KING OF KNIVES

Cinemavixion Review

Jon Delgado's 'King of Knives' plunges viewers into the raw, often uncomfortable, dynamics of a contemporary family grappling with unspoken grief and individual crises. The narrative unfolds over three tense days, centering on the boomer parents, Frank and Kathy, and their millennial daughters, Sadie and Kaitlin. Frank teeters on the brink of a mid-life reckoning, while Kathy masks her unhappiness with wine. Sadie embodies the 'good child,' seemingly content in her relationship, while Kaitlin serves as the unfiltered truth-teller, a role that promises both catharsis and conflict. The film masterfully uses humor and stark realism to navigate the complexities of familial bonds, particularly as they confront the anniversary of their son and brother Danny's suicide. Despite their individual struggles and apparent differences, the family's eventual revelation of their shared vulnerabilities and likenesses forms the poignant core of this character-driven drama. With strong performances from Gene Pope, Mel Harris, and Roxi Pope, 'King of Knives' offers a resonant exploration of how even the most fractured families are bound by shared history and hidden truths.