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Night of the Templar

Night of the Templar (2012)

May. 13,2012
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3.7
| Horror Mystery

The stage is set for retribution as an eclectic group is lured to a secluded European Castle under the guise of a promised "fantasy weekend." And as they read from an obscure storybook, a nefarious tale of avarice is reenacted for their entertainment. However, they are unaware that they have been gathered for their own personal and befitting executions.

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MonsterPerfect
2012/05/13

Good idea lost in the noise

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BroadcastChic
2012/05/14

Excellent, a Must See

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Usamah Harvey
2012/05/15

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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Kinley
2012/05/16

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

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sdngry
2012/05/17

I selected this movie because Norman was in it, but I couldn't even watch it. After 40 minutes of cliché and meaningless dialogue I fast forwarded to the end. The script is full of clichés, all characters are one dimensional stereotypes and the whole thing is a predictable snooze fest. Lead actor is weak and weird - maybe that was intentional, I don't know. Strong actors like David Carradine and Udo Kier are wasted. I don't even want to talk about the big boobed ladies who run around in underwear who actually don't contribute to the story.Don't bother to watch it.

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eddie_baggins
2012/05/18

Billy Drago in drag… its an image and a concept my brain is still to comprehend. Why did this happen? How? To what purpose does it serve and does it even matter? Perhaps it's just one of those things, a random occurrence in the cosmos sparked by dense imagination and/or slight comic perversion and displayed for our hesitant amusement.Let's face it, our brains are only so big and we can only use so much of them… and while it is sadly a fact that I may never understand the grand concept of John Bly as a cross-dressing chef who before too-long has his/her life ended by a Knight Templar in a modern American manor, I strongly advise using yours to track down this awkward, bizarre, perhaps knowing or perhaps serious (I couldn't tell) small-budget oddity. Your inner critic may not thank you for it, but sometimes its better to tell that cat to scram while you groove with your inner 12 year old instead.If you succeed in that, you'll have a lot of fun here.The plot revolves around great medieval knight Lord Gregoire, who having been betrayed by his own adviser and warriors for an abundance of gold and riches, vows that after these traitors revel in 10 lifetimes of excess he will exact his bloody revenge. How this happens and the situations that arise from it are too confounding to detail here, especially concerning the true identity of the damsel our (anti)hero hooks up with at the film's end (this is simply brilliant) and what exactly the core group of characters have gathered for so this foretold 'night of the templar' can begin. Among these characters is an unfit deviant fittingly named Henry Flesh, played by none-other than The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus, who engages in a particular scene that he will one day be able to show to his kids with pride.Other notable actors supporting this original material include the simply legendary Udo Kier (Flesh for Frankenstein, Blood for Dracula, Suspiria, Europa, Shadow of the Vampire) who, while spending a large portion of his screen-time walking and starring, pleasantly progresses into a vital role come the third-act and elevates the camp proceedings with his thick accent and undiminished persona, and equally legendary David Carradine (Death Race 2000, Kill Bill) who sadly passed away in 2009 after post-production. Given the subtle lunacy here its obvious that these great actors signed up not just to pay the bills, but because they could sense a journey that an open-minded viewer could truly revel in; featuring, as the tagline reads, passion, loyalty, deceit, betrayal…and revenge. They were right.I sat watching this movie prepared to enjoy it, thanks to the promise of swordplay, violence and performances from two of my favorite cult actors; what I wasn't prepared for was the brazenly ridiculous script peppered with cues that certainly succeeded in making me chuckle when I wasn't wincing, and of course Billy Drago in drag… … that one tangible element of creative abandonment.That one element that should prove to you, ladies and gentlemen, that while this isn't perfect, it's a rickety barrel-load of fun that can be savored for all the wrong reasons, and will no doubt cause you to involuntarily smile when bored at work or frustrated at school in the following days. Sometimes we are simply not meant to know how things are, a side-effect of our limited minds, so instead of wondering exactly what would inspire someone to make this film, wonder instead how many times you can watch Sampson as the "events coordinator" intensely comforting a distressed, shy girl by kissing her on the forehead and bravely declaring that Henry Flesh will never touch her again.And there's that involuntary smile.3 random trophy-filled shelves out of 5 For more movie reviews and opinions check out - www.jordanandeddie.wordpress.com

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doyoufeelthat09
2012/05/19

I love this movie and have watched it multiple times. Each time I watch it I find something new and interesting that I didn't see before. While the modern day part of the film is amazing I find myself drawn to the medieval era even more. The subtleties and nuances of Lord Gregoire is absolutely amazing. Paul Sampson does an excellent job of portraying him in such a humble yet courageous way that is instantly likable yet you can't help but respect him as the great lord as he is. His transition into Jake McCallister is flawless yet you can still see Lord Gregoire buried within the character. I can't wait to watch it again to see what new gem I find buried within this amazing indie film!!

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iheartcandyhearts
2012/05/20

I had high expectations for this film ever since I saw the first trailer. The film's target audience seemed pretty predictable, but with Paul Sampson I knew he'd deliver more. I'm in love with his performance in "Whacked" and "Clown", and his versatility, so you already know he plans on succeeding on many levels, and as usual he doesn't disappoint. The beauty of it all is that this is an original story, and so I'm looking forward to ALL his future projects.Let me start by saying the story itself will start off kind of cryptic, but if you analyze it properly you'll keep up. The acting was so spot on with these characters, their beauty was only a plus. I had been worrying about Sofie Norman's capabilities, not having heard of her before, but she did great I must admit. Ingrid Sonray was my personal favorite, and she portrayed her character Amy perfectly. Norman Reedus was spectacular and Paul Sampson came off adorable and fun at times and when needed pretty damn menacing, showing the range that only few actors have and he commands at will. Udo Kier was fantastic as well, and Billy Drago played a very enjoyable character. You quickly embrace them all, despite the fact you know little about them to start with. I don't want to spoil anything but I will quickly go over what makes this film so enjoyable. The soundtrack and score were amazing to listen to, giving the film a very surreal feel to it. It keeps the film energetic yet appropriately ominous and dark when necessary. Every scene is just insane and a real treat to watch.Let alone being a superbly visual film overall, it works on a psychological stand point as well. Its themes are powerful, best summed up that reality can be harsh and cruel, but it is better to die true than live in damnation. I believe 'Night of the Templar' is going to be a hard hitter for 2013 and for years to come.

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