"King of Kings" Table of Contents Faith and Film Quiet Faith and Personal Connection Modern Approach to the Gospels The Storytelling Style Charles Dickens and the Family Frame Animation and Tone Star-Studded Cast Where to Watch King of Kings Faith and Film Quiet Faith and Personal Connection I have a quiet faith. I have said that more than once. My path is mine, and I not only don't judge other paths, but I also don't feel the need to push my own. Instead, I choose to share positivity and light. If films and stories of faith follow that path, I am all there. I thought about this one, and I'm glad I did. Modern Approach to the Gospels The new animated film by Angel Studios, King of Kings, is a delightful surprise, sharing the Christ story in a lovely new way with ZERO feeling of agenda. I was given a membership to Angel Guild for the purpose of this review. All opinions are mine. It is my Universe, after all. The Greatest Story Told by the Greatest Storyteller Charles Dickens and the Family Frame The lead-in to the story is one many of us can relate to: an exasperated father. The unique element is that the father is Charles Dickens! Struggling to connect with his young son, Dickens wife - very patient mother and potentially even more patient wife, he shares the story of Jesus in a full out King Arthur style. Animation and Tone As the story unfolds, it flips back and forth between the Gospels and a son waving his wooden sword at his father's knee. Even when in the verses, however, the Dickens are among the Israelites bringing us with them. The language is. lightly modernized and casual making anyone feel comfortable, and removes any preachiness. The animation is clean and sophisticated. This is an all ages telling. Told by Greatest of Storytellers And what a telling! The cast is A-list all the way - Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate, Mark Hamill as King Herod, Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens, Forest Whitaker as Peter, Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas, and Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ. Where to Watch The film is available at angel.com and the Angel app. There are other many family centered films there. Check it out. There are a lot options, even for those of us with quiet faiths. Frequently Asked Questions What is The Bad Guys 2 about? The Bad Guys 2 is a DreamWorks Animation action-comedy that follows Wolf and his gang as they continue their challenging effort to stay on the right side of the law. Their new challenge comes from a gang of Bad Girls, and the team must wrestle with whether they can truly stay good or will revert to their bad ways. Who are the main characters in The Bad Guys 2? The main characters are Wolf, a tarantula, a snake, a shark, and a piranha - the gang of everyone's favorite Bad Guys who are trying to prove they've turned over a new leaf. Is The Bad Guys 2 appropriate for families? Yes, The Bad Guys 2 is perfect for family movie night and is suitable for any age. It brings laughs, action, and a little bit of mischief that the whole family can enjoy together. When was the first Bad Guys movie released? The first Bad Guys movie was released in 2022. The Bad Guys 2 revisits the gang three years later as they continue their journey to stay good. What format is The Bad Guys 2 available in? The Bad Guys 2 is available on Blu-Ray and DVD. Digital purchases from participating retailers include over an hour of bonus content. What bonus content is included with The Bad Guys 2? The Bad Guys 2 includes over an hour of bonus content featuring the exclusive animated short 'Little Lies and Alibis', deleted scenes, hilarious recording booth moments, how to draw character sketch tutorials with filmmakers, and more never-before-seen features. Is The Bad Guys 2 based on a book? Yes, The Bad Guys movies are based on the New York Times bestselling children's graphic novel series by Aaron Blabey. Where does The Bad Guys 2 take place? The Bad Guys 2 takes the gang to new exciting locations around the world and even further adventures in outer space.
