Review of King Jack (2015) by Ws W — 03 May 2016

Perhaps I was looking for something more melodramatic...

This review of King Jack (2015) was written by Ws W on 03 May 2016.

King Jack has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matthew Anderson (173) for CineVue (2,163) on 05 Jun 2016

Thompson's strikingly assured and unflinching debut pumps new life into a well-trodden genre…

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By Guimo P (72) on 12 Jun 2016

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 Alfin N (428) on 17 Jun 2016

A phenomenal drama, this coming-of-age tale is true to life in a way that makes you feel as if you're watching a documentary…

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By Kevin P (1,697) on 18 May 2016

Sterke tienerdrama over een jongen die uit de kleinste kansjes zijn bestaan moet weten te kunnen maken…

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By Raphael G (192) on 25 Jun 2016

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By Kate C (228) on 26 Mar 2017

Well acted and very effective little powerhouse of a film…

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By Adrian S (365) on 13 Jun 2016

A punch-in-the-gut, emotionally cathartic coming-of-age tale about a young teenage boy navigating the harrowing terrain of adolescence in a…

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By Larry C (399) on 23 Oct 2016

Los norteamericanos son especialistas en este género. Soberbio trabajo, de un guión magnífico. Gran filme…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 25 Feb 2016

For me, King Jack relies too much on violence for its dramatic voltage, but it’s a well-acted movie with heart – and it doesn’t outstay…

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By Andy F (912) on 23 Aug 2016

Except for language, is a really good movie…

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