Review of Farewell to the King (1989) by Rafael Maria C — 12 Jun 2012

This movie wants to be a more violent version of Heart of Darkness, but its more like 'Heart of Darkness' made by dummies.

This review of Farewell to the King (1989) was written by Rafael Maria C on 12 Jun 2012.

Farewell to the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Philippe M (48) on 04 Dec 2007

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By Nancy N (58) on 08 May 2008

Très, très bon film. Il fait réaliser que l'être humain est capable d'une extrême violence mais en même temps, d'une bonté divine…

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