
King Arthur: Excalibur Rising
2017

2017
Director
Jared Cohn
Runtime
88 minutes
Average Rating
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In medieval England, Merlin and King Arthur banish the evil enchantress Morgana and her son Mordred to the ends of the universe as Morgana vows revenge. In present day, Knights descendant Penn doesn't take much stock in the legends of his supposed ancestors, even as the descendants meet in Thailand to practice fighting. But when Morgana and her son return to earth, armed with alien technology and hell-bent on destroying every last descendant of King Arthur and his knights, Penn must to come to terms with who he was born to be, and bring together the new Knights of the Round Table to save themselves and the earth from Morgana's total vengeance.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The plot focuses primarily on ancestral lineage and the conflict between descendants and Morgana.
Gender Representation
Morgana serves as a proactive female antagonist driving the central conflict. While female cast members hold prominent roles, the central heroism remains anchored in the male protagonist, Penn.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The production moves away from a homogeneous Western setting by relocating the modern Knights to Thailand. A diverse cast and international locales suggest a globalized approach to the mythos.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story deconstructs traditional magic by replacing it with alien technology. While it shifts away from purely mystical frameworks, the core narrative follows a conventional hero-journey structure.
Disability Representation
There is no discernible evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined almost exclusively by their combat skills and ancestral ties.
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AI Analysis
This reimagining of Arthurian legend succeeds in breaking the Eurocentric mold of the original myth. By shifting the setting from medieval England to modern-day Thailand, the film introduces a multicultural dimension to the concept of legacy and ancestry. However, the film's depth is limited by its reliance on traditional genre tropes. While the gender dynamics are somewhat disrupted by a powerful female villain, the narrative lacks specific identity-driven stories or systemic critiques that would elevate its social complexity. Ultimately, the film functions as a globalized action piece rather than a deep exploration of diverse lived experiences.

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