Review of The White King (2016) by Ben H — 11 Jun 2017

I watched The White King on Netflix after waiting for someone to finally release it in HD on a platform I could cast to my tv. I've waited a good while to watch it and I can't say that I was disappointed.

It's a great cast that deliver strong performances throughout. The film doesn't feed you every answer - this can occasionally take it to the point of feeling disjointed, but it comes across as a deliberate effort to make it jarring rather than any deficiency in the script. I was left wanting more - it would suit a short series but on reflection I was glad it resolved the way it did. This film didn't need wrapping up. It didn't need to be clean. If it had either it wouldn't be the film it is.

The art direction is particularly strong - distinct and consistent, fully in keeping with the world it portrays. The score supports and enhances the story well (hopefully it will be available on Spotify at some point).

Is it perfect? Maybe not, but It's an engaging watch with some high points that lift it above many others in the dystopian drama genre.