The film belongs to Fleiss, and he makes Joe's inner life so transparent that it's heartbreaking to watch the boy dig himself into a hole.
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This review of Joe the King (1999) was written by Amy Taubin and published by Village Voice on 07 Nov 2005.
Joe the King has generally received positive reviews.
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