurian legend that isn't the masterclass in cinema that fellow viewers and critics claim it is.

I'm writing this seconds after finishing the movie so forgive my frustration. While this is generally a well-made movie from every technical perspective, it is completely destroyed for me by two things. One, it's one of the most boring movies ever. And two, it's made up almost entirely of metaphors and symbolism with nothing concrete to hold onto. I may not be the best with abstract movies but I normally have at least some sense of what they're going for. In this movie, I didn't have the slightest clue about the meaning behind anything and everything. It's all straight nonsense. So many weird random parts seem to have nothing to do with the rest of the story. It's all style, no substance and fully pretentious. There is a lot I liked, even loved. The visuals are stunning. So many beautiful shots. Great cinematography combined with intense music create such an affecting atmosphere. Some really cool camera movements and overall fine directing. Even with all those likes, this movie completely drained my patience. And when it ended, I wanted to yell at the screen in exasperation that I watched the entire thing and still have no idea what it's about. I hate this movie. (1 viewing, 2/20/2022)