Tinsel & Tine was invited to virtual press conference for KING RICHARD Warner Bros Movie with the cast and crew: Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, Jon Bernthal, Reinaldo Marcus Green, Trevor White, Zch Baylin, Venus Williams, Serena Williams
Tinsel & Tine #MiniMovieReview: It's always been said there's a fine line between madness and genius and this theory proves itself in Richard Williams (Will Smith) father/coach/mentor to tennis legends Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton) Williams. This man with a plan is often hard-headed, stubborn, infuriating, single-minded and bold. More importantly, he understands the power of thought, that if you believe something down deep in your soul, you can make other people believe it too and manifest amazing life altering realities.
Someone asked why would the biopic be centered around the father instead of Venus & Serena? But the sisters attest to the fact that without their father they would not be the phenoms we all know and admire. Also, giving much credit to their incredible mother, Oracene "Brandy" whose character in the film is solidly present, played by (Aunjanue Ellis). Yet, it's Richard that figured out how to get the girls to not only play tennis, but love the sport. To insist on the open winning stance, and just steamrolled his way into these affluent, white, male coaches lives; insisting that they see what he sees in his daughters' abilities. And best of all, after they did, he never for a moment let them think they were in charge of him, his daughters, their finances or his "plan"!
I really love this movie, it's probably Will Smith's best role in terms of morphing into another person entirely. The two young actresses playing the sisters are amazing talents, not only new to acting, but had to learn to play tennis like the two GOATS! It's a family movie with heart and energy. Richard Williams is not a saint in the movie and I'm sure was much worse in real-life, but what is true he taught his daughters to value themselves as black girls turned women of power.