The biopic King Richard is probably the most important film of Will Smith’s career, unfortunately he personally ensured that the sports drama is linked to his violent scandal at the Oscars. It’s a shame, because the six-time nominated film deserves better. Today King Richard is on TV for the first time.
King Richard in the free TV premiere: The focus here is not on the sports aces
Sisters Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena Williams (Demi Singleton) are among the best tennis players of all time. But the Oscar-winning film does not focus on the athletes, but on the ambitious father (Smith), who does everything he can to ensure that his daughters fight for a better life.
Even before Venus and Serena are born, Richard Williams decides that his daughters should become professional tennis players in order to escape their poor conditions. With iron discipline and loving severity He trains them until Richard also reaches the limits of his skills. Despite the great talent, it is not that easy to find a professional trainer because the Williams family cannot afford the expensive training. For King Richard, that’s no reason to give up.
Will Smith succeeds in the grand journey between love and severity in King Richard
It takes a lot of strength and endurance to believe in your dreams. The sports film impressively shows how the family repeatedly reaches its limits financially and mentally. The Richard Williams’ ambition is both admirable and frightening. We know the critical stage moms who force their own missed dreams on the children.
Does Richard Williams also belong in this category? Does he support or suppress his daughters through ambition and control? Will Smith succeeds in playing this balancing act and working out the motives of the father, who hopes for a better life for his family. He often goes too far, but only has the best in mind. Venus and Serena are raised by their parents with a lot of love and courage for self-determination. King Richard captivates and touches as real feel-good film.
After a 31-year film career, King Richard was the first Oscar win for the actor, who had previously been nominated twice. An important moment for the actor, who suits serious roles at least as well as those in his action comedies. Nevertheless, Smith considers another work to be the best film of his career.
When is King Richard with Will Smith on TV?
Sat.1 shows the sports drama today Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. The repeat will be on the night of December 8th at 12:20 a.m. If you missed the film on television, you can buy or rent it at a reasonable price on Amazon Prime Video.
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