The King: Fans and critics react to the Netflix movie on social media

Netflix recently started streaming the acclaimed film The King since November 1, 2019. The movie first made its world premiere during the Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2019, and it stars actor Timothée Chalamet in the lead role of King Henry V. The historical drama movie is based on several different plays written by William Shakespeare that depicted the events from King Henry V's life. After the film's worldwide distribution on Netflix, it has garnered a lot of fanfare and has received a lot of praise on social media.

Social media reactions to Netflix's The King

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The film has been well received for both its acting and its storytelling. Timothée Chalamet has been especially praised for his memorable depiction of King Henry V. Many have also said that the movie is a well-made recreation of the works of William Shakespeare. Here are a few fan and critic reactions from social media.

• Fans enjoyed this hilarious scene from The King, which was based on one of the most humorous moments from William Shakespeare's plays.  

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• Here are a few fan and critic reviews on Twitter that praise the movie's storytelling as well as Timothée Chalamet's acting. 

• Here a history buff reviews the movie. While the movie is not historically accurate, it is still an amazing watch thanks to its plot and cinematography.

The King on Netflix has been a massive success for the online streaming service. The movie is directed by David Michôd, who is also one of the producers for the movie. Alongside Timothée Chalamet the movie also features acclaimed actors such as Joel Edgerton, Robert Pattinson, Sean Harris, and Lily-Rose Depp. 

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