The Kid Who Would Be King
2019, action, adventure, fantasy
120 minutes
Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from...
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8.3
2019-01-31
Bright, funny, and endearing in a way that will keep adults content with the new twist on an old tale, perhaps even entertaining a percentage of adults who genuinely enjoy young adult properties that don’t have children. Read more
8.0
2019-01-18
All sorts of fun, and despite a few flaws is an exciting adaptation from one of our favourite directors. Read more
8.0
Jason King of Salty Popcorn
2019-01-16
I was expecting very little and was thoroughly impressed by this modernised family Excalibur fantasy quest film. It had a good message, a wonderful plot and a script a thousand times better than Aquaman.
7.5
2019-02-13
It’s simplicity in its themes and lessons is not to be sneered at but instead embraced as it brings this fantasy adventure very much into the real world, making this film as relevant as it is entertaining. Read more
6.7
2019-01-28
The narrative is not particularly novel, but it has its charms. Read more
6.0
2019-01-14
A stylish and earnest modern retelling of the King Arthur story that's fun for the whole family. Read more
4.0
2019-02-04
The great thing about a good folk tale is that you can extract a message of contemporary relevance from it while also finding it a ripping good yarn. The Kid Who Would Be King is all yawn and no yarn. Read more
4.0
2019-01-16
While the core story is solid, treating its audience – thirteen and younger- with respect, it’s the trimmings that drag this flick down. Read more
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