The Polka King

  • 2017


MOVIE IS entertaining showcasing fascinating marketable infectious
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Positive Reviews 22
Negative reviews 6
Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.0
The cast performs these scenes entertainingly Blacks dancing eyes remain as compelling as ever without ever transcending how unfocused and flatly shot .. Av Club
3.8
Its a letdown, then, that the storys boldest stance about this saga is that its a very goofy true story and ripe for a cartoonish take. Rogerebert
3.0
During the final decades of the 20th century, Jan Lewan (Jack Black) is THE POLKA KING, the consummate showman. Common Sense Media
4.5
But when it comes to the films overall success, these wildly amusing situations take a back seat to the contributions of an excellent cast. Variety
3.0
Still, this easily marketable movie is still likely to be an upbeat commercial performer. Screen Daily
1.5
When we first meet Jan (Black), with his peroxide highlighted hair and infectious spirit, hes a proud man with big dreams and a growing number of geri .. Screen Daily
2.0
Despite a strong lead performance from Jack Black, The Polka King is more irksome than comical. Collider
1.5
Despite a strong lead performance from Jack Black, The Polka King is more irksome than comical. Collider
3.5
Inspires some sympathy for its protagonist but not enough to carry the film. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Her film is spry, frequently hilarious, and at its very best dark verging on deranged. Paste Magazine
4.0
Its utterly fascinating in how crazy Lewans story got, and the snappy pace and inspired comic performances make this a thoroughly enjoyable watch. JoBlo
3.0
10 1 8 / 10 His career choices have been a little unsteady in recent years, but The Polka King is a great reminder that with the right material, Jack .. Blu Ray
4.0
Adding to this feeling is the lets put on a show spirit embodied by most of the cast. Chicago Reader
4.0
In many ways, if youve seen one movie about an American Ponzi scheme, youve seen them all. Decider
3.0
One way to understand the form of Walther Ruttmanns Berlin, Symphony of a Great City, is to see it as producing states of flow that reinforce a flat o .. Pop Matters
3.5
Polka King reminds us that sometimes good people do bad things as well as how hard it is to resist temptation. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Black throws himself into the role with the same sort of brio that he brings to the animated Kung Fu Panda, but Forbes and Wolodarsky seem more intere .. Eye For Film
3.0
The film is at its best when showcasing Jans ultimate dilemma: a desire to succeed and make everybody happy. The Film Stage
3.0
Susan Lyalls ostentatious, White Eagle emblazoned costumes are almost as fun as the jaunty music. The Irish Times
4.0
Aside from this satisfying moral mire, The Polka King offers brilliant comedic performances from a celebrated supporting cast. Pajiba
3.0
Charisma is a force.Its not enough (most of the time) to make someone a star, or to make a performance eminently watchable, but it sure helps. Consequence Of Sound
2.0
With a clipped and modestly entertaining 90 minute run time, The Polka King that relishes in Lewans theatrics but rarely pauses to interrogate whats b .. Now Toronto
3.0
Where Richard Linklaters 2011 picture succeeds is in the intrinsic weirdness of its tale and innovation of its telling; the principally straightforwar .. Ner Dist
2.5
The movie lacks a strong sense of tone and direction. The Polka King has a few things to offer viewers, but its more of a missed opportunity than anyt .. Daily Dot
4.0
This is not a conventional comedy; in fact, it barely qualifies as a comedy at all, staking out a claim in its own, strange territory. Flavor Wire
2.5
But the films lighthearted tone is about as far from the streaming platforms usual style of true crime content as you can get. Scene Stealers
4.0
There are undeniably moments in which Lewan, played by Jack Black, comes off as heroic, but director Maya Forbes does her best to keep the ship on cou .. The Daily Beast
3.1
Every so often Hollywood cranks out a cautionary tale about the American Dream. Hollywood Into To
2.0
Admittedly, that cash flow ensures at least a few stunning rewards, for the audience as well as those ponying up. Beta La Times
2.0
Forbes directed Infinitely Polar Bear pretty much in medium shot if memory serves. Cine Gods



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