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King, The (2006) Movie Reviews
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The Onion (A.V. Club) (Tasha Robinson)
The King's perception of religion is hardly friendly, but it's only one aspect of a terrific drama, one that ultimately admits that people can be as much of a terrifying mystery as their creator....read the complete King, The (2006) review at The Onion (A.V. Club) (Tasha Robinson)
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Empire (Damon Wise)
A compelling, intelligent and provocative sins-of-the-father story with a terrific ensemble cast, and a standout Mr. Ripley turn by the ever-versatile Gael García Bernal....read the complete King, The (2006) review at Empire (Damon Wise)
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Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
Just about the only way to make sense of the film is to view its Christian family the way that the director, James Marsh, does -- with a contempt masquerading as social criticism. William Hurt, for one, deserves better....read the complete King, The (2006) review at Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
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Variety (Todd McCarthy)
The story of a veritable devil who comes to test and destroy a family of faith, The King is a noxious film morally and an aggravating one dramatically....read the complete King, The (2006) review at Variety (Todd McCarthy)
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