![]() ![]() But, it is the emphasis on family, faith and ferocious parenting that makes “King Richard” a truly inspiring champion. ![]() That element has not been as fully embraced in a film since “Rocky” until “King Richard.” The story of the almost fairytale rise of the Williams sisters from the dangerous streets of Compton to center court at Wimbledon handles the tennis moments with great skill. That’s the key to true sports movie success. “Rocky” would have been a good movie because of the boxing scenes but the film’s strength came from looking at what makes the heart of a champion. That element is necessary to entertain an audience but the heart and cinematic soul that elevates a film in the genre is how well the human elements are embraced. ![]() It doesn’t sound logical but the real strength of a sports movie doesn’t come from how well it depicts the physicality of the sport.
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