Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Lost King
Philippa Langley (Sally Hawkins) is an ordinary housewife with 2 teenage boys, an estranged husband, & a medical condition. When she attends a play about Richard III, she identifies with the character & become fascinating to learn more about this king. She acquires many books about him & joins the King Richard Society. She becomes obsessed with discovering what happened to his remains & wanting to give him the proper burial. It’s an uphill struggle as authorities give her little credence to her hunches & theories. Along her journey, she has visions of the late king seemingly as her guide. Director/writer Steve Coogan also co-stars. This improbable quest to set history right is based on a true story.
Alien gives it 2½ “parking lot” stars out of 4.
