Movie spotlight
The King and Us
It's April 1974 and Manchester United are facing the prospect of relegation. Anthony never misses a match and it's the crucial last match of the season. Anthony's wife, Jenny, is pregnant but the baby is not due for another couple of weeks. At least, that's what they think.
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Plot Summary
A struggling inventor, struggling to make ends meet, discovers a kingdom hidden within his own home. He must then work with the kingdom's inhabitants to save their world from an impending danger.
Critical Reception
The King and Us was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and a lukewarm reception from audiences. It was widely panned for its weak script, uninspired performances, and predictable plot.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a lack of originality and a predictable storyline.
Performances are generally weak, with Chris Elliott failing to carry the film.
The humor falls flat, and the special effects are unconvincing.
Google audience: Audiences found 'The King and Us' to be a poorly executed family comedy with little to offer in terms of entertainment value. Many viewers expressed disappointment with the uninspired plot and the lack of genuine humor.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a live-action adaptation of a popular animated series, but the concept was drastically altered during development.
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