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King Jack

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.5K
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King Jack (2015)
Trailer for the feature film 'King Jack'
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An underprivileged teenager bonds with his young cousin while facing off against a vicious bully.An underprivileged teenager bonds with his young cousin while facing off against a vicious bully.An underprivileged teenager bonds with his young cousin while facing off against a vicious bully.

  • Director
    • Felix Thompson
  • Writer
    • Felix Thompson
  • Stars
    • Charlie Plummer
    • Cory Nichols
    • Christian Madsen
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    3.5K
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    • Director
      • Felix Thompson
    • Writer
      • Felix Thompson
    • Stars
      • Charlie Plummer
      • Cory Nichols
      • Christian Madsen
    • 27User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Charlie Plummer
    Charlie Plummer
    • Jack
    Cory Nichols
    Cory Nichols
    • Ben
    Christian Madsen
    Christian Madsen
    • Tom
    Danny Flaherty
    Danny Flaherty
    • Shane
    Erin Davie
    • Karen
    Yainis Ynoa
    Yainis Ynoa
    • Harriet
    Scarlet Lizbeth
    • Robyn
    Chloë Levine
    Chloë Levine
    • Holly
    • (as Chloe Levine)
    Melvin Mogoli
    Melvin Mogoli
    • Beavan
    Francis Piscopo
    • Eric
    Elijah Richardson
    Elijah Richardson
    • Malcom
    Tony Divitto
    • Howard
    Robert Nadig
    • Mr. Bodenheimer
    Meeko
    Meeko
    • Ray
    • (as Meeko Gattuso)
    Keith Leonard
    • Police Officer
    Zoe the Dog
    • Dog
    • (as Zoe The Dog)
    Sergey Kovalev
    • Boxer on TV
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Sergey Kovalev WBO WBA And IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Of The World)
    William Rubel
    • Background
    • Director
      • Felix Thompson
    • Writer
      • Felix Thompson
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    6Dextronix

    Well made but kinda frustrating ***NO SPOILERS**

    This is best described as a 'coming of age' film I'd say. Whatever that really means. Ever notice that these films, if artily shot and well acted can get away with a lot?

    This is in that category. What does it get away with? Well, a lead character who I think you're supposed to root for who really isn't all that likable. If you're not really meant to root for him the film is just a short glimpse of his life that doesn't really mean a great deal or lead anywhere. It's just a series of crappy events that he lives through for a few days.

    Hazy summer shots skillfully photographed and easy on the ear melancholy songs help glide you along. But for me at the end I'm just wondering, well, why? Is there a point? No? Well at least it looked pretty.

    You may as well watch 'Mud' for a masterful example in this genre
    10darian-caplinger

    I didn't think I'd like it, and I was right. I *LOVED* it. Not bad at all.

    Jack has had a hard life. He lost a father who adored him (offscreen), and finds himself the victim of a bully who himself used to be the whipping boy of Jack's older brother Tom. Jack's mother has a sister with of psychiatric problems, and it's inferred she attempted to commit suicide, and the husband of the sister calls to see if Jack's family can care for Jack's 12 year-old cousin, Ben.

    At first, Jack is pretty cold towards Ben, but they soon warm to each other and even manage to have a little fun before the bully interferes. What comes after is a pretty decent flick with an ending that will leave a smile on your face.
    7cekadah

    Nightmare in Hell Town

    This little flick has 'indie' written all over it and I am a big fan of indie movie makers. These films are usually superior in content, substance, and acting when compared to the big budget movies. Well not all indie flicks, but the movies made by directors who love the craft. With that said, my opinion of 'King Jack' comes up a bit short.

    The plot revolves around Jack and his visiting cousin Ben. Both are tweens and are unpopular in school and Jack has an attitude. The setting is a lower middle class worker neighborhood with a mix of ethnic people. There are three older boys that bully Jack and Ben. The plot becomes predictable with the conflict between Jack and the bully's and Jacks interest in two young girls. Ben is along for the ride through no effort of his own and he suffers the wrath of the three bully's. By movies end both Jack and Ben have been pretty well beaten up by the bully's. Life in hell town is rough and unforgiving but both boys perceive and learn a tough lesson about loyalty, family, and friendship.

    This little movie is adequate in it's craft, well photographed, and edited. But the story is old and has been done more than once. If you want to watch some very good young actors as believable characters this is a fine choice. But as it unfolds you'll be able to see what's about to happen next.
    5Dying-Atheist

    Unrealistic tripe

    A couple of good bits, but really just one of those movies that becomes more unreal as it goes along its typical, tiresome path.

    Deprived kid, depressive surroundings, unrealistic characters, oh sure it happens, but give me a break. I know areas and neighborhood can be tough, been there done that. But you know what isn't real? People don't get beat up, and hours later, they are miraculously wandering around beating other people up.

    At least TRY to make it real. It's not 1930, I have sen what a couple good punches to the face does to a guy. I know that being kicked the the ribs really hard, feels like, a couple of groans putting a shirt on, then off for a pleasant bike ride, doesn't happen.

    I had family that grew up poor and in the projects, you have good people and a few really bad folks. None of the scenarios in this film work. Writers need to be able to tell a good story not just make everyone look like a criminal or a thug.
    6penguinjuggler

    Grittier and Less Profound than Expected

    Acting was good, soundtrack was good (though at times more uplifting than the moment deserved), tone was good, but overall it was too gritty for what it was, and there wasn't enough character growth or reason for the character growth. I don't know, maybe that's just the way "slice-of-life" movies tend to be. But it seemed possibly too overtly brutal - my dad watching it with me just walked away half way through when it became clear this was going to be just a lot of violent bullying, uncomfortable teen coed angst/drinking/fighting/smoking etc.

    Overall I respect the movie - it was well done and I'll tell people about it, but I'm not about to full-heartedly recommend it or watch it again.

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    • Trivia
      Filmed entirely in the Hudson Valley
    • Quotes

      [Karen is pushing Jack to talk to Ben]

      Jack: Sorry, your mom went crazy.

    • Crazy credits
      This film was supported by the Sundance Institute Feature Film Creative Producing Fellowship with additional support from the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program Fund
    • Soundtracks
      Look At Me Now
      Written by Daniel Lisette Kishnir

      Performed by Pause

      Published by DZK Music

      Courtesy of DZK Music

      By Arrangement with Ingrooves Licensing Services

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Король Джек
    • Filming locations
      • Hudson Valley, New York, USA(All Scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Whitewater Films
      • Stink Films
      • Buffalo Picture House
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,801
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 21m(81 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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