Suna-Golshifteh-Farahani and Claes-Bang in William Tell
Between historical films like Braveheart, Rob Roy, and Outlaw King that weave legend into blockbuster theatrics, there’s always something exciting about these powerful tales of heroism. As this intense, gritty genre has long captured our imagination through rebellion and timeless struggles, studios are digging into more historical events for big-screen attractions.
Gritty and unforgiving, the story gets started after a shocking act of violence finds a villager immediately seeking revenge after his wife is assaulted and murdered. Though the brutal start sets the film’s tone for some bone-crunching action and a bunch of men saving the day, it’s this commodification of assault that feels a bit shiftless.
While it appears like a band of merry men seeking justice, things get a lot more intense. Moreover, the film does what other epics haven’t really done in the past, which is delving into the folk hero’s PTSD.
In supporting roles that add hard-hitting dynamism to the film’s direction is Spall as William Tell’s friend Stauffacher and the villainous and perfectly hated Swindells as Gessler, the king’s right-hand man. While Spall is always a joy to watch and adds a sharp, energetic performance to William Tell, the actor remains one of our generation’s best and most underrated performers. He is consistently frank in his performances to create a strong, memorable value to the story.
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