Even though it follows a very familiar formula (tennis rocky is a fair description), King Richard is still an incredible sports drama that's heartwarming, tense and emotional, telling an inspirational true story with care and depth.
Will Smith gives an incredible lead performance that's definitely one of his all time best and unafraid to show his character's flaws. Aunjanue Ellis is smartly given equally powerful and nuanced scenes, able to go toe to toe with Smith in the more dramatic movements.
Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton have perfect chemistry, helping the family bond feel extremely real. Jon Bernthal is great, full of endless enthusiasm and energy which makes a nice change of pace for him.
Reinaldo Marcus Green's direction is fantastic, always knowing when to be more noticeable and impressive and when to let the acting carry a scene. The soundtrack is excellent, a constant stream of hits that fit the scene in more ways than one and the music by Kris Bowers is really good.
Will Smith gives an incredible lead performance that's definitely one of his all time best and unafraid to show his character's flaws. Aunjanue Ellis is smartly given equally powerful and nuanced scenes, able to go toe to toe with Smith in the more dramatic movements.
Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton have perfect chemistry, helping the family bond feel extremely real. Jon Bernthal is great, full of endless enthusiasm and energy which makes a nice change of pace for him.
Reinaldo Marcus Green's direction is fantastic, always knowing when to be more noticeable and impressive and when to let the acting carry a scene. The soundtrack is excellent, a constant stream of hits that fit the scene in more ways than one and the music by Kris Bowers is really good.