For the most part, King Richard is an enjoyable and captivating watch. It plays out like the standard cheesy Hollywood Sports movie and does a very good job at that.
There are however, at least for the more cynical amongst us, a couple if major issues.
Firstly, the portrayal of Richard Williams is at best generous and at worst misleading. He is depicted as a fairly loveable tryer and devoted Dad but there is very little mention of his illegitimate children and previous failed relationship/s. And as many others have mentioned, it does feel at times like the Williams sisters themselves are little more than a sideshow to 'The King's.
It is also hard not to feel that this film was written with the Best Actor Oscar for Will Smith very much in mind. There are a few too many contrived scenes for my liking and seeing both Smith and his wife in the credits doesn't sit right.
Overall, a well-made vanity project for both Smith and Williams.
There are however, at least for the more cynical amongst us, a couple if major issues.
Firstly, the portrayal of Richard Williams is at best generous and at worst misleading. He is depicted as a fairly loveable tryer and devoted Dad but there is very little mention of his illegitimate children and previous failed relationship/s. And as many others have mentioned, it does feel at times like the Williams sisters themselves are little more than a sideshow to 'The King's.
It is also hard not to feel that this film was written with the Best Actor Oscar for Will Smith very much in mind. There are a few too many contrived scenes for my liking and seeing both Smith and his wife in the credits doesn't sit right.
Overall, a well-made vanity project for both Smith and Williams.