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| To Kill a King [Region 2] | ![To Kill a King [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51iTagV-fUL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Mike Barker
Actors: Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Olivia Williams, James Bolam, Corin Redgrave
Category: DVD
Buy New: $25.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 153312
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014138039776
ASIN: B0001FYQNQ
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
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| Customer Reviews:
 The Deaths of Princes July 19, 2008
A lot of first-rate talent is wasted in this static historical drama. As far as costumes and settings go, the production values are properly first-rate (One cannot get more elegant than Hampton Court or the Tower of London.), but very little happens, and what does, I suspect (based upon dim memory of reading about the era), is of tendentious historicity. This would not matter, if the film had compelling characters that one cared about, or anything resembling pace, but it plods along, except when Cromwell is ranting at the top of his voice. The camera, which is sometimes hand-held, is annoying, as is the music, which seems designed to tug at the heartstrings. The only character who is the least bit sympathetic is Rupert Everett, who, as King Charles I, goes to the scaffold with dignity.
For those who are unfamiliar with the Civil War, or the Cavaliers and the Roundheads, the film is less than enlightening. For those who know their British history, I can imagine, the movie must be infuriating.
 To Kill a King Crowning Achievement June 16, 2008
To Kill a King is mesmerizing. It is an epic tale, brilliantly captured cinematographically and presented in a way that all sides of the issue, from Oliver Cromwell to Thomas Fairfax and King Charles, are understood without any of the major players being demonized. What really makes this such an engrossing movie, however, are the performances of Tim Roth (Cromwell), Charles 1 (Rupert Everett) and Fairfax (Dougray Scott). Told from Fairfax's narrative, the movie shows the strengths and weaknesses of each person without condemnation. Scott is especially effective as the man torn in three by his best friend, his wife, and his king but who yields in the end to no one but his own moral code.
A Tedious Account Set in the English Civil War May 15, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
To Kill A King is a tedious account of an argument between Oliver Cormwell and Lord Fairfax, two leaders of the Roundhead faction in the English Civil War, as to whether or not to execute King Charles I.
A Tedious Account of the English Civil War May 15, 2008
To Kill A King is a tedious account of an argument between Oliver Cromwell and one of his subordinates, Lord Fairfax, over whether or not to execute King Charles I. The film views like an obscure British television show of the sort that is sometimes still shown on Masterpiece Theater. Alright for history buffs, but otherwise avoid.
Enjoyed this movie May 15, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Our family greatly enjoys historically based movies such as this one. My teenage boys have viewed it numerous times. Great acting, costuming, story and interesting plot. Would definitely recommend this one.
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