Most viewers will know the remarkable story of how the remains of King Richard III were found. It's a story which could have made satisfying movie, however, the producers of The Lost King have decided to play with the facts quite a bit to try to make it into a quirky 'ealingesque' comedy drama. It doesn't really work, especially fantasy sequences where the king appears, and it doesn't help that the main character is mis-cast and, and I thought a bit underplayed too. I still enjoyed the film, but it lacked real impact. The Lost King is worth a watch if you're at a loose end, but I suggest viewing the C4 (UK) documentary online for the real story.
Review of The Lost King
