Reviews for Arthur The King are in, and they might just make you want to see the film.
Based on a true story, the film follows Mark Wahlberg's pro adventure racer Michael Light as he competes in the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic.
Along the way Michael meets a scrappy street dog, who he calls Arthur, and together they forge an unbreakable bond that lasts ten days and 435 miles of gruelling running, climbing, and paddling.
Reviewers are calling Arthur The King a “feelgood drama,” and “cheesy but charming.” Read on below to see what the critics are saying.
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Arthur The King review roundup
Variety: “Mark Wahlberg and a very good dog make for a winning combination in this feelgood drama”
The Hollywood Reporter: “Mark Wahlberg lets the dog steal the spotlight in cheesy but charming canine comedy”
The Washington Post: “The fact-based story of an adventure racing team and its canine companion stumbles to the finish line”
Deadline: “Mark Wahlberg and a scrappy new dog star make this remarkable true story come to cinematic life.”
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