Night of the Templar

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First off, my criteria so you have a benchmark of this review to know if it can be of help to you. I have 4 major questions I ask before I recommend a film to a friend or acquaintance. They are: 1. Did the filmmaker play it safe (same old same old)? If so, I rarely recommend except in rare circumstances. 2. Did the filmmaker take risks? If so... 3. Did the film entertain me? and... 4. Was the film well crafted? With Night of the Templar, a resounding YES to all of the above. Now for more detail... Genre? I wouldn't know where to begin so I will just say YES because it covers so much territory in a very smart and tightly directed movie with (according to IMDb) first time director Paul Sampson. Actors? Top notch talent, both seasoned (David Carradine, Norman Reedus, Udo Kier, Billy Drago, Max Perlich and writer/director/actor Paul Sampson who was very captivating in a dual role) and unknown actors (Ingrid Sonray, and ridiculously sexy Sofie Norman). Story? Many layers that cannot be followed if you are trying to multitask. I was on fb during the beginning and I quickly closed my laptop and focused. So glad I did as it did not disappoint. Every Sunday night, my wife and I get together with two other couples that are film lovers and we watch an off the beaten path movie. I found our pick for this week and I'm looking forward to sharing it and more importantly watching it again.

While this wasn't a bad way to pass an hour and a half, Night Of The Templar is definitely nothing I would waste my time watching twice. While the acting was good, the setting good, the idea behind it was good... The problem lay in the very obvious reveals. A few reviewers commented on how the 'suspense' will keep you guessing, and trying to figure out 'who dun it'. I strongly disagree. It was quite obvious from the beginning who the 'good guys' were; so obvious that, for the first half of the film, I thought that they had made it so obvious as to fool to the viewer. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case. The only 'suspense' or 'guessing' I did was wondering which one of the 'bad guys' descendants was which. And even then, it was only for the first few minutes of the films, until their deaths revealed who they'd been. Everything fell into place in very obvious ways. There was no suspense, no build-up, no twists. And it's sad, because this easily could have become a great movie. Again, a few great actors, believable settings, and an original idea gave this movie every opportunity to be great. But the obviousness of the entire thing ruined it. Several people commented on the film quality; personally, I liked the older look. I've always preferred older movies to the new HD. Maybe it's because I'm an Indie fan, and that's mostly what you get with Indie movies. Dunno. One final thought... Paul Sampson really needs to lay off the Botox. His lips looked they were going to explode.

This movie is well acted and filled with action, suspense and a story that intrigued me from the start. It has both Medieval and present-day scenes that all come together to reveal many surprises along the way. David Carradine, in one of his last roles, was superb, as well as the entire cast. The Medieval period set the pace for what would follow centuries later, and it was fascinating to see the story evolve. I also enjoyed the clever dialogue and sharp humor that blended in so well. Excellent performances, not only by David Carradine, but also Paul Sampson, Udo Kier, Norman Reedus and Bill Drago, and the entire cast. First-time director, Paul Sampson, has put together a very entertaining film!

Funny strange weird! This indie movie has so much going on. Knights killing each other, a castle with a man who looks like Prince Charming from the old school fairy tales. More than one criminal(past & present), who prey on the less fortunate. Not only pretends to be of assistance but backstabbing those closest to him. Reincarnation--seven lifetimes of Evil!! David Carradine, Film Star, Norman Reedus, TV & Film Star, Udo Kier(one of Germany's most famous commodities), Billy Drago, Film Star, and Paul Sampson,Film Star(Whacked, Deuces Wild)--All Star Cast!! Girls,Girls, Girls Gone Wild-some nudity. Very Unpredictable Movie.

This is a movie I'll rely on when there is nothing new on TV. I can watch it over and over. The action is cool without being too horror or gore, everyone in the film is appealing and I dream of a vacation in a European castle myself (but I want to live). I recommend this film for anyone and everyone!!! It's packed with Hollywood stars and it's a story you can understand and follow all the way through. It's right up there with kill bill, which I'm sure is why David Carradine was playing a major role in it. I don't know how I missed it in the movie theater, but it's on amazon now so everyone can get it. Get it! You're going to love it!

I'm so glad I didn't pay attention to IMDb's 3 rating and read the reviews. Although I've heard of much of the cast, David Carradine, Norman Reedus, Paul Sampson, Billy Drago, Max Perlich, I hadn't heard of this movie until I was doing a "Templar" search on the internet. This movie is one of the coolest movies (and I stress coolest) that I've seen in a long time, like back to Reservoir Dogs. Well acted, very well directed (Paul Sampson, first time and also great job in dual lead roles) and very well shot. 70's feel with music and vibe. Very sexy scenes and keeps you guessing. I can normally predict the next scenes and movies yet couldn't peg this one. Almost all the reviews are very favorable but IMDb lists this as a 3 out of 10 user rating?! This isn't the first time IMDb is waaay off base. I'm losing confidence in the accuracy of this site.

I really enjoy these types of films and since I saw that up and comer Norman Reedus was in it I just had to check it out. Having really enjoyed his performance thus far in Walking Dead I knew I'd be in for a treat and I was right. The late Mr. Carradine makes his final role very poignant and witty and I full-heartedly enjoyed Mr. Sampson as a medieval Knight/modern day vigilante. Bring the pain! The movie itself is funny, albeit dark and promises to deliver a warped tale to all of us who enjoy thinking out of the box. There are babes galore, epic sword-fights, gore, romance and a healthy dose of twisted humor. Watch it, enjoy yourself and watch it again. A+ for effort!

Nights Templar is magic.My girlfriends and I had a sleepover and watched it. I loved it because of the murder mystery storyline and the actors in it!I am especially intrigued by movies starring Paul Sampson and Norman Reedus. I've seen all the films they've done. I guess I am somewhat obsessed with these two. I liked that sexy Paul Sampson had a dual role-the knight and the events coordinator (his ancestor many lifetimes later). OMG! My favorite scenes were between Lord Gregoire and Lord Renault, and a scene in the kitchen with Jake and Shauna.I really love the weekend getaway inn-so pretty. I had to look away during the girls getting murdered not that I liked any of them! Mostly nasty types. What was super interesting was that some of the knights were reborn as women.Shape shifters maybe?