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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.
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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 GarcĂa Bernal.
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"Good" Reviews
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.
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"Fair" Reviews
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.
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Movie Reviews: Drama
King, The (2006)
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All Time
of 190,686
8,652
2000's
of 34,538
3,102
2006
of 5,460
291
Drama
Drama All Time
of 38,277
4,290
Drama of 2006
of 1,327
158
Drama of the 2000's
of 9,903
1,506
Family
Family All Time
of 4,973
493
Family of 2006
of 111
24
Family of the 2000's
of 913
165
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Overall Rating:
2.2920
Avg Critic Score:
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