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The King's Daughter
2022 94 min Australia, China, France, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★5.3
Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Director: Sean McNamara
🎭 Based on
«The Moon and the Sun»
byVonda N. McIntyre
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Description
King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.
Budget:
$40.5M
US Gross:
$1.76M
Worldwide:
$2.2M
Starring
Pierce Brosnan
Actor
Kaya Scodelario
Actor
William Hurt
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2023
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 2023
— Worst Supporting Actress
Razzie Awards 2023
— Worst Picture
Key opinion
The King's Daughter is widely considered a disjointed and visually unconvincing fantasy film that suffers from its long shelf life and derivative storytelling. While some viewers appreciate its lighthearted, fairy-tale sentimentality and themes of youthful virtue, the majority find the execution to be superficial, poorly aged, and lacking in narrative cohesion.
| Production | The production design and CGI fail to create an immersive world, with the visual effects and Versailles sets often compared to low-budget video games. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by a formulaic, derivative narrative that feels like a disjointed assembly of multiple stories rather than a cohesive film. | |
| Acting | Pierce Brosnan's portrayal of Louis XIV is polarizing; some critics see a disengaged caricature, while others find his performance suitably regal. | |
| Accessibility | The film occupies an uncomfortable middle ground, failing to offer the depth required for adults or the sufficient magical wonder expected by younger audiences. |