However, their reunion quickly takes a dark turn when Amziah’s bees are stolen from his property, sending his business into freefall. Though Patterson has certainly taken ample time to deliver his follow-up, it proves to be more than worth the wait. The role of Amziah feels tailor-made for McConaughey’s sensibilities, making terrific use of his boundless charisma, warmth and gravitas. However, it’s Patterson’s script and visual storytelling that help this film stand out from the litany in its genre. The Rivals of Amziah King is easily one of the best films of the year so far, weaving a southern drenched crime story that is as heartwarming as it is exhilarating.