- Language: English
- Subtitles: Spanish
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B000WCN8PU
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #47,614 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Product Details |
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most helpful customer reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Crazy, entertaining but not great...!,
By
This review is from: King of California (DVD)
The 4 stars goes totally all to Michael Douglas for the great performance given on such a peculiar script. I can't say I didn't enjoy the movie, because I did, but I found part of it a bit strange.Personnally, I found Evan Rachel Wood was not giving her 100% and many times, her expressions didn't fit the situation. To me, that plays a lot in a movie. Apart from this, it's entertaining and in most parts funny, especially with all the ridiculous ideas in Michael Douglas character's mind.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta) Amazon.com:
3.8 out of 5 stars (37 customer reviews) 117 of 120 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Tired Script but a Platform for the Skillful Acting of Douglas and Wood,
By Grady Harp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: King of California (DVD)
KING OF CALIFORNIA may not break any records for innovation of thought or script but it is a tightly made little film that allows veteran actor Michael Douglas a lollipop of a wacky role to remind us that he does have comedic talent! It also gives 20-year old Evan Rachel Wood the opportunity to compete with a Pro and come out an equal - quite a feat for such a young actress. Written and directed by Mike Cahill the story does have appeal, especially since it is set in Santa Clarita, California, a rapidly developing 'hinterland' that is suffering from the effects of too rapid industrialization, changing from a picturesque remnant of California raw beauty into yet another perky little town.Charlie (Michael Douglas) has been in and out of mental institutions for his wacky behavior. His life as a jazz bassist and entrepreneur has always veered off the map, leaving him alone with his only daughter Miranda who has survived her father's irresponsible life by keeping the old family home (in the midst of a huge housing development) with the money she makes double shifting at the local MacDonalds. When Charlie is released his focus is on discovering the gold left behind by Catholic priests in the mid 1600s, a fact he has researched while hospitalized, on the Internet, and from the journal of one of the priests. Miranda slowly buys into Charlie's madcap scheme and adventure as a gold hunter and the caper results in a bonding between father and daughter that has been teetering on the brink of disaster for years. The manner in which Charlie, Miranda, and an old ex-con friend Pepper (Willis Burks II) go after the treasure provides most of the energy of the film. Yes, there are bits and pieces of this project that have been done many times before (and often better), but the pleasure of KING OF CALIFORNIA lies in the bravura and touching performances by Douglas and Wood. This is a pleasant excursion of a movie, worth an evening's gander. Grady Harp, February 08 21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A really fun movie,
By Mark Gray - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: King of California (DVD)
You can read the synapses above and I can't do any better so I'll just give my opinion.I enjoyed this movie a lot. The wacky-father straight-laced daughter interactions are what make it so fun. I also loved Michael Douglas' character in this film. His character reminds me a lot of a castaway (both in appearance and in his quirky mannerisms). There are tinges of other movie genres in this as well but the director puts the whole project together in a good way that gives is a fresh twist and feeling. This is a great movie for a Saturday night with a bowl of popcorn and you'll probably tell your friends about it too (I did). 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A rare indy treat,
By Nathian K. Gormley "nathian" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: King of California (DVD)
These days, the lines between an independent film and a hollywood film are becoming more and more blurred. Films like Little Miss Sunshine and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind boast that indy feel, the themes and look and ideals that come with those trappings, yet they pack some real star power both on and off screen.Kind of California is another one of those films, but after watching this great little gem of a film, I realized it really doesn't matter if this film is more of an indy flick or a Hollywood flick... in the end, when the movie is this good, who cares? We could use more films like King of California, no matter who makes them. Michael Douglas and Evan Rachel Wood are fantastic here, at times quirky and manic, other times truly sad and tragic characters. I find it hard to believe anyone could not fall in love with these characters, and in turn not completely enjoy this film. A must-see, and a must-buy, one of the better surprises of the year, hands down. |
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
