Stars: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Denise Gough, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Noma Dumezweni, Rebecca Ferguson, Mark Bonnar, Angus Imrie, Alexandra Roach, Patrick Stewart | Written and Directed by Joe Cornish
As a wise man (or woman) once said, “Good intentions doth butter no Parsnips”
Never have truer words been said, and nor have they fitted better than to The Kid Who Would Be King. Joe Cornish (writer and director) started his career, doing silly skits with Star Wars figures, back when that was cutting-edge comedy. He went on to make Attack the Block, the interesting sci-fi action film, about an inner-city housing estate being attacked by extra-terrestrial monsters. It was dripping with both alien blood and social commentary.
The Kid Who Would Be King introduces us to some beautiful animation, explaining the Arthurian myth of the sword, Merlin, Morgana. It wraps up, with the evil Morgana being defeated and trapped.
As a wise man (or woman) once said, “Good intentions doth butter no Parsnips”
Never have truer words been said, and nor have they fitted better than to The Kid Who Would Be King. Joe Cornish (writer and director) started his career, doing silly skits with Star Wars figures, back when that was cutting-edge comedy. He went on to make Attack the Block, the interesting sci-fi action film, about an inner-city housing estate being attacked by extra-terrestrial monsters. It was dripping with both alien blood and social commentary.
The Kid Who Would Be King introduces us to some beautiful animation, explaining the Arthurian myth of the sword, Merlin, Morgana. It wraps up, with the evil Morgana being defeated and trapped.
- 11/4/2022
- by Chris Thomas
- Nerdly
The Kid Who Would Be KingArrives on 4K Ultra-hd, Blu-ray and DVD April 16
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic family-friendly adventure,The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex thinks he’s just another nobody,getting bullied at school and told what to do by his teachers,until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, with the help of the legendary wizard Merlin, he must unite his friends and school yard enemies into an alliedband of knights to defeat the wicked enchantress Morgana. With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be and save the world.
The Kid Who Would Be King stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Denise Gough, and Dean Chaumoo
Touted as, “One of the best kids’ adventure movies in recent memory”, and CertifiedFresh on Rotten Tomatoes®,
The Kid Who Would Be King arrives on 4K Ultra-hd,...
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic family-friendly adventure,The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex thinks he’s just another nobody,getting bullied at school and told what to do by his teachers,until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, with the help of the legendary wizard Merlin, he must unite his friends and school yard enemies into an alliedband of knights to defeat the wicked enchantress Morgana. With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be and save the world.
The Kid Who Would Be King stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Denise Gough, and Dean Chaumoo
Touted as, “One of the best kids’ adventure movies in recent memory”, and CertifiedFresh on Rotten Tomatoes®,
The Kid Who Would Be King arrives on 4K Ultra-hd,...
- 4/11/2019
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
With a seemingly endless amount of streaming options — not only the titles at our disposal, but services themselves — we’re highlighting the noteworthy titles that have recently hit platforms. Check out this week’s selections below and an archive of past round-ups here.
The Beaches of Agnès (Agnès Varda)
One week ago today we learned the news of cinematic pioneer Agnès Varda’s passing. Along with countless heartfelt appreciations, a few services are making it easier to see her films, namely Mubi. They are currently streaming a trio of her works: The Beaches of Agnès, Jacquot De Nantes, and Salut Les Cubains. Today we’re spotlighting her 2008 documentary, which takes a playful, emotional look at her upbringing and filmmaking career in a deeply personal way. – Jordan R.
Where to Stream: Mubi (free for 30 days)
Drift (Helena Wittmann)
A few minutes into Helena Wittmann’s Drift, two young ladies sit at...
The Beaches of Agnès (Agnès Varda)
One week ago today we learned the news of cinematic pioneer Agnès Varda’s passing. Along with countless heartfelt appreciations, a few services are making it easier to see her films, namely Mubi. They are currently streaming a trio of her works: The Beaches of Agnès, Jacquot De Nantes, and Salut Les Cubains. Today we’re spotlighting her 2008 documentary, which takes a playful, emotional look at her upbringing and filmmaking career in a deeply personal way. – Jordan R.
Where to Stream: Mubi (free for 30 days)
Drift (Helena Wittmann)
A few minutes into Helena Wittmann’s Drift, two young ladies sit at...
- 4/5/2019
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Stars: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Angus Imrie, Denise Gough, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Noma Dumezweni, Rebecca Ferguson, Mark Bonnar | Written and Directed by Joe Cornish
Old school magic meets the modern world in this epic adventure. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical sword in the stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Sir Patrick Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
Joe Cornish returns, as director, to cinema screens following an eight-year absence after his critically acclaimed hit Attack of the Block in 2011. His long anticipated and gestating follow up is the rather, on the surface level underwhelming, announcement of a child-friendly adaption...
Old school magic meets the modern world in this epic adventure. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical sword in the stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Sir Patrick Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
Joe Cornish returns, as director, to cinema screens following an eight-year absence after his critically acclaimed hit Attack of the Block in 2011. His long anticipated and gestating follow up is the rather, on the surface level underwhelming, announcement of a child-friendly adaption...
- 2/21/2019
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
There probably isn’t a kid out there who hasn’t thought about what it might be like to wield Excalibur. The sword of the heroic King Arthur and one that granted the user magical powers and/or rule over a nation, there’s something truly heroic about fielding such a iconic symbol and harnessing its powers for good. Then again, maybe it’s the swords of He-Man, Lion-o, Jon Snow or Aragorn that tickle your fancy, but it’s Arthur’s blade that takes centre stage in Joe Cornish’s anticipated film which gives the tale a modern twist and it’s safe to say that this is no King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.
From Camelot, we ride to a small London town where Alex (Serkis) lives with Mum (Denise Gough) amid growing political problems and government unrest (isn’t it always these days?) and having to fend...
From Camelot, we ride to a small London town where Alex (Serkis) lives with Mum (Denise Gough) amid growing political problems and government unrest (isn’t it always these days?) and having to fend...
- 2/11/2019
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Chicago – The marketing of this film keeps mentioning the 1980s cult film ‘The Goonies,’ but this British based “school mates” adventure is rooted more in King Arthur and “The Sword in the Stone.” A boy’s grand adventure plays out with themes of what is at stake in a delightful “The Kid Who Would Be King.”
Rating: 3.5/5.0
The film is well written, well cast and executed with heart and excitement. It’s a pity that the inevitable overindulgence in computer generated images had to be present, but for once it was balanced with some decent storytelling and “analog” wizardry. It’s like “The Goonies” only in the sense that it’s a kid’s quest, with nary an adult involved. But the mythology associated with the quest is pure British, expanding upon the King Arthur legend and lessening the Disney effect by creating its own tale of kings and knights.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
The film is well written, well cast and executed with heart and excitement. It’s a pity that the inevitable overindulgence in computer generated images had to be present, but for once it was balanced with some decent storytelling and “analog” wizardry. It’s like “The Goonies” only in the sense that it’s a kid’s quest, with nary an adult involved. But the mythology associated with the quest is pure British, expanding upon the King Arthur legend and lessening the Disney effect by creating its own tale of kings and knights.
- 1/25/2019
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
20th Century Fox has released a new clip today just ahead of tonight’s premiere of The Kid Who Would Be King that features Alex (played by Louis Serkis) trying to prove to his mom (Denise Gough) that he is telling her the truth about the Excalibur. In doing so, he tries to summon the Lady of the Lake. Check out the clip below:
I also included a new promo spot called “The Knights Code”:
Louis Serkis stars as Alex, and is joined by new actor Dean Chaumoo, who plays his best friend Bedders, and friends Tom Taylor (The Dark Tower), and Rhianna Doris (Secret Life of Boys). Angus Imrie (Kingdom) plays a young Merlin, with Sir Patrick Stewart (Logan) as the older version. Rebecca Ferguson (The Greatest Showman) plays the evil Morgana.
Here’s a synopsis:
The Kid Who Would Be King tells the story of Alex, a...
I also included a new promo spot called “The Knights Code”:
Louis Serkis stars as Alex, and is joined by new actor Dean Chaumoo, who plays his best friend Bedders, and friends Tom Taylor (The Dark Tower), and Rhianna Doris (Secret Life of Boys). Angus Imrie (Kingdom) plays a young Merlin, with Sir Patrick Stewart (Logan) as the older version. Rebecca Ferguson (The Greatest Showman) plays the evil Morgana.
Here’s a synopsis:
The Kid Who Would Be King tells the story of Alex, a...
- 1/25/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
This week the multiplex presents another retelling of a familiar, romantic legend. You may be wondering whether we’re going to endure another revival of Robin Hood since the stench of that abomination from two months ago has finally cleared from theatres (last week it garnered several well-earned Razzie nominations). No we’re not going to that exact time frame, for this new film starts a bit before, then jumps (leaps and bounds really) to the present day. It’s somehow a reboot and retelling of the story of Arthur, complete with knights, wizards, dragons, and that magical sword Excalibur, of course. And this time it’s a lad of thirteen or fourteen years, Alex, who is The Kid Who Would Be King.
This adventure starts with some backstory, namely a spiffy animated prologue rendered in the style of old pen and ink illustrations which whittles down the Arthurian legend to the basics,...
This adventure starts with some backstory, namely a spiffy animated prologue rendered in the style of old pen and ink illustrations which whittles down the Arthurian legend to the basics,...
- 1/24/2019
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ Film Review: Joe Cornish Turns Arthurian Legend Into ’80s-Style Kid Romp
In Joe Cornish’s follow-up to his sci-fi breakout hit “Attack the Block,” the sophomore director mines the rich mythical realm of the legend of King Arthur. But rather than pick up the story in medieval times, “The Kid Who Would Be King” takes place in the modern world, one where our heroes wear school uniforms and, at first, don’t know how to wield swords or ride horses.
“The Kid Who Would Be King” is a charming story of fantasy, pop-culture references and myth-making. It’s a movie with the playful camaraderie of “Goonies” and a few elements from ’80s sagas — like “Labyrinth,” “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “The NeverEnding Story” and “Legend” — where young people go on character-building adventures. “The Kid Who Would Be King” even uses a synth-heavy score from Electric Wave Bureau to give the movie that old-school sheen.
Alex wants to do the right things...
“The Kid Who Would Be King” is a charming story of fantasy, pop-culture references and myth-making. It’s a movie with the playful camaraderie of “Goonies” and a few elements from ’80s sagas — like “Labyrinth,” “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “The NeverEnding Story” and “Legend” — where young people go on character-building adventures. “The Kid Who Would Be King” even uses a synth-heavy score from Electric Wave Bureau to give the movie that old-school sheen.
Alex wants to do the right things...
- 1/23/2019
- by Monica Castillo
- The Wrap
Let’s say you’re a kid, growing up in England’s middle-class suburbs circa right now. You’re not popular — in fact, it’s safe to say that most of your fellow students would characterize you as a dork, a geek, possibly a dweeb … and that’s if they’re being polite. But you’re smart, and you’ll stand up to the schoolyard pricks if they pick on your best friend — he’s chubby and equally as unpopular as you — even if that means risking public humiliation and a potential beating.
- 1/23/2019
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
The Kid Who Would Be King should've made for a royal entertainment, but runs long and relies heavily on tokenism.
The Kid Who Would Be King should very much be a fantastical bit of fun. The movie rather successfully gives the hard sell that childlike idealism is a good thing. It’s much less successful at its other goal of being a clever commentary on the hero’s journeys in the style of King Arthur, which it namechecks, or Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Unwilling to make a real statement about anything other than optimism, The Kid Who Would Be King finds itself caught somewhere between too clever for its own good yet still never actually funny, all while accidentally invoking a perhaps more daring show for adults.
Written and directed by Joe Cornish, The Kid Who Would Be King finds Alex as a young English boy living with his mother.
The Kid Who Would Be King should very much be a fantastical bit of fun. The movie rather successfully gives the hard sell that childlike idealism is a good thing. It’s much less successful at its other goal of being a clever commentary on the hero’s journeys in the style of King Arthur, which it namechecks, or Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Unwilling to make a real statement about anything other than optimism, The Kid Who Would Be King finds itself caught somewhere between too clever for its own good yet still never actually funny, all while accidentally invoking a perhaps more daring show for adults.
Written and directed by Joe Cornish, The Kid Who Would Be King finds Alex as a young English boy living with his mother.
- 1/22/2019
- Den of Geek
Like many directorial debuts, Attack the Block was an ideal venture for writer-director Joe Cornish to exercise his pet obsessions. The cult-film-in-the-making was the product of Cornish’s longstanding cinephilia, inspired by a childhood filled with horror films and Fangoria magazines, and parodic, deconstructive impulses honed on his Channel 4 sketch series co-hosted with his comedy partner Adam Buxton. Attack the Block was generally acclaimed for its genre-bending/mixing and sharp humor, but retrospectively, its sociopolitical filter sets it apart from its contemporaries. Cornish’s not-so-subtle political subtext lends his debut some much-needed weight, especially its final scene: a whole neighborhood cheering for a black teen who’s unlawfully arrested for saving mankind. Strip away the monster-movie elements and Attack the Block falls squarely into the social realism playbook; “marginalized teens living in a council estate forced to defend a neighborhood that rejects them as hoodlums” could conceivably be the...
- 1/21/2019
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Joe Cornish’s long-awaited and largely delightful follow-up to “Attack the Block” is a unicorn of a children’s fantasy movie: It’s imaginative, it’s heartfelt, and it never feels like it’s trying to sell you anything more than a measure of hope for the future. Cornish may bite off a bit more than he can chew by trying to reinvent Arthurian legend as an epic, ultra-contemporary adventure for the kids of Brexit-era Britain, but the guy hasn’t been able to direct anything in more than eight years, so it’s hard to fault him for an excess of pent-up ambition (especially not when the least effective parts of his movie involve a crazed Patrick Stewart running around in a Led Zeppelin t-shirt).
“The Kid Who Would Be King” may not be the equal of its influences, but even its awkward second act is sprinkled with a...
“The Kid Who Would Be King” may not be the equal of its influences, but even its awkward second act is sprinkled with a...
- 1/12/2019
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
A likable enough, Amblin-esque update to the classic Arthurian legend, “The Kid Who Would Be King” is hardly the first time a group of adolescents have saved England from supernatural harm in a Joe Cornish movie. That said, much of the attitude and originality that drew fans to the irreverent writer-director’s inner-city alien-invasion debut, “Attack the Block” — wherein underdog heroes faced off against fluorescent-fanged beasties from outer space — has gone missing from his eight-years-later second feature, which skews considerably younger and safer than that 2011 cult favorite.
Maybe that’s because the kid in question is bland 12-year-old Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis). Polite, white, and thoroughly unexceptional, Alex comes across as an average student in most respects, proving that chivalry is not dead by intervening when best friend Bedders (Dean Chaumoo) is hassled by classmates Kaye (Rhianna Dorris) and Lance (Tom Taylor), two bullies who would no doubt have...
Maybe that’s because the kid in question is bland 12-year-old Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis). Polite, white, and thoroughly unexceptional, Alex comes across as an average student in most respects, proving that chivalry is not dead by intervening when best friend Bedders (Dean Chaumoo) is hassled by classmates Kaye (Rhianna Dorris) and Lance (Tom Taylor), two bullies who would no doubt have...
- 1/12/2019
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
I am super excited for The Kid Who Would Be King. I am a huge fan of Attack the Block, so I can’t wait to see what Joe Cornish has pulled out of his hat this time, and the previews have been giving me a 90s kids movie vibe, which is pretty much the highest praise I could give a kids movie. I am also a sucker for any retelling of the Arthurian legend (I didn’t even hate that terrible Guy Ritchie version a couple years ago). So basically, Joe Cornish + 90s-vibe kids movie + King Arthur = I’m in. Plus, it is too cold to go to the park and this will keep my kid entertained for a couple of hours on a Saturday.
We have a new clip from said (hopefully) future blockbuster, and it is from the beginning of what is sure to be a cracking training montage.
We have a new clip from said (hopefully) future blockbuster, and it is from the beginning of what is sure to be a cracking training montage.
- 1/8/2019
- by Mily Dunbar
- GeekTyrant
Joe Cornish makes his long-awaited return to the screen.
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Patrick Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
The Kid Who Would Be King is written and directed by Joe Cornish and stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Angus Imrie, Patrick Stewart and Rebecca Ferguson.
The Kid Who Would Be King is released in UK cinemas on 15 February 2019...
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Patrick Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
The Kid Who Would Be King is written and directed by Joe Cornish and stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Angus Imrie, Patrick Stewart and Rebecca Ferguson.
The Kid Who Would Be King is released in UK cinemas on 15 February 2019...
- 1/2/2019
- by admin
- Pure Movies
Later this month, the legend comes to life like never before.
20th Century Fox has released the new trailer for The Kid Who Would Be King. The film is written and directed by Joe Cornish and stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart.
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
The film hits theaters January 25.
Patrick Stewart and Louis Ashbourne Serkis in Twentieth Century...
20th Century Fox has released the new trailer for The Kid Who Would Be King. The film is written and directed by Joe Cornish and stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart.
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
The film hits theaters January 25.
Patrick Stewart and Louis Ashbourne Serkis in Twentieth Century...
- 1/2/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
A brand new trailer has dropped from the 20th Century Fox camp today for Joe Cornish’s ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’.
Directed by Cornish, the film stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Doris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart.
Also in trailers – First trailer debuts for Men in Black International
The film is released in UK cinemas Febraury 15th, 2019.
The Kid Who Would Be King Official Synopsis
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader...
Directed by Cornish, the film stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Doris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart.
Also in trailers – First trailer debuts for Men in Black International
The film is released in UK cinemas Febraury 15th, 2019.
The Kid Who Would Be King Official Synopsis
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader...
- 12/29/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"A true king is brave and noble... you have more battles left to fight." Fox has debuted the second official trailer for the fantasy adventure comedy The Kid Who Would Be King, the latest from Joe Cornish, of the sci-fi favorite Attack the Block previously. The first trailer from earlier this fall showed quite a bit of promise, and this one gives us a better look at the family-friendly humor. It tells another story about bullied kids learning to stand up for themselves. Alex thinks he's just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical "Sword in the Stone", Excalibur. He must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights, join with the wizard Merlin, and take on the wicked enchantress Morgana. Starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis, plus Rebecca Ferguson, Patrick Stewart, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, and Dean Chaumoo. This looks like a super fun movie, and I'm so...
- 12/27/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Great New Trailer for Joe Cornish's The Kid Who Would Be King - "You Must Choose What You Stand For"
Director Joe Cornish’s new film The Kid Who Would Be King looks like it’s going to be a super fun fantasy adventure film, and we’ve got a great new trailer to share with you today filled with some cool footage.
I really like the tone and vibe of this film and the fact that it’s filled with extremely fun imagination, adventure, action. The movie comes from the same director who previously brought us Attack The Block, so if you enjoyed that, there’s a good chance that you’ll enjoy this movie.
The story centers on a 12-year-old boy named Alex (Louis Serkis) who finds his everyday problems dwarfed by his discovery of the mythical sword Excalibur. “Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin, take on the wicked enchantress Morgana. With the future at stake,...
I really like the tone and vibe of this film and the fact that it’s filled with extremely fun imagination, adventure, action. The movie comes from the same director who previously brought us Attack The Block, so if you enjoyed that, there’s a good chance that you’ll enjoy this movie.
The story centers on a 12-year-old boy named Alex (Louis Serkis) who finds his everyday problems dwarfed by his discovery of the mythical sword Excalibur. “Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin, take on the wicked enchantress Morgana. With the future at stake,...
- 12/27/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The second trailer for The Kid Who Would Be King dropped on Thursday.
Louis Ashbourne Serkis stars as Alex, a 12-year-old boy who discovers and removes King Arthur's sword in the stone in the modern-day era. After retrieving the sacred weapon, Alex soon learns that he is destined to become the hero who will defeat the medieval villain Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson) and prevent her plan to take over the world.
Tom Taylor, Angus Imrie, Dean Chaumoo, Rhianna Doris, Denise Gough and Patrick Stewart round out the cast. Joe Cornish wrote and directed the fantasy adventure film.
The new trailer opens ...
Louis Ashbourne Serkis stars as Alex, a 12-year-old boy who discovers and removes King Arthur's sword in the stone in the modern-day era. After retrieving the sacred weapon, Alex soon learns that he is destined to become the hero who will defeat the medieval villain Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson) and prevent her plan to take over the world.
Tom Taylor, Angus Imrie, Dean Chaumoo, Rhianna Doris, Denise Gough and Patrick Stewart round out the cast. Joe Cornish wrote and directed the fantasy adventure film.
The new trailer opens ...
- 12/27/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The second trailer for The Kid Who Would Be King dropped on Thursday.
Louis Ashbourne Serkis stars as Alex, a 12-year-old boy who discovers and removes King Arthur's sword in the stone in the modern-day era. After retrieving the sacred weapon, Alex soon learns that he is destined to become the hero who will defeat the medieval villain Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson) and prevent her plan to take over the world.
Tom Taylor, Angus Imrie, Dean Chaumoo, Rhianna Doris, Denise Gough and Patrick Stewart round out the cast. Joe Cornish wrote and directed the fantasy adventure film.
The new trailer opens ...
Louis Ashbourne Serkis stars as Alex, a 12-year-old boy who discovers and removes King Arthur's sword in the stone in the modern-day era. After retrieving the sacred weapon, Alex soon learns that he is destined to become the hero who will defeat the medieval villain Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson) and prevent her plan to take over the world.
Tom Taylor, Angus Imrie, Dean Chaumoo, Rhianna Doris, Denise Gough and Patrick Stewart round out the cast. Joe Cornish wrote and directed the fantasy adventure film.
The new trailer opens ...
- 12/27/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The director of Attack The Block, Joe Cornish, is back with a new film called The Kid Who Would Be King and it looks like it’s going to be an absolute blast! The first trailer for the film has dropped and it’s packed with imagination, adventure, action, and fun! If you enjoyed Attack The Block, you’re probably going to love what you see here in this trailer!
The story centers on a 12-year-old boy named Alex (Louis Serkis) who finds his everyday problems dwarfed by his discovery of the mythical sword Excalibur. “Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin, take on the wicked enchantress Morgana. With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.”
The movie stars Patrick Stewart who was perfectly cast in the role...
The story centers on a 12-year-old boy named Alex (Louis Serkis) who finds his everyday problems dwarfed by his discovery of the mythical sword Excalibur. “Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin, take on the wicked enchantress Morgana. With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.”
The movie stars Patrick Stewart who was perfectly cast in the role...
- 10/17/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
"The five of us won't stand a chance on our own - we need to raise an army." 20th Century Fox has finally released the first full-length trailer for the fantasy adventure comedy The Kid Who Would Be King, the latest film by director Joe Cornish, of the sci-fi favorite Attack the Block previously. This looks awesome! Another story about bullied kids learning to stand up for themselves. Alex thinks he's just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical "Sword in the Stone", Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights, and join with the legendary wizard Merlin, take on the wicked enchantress Morgana. Starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Alex, plus Rebecca Ferguson, Patrick Stewart, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, and Dean Chaumoo. This looks like a ton of fun, and it's an original idea, and it looks different than most Hollywood movies nowadays,...
- 10/17/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The first trailer has arrived from 20th Century Fox for Joe Cornish’s The Kid Who Would Be King
Directed by Cornish, the film stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Doris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart.
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The Kid Who Would Be King Official Synopsis
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake,...
Directed by Cornish, the film stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Doris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart.
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The film is released February 15 in the UK, followed by March 1 in the United States. Here’s the trailer…
The Kid Who Would Be King Official Synopsis
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake,...
- 10/17/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
After arriving on the scene back in 2011 with his mightly impressive directorial debut Attack the Block (along with a writing credit on The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn), it’s been a long wait to see what Joe Cornish would do next. He was attached to a number of projects and even rumored for some high-profile gigs such as Die Hard and Star Trek films. Well, he’s now finally back with The Kid Who Would Be King.
Once again capturing a group of teenagers getting into an adventure, his new film takes on the King Arthur tale with some modern-day, self-referential wit. Set for a January release in the U.S. and a February release in the U.K., the first trailer has now arrived. Starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart, see the trailer below.
Once again capturing a group of teenagers getting into an adventure, his new film takes on the King Arthur tale with some modern-day, self-referential wit. Set for a January release in the U.S. and a February release in the U.K., the first trailer has now arrived. Starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart, see the trailer below.
- 10/17/2018
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Joseph Baxter Dec 27, 2018
Attack the Block director Joe Cornish’s long-awaited follow-up, The Kid Who Would Be King, puts a modern comedic spin on King Arthur.
The Kid Who Would Be King might, at first glance, seem like yet another genre film that transplants ancient lore into a modern setting, centering the drama on a less-than-prepared average protagonist. While that notion is accurate, the movie, nevertheless, has things to tout, notably that it’s the written/directorial follow-up film of Joe Cornish, whose last movie, 2011 sci-fi comedy Attack the Block, remains a cult classic that served as a major platform for current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker and got John Boyega cast in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy.
The Kid Who Would Be King Trailer
The Kid Who Would Be King has released a new trailer.
Video of The Kid Who Would Be King | Official Trailer [HD] | Fox Family Entertainment
Below is the first trailer,...
Attack the Block director Joe Cornish’s long-awaited follow-up, The Kid Who Would Be King, puts a modern comedic spin on King Arthur.
The Kid Who Would Be King might, at first glance, seem like yet another genre film that transplants ancient lore into a modern setting, centering the drama on a less-than-prepared average protagonist. While that notion is accurate, the movie, nevertheless, has things to tout, notably that it’s the written/directorial follow-up film of Joe Cornish, whose last movie, 2011 sci-fi comedy Attack the Block, remains a cult classic that served as a major platform for current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker and got John Boyega cast in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy.
The Kid Who Would Be King Trailer
The Kid Who Would Be King has released a new trailer.
Video of The Kid Who Would Be King | Official Trailer [HD] | Fox Family Entertainment
Below is the first trailer,...
- 5/8/2017
- Den of Geek
Joseph Baxter Oct 17, 2018
Attack the Block director Joe Cornish’s long-awaited follow-up, The Kid Who Would Be King, puts a modern comedic spin on King Arthur.
The Kid Who Would Be King may seem like yet another genre film that transplants ancient lore into a modern setting, centering the drama on a less-than-prepared average protagonist. However, the movie has things to tout, notably that it’s the written/directorial follow-up film of Joe Cornish, whose last movie, 2011 sci-fi comedy Attack the Block, remains a cult classic that served as a major platform for current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker and got John Boyega cast in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy.
The Kid Who Would Be King Trailer
The Kid Who Would Be King trailer is here, revealing that the Knights of the Round table doesn’t necessarily have to consist of knights and that as long as their table is round,...
Attack the Block director Joe Cornish’s long-awaited follow-up, The Kid Who Would Be King, puts a modern comedic spin on King Arthur.
The Kid Who Would Be King may seem like yet another genre film that transplants ancient lore into a modern setting, centering the drama on a less-than-prepared average protagonist. However, the movie has things to tout, notably that it’s the written/directorial follow-up film of Joe Cornish, whose last movie, 2011 sci-fi comedy Attack the Block, remains a cult classic that served as a major platform for current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker and got John Boyega cast in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy.
The Kid Who Would Be King Trailer
The Kid Who Would Be King trailer is here, revealing that the Knights of the Round table doesn’t necessarily have to consist of knights and that as long as their table is round,...
- 5/8/2017
- Den of Geek
Joseph Baxter Oct 17, 2018
Attack the Block director Joe Cornish’s long-awaited follow-up, The Kid Who Would Be King, puts a modern comedic spin on King Arthur.
The Kid Who Would Be King may seem like yet another genre film that transplants ancient lore into a modern setting, centering the drama on a less-than-prepared average protagonist. However, the movie has things to tout, notably that it’s the written/directorial follow-up film of Joe Cornish, whose last movie, 2011 sci-fi comedy Attack the Block, remains a cult classic that served as a major platform for current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker and got John Boyega cast in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy.
The Kid Who Would Be King Trailer
The Kid Who Would Be King trailer is here, revealing that the Knights of the Round table doesn’t necessarily have to consist of knights and that as long as their table is round,...
Attack the Block director Joe Cornish’s long-awaited follow-up, The Kid Who Would Be King, puts a modern comedic spin on King Arthur.
The Kid Who Would Be King may seem like yet another genre film that transplants ancient lore into a modern setting, centering the drama on a less-than-prepared average protagonist. However, the movie has things to tout, notably that it’s the written/directorial follow-up film of Joe Cornish, whose last movie, 2011 sci-fi comedy Attack the Block, remains a cult classic that served as a major platform for current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker and got John Boyega cast in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy.
The Kid Who Would Be King Trailer
The Kid Who Would Be King trailer is here, revealing that the Knights of the Round table doesn’t necessarily have to consist of knights and that as long as their table is round,...
- 5/8/2017
- Den of Geek
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