However, in the case of King of Masks, the movie gets 5 stars the hard way. Not by appealling to a niche audience with low budget violence and gore (I like that stuff too!) but by masterfully telling a heart wrenching story without ever being cliche or corny in the process. I've always believed that it's easier to capture an audience's attention with dark imagery and shocking or violent content, than to create a film of beauty, sorrow, and redemption. King of masks does the latter.

I really want to set up the plot, but if you go into it cold, there just may be a twist early on that might catch you off guard.

HKFlix is right on this one. (I love that if they think a movie stinks, they say so!). Don't read any more reviews, don't even read the synopsis. Just order this movie right now, and if your heart isn't completely made of stone, you will not regret the purchase. Just keep the Kleenex nearby.