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DVD : King of California [HD DVD]In association with Amazon.comstarring: Michael Douglas, Evan Rachel Wood, Willis Burks II, Laura Kachergus, Paul Lieber directed by: Mike Cahill (VI) ![: King of California [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519MGUXR8EL._SL160_.jpg) List Price: $14.98 Amazon.com's Price: $13.49 You Save: $1.49 (10%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: HD DVD Brand: FIRST LOOK HOME ENTERTAINMENT EAN: 0687797117717 Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled Label: First Look Pictures Manufacturer: First Look Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: First Look Pictures Release Date: January 29, 2008 Running Time: 93 minutes Studio: First Look Pictures Theatrical Release Date: 2007 Sales Rank: 33911 MPN: FLPHD11771 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Description: After spending several years in a mental institute Charlie (Michael Douglas) is sent home, reuniting with his teenage daughter Miranda (Evan Rachel Wood). Charlie becomes obsessed with the notion that a long-lost Spanish treasure is buried underneath their local suburban California Costco. Disconnected from reality and his daughter's life, Charlie's erratic behavior further strains their relationship and completely disrupts her peaceful existence. Initially skeptical, Miranda soon finds herself joining in Charlie’s questionable antics in an effort to believe in her father and give him one last shot at accomplishing his dreams in this darkly funny, exciting and surprisingly hopeful take on the modern family and the American dream. Amazon.com: Michael Douglas is such a great dramatic actor (not to mention villain) that it's worth remembering what a strong comedic performer he can be (War of the Roses, Romancing the Stone). In King of California, he digs into his offbeat lighter role with relish and vigor. Yet he softens the scene-chewing with appropriate poignancy, given that he's playing a mentally ill deadbeat who's essentially left his daughter to raise herself--and him. Douglas plays Charlie, a troubled yet good-humored musician who's just been released from institutional care. Evan Rachel Wood is his wise-beyond-her-years daughter, Miranda, who pays the bills, keeps house, and even buys a car as an unlicensed 15-year-old. The film examines the bond between troubled dad and grounded teen, and it's to both actors' credit that the slight (and slightly incredulous) plot doesn't diminish the impact of their love or anguish. Charlie's convinced a buried Spanish treasure lies beneath the local Costco (one of many companies given costar billing; others include McDonald's, Petco, Target, and Chuck E. Cheese). The plot follows Charlie's single-minded, impossible-dream journey, while the world-weary Miranda is resigned to following ("Time to get on that old bipolar pony and ride," she mutters). But along the way, dad and daughter find true ways to reconnect, and therein lies the true majesty of King of California --A.T. Hurley Average Rating:
 Rating:  - What Matters More: Gold ...Or Human Connection?In the vein of Little Miss Sunshine in which we have a few high-caliber actors playing roles in a small budget film, KING OF CALIFORNIA is funny and quirky enough to make for an evening of enjoyable film watching. Although I'd give higher praise to Little Miss Sunshine, King of California deserves its own rays. Michael Douglas got top billing, but it is really Evan Rachel Wood (Down in the Valley) who's the star. We begin and end the film with her, and it is her performance as the teenage ... Read More Rating:  - great movie!worth the money. dts track not so special. but a great feel good movie with quirky characters and performances! Rating: - Pass the Quirk PleaseAn enjoyable goofy story involving an independent daughters love and support for her crazy like a fox, cynical father, Michael Douglas. His role is a cross between Don Quiote and Long John Silver. This is an entertaining film. Rating: - A search for goldMichael Douglas (Charlie) and Evan Rachel Wood (Miranda) both give sterling performances in this quirky and funny tale of a schizophrenic father (Douglas). Miranda, "always the responsible one in the family" picks up Charlie from the local mental institution where he has been recovering from mental illness for two years only to find out he has devised his craziest scheme ever: finding the treasure of a Spanish Padre buried circa 1624 in a water cave which now is located beneath a Costco's. Miranda, ... Read More Rating: - how to roll a Costco........and find an old dream underneath waiting to resurface. This bittersweet film about a madman and his long-suffering daughter takes place against the backdrop of the ongoing "development" (ecological destruction) of Southern California, forcing the viewer to wonder: Who are the truly insane in this film? A lot of humor goes with this grim implication (the scene with the cop on the golf course is hilarious, if short; the filmmakers also shot a funny golf course scene for SIDEWAYS). I ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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