The King
2005
A troubled man, recently discharged from the Navy, returns to his childhood home in Corpus Christi, Texas to reunite with his father. Read more
| Starring | Gael Garcia Bernal, William Hurt, Laura Harring |
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| Director | James Marsh |
| Genres | Drama, Drama |
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The King
A troubled man, recently discharged from the Navy, returns to his childhood home in Corpus Christi, Texas to reunite with his father.
| Starring | Gael Garcia Bernal, William Hurt, Laura Harring |
|---|---|
| Director | James Marsh |
| Studio | HIGH FLIERS DISTRIBUTION LTD. |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 39 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 28 Aug 2006 Production year: 2005 |
| Format | DVD |
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Theres a good team behind this artful, creepy and well-acted study of good and evil in the American South, which... read more on Time Out
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26 out of 28 people found this review helpful
A Dark Thinking Man's Film
The King is a movie about Father/Son relationships and how they affect the rest of the family. In short, a young guy (child to a prostitute) leaves the navy, finds his real father (a baptist pastor), and tries to build a relationship with him and his family. The story explores the issues raised by a pastor not wanting his family, friends, and congregation to know of his shady past and of his long lost son's anger at having been rejected. Although some of the cinematography is breathtaking and the acting first rate, the movie itself is very dark with a weak conclusion and you're left wondering what the director was trying to achieve in making the film. The result is somewhat unsatisfying.
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9 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Gripping drama
The first English language role from talented Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal, is a tense and wonderful performance. Seeking out his biological father after leaving the Navy, he discovers him, a married preacher and an equally religious family including his other son, a soon to be confirmed minister. Feeling excluded he seeks retribution for his upbringing by becoming involved with his half sister, who unbeknowst to her is actually her half brother....
Absorbing and very dramatic, it's a real entertaining tour de force from the whole cast.
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Man On Wire: James Marsh Interview
- 28 Jul 2008
We caught up with director James Marsh to get the inside track on the making of his critically-acclaimed documentary. It follows the amazing true-life story of French high wire walker Philippe Petit, who, in 1974 illegally put a cable between the Twin Towers and spent 45 minutes walking across the rope. The film follows the run-up to the event as well as documenting Petit’s other high wire walks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Notre Dame. LOVEFiLM: How did you arrive upon Philippe Petit& Read more
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