The Polka King
The rise and fall of Pennsylvania polka sensation Jan Lewan, who ultimately fleeced millions from investors through his polka-related activities.
20 February 1964, Highland Park, New Jersey, USA
5 February 1968, New York City, New York, USA
18 July 1961, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
9 July 1998, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
14 June 1946, New York City, New York, USA
January 04, 2018
Black plays to his strengths as a hipster ironist while displaying the indie acting chops he's been cultivating since at least "Margot at the Wedding."
January 30, 2017
A frisky and energetic comedy with a snappy, screwball spirit, which isn't exactly a given, considering the subject matter:
January 26, 2017
[Forbes] proves she can orchestrate unique, massive comedy, especially when working with such an excellent cast.
January 27, 2017
Forbes and Wolodarsky are clearly fascinated by this character and all of his sins, but not those he sinned against.
January 23, 2017
Inspires some sympathy for its protagonist but not enough to carry the film.
January 10, 2018
The cast performs these scenes entertainingly-Black's dancing eyes remain as compelling as ever-without ever transcending how unfocused and flatly shot they are.
January 11, 2018
[Forbes] film is spry, frequently hilarious, and at its very best dark-verging-on-deranged. It's also unexpectedly gentle.
January 23, 2017
An ingratiating comedy based on an improbable true story.
February 10, 2017
Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky... love their protagonist just a bit too much.
January 26, 2017
A fun, fast-paced true crime tale. Jack Black's best performance since BERNIE.
January 11, 2018
Playing con artists seems to bring out the best in Jack Black.
January 27, 2017
A modestly ambitious film that wants only to entertain
