Arthur The King: A Dog Worthy of the Title

   What’s there to expect when you hear about a movie called Arthur The King? All I knew was that it was a movie based on a true story with a dog in it. Oh, and that Marky Mark would be in it! One of my favorite actors! For those who don't know, Marky Mark was Mark Wahlberg’s rap name.

  

    Arthur The King is a biographical drama that is based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord and his dog, Arthur. It is directed by Simon Cellan Jones. The cast includes: Nathalie Emmanuel, Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, Michael Landes, and Paul Guilfoyle. The cast definitely peaks your interest, doesn’t it?

Let's get into it!

  

   The story mostly takes place in the Dominican Republic. The story is about a man with a passion that he can't let go of, even when he seemingly retires. He's desperate to achieve a goal that has eluded him several times over the years; the problem is, it's not a goal he can achieve on his own. He needs to do it with a team.

 

    Well, therein lies the problem. He has proven he's not a good leader at all. He must prove to many that he can achieve the massive goal he's been trying to achieve if given one more chance. He also must convince a group of people so he can lead them to victory. 

 

    As the team gets pushed to the edge of their strength and endurance, a scrappy street dog named Arthur joins them. As a side note, stray dogs are common in the Dominican Republic. They have been dubbed “Coconut Hounds” by locals. They are a concern and a major problem, as they are affecting tourism. Although tourists fear the dogs, they are friendly animals that have decent lives roaming the streets of urban areas, such as Santo Domingo. In the course of having Arthur join the team, they redefine what victory, loyalty, and friendship truly mean. It truly is a beautiful story as we watch the team members give up their pride and work together.

 

    Arthur The King was not only a heartwarming film; it was thrilling. There are scenes that will make you hold your breath, and there are scenes that will have you yelling at the screen. Little known fact: I am EXTREMELY afraid of heights! There are scenes that had me cringing and closing my eyes. There's a scene in particular where they were dangling at a height inconceivable to my mind and body. My heart was beating so fast, like I was the one actually doing the dangling! It quite frankly stressed me out! 

  

   Arthur The King is the story of the unbreakable bond that is forged between an adventurer and a scrappy dog. It is worth every minute of your time! There are so many lessons in this moving film that are good for both children and adults alike. Three of the lessons I saw were:

 #1: The importance of getting along with others.

#2: The importance of working together as a team.

#3: The importance of humility.

 

    Lastly, as to the question of whether you should take your children to see this movie, I would say this: Yes! Yes! Yes! Although it is rated PG-13 for some strong language, I have to be honest; it didn't stand out to me. I've gone to some movies that are classified as family films, and the language does stand out to me, and I question how it can be designated as a family film. Maybe I was too immersed in the story to notice it in this one, but it's worth chancing it to see this wonderful body of work. In my humble opinion, this is most definitely a family film. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Let me know what you think in the comments!

I give it 5/5 “Charms”

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Just A Mom Who Loves Movies