Okay, let's talk about King Richard. And more specifically, when *exactly* it supposedly "came out." Prepare for my totally unpopular opinion!
Wait, Wasn't That Movie, Like, Ages Ago?
Seriously! I feel like I've been hearing about King Richard since, well, before the Venus and Serena Williams sisters were even born. Okay, slight exaggeration.
But in movie years, anything before last Tuesday is practically ancient history. Remember fidget spinners? That's about how long ago this feels.
The "Official" Release Date... Or Was It?
Fine, fine. Technically, King Richard graced our screens back in November 2021. I know, I know. Some of you film buffs are shouting at your screens right now.
But here's my hot take: a movie "coming out" doesn't just mean when it first appeared in a cinema. It’s about when it truly impacted pop culture, right?
And honestly, did King Richard really become a HUGE topic of conversation back then? Debatable.
Did It Even Make a Splash?
Look, I'm not saying it was a bad movie. Will Smith was amazing! And the story is inspiring. But the *hype*? I'm not entirely convinced.
Maybe it was because everything was still a bit weird with movie theaters at the time. Perhaps we were all too busy perfecting our sourdough starters.
Whatever the reason, the initial release felt a bit…muted. Like a polite golf clap instead of a roaring standing ovation.
The Real "Release" is When YOU Saw It
This is where my radical opinion comes in. The "release date" of a movie is subjective, people! It's when *you* truly experienced it.
Maybe you finally watched it on streaming last month. Maybe your grandma just recommended it to you. Boom! That's *your* release date.
Forget the stuffy "official" date. Your couch, your snacks, your experience – that's what truly matters.
So, When *Did* King Richard Come Out?
The answer? Whenever you finally watched it and thought, "Wow, this King Richard movie is pretty good!"
Did it get a second wind from *that* incident at the Oscars? Maybe. But it also got a second wind from being a genuinely compelling story.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch it on my personal "release date" schedule. And maybe, just maybe, try my hand at tennis. Probably not, though.
"Tennis anyone?" - *King Richard* (probably, in spirit).
In Conclusion: Embrace Your Personal Timeline
So, the next time someone asks you, "When did King Richard come out?", you can confidently say, "Whenever I decided it did!"
Don't let the establishment tell you when a movie should be relevant. You are the master of your own cinematic destiny!
And if anyone disagrees with me, well, they probably also thought fidget spinners were cool. Just saying.
