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Reinaldo Marcus GreenKäsikirjoitus:
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Kris BowersNäyttelijät:
Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew, Daniele Lawson (lisää)Suoratoistopalvelut (4)
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Koko maailmaa inspiroineeseen tositarinaan perustuva Warner Bros. Picturesin elokuva King Richard: Williamsien tarina kertoo siitä, miten Richard Williams, kaksi kaikkien aikojen lahjakkaimpiin lukeutuvaa urheilijaa kasvattanut sinnikäs isä, tulee mullistaneeksi tennismaailman ikiajoiksi. Richardilla on kirkas visio tyttöjensä tulevaisuudesta ja epätavallisin menetelmin hän on päättänyt nostaa Venus ja Serena Williamsin Comptonin kaduilta kansainväliselle tasolle ja aina legendaariksiksi tennisikoneiksi. Koskettava elokuva näyttää, millainen on perheen, periksiantamatomuuden ja horjumattoman uskon voima, kun tavoitteena on saavuttaa mahdottomia ja muuttaa maailmaa. (SF Studios Fin.)
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Except for the bigoted and aspiring fascist chocopapa, it was actually pretty good. Four stars might be a bit much, but I just love these boilerplate "from zero to (black) hero" stories. I had a bit of a problem with what the film was actually trying to convey. The experience is mostly taken care of by the story itself, which is a kind of maybe even a slightly fairy tale sports drama. Then again – Will Smith really makes an effort here, and he screams for that bent-backed Oscar until it's not pretty (and he’ll probably get it, too). While there's more than a healthy dose of pathos (not the good kind, unfortunately), there are still a few passages where the whole thing manages to be properly punchy and suitably epic. It's certainly not the film of the year for me, but those considerable Oscar ambitions are understandable given the current social discourse. Yes, there are much stronger films in this genre, and it probably wouldn't stand a chance in a closer Oscar competition (it's not particularly great in terms of craftsmanship or screenwriting). But when I think about it after almost two and a half hours, I actually liked it quite a lot. I'll admit that Jon Bernthal had something to do with that; he's absolutely divine here. [80%]
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I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the story of the legendary Williams sisters. I hadn’t paid as much attention to Venus and Serena over the years, but you’d have to be pretty out of touch not to know their incredible story. Raising two talented girls from a tough neighborhood and turning them into global tennis icons is no small feat, and it’s a story that deserves to be told. I’d heard all sorts of things about their father over the years, but Will Smith’s portrayal really brought him to life in a way that made it all click for me. It’s a wonderfully crafted film, full of biographical details that I love in a movie. All in all, a great cinematic experience.
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Serena and Venus as the perfect projects of the brilliant strategist and visionary Richard. Nothing against it, but the film is too respectful of the King's gloriole. Although it tries to problematize his motivations and the execution of the divine plan for the "two Jordans" several times, it always ends up slipping into schematic adoration. Green isn't an inventive director. He just repeats a learned pattern of punches and when he has to do a big smash at the end to win the game, he hits it out of bounds. Partly because Venus is so absent-minded throughout the narrative that one can't quite sympathize with her efforts. Smith is literally begging for an Oscar in every scene and I wouldn't be surprised if he gets one. It's a similarly digestible and pre-chewed morsel as Green Book was some time ago. Thanks, but I'm sticking with Borg vs. McEnroe. And if you are looking for emotion and psychology, get Untold: Breaking Point. That film speaks about the essence of tennis about a thousand times better and more dramatically than this mess. P.S. There's hardly a film where Bernthal appears and doesn't add a star on top. Give him a big role already.
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I like these bottoms-to-top sports dramas a lot, and this one definitely ranks as one of my favorites. Will Smith is perfect, his life wisdom and advice are a balm to the soul, the emotions are functional, the dramatic scenes are steamy (the police visit was great), and the tennis scenes were entertaining. A powerful and incredible story. I enjoyed it more than I would have hoped. 8/10.
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A smart biopic for the whole family; thematically appealing, well scripted, accessible and well acted. It's considerably more a feel-good-vibe movie than an ambitious and raw drama, but it's so skillfully made, with so many worthwhile and entertaining scenes, that most viewers will gobble it up like a raspberry. Will Smith gives one of the best performances of his rich career.
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An excellent sports film, appropriately motivational, though, of course, it’s not only about tennis, it has other important messages. Will Smith is fantastic in the lead role, and he portrays such a contradictory character as Richard WIlliams definitely is, with everything he has. Sometimes he oozes infectious enthusiasm, sometimes you want to punch him in the face a little (or more), sometimes he moves you. Still, the film doesn't stand on him and his "plan" alone, as Aunjanue Ellis as his wife and their daughters are just perfect, with Jon Bernthal and Tony Goldwyn also rightfully stealing a lot of the audience's sympathy. P.S.: I would love to see a movie about the movie, with the real Richard Williams on set advising Will Smith on how to play it :)
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I don't like the Williams sisters, so I had to force myself a bit into the film, but after finishing it I can say that I really didn't expect such an intense drama. This is a very accomplished piece of filmmaking that perfectly combines all the aspects that a sports drama should have; I bow not only to the work of the whole creative team, but also to the great performances of the two young sisters, Will Smith who played the father in a totally convincing and authentic way, but last but not least, especially to all the real characters led by the Williams sisters, because this life journey is revelatory, shocking and surprising for the uninitiated. It's a great film and at 140 minutes, I don’t think I was bored for a minute. Proof that there's no drama like drama, but when you add a filmmakers' deft hands and a playful idea, it's a winner.
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