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The Mosley Review: The Kid Who Would Be King

Lets be honest. We all love the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. It never gets old. Over the years there have been nearly countless adaptations and the majority of them take the story in a more serious route and stick to the time period. There have been some good films and recently there's been some terrible attempts to re-imagine the legend. Now a couple of my favorite adaptations are First Knight, Antione Fuqua's R-rated version of King Arthur and of course Monty Python and the Holy Grail. What they all have in common is that their all unique takes and they all have fun with it. That's what I loved about this film. It's a unique take on the legend that is modern, relatable and just a delight to watch. From beginning to end I had a smile on my face as the story developed its own witty and quirky humor amongst the impressive action scenes. The liberties taken with the original lore was not too drastic and was inventive in its execution. All of this in a well crafted and acted kids film which is rare these days in live action.

Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Alexander was fantastic and I loved his natural bravery. He naturally commanded the screen and I enjoyed having him lead us through this adventure. I liked Dean Chaumoo as Bedders and even though he got on my nerves at times as the comic relief, I loved the chemistry between him and Alex. Tom Taylor was perfectly mean as the bully Lance, but eventually you ended up liking him since he is "Lancelot" to Alex's "Arthur" and his real heart comes out. Rhianna Doris was also great as Lance's partner in bullying Kaye and I liked her small snarky moments. All of them together made for an eclectic band of heroes and I really ended up loving their chemistry. Now one actor who stole the film with his outstanding comedic timing and perfect weirdness was Angus Imrie as Merlin. I loved every moment and especially his first scene in the film where you are introduced fully to his unique and fun take on the character. When he would switch to his real form, Sir Patrick Stewart takes over and he was just as perfect. The two were perfect counterparts for the same character and it was a blast watching them. Rebecca Fergusen was awesome as always and as the main villain Morgana and she was creepy at times. I loved the confrontation between her and Merlin.

The score by Electric Wave Bureau was epic and fun. There are some truly impressive action moments in this film and I loved the visual effects on the Morgana's army. Writer and Director Joe Cornish has made one of my all time favorite sci-fi films Attack the Block and he has now made another one of my favorite King Arthur films. This was truly a delightful film that is an excellent adventure for all ages and I highly recommend this for a day at the theater with the family.  

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The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)

I know you’ve been burned twice in a row by King Arthur (which I actually liked at the time but have my doubts about now) and Robin Hood. You’re not eager to see another medieval fantasy set in a modern setting. The Kid Who Would Be King is nothing like either of those. It’s an enjoyable, family-friendly flick that’ll delight kids and please the adults accompanying them.

While running away from bullies Lance (Tom Taylor) and Kaye (Rhianna Doris), young Alex Elliot (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) finds a sword embedded in a stone pillar. The weapon is Excalibur of Arthurian legend. With the blade in-hand and his best friend Bedders (Dean Chaumoo) at his side, Alex must turn his enemies into allies and, with the help of Merlin (Angus Imrie and Patrick Stewart), slay the wicked enchantress Morgana le Fay (Rebecca Ferguson) before she takes over the world with her army of reanimated soldiers.

The kids may use cellphones, play video games and go to school but this movie never forgets what it should be and why King Arthur's stories have endured. An ordinary boy suddenly learns he has an incredible destiny. Who wouldn’t be excited? Alex may have doubts, particularly when the scary-looking undead knights come slashing at his door but when push comes to shove, he reveals himself a hero, the kind that lives in all our hearts. It’s got the right mix of genuine peril and lighthearted fun, particularly when Merlin - who ages backwards and is now just a few years older than the heroes - explains how he uses modern-day junk food to create a potion that’ll maintain his magic powers. It builds to a schoolyard’s equivalent of the Battle at Helm’s Deep with a couple of cool monsters, a twinge of emotion to reign in the fantasy elements and some pretty creative action scenes too.

We’re dealing with young teen actors so the performances are fine - not spectacular. In terms of special effects, everything’s pretty convincing and there are a few scenes which even manage to impress. You could deduct points for the peril which - although played as serious - is ultimately safe. It’s a medieval battle in which the undead opponents can be defeated by a bunch of kids. The audience will hardly notice. They’ll be having too good a time.

Pictures like The Kid Who Would Be King are destined to be warmly remembered. It's a good-natured, cheerful movie about pint-sized heroes who take their destinies into their own hands and go on a grand adventure full of excitement and (mild) peril. Everyone's got one of those they call their favorite because they were made with kids, for kids. Take your family to this one and you’ll all have a good time. (Theatrical version on the big screen, January 29, 2019)

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