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Synopsis: An unstable dad, who after getting out of a mental institution, tries to convince his daughter that there's Spanish gold buried somewhere under suburbia

Starring: Michael Douglas, Even Rachael Wood

Directed by: Mike Cahill

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes

Release year: 2007

Studio: First Look

MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for some strong language, mature thematic elements and brief drug references.

ASIN: B001HRZ2LM (Rental) and B001A5PZLS (Purchase)

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King of California DVD ~ Michael Douglas

3.8 out of 5 stars (36) $4.92

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 2007
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for some strong language, mature thematic elements and brief drug references.
Production Company: Millennium Films, Emmett/Furla Films, King of California Productions, Lone Star Film Group, Michael London Productions, Nu Image Films
Filming Locations: Santa Clarita, California, USA | Los Angeles, California, USA | Simi Valley, California, USA

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Tired Script but a Platform for the Skillful Acting of Douglas and Wood, February 1, 2008

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Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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KING OF CALIFORNIA may not break any records for innovation of thought or script but it is a tightly made little film that allows veteran actor Michael Douglas a lollipop of a wacky role to remind us that he does have comedic talent! It also gives 20-year old Evan Rachel Wood the opportunity to compete with a Pro and come out an equal - quite a feat for such a young actress. Written and directed by Mike Cahill the story does have appeal, especially since it is set in Santa Clarita, California, a rapidly developing 'hinterland' that is suffering from the effects of too rapid industrialization, changing from a picturesque remnant of California raw beauty into yet another perky little town.

Charlie (Michael Douglas) has been in and out of mental institutions for his wacky behavior. His life as a jazz bassist and entrepreneur has always veered off the map, leaving him alone with his only daughter Miranda who has survived her father's irresponsible life by keeping the old family home (in the midst of a huge housing development) with the money she makes double shifting at the local MacDonalds. When Charlie is released his focus is on discovering the gold left behind by Catholic priests in the mid 1600s, a fact he has researched while hospitalized, on the Internet, and from the journal of one of the priests. Miranda slowly buys into Charlie's madcap scheme and adventure as a gold hunter and the caper results in a bonding between father and daughter that has been teetering on the brink of disaster for years. The manner in which Charlie, Miranda, and an old ex-con friend Pepper (Willis Burks II) go after the treasure provides most of the energy of the film.

Yes, there are bits and pieces of this project that have been done many times before (and often better), but the pleasure of KING OF CALIFORNIA lies in the bravura and touching performances by Douglas and Wood. This is a pleasant excursion of a movie, worth an evening's gander. Grady Harp, February 08

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5.0 out of 5 stars A really fun movie, November 15, 2007

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Mark Gray (Holland, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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You can read the synapses above and I can't do any better so I'll just give my opinion.

I enjoyed this movie a lot. The wacky-father straight-laced daughter interactions are what make it so fun. I also loved Michael Douglas' character in this film. His character reminds me a lot of a castaway (both in appearance and in his quirky mannerisms). There are tinges of other movie genres in this as well but the director puts the whole project together in a good way that gives is a fresh twist and feeling.

This is a great movie for a Saturday night with a bowl of popcorn and you'll probably tell your friends about it too (I did).

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5.0 out of 5 stars A rare indy treat, November 15, 2007

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Nathian K. Gormley "nathian" (Toronto Canada) - See all my reviews
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These days, the lines between an independent film and a hollywood film are becoming more and more blurred. Films like Little Miss Sunshine and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind boast that indy feel, the themes and look and ideals that come with those trappings, yet they pack some real star power both on and off screen.

Kind of California is another one of those films, but after watching this great little gem of a film, I realized it really doesn't matter if this film is more of an indy flick or a Hollywood flick... in the end, when the movie is this good, who cares?

We could use more films like King of California, no matter who makes them. Michael Douglas and Evan Rachel Wood are fantastic here, at times quirky and manic, other times truly sad and tragic characters. I find it hard to believe anyone could not fall in love with these characters, and in turn not completely enjoy this film.

A must-see, and a must-buy, one of the better surprises of the year, hands down.

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