All the King's Men

[pilgrimgal]

The tile of this dark film is taken from the Louis Carroll poem about Humpty Dumpty's fall. Remember "all the kinds's horses and all the kings men...?"

Everyone falls in this morality tale. Did anyone see it?

It is based on the novel by Robert Penn Warren and is a remake of the B/W version of the 50's starring Broderick Crawford (for which he won an oscar). The lead parts in this remake are played by Sean Penn and Jude Law with minor roles done well by Kate Winslett, Anthony Hopkins, and Patricia Clarkson.

It reminds me somewhat of a Shakespearen and/or Greek tragedy...and does have something to say about politics in general.

Loosely based on the life of Louisiana's governor, Huey Long, who rose to power during the depression era; history buffs will find a true accounting of the era depicted throughout this film.

If you saw it---what did you think?

 

[Nienor]

I <3 the book, and I'm kind of afraid to see the movie because I hear that doesn't follow the book very well, and kind of misses the point of the book. I probably will see it eventually though

 

[pilgrimgal]

I <3 the book, and I'm kind of afraid to see the movie because I hear that doesn't follow the book very well, and kind of misses the point of the book. I probably will see it eventually though

One of the reviews I read said that this one was a better adaptation of the book than the first one. I don't think I agree. Also, I liked the book better than either film version because it was easier to follow what was going on through the eyes of the narrator...Jack.

Besides Robert Penn Warren, also known for his poety, is an excellent writer and story teller.

 

[Nienor]

I watched part of the first one...and I could hardly recognize it as being related to the book. And I also believe the story is about Jack, Not Willie Stark. And thats who the film is focused on...