Joe the King
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 4

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  1. philipw.
    Jul 10, 2005
    10
    One of my favorites of all time. dont care bout what other boneheaded critics would say but as for me the movie was moving and superbly uniformly acted. simlpe story but very true and very heartfelt. unforgetable!

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Metascore
64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Jay Carr
    75
    Whaley's self-effacing but strongly etched and wrenchingly effective film.
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  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Edward Guthmann
    100
    This is a smart film, told in a minor key, that augurs well for Whaley's directing career.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    50
    Too much self-pity.
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