We all remember the old movie about a Connecticut Yankee going back in time to King Arthur’s court, right? Well, “A Kid in King Arthur’s Court” is a contemporary twist on the old classic, this time taking a kid out of the middle of his basketball game and landing him in Camelot.
Calvin Fuller (Thomas Ian Nichols) is a young man who just can’t seem to get a hit when he’s at bat. His little sister has branded him a loser and he’s not feeling too confident about himself when he steps up to the plate. He strikes out and returns to the dugout, only to get caught in an earthquake which opens a chasm in the floor of the dugout. He is sucked through a hole and finds himself in Camelot, where things aren’t as bright and rosy as they once were.
King Arthur (Joss Ackland) has lost his will to run the land the way he once did. He has put down Excalibur and his minister, Lord Belasco, has essentially been running things for years. Grievous taxes have been laid on the people and they think Arthur is behind it all, when in reality, he is unaware of the dealings of his affairs. His two daughters, Sarah (Kate Winslet) and Katie (Paloma Baeza) fear for their father’s health.
As it turns out, Merlin, although dead, has managed to summon Calvin to come to the aid of Camelot. He was trying to send for a warrior, but got Calvin instead. Explaining the situation to the young man and telling him that he alone can save Camelot, Merlin puts his trust in the boy. Calvin doesn’t know just how he’s going to keep Camelot safe, but one thing he does know, he has to keep Lord Belasco from taking Sarah’s hand in marriage. If he weds the princess, he will become the next king, and he has nothing good planned for the kingdom.
Harnessing some modern-day tactics with the materials of his new medieval surroundings, Calvin manages to save the day. This cute family film will be a hit with your family, too. Rated PG.
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