
Reviews — The Lost King
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Peter McGinn
I found this movie quite enjoyable. It’s true that I've always been fascinated by the history surrounding King Richard III, and I value any film attempting to present a more accurate account. Even without that personal interest, I thought the movie was engaging and worthwhile. There were several minor alterations made from Philippa Langley’s book about her search for Richard III’s remains, but these changes seemed…
CinemaSerf
Sally Hawkins delivers an energetic portrayal as the resolute Philippa Langley. Following a separation from her spouse (Steve Coogan), she finds herself feeling somewhat depleted when she brings her son to a theatrical production of Shakespeare's "Richard III." Captivated by the narrative of that tragedy, she connects with a group devoted to Richard III and comes to believe that his reputation has been unfairly tarni…


