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Practical Effects
Full-scale castle built for authentic claustrophobic siege warfare.
Acting
Giamatti's unhinged King John steals every scene he's screaming in.
Stunts
Brutal, weighty combat that feels like it actually hurts.

Director
Jonathan English
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