Life of a King 2013

Critics score:
38 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Cary Darling, Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com: Gooding gives a strong performance, but viewers might be better off seeking out the...documentary Brooklyn Castle, which focuses on the championship chess team at an inner-city New York middle school. Read more

Miriam Bale, New York Times: The furious energy with which Mr. Gooding stifles his own intensity becomes a fascinating subtext in what is otherwise a forgettable film. Read more

Christy Lemire, RogerEbert.com: Solid performances-especially from star Cuba Gooding Jr.-elevate the film slightly above the familiar trappings of its genre. Read more

Sherilyn Connelly, Village Voice: Even if the story is faithful to the way the events played out in real life - and the official description is that the picture is a "dramatic retelling" - Life of a King couldn't feel more formulaic. Read more

Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: An effective, even heartwarming, tale of one man's commitment to teaching that playing by the rules is more important than winning. Read more