The King of Kings review – Charles Dickens retelling of the Jesus story does a serviceable job

The famous author tells his son and their cat the story of Jesus in this mixed-bag family animation, voiced by an impressive cast This syrupy cartoon account of the life of Jesus (voiced by Oscar Isaac) is narrated, with consummate weirdness, by Charles Dickens (Kenneth Branagh). It’s in fact based on a story Dickens wrote for his children (and wasn’t published until 1934, decades after his death). The idea is that Dickens is telling the story of the New Testament to his young son Walter (Roman Griffin Davis) and Walter’s impish cat, explaining to the King Arthur-obsessed Walter how Jesus was the real King of Kings and all that. And so we see Walter and Charles, in their mid-19th-century garb, wandering through scenes of JC’s life nearly two thousand years earlier, from the nativity to the crucifixion – much like Scrooge and his spectral buddies in A Christmas Carol as they wander through past, present and future Christmases. It rather drags out what is already a pretty long running ...

Gadar 2: The Consulate General of India in Dubai hosts a celebration of Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel starrer

Gadar 2 has been winning hearts after returning to the theatres after over two decades. Boasting an impressive collection of over Rs. 300 crores within its first week, this action-packed movie has left an indelible mark with its compelling storyline, high-octane action, and nostalgic music. A noteworthy aspect of the film's triumph is its simultaneous screening on 10 screens at Star Cinemas, AL Ghurair Centre, Dubai – a feat never before achieved by an Indian film in the UAE. In fact, The Consulate General of India in Dubai proudly hosted a success celebration for the Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel starrer, underlining its widespread acclaim.

Sunny Deol, the leading man of Gadar 2, expressed his gratitude, stating, "We are deeply honored by the Consulate General of India in Dubai hosting the success celebration for Gadar 2. Tara Singh's universal journey and family love crossing borders is a monumental triumph in itself." Shariq Patel, CBO of Zee Studios, highlighted the film's global resonance, adding, "Gadar 2 has touched the hearts of millions worldwide, surpassing all expectations and making history once again. We extend our heartfelt thanks to UAE embassy officials for taking Gadar 2's celebration to a global scale."

#Gadar2 success goes global! It was celebrated in a big way in Dubai.. #Gadar2 was simultaneously screened in 10 screens at Star Cinemas, AL Ghurair Centre, Dubai – a feat never before achieved by an Indian film in the UAE.

The Consulate General of India in Dubai proudly… pic.twitter.com/r9JkosF95G — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) August 19, 2023

Further continuing, Ahmad Golchin, Chairman Phars Film & Star Cinemas - largest distributor of Indian and Hollywood movies in the Middle East mentioned, “We are thrilled to witness the overwhelming response to Gadar 2 here in Dubai. As the distributor of the movie i am extremly happy about the screening in 10 screens at Star Cinemas, Al Ghurair Centre. This marks a historic milestone for Indian cinema in the UAE. This success reaffirms the global appeal of Bollywood and the timeless charm of Sunny Deol. We thank our audiences for their unwavering support."

Gadar 2, starring Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Utkarsh Sharma, Simrat Kaur, Manish Wadhwa, and Gaurav Chopra, is a collaborative effort by director-producer Anil Sharma and Zee Studios. The film released in theatres on August 11.

Also Read: Gadar 2 Box Office Estimate Day 9: Creates an ALL-TIME RECORD on 2nd Saturday by surpassing Baahubali 2 to claim the no. 1 spot; collects Rs. 32 crores



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