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William Tell
2025 133 min United Kingdom, Italy, United States of America, Germany R 16+
★5.8
Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Director: Nick Hamm
🎭 Based on
«William Tell»
byFriedrich Schiller
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Description
The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.
US Gross:
$43,088
Worldwide:
$264,637
Starring
Claes Bang
Actor
Tobias Jowett
Actor
Connor Swindells
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
William Tell is widely regarded as a lackluster historical drama that struggles with a tedious screenplay and uncharismatic character development. While the production design captures the medieval aesthetic, the film suffers from a disjointed narrative and reliance on unconvincing visual effects.
| Production | The film features authentic and highly detailed production design in its costumes and castle settings. | |
| Screenplay | The script is burdened by long-winded, verbose dialogue that fails to engage the audience. | |
| Cinematography | The visual presentation is inconsistent, pairing effective Alpine location photography with poor quality CGI. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is criticized for being both overlong and laboriously slow, culminating in an ending that feels rushed. | |
| Acting | The casting choices and character performances are perceived as lacking the charisma necessary to anchor the story. | |
| Originality | The historical premise is viewed as strained and illogical, with some critics feeling the narrative choices actively undermine the film's credibility. |