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The King

The devil made me do it.

2006 · 1h 45m · R Drama, Thriller
Directed by James Marsh

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Overview

When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharged from the Navy, he heads to the small Texas town of Corpus Christi, where he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.

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All reviews
77%
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Rotten

A showcase for big ideas that winds up feeling empty.

Michael Booth, Denver Post
Rotten

The King suffers from an overbearing sense of its own self-importance.

Dave Calhoun, Time Out
Rotten

It really is reprehensible and disgusting, not only because we've seen far too many sociopaths in movies over the past 20 years, but because it deals with horrid cliches and presents them as something indie-hip and morally provocative.

Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
Fresh

Chilling and compelling.

Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Fresh

It is an intelligent, disturbing thriller.

Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

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