Tuesday, November 23, 2021

King Richard

 



Reinaldo Marcus Green's King Richard works because Venus and Serena's full-bodied father Richard Williams is played by the full-bodied Will Smith, who gives his all, which is substantial, to selling this winning but rocky tale of resolute determination and Black Dad Magic.

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