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Though the plot feels rather contrived, the ensemble acting in this Dogme 95 film is good.
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The King is Alive interweaves the madness, the foolhardiness, the greed and the ferocity of human nature that Shakespeare depicted so brilliantly in Lear back in 1606, and shatters us again and again with its insights made refreshed. Jul 3, 2014 | Rating: 9/10 | Full Review…
The King is Alive interweaves the madness, the foolhardiness, the greed and the ferocity of human nature that Shakespeare depicted so brilliantly in Lear back in 1606, and shatters us again and again with its insights made refreshed.
Brandon Judell
:ags in the middle, growing more interesting -- if hardly more original -- only as the situation deteriorates. Jul 6, 2008
:ags in the middle, growing more interesting -- if hardly more original -- only as the situation deteriorates.
Lisa Nesselson
It's all very watchable, thanks to excellent performances all around... Jun 24, 2006 | Full Review…
It's all very watchable, thanks to excellent performances all around...
Geoff Andrew
Levring's film isn't nearly as smart or original as he seems to think it is. Nov 18, 2002
Levring's film isn't nearly as smart or original as he seems to think it is.
Ernest Hardy
It doesn't escape its own ascetic pretensions. Jul 20, 2001 | Rating: 1.5/5
It doesn't escape its own ascetic pretensions.
Desson Thomson
Pulsing with color and movement in a vast, dune filled landscape, this is a whole new way of using a now familiar bag of tricks. Jun 28, 2001 | Rating: A- | Full Review…
Pulsing with color and movement in a vast, dune filled landscape, this is a whole new way of using a now familiar bag of tricks.
Lisa Schwarzbaum
The endless vistas of sand that surround the forlorn settlement embody the void at the heart of its abandoned, terrified characters. Jul 6, 2008 | Full Review…
The endless vistas of sand that surround the forlorn settlement embody the void at the heart of its abandoned, terrified characters.
Film4 Staff
I spent much of the movie marvelling about how the form and style of the Dogme film fit perfectly into the story, and how none of the players seemed like they were pretending, even when they were being theatrical. Jun 21, 2007 | Rating: A | Full Review…
I spent much of the movie marvelling about how the form and style of the Dogme film fit perfectly into the story, and how none of the players seemed like they were pretending, even when they were being theatrical.
Jason Gorber
Here is a small masterpiece about the erosion of civilized egos by the elements. Aug 6, 2006
Here is a small masterpiece about the erosion of civilized egos by the elements.
The real problem is the way the story tries so hard to incorporate Shakespearean themes. Dec 6, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/5
The real problem is the way the story tries so hard to incorporate Shakespearean themes.
Rich Cline
Even for a Dogma 95 movie, this one is unusual because it features a remote, exotic setting and a Shakepearean subtext. Jan 6, 2004 | Rating: 3/5
Even for a Dogma 95 movie, this one is unusual because it features a remote, exotic setting and a Shakepearean subtext.
Dan Lybarger
About as far from a Shakespearean stage but as close to Shakespearean essence as it can be. Oct 13, 2003 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
About as far from a Shakespearean stage but as close to Shakespearean essence as it can be.
Joshua Tanzer
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