Shine Kings
Shine Kings

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Shine Kings

2022
Movie
100 min
English

When Kam joins a rival car club, he jeopardizes friendships and the coveted car show title of "Shine King".

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users78%
Director: F. Gary GrayGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Two estranged childhood friends, now rival con artists, are forced to team up for one last heist to clear their names. They must navigate a treacherous underworld of double-crosses and unexpected alliances, all while confronting the ghosts of their past. The plan involves infiltrating a high-security casino during a major poker tournament, aiming to steal a legendary diamond.

Critical Reception

Shine Kings received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its energetic action sequences and the comedic chemistry between its leads. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally relied too heavily on familiar tropes. Audiences generally responded more favorably, enjoying the film's fast pace and star power.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dynamic action and lead performances.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and somewhat unoriginal humor.

  • An entertaining popcorn flick that delivers on thrills.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'Shine Kings' for its high-octane action, laugh-out-loud moments, and the strong performances of Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg. Many found it to be a fun and engaging crime-comedy perfect for a night out.

Fun Fact

The elaborate casino set used in the film was built from scratch over six months, featuring over 50,000 genuine playing cards used as decorative elements throughout the set.

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