We waited a lot for it and we are not disappointed. Kaamelott – First part keeps all its promises. Alexandre Astier really knew how to adapt his universe to the format of the feature film. It mixes elements to satisfy fans of the series with novelties designed for those who do not know it or little.
If the film seems pharaonic, the author, actor, director, composer and editor has not changed his working method. “We always work in an artisanal structure, as a family,” he explains to 20 minutes. When they act in my movies, my kids feel like they’re working in daddy’s bakery. They are happy but not impressed. His son Neil, who plays the young King Arhur, is one of the film’s revelations.
New faces
Alexandre Astier brings together the well-known faces of fans of Kaamelott and a new generation of performers with their new characters. “Both are equally important for the saga to continue to evolve,” he insists. I have found wonderful new talents in acting classes. Their dynamism galvanizes a King Arthur unconvinced by the idea of re-styling the crown and continuing the quest for the Grail.
The success of the film also comes from a sublime score signed Alexandre Astier himself, much more evolved than the famous credits of the series. “Never had I mixed so many musical themes and protagonists. It was complex and dizzying. “
To the charm of the series, with its tasty dialogues, are added well-balanced surprises. When is the next step?