The Song of Roland
Genre: Historical / Epic
Director: Brady Corbet
Writer: Jimmy Ellis
Based on the 11th century poem
Cast: Jonathan Bailey, Russell Crowe, Jonny Lee Miller, Javier Bardem, Callum Turner, Ali Suliman, James McArdle, David Wilmot, Indira Varma
Budget: $84,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $100,078,303
Foreign Box Office: $163,761,305
Total Profit: $71,103,394
Reaction: Big budget historical films can be dicey at the box office, so we're happy this one made such a sizable profit. The star-studded cast and critical darling directer certainly didn't hurt this one.
"Brady Corbet’s The Song of Roland plays like a cinematic lament, embracing ritual and repetition to elevate its tragedy into myth. Jonathan Bailey is just okay as the film's anchor, but it’s Russell Crowe’s weary, haunted Charlemagne that gives the story its emotional gravity, while Javier Bardem brings a layered desperation to Marsilla, avoiding simple villainy. The film’s austere style won’t be for everyone, but its commitment to tone and theme makes it a striking, immersive experience." - Brenton Smalls, Playboy
"The Song of Roland is a stark, operatic epic that leans into myth over realism, embracing the grandeur and fatalism of its source material. Brady Corbet directs with a cold, almost hypnotic restraint, letting the inevitability of Roland’s downfall build with quiet dread. Jonathan Bailey is solid, balancing heroism with arrogance, while the battle at Roncesvalles unfolds with brutal clarity. It’s a somber, meditative take on legend that lingers." - Chris Price, Boston Herald
"While visually striking and ambitious, The Song of Roland struggles to translate its poetic source into compelling cinema. The film’s rigid tone keeps characters at a distance, and its repetition dulls the emotional impact. Strong performances can’t fully overcome a pacing issue that makes the story feel more academic than engaging." - Mark Plainsview, ReelViews
Rated R for strong battle violence and some disturbing images.
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