Stephen King – Kings movie reviews

“The Life of Chuck” is a 2025 drama based off the novela by Stephen King with the same name. It stars Tom Hiddleston (Thor: Ragnarok), Benjamin Pajak (Past My Bedtime), Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy), Mark Hamill (Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope), and Rahul Kohil (iZombie).

“The Life of Chuck” follows the life Charles Krantz starting from his untimely death all the way down to his childhood.

If you’ve read my reviews on other Stephen King movies such as, IT, you know i’m a massive fan and have read almost everything he has written, including “The Life of Chuck.” This one is in his collection “If It Bleeds.” I’ll be the first to admit I like his old stuff better, when he was in a drunken cocaine state, his work just hits harder then. I’m a little surprised they turned this one into a movie as it isn’t one of his more well-known ones. However, the guy could put out blank paper and it would get turned into a movie. I’m always a little apprehensive of Stephen King movies, because I’m always scared they won’t follow his work. So how does this one stack up?

If you’ve read it like me, you won’t be disappointed. It follows it perfectly, from start to finish, it is like his novella. The casting is great. Especially from Pajak, he nails the role of Charles as a kid, especially considering he really hasn’t been in anything up to this point. This movie is heartfelt, and touching that I believe everyone can get behind, even if you’re not a fan of the King. This is a must see movie. I give it a 9/10.

I recently saw an article claiming ‘IT Chapter Two’ was a three hour disappointment. I’m here to say that is not even remotely true. There’s a few reasons I loved this film, 1 I’m a huge Stephen King fan. I’ve read almost all of his work, and IT is a great novel. Also I have an IT tattoo on my shoulder. 2. It follows the Novel almost to a T. Everyone knows the book is always better, and this film really does the book justice. 3. The casting is great. James McAvoy is one of the best actors out there right now. He played twenty three different personalities in ‘Split”. Bill Skarsgard is the perfect casting for Pennywise. I give Tim Curry credit for his role, he is the original Pennywise, but his performance can’t even hold a candle to Skarsgards. He as the creepy factor dialed in perfectly, along with the voice. Also Stephen King has a small cameo in this film. How can you not love that? You’re going to enjoy this film more if you have read the book, but I believe you will still enjoy it even if you haven’t. It’s a non stop scare fest from the beginning all the way till the end. Once the Losers club returns to Derry, it’s on for Pennywise.