"This Year’s Hottest Star" How Heath Ledger’s Breakout 2001 Movie Became The Center Of Sony’s Fake Review Controversy

The Heath Ledger medieval action comedy A Knight’s Tale found itself at the center of Sony’s fake review scandal when it was released in 2001. A Knight’s Tale is a classic underdog story, starring Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire who poses as a knight so he can compete in tournaments. The film was noted for its delightful use of anachronisms, including out-of-place pop culture references and a soundtrack full of rock and roll hits from the 1970s. A Knight’s Tale was a modest commercial success, grossing a worldwide total of $117.5 million against a budget of $65 million (via Box Office Mojo).