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To Kill a King (2003) short review

Kendra April 29, 2003
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2003 To Kill a King

Pretty darn tootin’ bad.  The story never really gets started — we go through what seems to be build up to something MORE, then a big jump in time happens, and we’re supposed to be emotionally invested in the ending which really seems rather abrupt.  Tim Roth is at one of his lower points here as Cromwell.  The only saving grace is Olivia Williams as Lady Anne Fairfax, torn between her husband and her father — a fabulous actress who is gorgeously dressed.  Rupert Everett is quite good as Charles I as well.  Rent it to see Williams’ costumes and fast forward through the rest.

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