Review of All the King's Men (2006) by Amanda W — 22 Mar 2014

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This review of All the King's Men (2006) was written by Amanda W on 22 Mar 2014.

All the King's Men has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Wetzel D (12) on 12 Jul 2013

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By Jack P (772) on 10 Jan 2013

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By Eddye L (28) on 25 Jun 2015

Terrific film. Absolutely engrossing and persistently powerful in its tale of politics and men, and of deceit and corruption…

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By Garwin S (118) on 29 Apr 2013

It's a top notch casting job, but the movie itself just drags at times and doesn't really bring anything new to the table…

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