King of Knives

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King of Knives

2020

1h 35m

Comedy

Drama

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A baby boomer deals with an unhappy wife, a rebellious daughter and a midlife crisis.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

A loveless marriage, a midlife crisis, and awkward relationships come into play in this engaging, acerbic holiday comedy-drama.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 31, 2020

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

King of Knives may not be the most polished project, but that adds to its rough around the edges appeal. This funny, touching, unexpected little gem kept me engaged until the end.

Rated: 3 / 5

Jan 12, 2021

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Daniel M. Kimmel

North Shore Movies

...an abrasive comedy with more than a grain of truth that might best be understood as the anti-Hallmark Christmas movie.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 3, 2021

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

The dark comedy by Jon Delgado may not be knife sharp, but it does make a cut.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 29, 2020

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Moderately entertaining. That is the best way to sum up the film.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 21, 2020

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Charles Koplinski

Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam

Where the film loses its grip is with the contrived and predictable situations and the inconsistently over-the-top performances of the remainder of the cast.

Rated: 2.0/4.0

Dec 20, 2020

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tom m

Okay. The story & dialogue was a bit stilted and stiff. Entertaining enough, but not great.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The characters are not believable, the acting was wooden... It felt like a student film. I genuinely do not understand why this movie is so highly rated on here.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Bad movie. Story had no build up, no real climax. Few endearing moments for the characters, especially the main character. Lots of filler moments. I found unwatchable at times.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/21

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Audience Member

Excellent! Intense, profound, thought provoking storyline. Characters were real. Touches on so many relevant situations, approaches them from different levels of understanding and misunderstanding. Complicated situations in the life of what appears to be a normal family. Sad but real. Having lost an adult child it was difficult. But this movie brings to life what that loss brings to a family. Nothing is the same again. And to move on from that impacts everyone in so many ways. Would love to see what happens next! It's the kind of movie you have to discuss with someone when it is over.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Amazing movie. Great acting. Fantastic story. A must see!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

A very funny dark comedy about a very dysfunctional family. Perfect to watch around the holidays because it will make you appreciate your family that much more!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Synopsis

A baby boomer deals with an unhappy wife, a rebellious daughter and a midlife crisis.

Director: Jon Delgado
Producer: Jenn Gomez, Gene Pope, Daniel Sollinger
Screenwriter: Lindsay Joy, Gene Pope
Production Co: Pope 3 Enterprises
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2020
Runtime: 1h 35m

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