AutCuddly
Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,
Ava-Grace Willis
Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
Kimball
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
MarieGabrielle
Peter Riegert has done a very good work here, translating the above mentioned short story into a film. The ensemble of actors fit well, and portray a realistic story of the reality, disappointments, and comedy of everyday life.Eli Wallach is excellent as Riegert's cantankerous, malcontent father, who finally admits he hated his job, did everything "right" but regrets never having lived.Eric Bogosian is the rabbi, whose dark sarcasm just works, and it is particularly amusing when he takes Riegert to the dog track, to discuss funeral arrangements.Isabella Rosselini is believable as Riegert's disappointed wife, there are a few scenes with Harris Yulin, as Riegert's employer.If you need an intelligent comedy that is somehow uplifting, watch this film. You will truly enjoy it. 9/10.
JCBar
Congrats should go out to Peter Reigert for his virtual one man effort 'King of the Corner'. He co-wrote the screenplay, produced, directed, and stars in this wonderful, 'small' film - and small is in no way a negative adjective here.Peter Riegert stars as Leo - a man seemingly stalled, and bored with his job. There are hints at a disintegrating marriage, and also with a flawed relationship with a daughter. How he copes over a period of several weeks with these factors is the plot line of this film.While a bit slow at times (one could be more positive and say lyrical), 'King of the Corner' is one of those labor of loves that is well worth the time and money that was expended. And that is unusual for most 'pet' projects.
jordango-1
How often do you get to see an excellent film and then participate in a question and answer session with the director afterwards? King of the Corner offers this rare opportunity as director and star Peter Riegert is travelling around the US with this movie. His tour schedule is at the film's website www.kingofthecornerfilm.com. The movie itself is a wonderful ensemble film centering on the life of Leo Spivak (Riegert), a middle aged Jewish man with a lot of problems. His job at a market research firm doing focus groups is mundane, his father (wonderfully played by 90 year old Eli Wallach) is angry, his teenage daughter is out of control and his marriage (to the wonderful Isabella Rossellini) is in a rocky period. The movie focuses on all aspects of Spivak's life without solving his issues. The acting is great, the movie is entertaining, and Riegert does a marvelous job in his role as co-writer, director and star. There are funny and sad parts and it will make you think. I recommend it highly.
fdrey1
It's been 3 days since I've seen this wonderful movie and still thinking about it and all the wonderful stories it contains. It should have been included with all the movies up for awards this year. There is something in this movie for everyone to relate to in their life.I just left a woman of 101 who used the line "Why is it so hard to die"? How many people have felt the same?How many have been caught in a routine position where there is always the fear of losing their job and not really feeling happy or appreciated for their work?How many of us have worried about our teenage children?All of these relevant subjects have been developed in this marvelous film with deep thought and much humor.
