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Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.
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| The Film StageDan MeccaForbes and Wolodarsky are clearly fascinated by this character and all of his sins, but not those he sinned against. |
| ReelTalk Movie ReviewsBetty Jo TuckerAlthough disappointed with 'The Polka King," I appreciate the way the film depicts how Jan Lewan's positive attitude influenced people who unwisely invested their money with him. |
| PajibaKristy PuchkoIn The Polka King, Forbes amp up the lunacy, star power, and energy to create something not only sensationally fun, but also enticingly thought-provoking. |
| Los Angeles TimesJustin ChangPlaying con artists seems to bring out the best in Jack Black. |
| AV ClubJesse HassengerThe cast performs these scenes entertainingly-Black's dancing eyes remain as compelling as ever-without ever transcending how unfocused and flatly shot they are. |
| DeciderJoe ReidThe Polka King doesn't lack for energy. But the screenplay never really deals with Jan for much more than the sideshow he is. The film is a good bit less convincing than the man it's supposed to be about. |
| RogerEbert.comNick AllenThe sporadic magic of The Polka King largely comes from its casting, and the hammy performances that follow. |
| Flickering MythShaun MunroBlack hasn't been better in quite some time, and there's even a cracking supporting cast in the bargain. |
| Herald Sun (Australia)Leigh PaatschJack Black excels in this completely bonkers true story of Jan Lewan, an American polka music legend. |
| Entertainment VoiceAlci RengifoYet rarely are morality tales this entertaining, much in part due to Black's ability to create a bombastic persona with a sentimental touch. Crime doesn't pay, but it sure makes for great stories. |