The Polka King

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): January 12, 2018

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Ratings

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JLuis_001Jan 17, 2018

Frankly it leaves an impression for the work of its actors and the characters that the film itself.
It only aims to entertain and in a certain way achieves it, but it never exceeds a point of a certain quality, it never reaches for somethingFrankly it leaves an impression for the work of its actors and the characters that the film itself.
It only aims to entertain and in a certain way achieves it, but it never exceeds a point of a certain quality, it never reaches for something more and that passivity is not really attractive… Expand

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drlowdonJan 28, 2018

Based on a true story The Polka King tells the tale of Polish-American band leader Jan Lewan.

Director Maya Forbes keeps things light, painting Lewan as a sympathetic character who was simply blinded by his own ambitions (something I’m notBased on a true story The Polka King tells the tale of Polish-American band leader Jan Lewan.

Director Maya Forbes keeps things light, painting Lewan as a sympathetic character who was simply blinded by his own ambitions (something I’m not sure the victims of his scheme would all agree with). Jack Black anchors the movie by doing what Jack Black does singing and dancing his way enthusiastically through the film. Everything moves along at a good pace ensuring proceedings always remain entertaining enough but ultimately The Polka King lacks the emotional depth or laugh out loud moments to stick in the mind for very long.… Expand

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MikefromAngusApr 15, 2018

Funny at times. It was better then I expected it to be. Above average Netflix movie!

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