Arthur The King Reviews Are Surprisingly Positive

Reviews for Arthur The King are in, and they might just make you want to see the film.

Based on a true story, the film follows Mark Wahlberg's pro adventure racer Michael Light as he competes in the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic.

Along the way Michael meets a scrappy street dog, who he calls Arthur, and together they forge an unbreakable bond that lasts ten days and 435 miles of gruelling running, climbing, and paddling.

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Reviewers are calling Arthur The King a “feelgood drama,” and “cheesy but charming.” Read on below to see what the critics are saying.

The film also features an unlikely cameo from a certain survival expert. Read our Bear Grylls interview: “I've been a huge fan of Mark Wahlberg's stuff forever.”

Arthur The King review roundup

Variety: “Mark Wahlberg and a very good dog make for a winning combination in this feelgood drama”

The Hollywood Reporter: “Mark Wahlberg lets the dog steal the spotlight in cheesy but charming canine comedy”

The Washington Post: “The fact-based story of an adventure racing team and its canine companion stumbles to the finish line”

Deadline: “Mark Wahlberg and a scrappy new dog star make this remarkable true story come to cinematic life.”