King Ralph | | Cast : | John Goodman, Peter O'Toole | | Director : | David S. Ward | | Studio : | Umvd/Dreamworks | | Format : | Color | | Released Date : | February 15, 1991 | | DVD Released Date : | March 02, 2004 | | Language : | English (Dubbed) | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | May 23, 2005 | | Summary | Too Much Fun! But be aware of the (near) nudity and language | Content
 | King Ralph is an extremely funny movie with one great scene after another. When I need a lift or just want to veg and relax, this is the one I pick.
Goodman shows his gift for comedy- too bad we don't see him regularly on the big and small screen. He plays the bumbling Ralph perfectly- way over his head, but giving it his all. O'Toole is, as always, excellent. His Lord Willingham is dignified and always proper, graceful in movement and speech. O'Toole lets just enough of his character's human side and humor slip through. They are a wonderful contrast of characters.
Supporting them is a great cast, gorgeous interior shots, and a fun and easy storyline.
Parental note: Unfortuneately and unnecessarily, someone saw fit to throw in several instances of foul language and 2 scenes with nearly nude women. Neither is needed, because the movie is good enough to stand on it's own. Without them, the movie would be excellent family fare. As it is, I cannot recommend it for family viewing. As one reviewer stated earlier, send the kids out and fast forward. |
| Rating | | | Date | February 16, 2005 | | Summary | King John | Content
| John Goodman's notoriety from the ABC sitcom Roseanne is what gave him his big break on the big screen. In 1990,while on annual hiatus from Roseanne,Goodman and Peter O'Toole filmed this movie directed by David S. Ward,who wrote the screenplay for 1973's THE STING. Goodman plays a Las Vegas entertainer who is sent to England to succeed the king who had just passed away(they both looked alike). Imagine an American ruling England! It's like a foreigner ruling America. Ralph,Goodman's character,was never the right person for the kingdom. But he later changes his mind. Ralph said in one scene,"Back in the States I was doing what I wanted,when and how." In the final scene,when the end credits roll,Ralph has everyone rocking to the 60's hit,DUKE OF EARL,made famous by Gene Chandler. Cool film! |
| Rating | | | Date | July 28, 2002 | | Summary | Very Funny!! | Content
| This is a great movie - it was made in 1991 but is still hilarious! John Goodman plays an American who inherits the throne in England and has to deal with the culture shock and his new-found royal obligations. If you liked him in the role of Dan Conner on Roseanne, you will enjoy him in this movie. Peter O'Toole plays his loyal assistant who has to teach him how to act like a king and steals many of the scenes much the way Hobson did in the movie Arthur. I highly recommend this movie! It is very funny and one of those movies you can watch over and over and still crack up every time - and the great thing about DVD is you can skip to the highlights! |
| Rating | | | Date | June 01, 2002 | | Summary | ... | Content
| ...That isn't anything like bumping into this monstrosity on late-night cable and finding yourself transfixed...you can't stop watching! It's like a train wreck, a predictable dated 'fish out of water' comedy that isn't the least bit funny. Even John Goodman trashed the film on one of his SNL appearances. It was probably a low-point in Finno-American relations as well. King of Finland? It appears the films fact consultant was also its script-writer. John Goodman proves beyond a doubt that fat people are not necessarily funny. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 04, 2002 | | Summary | Corny but Fun | Content
| Probably the best Jon Goodman movie I have ever seen. The premise is implauable to say the least, but you still manage some pretty descent laughs. |
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