The King (2019) - Royalty and Responsibility

Published: Nov. 13, 2019, 2 a.m.

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MOVIE REVIEW:

Released November 1st on Netflix, The King is a new take on Shakespeare's Henriad. Although, one would be forgiven for the immense tonal differences between the two, as screenwriter Joel Edgerton, who also performs as Falstaff in the film, decided it was best to pen the tale in a far more brooding, horrific image. Some might find this a stretch from the source material, if not also a historical departure on multiple fronts, and beg the question, "What's the point of all this?"

But, dare I say it, I think that's the point. So, join me as we talk about David\\xa0 Mich\\xf4d's latest film, The King!

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The King is Rated R for some strong violence, and language.\\xa0

It features Timoth\\xe9e Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Ben Mendelsohn, and Robert Pattinson.\\xa0

Directed by David Mich\\xf4d.\\xa0

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