New Faith-Based Animated Film 'King of Kings' Has Moviegoers Flocking to Theaters, but Has Received Mixed Reviews

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‘The King of Kings’ Review: Oscar Isaac Voices Jesus in Visually Generic and Heavy-Handed Christian Animated Film

To appease his youngest son Walter (Roman Griffin Davis), a rambunctious boy obsessed with King Arthur and the Knights of the Roundtable (a myth in turn derived from the story of Jesus and his apostles), Dickens (Kenneth Branagh) spins the yarn of the one true king who didn’t need a sword to command a group of loyal believers: Jesus Christ.

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Crowning ‘The King of Kings’: Inside the Early Box Office Success of Angel Studios’ Starry Biblical Epic

Hamill, who voices tyrannical leader King Herod in “The King of Kings,” says he was drawn to the role not only because of his Roman Catholic upbringing and affinity for films like 1961’s live-action “King of Kings” with Jeffrey Hunter, but because of Herod’s deliciously evil persona.

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Animated film ‘The King of Kings’ shares Gospel through Charles Dickens' perspective

When Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings” opens in theaters on April 11, audiences will see something rarely attempted in animation: the life of Jesus Christ, retold through the eyes of a child and inspired by the prose of Charles Dickens.

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Angel Studios’ ‘The King Of Kings’ $7.8M+ Presales Besting ‘Sound Of Freedom’ – Box Office

Angel Studios’ ‘The King Of Kings’ $7.8M+ Presales Besting ‘Sound Of Freedom’ – Box Office. “Kids Go Free” campaign allows families to receive up to one free children’s ticket with the purchase of a qualifying adult ticket.

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Not Pixar perfect, but ‘King of Kings’ brings Jesus to life for younger audiences

“The King of Kings’’ English-language version of “A Christmas Carol’s’ central theme is the birth of Jesus. The film is directed by South Korean-born Korean-American filmmaker Seong-Ho Jang. “The king of kings” is based on Charles Dickens’ novel of the same name.

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Cartoon Jesus to hit theaters: Will moviegoers pay?

Angel Studios is coming out with a new movie, just in time for Easter. “The King of Kings” is an animated feature film directed by Seong-Ho Jang. It’s the story of Jesus as told by Charles Dickens to his son Walter.

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Taysom Hill endorsed 'The King of Kings,' a new faith-based film

NFL tight end Taysom Hill has already started celebrating Easter this year by watching a new faith-based film. Hill said his family recently screened “The King of Kings,” a new animated film about the life of Jesus Christ. “Our 4-year-old was engaged from start to finish,’ his wife said.

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‘The King of Kings’ offers fresh look at familiar story

According to the Guiness Book of World Records, Jesus is the fourth most played character in film history. ‘The King of Kings’ has made the film more than just another offering in the long history of faith-based productions. At the heart of the film is the very familiar story of Jesus Christ.

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King of Kings Opening Weekend Box Office Predictions & Odds

The King of Kings is not an ordinary tale about Jesus Christ. The movie is framed through the eyes of a bedtime story told by Charles Dickens. The voice cast also stars Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley. The film is expected to open at the top of the box office this weekend.

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Cook review: ‘King of Kings’ is entertaining, animated story of Christ

‘King of Kings’ is entertaining, animated story of Christ. Author Charles Dickens (yes, that Charles Dickens) tries to corral his rambunctious son. The stories come alive to Walter, who appears in the chapter’s of the life of Jesus, along with the cat.

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'The King of Kings' has moviegoers flocking to theaters: What to know about biblical epic

"The King of Kings" is based on the life of Jesus Christ. The film has already earned over $7.8 million in pre-orders. The movie will be released in theaters on September 14, 2015. It stars Uma Thurman and Pierce Brosnan as Jesus and his family.

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Critics question the necessity of 'The King of Kings'

The film is inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic “The Life of Our Lord.” The film features the voices of Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman and Kenneth Branagh. In the film, a father shares bedtime stories of the life of Jesus to his son.

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‘The King of Kings’ Review: Finally, a Take on the Gospels That Includes an Animated Charles Dickens

‘The King of Kings’ is a faith-based film coming out at the holiest time of year. The film is about the parenting struggles faced by Charles Dickens. It stars Kenneth Branagh as Dickens and Roman Griffin Davis as his son Walter. The movie is directed by Seong-ho Jang.

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Angel Studios On ‘The King Of Kings’ Appeal As Jesus Story With Charles Dickens & Starry Cast Eyes Top Animated Faith-Based Debut – Specialty Preview

The King of Kings will be Angel Studios’ top opening since juggernaut Sound of Freedom in 2023. DreamWorks Animation’s The Prince of Egypt from 1998. “We’re excited,” distribution chief Brandon Purdie said. The film boasts the widest opening weekend of any Angel Studios' film, at 3,205 theaters.

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