King of California (2007)
--Mike Cahill
Ahh, another film I can hardly remember the plot of! Except I kind of can and, further, I can remember that this was a very good film. Evan Rachel Wood's character basically has to deal with taking care of herself both emotionally and financially while her father (Michael Douglas), who I believe has been in prison, goes around trying to search for treasure that he ultimately believes is buried under a cosco. Wood's character eventually starts going along with her father's ideas (and maybe even starts to believe in them a little herself?) and to help him find the treasure.
This film was good. Nice plot, very, very well acted. Interesting and poignant end. I highly recommend it and, unlike most films, I would totally re-watch this one, cause it was so good! It definitely also fits into that genre of films where the parents are really irresponsible and the kids end up being the adults, but even though Douglas's character is kinda crazy-ish, it might be sort of a touching family film as well. Maybe. The end at least. Very redeeming... And mysterious. So go watch it.
3 comments:
Michael Douglas was great in Wonder Boys (2000). His performance in this reminded Alan Smithee a bit of the other film.
I totally agree that he was good in that film! Ohhh, I miss that one, I should probably go watch it again now! hehe
Hmm I'm intrigued. I've never even heard of this film! And it doesn't look like something I would normally go for but you have me interested!
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