King of California

  • 2007


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63 % Fresh
$ 1 Million
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Positive Reviews 28
Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.3/5
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3.8
In this surprisingly fresh handling of indie quirk, an unstable, jazz musician father (Michael Douglas) enlists his long suffering,teenage daughter (E .. EW
3.8
The film, in its own off center way, is worth seeing, if only because of the zealotry of the Douglas performance and the pluck of Evan Rachel Wood. Rogerebert
3.1
King of California proves light on its feet but often less funny or wise than it purports to be, its air of self satisfaction partially interfering wi ..
1.5
Theres so little authenticity between them, it destroys the storys most crucial element: the love between father and daughter. And finding the gold be ..
3.0
The story is simple, sometimes to a fault, and ultimately Cahill doesnt quite pull off all of the majesty that he attempts.
3.8
And with nothing very credible for the actors to say, the performances are weak and not engaging. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
King of California means to be the jewel in the crown of indie flick quirkiness, but its really just a bauble with ambition. The Globe And Mail
2.5
However much Douglas might have savored making it, this King deserves no royal welcome. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Unfortunately, first time director Mike Cahill spends an inordinate amount of time dealing with the nuances of the hunt and caper and, even with his a .. ReelViews
3.8
...one of those efforts thats destined to improve on subsequent viewings. Reel Film Reviews
3.2
From first time writer/director Mike Cahill, the film is a comedy that is only occasionally what youd call funny in the sense of liable to make a pers .. Eric Ds Nider
1.9
The movie doesnt work either as a plausible treasure hunt (wouldnt the Costco have excavated its foundations when it was built) or as a comedy. New York Post
4.5
Owes a great deal to , in terms of style and theme, but the plot and characters of Cahills fable are fresh, and their capricious charms wholly their o .. Film Journal International ..
3.1
The film is really at its best when its dealing with the dysfunctional father daughter relationship. Douglas and Woods believable character dynamic ce .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
To its credit, writer director Mike Cahills debut film coproduced by an old film school friend, Sideways director Alexander Payne doesnt turn its bipo .. Boston
3.8
While the project certainly has its clever aspects, the bulk of the credit goes to Douglas. Star Tribune
3.1
We meet shaggy ex jazzman Charlie (Douglas) as hes being released from the mental hospital where hes lived for the past two years. Toronto Star
3.5
Cast Charlie (Michael Douglas) Miranda (Evan Rachel Wood) Pepper (Willis Burks II) Credits Running time: 91 Minutes. Emanuellevy
3.0
Michael Douglas with his giant crazy man stare and beard to match is quite funny. Flim Threet
4.4
King of California bears Cahills own stamp howevera combination of terrific visuals that often make wry satiric statements deftly melded with an assor .. Hollywood
3.5
Moviegoers will delight in excavating the strata of motifs in King of California. Boxoffice Magazine
3.5
Without Douglas, I cannot imagine this film being anything but sour sentimentality. Antagony & Ecstasy
2.5
Its not a bad character piece; it just isnt as cute as it thinks it is. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
With Mirandas wry narration as his observational voice, writer director Mike Cahill explores Charlies foolishness with funny sad fondness. Chron
4.5
The product placement is so egregious that it actually nurtures Cahills theme of treasure lurking just beyond the crapola of American life. Unfortunat .. Chicago Reader
3.5
As scripted and directed by Mike Cahill, King of California reveals itself to be a moving, bemusing gem embellished by standout work from Douglas and .. Jam! Movies
1.5
Douglas is hurling all of his oddball ticks and psychotic charms into a vacuum. Filmcritic.com
3.5
This movie requires a little patience to appreciate it, but for me, Evan Rachel Wood (and the final plan) made this worth the wait. TheMovieChicks.com
4.5
Rambunctious and rousing from beginning to end, the hugely entertaining King of California offers Michael Douglas his best role since Traffic. Detroit News
2.0
Its true and even good that some movies can be about two or more subjects, but King of California cant really figure out what even one of those is... Movies Ign
2.5
Has so many deliberately designed details that the movie feels like it was created in a film festival laboratory. Metromix.com
3.0
The success of those sequences only underline how good the film might have been if it wasnt so busy trying to be cute. Metromix.com
3.1
This is a strong effort by first time writer/director Mike Cahill that will keep you bemused for its idiosyncratic voice. Seattle Times
3.8
The script is insightful and has Miranda narrate profoundly throughout.
2.5
The clunky King of California leaves you with all the satisfaction of hitting caliche in your backyard. Arizona Daily Star
3.0
For an adventure movie full of quirk, King of California can feel a bit flat. Reelz Channel
2.0
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3.8
Michael Douglas is getting all the praise ... but Rachael Evan Wood is just as good ... Ac Weekly



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