The King Tide
2023
Drama / Mystery / Thriller

The King Tide
2023
Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Plot summary
After the mayor of an idyllic island village discovers a child with mysterious powers awash on their shores, the once peaceful community devolves into civil war, torn over the belief that the child is the next saviour.
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Mainlanders bring trouble
good premise tarnished by smart people doing stupid things trope
Its an interesting yet slow story; a bit too long to generate tension.
The concept for this film is interesting, but it is slow and plodding. The story is good, as is the acting, but theres very little momentum.
The cinematography is excellent, though because of the lack of momentum, I didn't feel any urgency or tension in the film.
Its not a horror film or thriller, but more of a drama with fantasy elements. I chose to watch it over two nights because I lost interest midway, due to the slow-moving pace.
I think this film would have been better at about 90 minutes. The dialogue, shots, and music are just too slow. Perhaps better editing would have been in order.