The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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To Kill a King
Drama · Action · Adventure · 2003
A recounting of the relationship between General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, as they try to cope with the consequences of deposing King Charles I.
Movie details
To Kill a King
“...It takes a traitor and a hero”
2003 Drama · Action · Adventure 1h 42m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.8 / 10
Community rating
A recounting of the relationship between General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, as they try to cope with the consequences of deposing King Charles I.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over To Kill a King?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Mike Barker
Written by
Jenny Mayhew
Tim Roth
Oliver Cromwell
Dougray Scott
Thomas Fairfax
Olivia Williams
Lady Anne Fairfax
James Bolam
Denzil Holles
Corin Redgrave
Lord de Vere
Finbar Lynch
Cousin Henry
Julian Rhind-Tutt
James
Court is in session
Put To Kill a King on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.