We attended an experiential press event for the exciting new movie, The Kid Who Would Be King. Come along and learn about the movie with us! It has such a great message for kids, and it stars the ever amazing Sir Patrick Stewart.
Disclosure: I was invited to attend an experiential press event for the movie The Kid Who Would Be King by 20th Century Fox Pictures. My colleague from The Jersey Momma helped contribute to this post. All opinions expressed in this post are our own!
A King’s Welcome
About The Kid Who Would Be King:
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure The Kid Who Would Be King. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Sir Patrick Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be. The film is rated PG and opens nationwide on January 25, 2019.
Trailer:
Press Event:
Listening to the cast speak about the film was a thrill. It was super exciting to see Sir Patrick Stewart, Louis Ashbourne Serkis and Rhianna Doris live and in person!
The Cast of The Kid Who Would Be King
Some interesting facts we learned during our “round table” (see what I did there?):
Writer/Director Joe Cornish made a reality of his childhood fantasy by having a big battle in a high school setting.
Sir Patrick Stewart wanted to play a wizard since his friends were all playing wizards (Sir Ian McKellen/Gandalf we’re looking at you!)
Rhianna Dorris’ (Kaye) says that the most fun scene to film was the one in Morgana’s castle. No spoilers here but keep your eyes peeled for it because it is super intense!
Some of the hardest scenes to film were the intense foggy lake scenes. We found it to be one of the most riveting sequences.
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The Kid Who Would Be King Review (Spoiler Free)
The Kid Who Would Be King is one of the more clever modern adaptations of the King Arthur Legend. It’s a feel good family film that hits on many of the struggles of our times including bullying, family woes and world struggles. Such issues are woven together in a manner that tweens can relate to. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkius) is a 12-year-old who keeps getting bullied i school along with his best friend Bedders (Dean Chaumoo). While running away from the school bullies, (played spot on by Rhianna Doris and Tom Taylor), Alex finds Excalibur and releases it from the stone. The Arthurian Adventure in modern times begins!
No spoilers in our review except to say that the film sticks to Arthurian lore with a few modern twists. Mertin (aka a young Merlin) played by Angus Imrie made the movie for us. He was dorky, funny, magical and utterly stole our hearts!
Our Verdict:
The Kid Who Would Be King is a film about friendship, loyalty and making your way in this confusing world as a young teen. The world is always going to be a chaotic place full of bullies but if you lead by example it can become a better place. Magical powers and glistening swords are fun but being a leader is truly heroic. Joe Cornish has done a great job modernizing the Arthurian legend and I am looking forward to seeing what Alex and his friends are up to in a few years. Hint…Hint!
We recommend The Kid Who Would Be Kingfor kids ages 10 and up. There are many scenes with demons coming from the underground that may scare the younger set. If your child has nightmares from scary creatures (think Lord of the Rings), this is not the film for them.
Photo Credit: Kerry Brown for 20th Century Fox
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