Its a film that brings back childhood memories, especially the cousin that seems to be a spittin image of miself when i was 12.
its a film about bullying in a poor neighbourhood somewhere in america. the bullied aint a saint either but the difference in size and cruelty are nervewrecking and makes you feel sick of anger when watching. i have seen films with a more tragic outcome , so i was happy i did not have to go through that cycle again when the film reached the end
its a well made film, a movie not for small kids without adult supervision, and also a headbanger for parents of today. extremely good teenage acting are the milestone, even though a bit short on the background story , why the cousin need to stay and why the bullying at all started in the first place, but shows the dynamics of the ''game ''very well.
its a film that make the grumpy old man, well... grumpy and if i had that bat i would have bet him even more. its a good film, perfect playtime, and a recommend
King Jack
2015
Action / Adventure / Drama
King Jack
2015
Action / Adventure / Drama
Plot summary
Trapped in a violent feud with a cruel older bully and facing another bout of summer school, Jack's got all the problems he can handle. So when Jack's aunt falls ill and his runty younger cousin must stay with him for the weekend the last thing Jack wants to do is look after him. Unfortunately no one really cares what Jack wants.
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very good acting
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.
Stand up and fight back like a king!
Like everyone who saw it said a surprise film from a debutant writer, director. It is a powerful title, but the film was different. Like it focused to tell the story of a teenager named Jack who is regularly picked to bully by some older guys from the school. The film opened with a payback act by Jack, but soon they get him back. This time it gets more serious than ever, and how it ends comes in the latter half of the film.
This is a short film and a good screenplay too. Initially I did not like much, it looked like another same old themed teen film. But the second half of the film completely changed, especially about bullying and how others see it, apart from the victim and offender. An awareness film, though the end drawn as what a cinematic storytelling required than the social message.
The kids did well, particularly Jack, Ben and a few others. There's no obscene materials, but in a sequence it gets bold like how normal teenagers are obsessed with those stuffs. That does not mean it is bad for them to watch. It is a much better film on this theme, and gets better while progressing narration. It is one of the under noticed good film of the year. It's not a must see, yet worth giving it a try.
7/10