All The King's Men(2006)- User Reviews

247 USER REVIEWS
  • star55

    This film is a masterpiece of fine acting and storytelling. The negative posts some folks/critics have written is because of Sean Penn's personal progressive politics. It is not fair to condemn an excellent and worthly film because Sean Penn liberal …more»
  • star44

    After seeing this, 21 Grams, and Mystic River, there is no question that Sean Penn has developed into one of the finest, if not the very finest, American actor of this decade.

    The story is upstaged by the actors and actresses in this movie, who are all …more»
  • star55

    I was speechless after hearing Willie Stark's speeches.Sean Penn gives an arresting performance as the Louisiana governer who was assisinated in the end.

    I was surprised that so many people have not watched this movie yet.This is an Oscar-worthy …more»
  • star11

    The original film from 1949 was a classic. This stale remake is yet another example of why Hollywood should learn not to churn out a remake with actors that have "name power" but are completely miscast.more»
  • star44

    The cast turns in a phenominal acting effort in this film. The story does slow a bit at times, yet it puts forth a great debate about the greater good and ends justifying the means. A very thought provoking story, this is a film that is definitely worth …more»
  • star33

    I liked this movie which was based in part on the political life and character of Louisiana Governor, Huey Long. The story centered around a fictional individual named Willie Stark (Sean Penn), and his rapid rise to power.

    Like Huey Long, Willie Stark, …more»
  • star55

    for 30 seconds,or so, she held my full attention. she performed like a seasoned star. her intensity, focus and ultra confidence was stunning. it's been a long time since i had enjoyed that kind of mental captivity. oh, don't bother to look …more»
  • star44

    Firstly, This is a long movie, and you have to pay attention, so for those of you with ADD, this one isn't for you. The overall pase of the movie was great untill the last half hour wich (in my opinion felt like an hour n a half by itself) You kept …more»

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