This was a random find, my husband actually recorded it for me as he knows despite many films and years, The Goonies is still my favourite, followed closely by Time Bandits and Super 8. So any adventure film gets mentioned, but not all get watched to the end. Of late I have watched some terrible films and just wanted something to entertain me and hold my interest. The Kid Who Would Be King did just that.

A slightly fresher idea for the King Arthur legend compared the other Arthur based films recently, this was full of adventure, some mild peril and fun enough to keep me watching. The cast were well picked and did a good job, I look forward to seeing more of Louis and Dean, they were great. And Angus Imrie as young Merlin was just a delight (as much as it is to watch his mother on TV too – and I was luckily enough to catch her at the theater years ago), a most enjoyable watch. Another gem from director Joe Cornish (Attack the Block).

So if you are looking for a fun afternoon gallivanting around the English countryside with swords and a destiny, then this is the film for you.