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A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble Lord who stiffs them by kidnapping the betrothed of the noble's son. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.
In 14th-century Europe, a brutal mercenary named Martin leads his impoverished band of followers after being denied payment for their services. They capture a castle belonging to a wealthy nobleman, taking his daughter Mary captive. As Martin and his men descend into depravity and violence within the castle walls, Mary finds herself drawn to Martin's raw charisma and the dangerous freedom he represents, leading to a tumultuous and violent romance amidst the backdrop of plague and war.
Flesh + Blood was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its visceral brutality, ambitious scope, and Rutger Hauer's intense performance. However, some found its violence excessive and its themes bleak. Over time, it has garnered a reputation as a cult classic for its unflinching depiction of medieval life and its dark, operatic storytelling.
Praised for its gritty realism and visceral depiction of medieval brutality.
Rutger Hauer's performance as the ruthless mercenary Martin is a standout.
Criticized by some for its extreme violence and bleak narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's intense and raw portrayal of medieval life and its compelling performances, particularly from Rutger Hauer. Some viewers found the violence and themes to be quite graphic and disturbing, but many appreciated its historical ambition and unique storytelling.
The film was controversial upon its release for its graphic violence and sexual content, leading to significant cuts for its initial theatrical release in some countries.
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The Lord "Arnolfini" (Fernando Hilbeck) makes quite a misjudgement when he promises a fortune to mercenary leader "Martin" (Rutger Hauer) if he agrees to help him retake his castle, only to renege on the deal. "Martin" and his merry band du...
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....
***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...
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