
Reviews — King Richard
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Nathan
_King Richard_ is a moving biographical drama detailing the journey of the Williams sisters to success, and it's successful in every aspect. I felt that it portrayed very well the difficulties involved in achieving greatness in any competitive field, while also depicting a father’s desire to safeguard his Black daughters within a predominantly white society. It managed to find a really good equilibrium that seemed…
badelf
It’s an excellent biographical film. Both the performances and the rhythm of the story are superb. I will say that the subject matter—a Florida tennis player—does resonate with me personally, but even setting that aside, it's a moving portrayal of parental sacrifice for one's children. It’s definitely worth seeing, despite its length.
M_i_c_h_a_e_l
King Richard presents a somewhat softened portrayal of a central person in the journeys of two exceptionally important tennis players. The screenplay initially aims for an uplifting narrative, although it does include some difficult scenes. From the beginning, the film establishes a warm and approachable perspective on Williams Sr., depicting him as resolute but also compassionate. While this is presented posit…
Manuel São Bento
King Richard has quickly become not just a top pick for me this year, but also among the strongest biographical films I’ve seen. While my own feelings about the story might resonate more strongly than they do for some viewers because of my personal interest in tennis, it's really the compelling narrative centered on a committed and caring father that will likely engage most audiences. Will Smith gives what is argu…
pithawg
The acting was truly impressive, centering on the family's story and the beginnings of extraordinary achievement. The portrayal of humility felt remarkably profound. In my view, every member of the cast delivered an exceptional performance. It’s worth noting that the movie doesn’t focus much on the technical aspects of tennis; instead, it explores the challenges of imagining a goal and pursuing it relentlessly. Will …

