Did you, and maybe your children, enjoy watching the TV series Merlin when it was on TV a few years ago? Or maybe your kids have delved into the Legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in book form? Either way, they're sure to enjoy watching The Kid Who Would Be King, which has recently been released on dvd.
The film is set in a modern backdrop where Alex, a teenage schoolboy, is constantly getting bullied and told what to do by his teachers. He certainly doesn't appear to be a hero and he thinks he’s just another nobody, until one day, he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Luckily, help is at hand, in the form of the legendary wizard Merlin (who is nothing like his usual elderly wizard representation !).
Alex must find the inner strength to unite his friends and school yard enemies into an allied band of knights to defeat the wicked enchantress Morgana. With the future at stake, he must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be and save the world.
It's a lovely, child-friendly version of the story which is a clever blend of traditional legend and modern adaptation. Alex doesn't seem particularly heroic at the start of the film and it is lovely to see him, and his knights, building their confidence and overcoming their enemies. I had a giggle at the modern overhaul (the round table, for example, is a normal dining table with drop down extensions !) and the story of the underdog overcoming his personal issues to become a hero was heartwarming. Perfect family viewing for the summer holidays !
The Kid Who Would Be King is available now on Digital Download, Blu-ray and DVD.
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We are looking forward to our summer holiday in Swansea
ReplyDeleteOoh I spent a few happy years in Swansea as a student ! :)
DeleteOh, we loved that film, seen it in the cinema. Merlin was most unusual, we've tried for ages to replicate his hand routine. :)
ReplyDeleteWe can't wait to go to Cornwall for a week. In fact I might buy this DVD to take with us on a trip.
Sounds like a good idea - hope you guys have a fabulous time xx
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We go to the sidmouth donkey sanctuary to see the familys Sponsored animals and a meal
ReplyDeleteLots of fun days out
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ReplyDeleteSome trips out to the beach and going cycling :)
ReplyDeleteBeach Days, Park Days, Camp days at home, Craft Days, Cycling the local trail, Picnics, hopefully with lots of sunshine!
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ReplyDeletenothing planned, but there will be lots of trips to the park and the beach
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ReplyDeleteWe're going on holiday to Northern Ireland!
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ReplyDeleteThey like to go to the cinema,the safari park and Honey goes riding a lot.
ReplyDeleteWhatever we can afford at the moment, but a trip to Cornwall is planned and we do like flying kites as a family
ReplyDeleteDays out for us a few museums, some parks and of course the beach
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ReplyDeleteA few weekends away
ReplyDeletewe'll be doing a weekly walk in the lakes, then the hol at the end of summer to anticipate!
ReplyDeleteWe're off up to Scotland to visit family.
ReplyDeleteMeeting up with friends.
Days out.
Caravan in Wales
ReplyDeleteWe've purchased a pass for our local leisure centre - they have swimming, laser tag, a climbing wall, roller skating, classes, etc. Days of fun!
ReplyDeleteLots of days out where possible - picnic park days and beach days!
ReplyDeleteNo idea I'm the grandma and I never know when its a can you have my kids today
ReplyDeletehoping the weather allows lots of trips out - fresh air and exercise uses up lots of energy!
ReplyDeletelots of family bbqs and picnics. We are determined to enjoy the weather while it is nice this year
ReplyDeleteWe have nothing planned this year, saving our pennies to go abroad next year although have heard Eurocamps is meant to be well priced!
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ReplyDeleteI have to work the whole summer holidays but will hopefully get some days out at the weekends
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ReplyDeleteI’ll be doing trips to the woods, park and beach. All between working.
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ReplyDeleteWe are looking forward to our holiday to Centre Parks
ReplyDeleteVisiting and staying with my dad for a week
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ReplyDeleteMaking the most of lots of lovely free things, and baking !
ReplyDeleteTrying to juggle work and entertaining the kids, not looking forward to it@
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ReplyDeleteLots of time spent outside. We are planning days at the beach, picnics and walks in the woods xx
ReplyDeleteLots of long walks and picnics
ReplyDeleteWe're off to Rome in August for a family holiday. We haven't been to Italy before so we're very excited about it!
ReplyDeleteThey will be doing school work for a big chunk of the holidays. We home educate and are in the middle of a two week holiday now and they will have another 2-3 weeks off in September once all the children are back at school and everywhere is quite again.
ReplyDeleteI'm leaving them with their granny. She doesn't know yet and they don't really like her. Evil laughter ensues!!!
ReplyDeleteKidding. I've got some days out planned too.
we are hoping to have plenty of days out this summer
ReplyDeleteDays trips x
ReplyDeleteGoing to Cornwall on holiday should be fun.
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