Product: All the King's Men [Blu-ray] (2007)
Rating: 3.0
Two Hours Too Short
If you have not read the book, you could be excused for being terribly confused about plot, character motivation, and the need for side commentary. Jack's relationship with the Stantons (Adam and Anne)and their eventual relationship with Stark is hopelessly botched. It is as if these crucial characters were thrown in for atmosphere. The film captures none of the depth or emotional energy of the book. I just can't believe that Sadie Burke could be this miscast. Everything about this character is wrong. In my opinion, the greatest problem with this movie is that it tries to fit 4 hours of great story into 2.