Review of King Jack (2015) by Andy F — 23 Aug 2016

Except for language, is a really good movie.

This review of King Jack (2015) was written by Andy F on 23 Aug 2016.

King Jack has generally received positive reviews.

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King Jack, despite its sluggish build-up and hazy ending, is a moving, gripping, and honest portrayal of a bullied youth…

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By Ian W (1,171) on 03 May 2016

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue (704) on 16 Jun 2016

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By Helen T. Verongos (48) for New York Times (5,786) on 08 Jun 2016

For everyone who ever had a close call as an adolescent and kept it from the grown-ups, King Jack will hit you where you live…

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By Tara Brady (805) for Irish Times (1,391) on 02 Mar 2016

With a beautifully poised script, King Jack delivers an honest depiction of adolescent sexuality and a terrifying depiction of teen violence…

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By Chris O (947) on 30 Jul 2016

Simple but affecting. Life isn't kind to a scrappy kid from a lower class home…

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