Message from the King

Unrated

8/4/20171h 42m

Digital Release (US)

Overview:

On a relentless quest to avenge his sister's murder, a man from Cape Town infiltrates a sprawling network of lowlifes and elites in Los Angeles.

Director:

Fabrice Du Welz

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$10,000,000.00

Revenue:

$315,132.00

Key words:

tattoo
morgue
flashback
money
los angeles, california
drugs
dentist
motel room
vengeance
south african

Cast

Chadwick Boseman

~ as ~

Jacob King

Luke Evans

~ as ~

Wentworth

Alfred Molina

~ as ~

Preston

Teresa Palmer

~ as ~

Kelly

Natalie Martinez

~ as ~

Trish

Chris Mulkey

~ as ~

Leary

Drew Powell

~ as ~

Merrick

Jonno Roberts

~ as ~

Rice

Dale Dickey

~ as ~

Mrs. Lazlo

Jake Weary

~ as ~

Bill

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Reviews (2)

Gimly
Written 8 year(s) ago
6
I'm a sucker for revenge thrillers, essentially all they really have to do is not suck and I'm on board. And Message from the King sure didn't suck. Even if it did, massive bonus points for the kid playing Payday 2.

Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go.
r96sk
Written 4 year(s) ago
7
Chadwick Boseman carries it no doubt, but I did feel entertained throughout by 'Message from the King'.

It's a simple film. It doesn't do anything revolutionary or anything, yet still managed to keep me watching with interest for practically all of the 102 minute run time. I like how it starts most, with the connections feeling believable. It loses some of that as it goes on, though it didn't affect my enjoyment all that much.

Boseman really is the only true star of this though, as he gives a very good performance in the lead role as Jacob. Luke Evans (Paul) is pleasant too, while Teresa Palmer (Kelly) has a few moments. Alfred Molina (Mike) also appears, as do Messrs Draco Malfoy and Brad Bellick...

The ending isn't the greatest, though it is still serviceable. That coupled with the nice look of the film and a certain Mr. Boseman mean I'll remember this in a positive manner.