Moral ambiguities and barbaric reality in post-Medieval Europe
At the beginning of the 16th century in plague-ridden Western Europe an uncouth band of lawless mercenaries led by the charismatic Martin (Rutger Hauer) kidnap a virgin noblewoman (Jennifer Jason Leigh) as revenge against a double-dealing Lord (Fernando Hilbeck). The tough commoners hole up in a small castle while the Lord’s son, Steven (Tom Burlinson), tries to save his betrothed (Leigh) with his militia.
While the events in "Flesh+Blood" (1985) take place just after the medieval period, it could be categorized as a med... read the rest.
The supporting characters make this a classic.
Most classic films are that way.
This tale of Middle Ages blood and gore and survival is quite epic. Paul Verhoeven directs, so we can expect the "in your face" style that he's best at doing.
There isn't the comic relief that you get in a lot of his movies. This is hard nosed action and blood.
I guess that's why it's "Flesh+Blood".
The romantic triangle are aging warrior Martin (Rutger Hauer), the plain blueblood virgin Agnes (Jennifer Leigh, who usually isn't this plain), and the nobleman's son, Steven (Tom Burlinson).
We get hints that Ste... read the rest.
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