A compelling look at a complicated man
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Film Critic Jason Evans has made it his mission to tell you everything you need to know about movies in less time than it takes to serve and volley a game-winning point. Jason’s reviews are exactly 100 words (not 99, not 101). This is his 100 word review of King Richard
The Premise – Richard Williams (Will Smith) has a dream. He
believes that his two daughters Venus and Serena are going to be tennis
superstars. But, other than his wife, no one else seems to think it will
happen. He spends all his free time teaching the game to the girls (on whatever
decrepit court he can find in poor Compton, California) while desperately trying
to find a professional coach who can take them to the next level. Richard is
determined to do it his way and no number of naysayers can convince him he is
wrong.
The 100 Words – This typical uplifting sports story is
elevated to the next level by Will Smith’s strong performance and an excellent
supporting cast. The story is frustrating at times because Richard makes
decisions that seem counterproductive, and his rationale is never explained. The
film has some pacing issues too and ends somewhat abruptly before we get to see
Venus and Serena reach the pinnacle of their sport. Still, Smith’s work here certainly
puts him in the Best Actor conversation and there is something fun about knowing
that unprecedented success awaits these characters if they can just get through
the next few scenes.
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