@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After nearly drowning in the moat, he awakens to find himself in 14th century England.
Quick Stats
5.5
TMDB Rating
1,250
Votes
1h 35m
Runtime
$50.0M
Budget
$33.4M
Box Office
67%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorGil Junger
WriterGerry Swallow
CinematographyDan Barentine
ComposerLane Burch
EditorJeff Beattie
Production DesignJeffrey Schlatter
Produced by
Epsilon Motion PicturesRegency EnterprisesNew Regency PicturesRunteldat EntertainmentFirm, The20th Century Fox
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Martin Lawrence
Jamal Walker / Skywalker
Marsha Thomason
Victoria la camarera / Nicole
Tom Wilkinson
Sir Knolte of Marlborough
Jeannette Weegar
Princess Regina
Vincent Regan
Percival, Leo's Chief Henchman
Daryl Mitchell
Steve
Michael Countryman
Phillip, Leo's Chamberlain
Kevin Conway
King Leo
Erik Jensen
Derek
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Isabell O'Connor
Mrs. Bostick, 'Medieval World' Owner
John Cronin
Dancer
Michael Burgess
Ernie
Mark Evans
Dancer
Kevin Stillwell
Knight #1
Dikran Tulaine
Dennis
