King Richard (2021)
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The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.
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... Richard Williams
... Oracene "Brandy" Price
... Venus Williams
... Serena Williams
... Paul Cohen
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As to the acting, it was great! The biopic was about the family and the inception of greatness. It took the word "humble" to a new level. As i see it, it is a exceptional
performance by all the actors. Note: Very little of the film is about the mechanics
of tennis but more about the struggle to envision a dream and chase it down.
Will Smith (King Ricard) is ready for a nomination. Hats off to the girls (Singleton)
and (Sidney) for strong performances. I hope the Real World Williams Family enjoyed
the film. Thanks for all the hard work in and off the courts. Inspired by all.
Director:
Writer:
Zach Baylin (Screenplay)
Release Date:
2021-11-18
Run Time:
145 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Reviews of
King Richard
As to the acting, it was great! The biopic was about the family and the inception of greatness. It took the word "humble" to a new level. As i see it, it is a exceptional
performance by all the actors. Note: Very little of the film is about the mechanics
of tennis but more about the struggle to envision a dream and chase it down.
Will Smith (King Ricard) is ready for a nomination. Hats off to the girls (Singleton)
and (Sidney) for strong performances. I hope the Real World Williams Family enjoyed
the film. Thanks for all the hard work in and off the courts. Inspired by all.
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"King Richard is not only one of my favorite movies of the year, but it's also one of the best biopics I've ever witnessed.
The subject matter may speak more to me than to the average moviegoer due to my emotional connection to the sport, but it's the captivating story about a dedicated, loving father that ultimately grabs the viewers. Will Smith delivers one of the best performances of his career, as do Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton.
The sport is exceptionally explored, taking the audience through the immense sacrifice a player needs to go through to become one of the very best. Technically, all filmmaking elements work together perfectly to demonstrate the physical and mental effort that tennis requires, dedicating a surprising amount of screentime to practices and matches.
Nevertheless, the thematically rich screenplay surrounding family, self-belief, and parenthood takes the spotlight. I don't have a single bad comment to make about Reinaldo Marcus Green's film.
Deserves all of the awards buzz it's inevitably going to receive. Don't you dare miss it!"
Rating: A
King Richard feels a little too gentle with a favourable look at a key figure in the careers of two of the most significant tennis players the world has seen.
The script starts off intending this to be a feel good story though it’s not without some dark moments.
It’s immediately a folksy good hearted angle for Wiliams Snr. He’s determined yet kind hearted. It’s a favourable view, but calls critics of that can be told thatAfrican American people could be cut a little slack. There’s no doubting the spirit behind the film.
Smith’s performance is as sincere as the character is. The rest of the cast as the family and coaching staff are just as good with their performances.
It’s a feel good film to be sure, but the thing about feel good films is that they make you feel good.
This is a top notch biopic. The acting and the pacing are first-class. Admittedly, being a Florida tennis player puts the film a little closer to my heart, but still, it's a touching look at how much a parent can give so his kids have a better life. Well worth the long running time.
Cast & Crew of
King Richard
Cast
... Richard Williams
... Oracene "Brandy" Price
... Venus Williams
... Serena Williams
... Paul Cohen
... Rick Macci
... Robin Finn
... Will Hodges
... Nancy Reagan
... Anne Worchester
... Social Worker
... Laird Stabler
... Vic Braden
... Bells
... Braze
... Tunde Price
... Isha Price
... Lyndrea Price
... Ms. Strickland
... PV CC Tennis Pro
... TD
... Monsta
... Old Patron
... Bud Collins
... Incredulous Pro
... Baffled Pro
... John McEnroe
... Pete Sampras
... Tournament Director
... Stacey
... Stacey's Dad - Trevor
... Line Judge
... Girl #3 Father
... Deputy #1
... Deputy #2
... Tournament Official
... Tennis Father #2
... Matthew Titone
... Another Girl
... Barry
... Jennifer Capriati
... ESPN Reporter
... Reporter (Florida)
... Patrick Dougherty
... Shaun Stafford
... Tennis Announcer
... Arantxa Sanchez Vicario
... Pro Shop Attendant
... Another Incredulous Pro
... Girl #2
... Girl #3
... Girl #5
... Girl #6 Father
... Girl #6 Father
... Girl #8
... Girl #8 Father
... Woman In Crowd
... Chair Ump - Pro Match
... Neighbor
... Tournament Official - Oakland Coliseum
... Pro Match Newspaper Reporter
... Pro Match Tournament Staff
... Tennis Official
... Pro Match Line Judge
... Pro Match Net Judge
... Mother
... Male TV Announcer
... Net Cord Linesman
... Rivera Country Club Waitress
... Chair Ump - Stafford Match
... Shouting Spectator
... Female TV Announcer
... Pro Match TV Reporter
... AP3
... Venus Fan
... Tennis Coach
... Tennis Vendor
... Country Club Poolside Gal
... Elite Tennis Player
... Tennis Pro
... Spectator
... Referee
... Line Judge
... Tennis Player
... Tennis VIP
... Country Club Woman
... Parent
... Audience Member
... Florida TV Reporter
... Tennis Pro
Crew
... Production Design
... Producer
... Director of Photography
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Costume Design
... Sound Effects Editor
... Production Design
... Costume Supervisor
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Set Decoration
... Producer
... ADR Mixer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Visual Effects Editor
... Executive Producer
... Foley Artist
... Sound Designer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Makeup Department Head
... Director
... Makeup Artist
... Visual Effects
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Department Head
... Art Direction
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Set Costumer
... Art Direction
... Executive Producer
... Co-Producer
... Co-Producer
... Producer
... Sound Editor
... Makeup Artist
... ADR Recordist
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Original Music Composer
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Set Decoration Buyer
... Set Costumer
... Foley Mixer
... VFX Artist
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Screenplay
... Set Dresser
... Set Decoration Buyer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Set Designer
... Assistant Art Director
... Assistant Art Director
... Set Costumer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Set Costumer
... Makeup Artist
... Key Makeup Artist
... Visual Effects Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
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