King
King

King

2012TV ShowEndedEnglish

King is a Canadian police drama which premiered April 17, 2011 on Showcase. The series stars Amy Price-Francis as Jessica King, a veteran police officer who gets promoted to head of the Major Crimes Task Force in Toronto after her predecessor has a breakdown on television. Season 2 began production in September 2011 and premiered 29 February 2012. On June 2, 2012, it was reported that King had been cancelled after 2 seasons.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: S. ShankarGenres: Action, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A former bodybuilder, seeking revenge for his lover's death, is involved in a tragic accident that causes his brain to be transplanted into the body of a supermodel. He must now navigate a new life while battling his inner demons and a corrupt cop seeking to exploit his situation. The film explores themes of love, loss, and justice as he fights for retribution.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its visual effects, action sequences, and Vikram's performance. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the runtime excessive. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the entertainment value and technical aspects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Vikram's dual performance and the film's grand scale.
  • Appreciation for innovative action choreography and visual effects.
  • Criticism for a lengthy runtime and a somewhat predictable narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's spectacular action sequences and Vikram's dedicated performance. Many viewers enjoyed the visual spectacle and the emotional depth, although some found the plot to be slightly too long or complex.

Awards & Accolades

Vikram won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. The film received nominations for various other awards, including technical categories.

Fun Fact

The film's climax sequence, which involved intricate fight choreography and visual effects, took over 75 days to shoot and was one of the most expensive action sequences in Indian cinema at the time.

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