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In our notes on Films Touching on the Middle Ages, you will discover our opinions on how well movie makers have done in portraying the characters and attitudes as well as the daily life and times of the period.

These opinions have been derived by dint of much staring at screens and abusive argument--- er, diligent discussion over the relative merits of the films.

Make of them what you will.

Serious Films	year	Short Comments	Want more detail?
Braveheart (dir. Mel Gibson)	1995	Turgid, boring, a-historical
Henry V (dir. Lawrence Olivier)	1945	Manuscripts come to life!	yes
Henry V (dir. Kenneth Branagh)	1991	Everyman's King Henry
The Lion in Winter	1968	Listening Beats Watching	yes
Not So Serious Films	year	Short Comments	Want more detail?
The Court Jester	1955	Quite a lot of research? Surely, you jest.	yes