Arthur the King

Fantastic film with superb direction. The landscapes are stunning, the acting is top-notch, and Arthur steals the show! It's a must-watch; you'll both smile and shed a few tears.. The performances are incredibly authentic, making every moment feel real and impactful. Arthur's portrayal is especially memorable, bringing depth and charisma to the screen. This movie is more than entertainment; it's an experience that stays with you, sparking conversations and leaving a lasting impression.................. Don't miss out on this masterpiece that promises smiles, tears, and an array of emotions in between.!!

I remember seeing this incredible real-life story in the media a few years ago, and was really pleased to see that it had been taken to the screen. The movie is exceptionally uplifting, has some strong competitive/adventure drama, and gives great portrayals of teamwork and camaraderie under arduous conditions.

Arthur really is a special dog. Why and how he followed, caught up, and stayed with the race team is a heart touching mystery. It's amazing how much impact he seemed to have on the team.

Arthur the King will definitely make your eyes glisten. Who can resist an inspiring movie about a wonderful dog?

In 2015, Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) leads a team of extreme racers. His driven stubborn decision ends their race early. His combative second Leo (Simu Liu) posts an unflattering pic. It's 3 years later and he's struggling with normal life. He decides to race one last time. He recruits veteran racer Chik (Ali Suliman) with a bad knee, Olivia (Nathalie Emmanuel), and Leo who has since become a social media influencer. Olivia is only racing for her legendary climber father who is dying from cancer. Then there is a dog.

This is very fine. It's based on a true story. It is a standard underdog sports movie. Heck, they even have a dog. It is sweet. It is sincere. There are some good adventure thrills. The zip line scene looks great on top of the thrills. Again, it has a dog. It's great.

I usually avoid trailers and spoilers before watching a movie, but with this one, even the poster hinted at a heart-wrenching story. Discovering it was based on real events hit me even harder.

Dogs are just too precious, and movies like this always tug at the heartstrings. While it may not reach the emotional depth of classics like "A Dog's Journey" and "Hachiko," it still manages to make you care about the characters.

Considering it's based on true events, there might not have been much room for story changes. However, I felt the human characters could've been more developed. For instance, the hiker girl revealing her father's cancer right before the race felt like a cheap way to evoke sympathy.

Even Mark Wahlberg's character felt a bit underdeveloped. It's a classic case of "show, don't tell." Simply mentioning his emotional drivers through exposition didn't quite cut it and lessened the impact of his character growth.

I think the movie could have benefited from being slightly longer to establish the stakes more firmly and give the dog more screen time in the first half.

Wife and I loved the movie and found it to have character, heart, and a fun story. At only 90 minutes long it moves fast and will work great for families with kids. We love dogs and tend to enjoy Mark W. Films, so this is one we took earliest opportunity to watch and we left the theater thrilled Arthur met our expectations. A must see movie that we will watch again someday. Some reviews have criticized changes to details of this true story. Keep in mind this is not a technically accurate true story, instead it is "based on a true story" meaning movie takes many liberties to bring something entertaining to screen. Neither of us have read the book, so none of this mattered to us and I doubt it will matter to most viewers (my wife enjoyed movie so much she just ordered the book). If you know the details of accurate true story and accuracy matters to you, then this might be one to skip. Otherwise , it's A MUST SEE MOVIE!