King Charles III (2017)

You won't be disappointed!

Just what I expected

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Best movie ever!

Almost didn't watch this based on the reviews on this page but so glad I did, it's an excellent piece of Shakespearean drama. The performances are excellent, Piggot-Smith is the standout, and it's satisfyingly short and efficient in its storytelling. As far as I can tell many of the criticisms either come from offended monarchists or people who didn't like the blank verse dialogue and unrealistic plot. Although I can see why these would be issues for some people, I think they are inherent to it's pho-Shakespearean nature, it's not pretending to be an accurate and earnest take on the monarchy, it merely uses them it as setting and the Royals as very loosely based caricatures. Go in expecting Shakespeare in a modern context, not a realistic drama about the monarchy.

If I could give this -10 I would.CANNOT believe that the monarch who stands up against the government (who want to censor the freedom of the press) is made out to be the evil character.I was expecting at every turn for this delusion to be corrected, that the populace would support the monarchy over the government, but no.Typical BBC garbage propaganda. The biggest irony is that a BBC produced piece was in support of press censorship... Says it all.The chap that played Charles III was a very good actor however and put in a good performance. So much so that I am still in shock that he was the "bad guy". Make sure you listen to his words closely, at least on that part, the script was somewhat decent. Again, so difficult to understand how or why we are supposed to be against him.Also if you MUST watch it, then please do so illegally and don't pay a penny to the BBC for the privilege.

What utter piece of crap is this telefilm! Worst aspect of the film is the casting. Except for Camilla perhaps, none of the actors looked the part. None of them had the 'Regalia' or look of that would make one feel them as a part of the Monarchy. None of them had the elegance.The Direction, whatever shoddy little there was, was totally inapt and crass. I simply hated they way they 'utlilized' Late Princess Diana in shitty 'surreal' sequences. Have the makers so shame and respect for the dead? Why was it necessary to raise the issue about who Harry legitimacy? By doing so they did nothing but insult Princess Diana.And then there is the Prince Harry's affair with young Black woman. I am sorry to say but she wasn't as pretty as Harry's character was making her to be. He hardly spent one night and couple of days with her and he was willing to give up all so quickly! Rubbish! Pathetically rubbish!BBC has miserably failed with this telefilm, in an attempt to be seen as 'Politically Correct' they have intentionally 'utlized' people of color in situations which look highly contrived and unreal. The body language of the actor playing Prince Charles was sadly rubbish. When confronted by the family to force him to abdicate, his body language was an immature child.I am quite, quite disappointed with the story of this film. Charles was doing the right thing but for some reason everyone has seemed to opt for betraying him. There really isn't a story or any conflict to resolve in this film. The only decent scene is where Charles dressed up as a Monarch entering the House of Commons and his speech. Everything else is utter nonsense! BTW who gives a crap about what Catherine wants or thinks? How dare her character walk in demand the King to abdicate?!I hate this film! I hate it! I really hate it! For technical reason, for aesthetics, for art and for the sheer stupid insulting story.

They have no idea of the matters of the monarchy and insist the everyone talks as if they are in a Shakespearean play. Totally dis-honourable to the Queen and her family. I did manage to watch about 40 minutes of it before I was lucky enough to find the off switch. Don't bother.