Based on the diary writings of English widow Anna Leonowens, who journeyed to Siam in 1862 to tutor the children of King Mongkut, this is a grand, epic motion picture that recalls... more
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Anna And The King [1999]
What's a director to do? Andy Tennant's previous film was the highly enjoyable Cinderella
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romance Ever After, which vanished from theatres and became a video hit. Then Tennant made this gorgeous, non-musical version of Anna and the King, and once again...
Anna And The King [1999]
What's a director to do? Andy Tennant's previous film was the highly enjoyable Cinderella
... more
romance Ever After, which vanished from theatres and became a video hit. Then Tennant made this gorgeous, non-musical version of Anna and the King, and once again...
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Advantages: A lovely characters and overall story. Disadvantages: Lengthy and too much going on!
...of my favourite films: Anna and the King. I have always loved this film and there have been many makes and re-makes of this film but this latest crack at it, is by far my favourite!
As always I shall include a couple of quotes for your amusment from the critics!!
"A richly satisfying mix of history, drama and romance."
Susan Stark, DETROIT NEWS
"Holds its own against the beloved 1956 musical The King and I."
Steve Murray, ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
... ...other films.
***CHARACTERS***
Anna Leonowens:
Played by actress Jodie Foster. The ways of England are the ways of the world....a wise man knows that. Anna is the schoolteacher who upholds many morals and values both for herself and for her son Louis. A teacher, a widow after her husband died, a foreigner and a father and a mother to her son, you wonder if Anna has time to be herself. Anna is no fool, and no pushover. When tradition and honour ...
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Advantages: True moving story Disadvantages: none so far
...Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon), and Anna Leonowens (by Jodie Foster). It is love between two people, with different background, status and responsilities. You would enjoy the intriguing and interesting dialogues between Anna and King Mongkut, where both through argument, secretly admired each other. The true story is based in Siam (former name of Thailand). The movie begins with Anna (a widow) arriving in Siam with her son, Louis and two Indian servants. ... ...parts of the world with Anna being an invited teacher to many different countries. Likewise, King Mongkut employed her as a teacher to his eldest son Chulalongkong, the next heir to the throne, to educate him in English. as he understood that for Siam to survive and prosper in that century, its people need to be educated in English for trade and commerce.
However, due to his busy schedule, Anna was kept waiting for 3 weeks before she finally got ...
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Advantages: Beautiful photography, excellent acting, fascinating story Disadvantages: didn't go on any longer
...force in the world. Anna is summoned to work for the King of Siam and to tutor his (58) children about English customs. Anna takes her son and forms a strong bond with the King and the whole royal family. Ok so it may not sound very exciting, but there is plenty of drama, tension and action I can assure you. The film also explores the often unforgiving Siam customs and the impending war with Burma.
The film is beautifully shot and a pleasure to ...
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Advantages: MATERPIECE OF A MOVIE Disadvantages: NONE
Anna and the King is one of my all time favourite movie ,this movie is based on a true life story. Starring Chow Yun-Fat as King Mongkut ,and Jodie Foster as Anna the teacher. Anna who is a widow is sent a letter requesting that she should come to Siam to teach the kings eldest son Chulalongkong. When Anna arrives in Siam with her son Louis and her two indian servents she thinks that a house away from the palace will be provided , but is not. At ... ...be doing in siam.
Latter Anna gets fustrated that she has not meet the king yet and her needs have not been met so she charges her way in to the palce were the king is holding a meeting and requst to speak to him, Finally her needs are met . The king askes Anna to teach all his 68 children and wives , she as alot of hard work ahead of her. The king and Annas relationship gathers more stregth as time goes on but soontenisn buils as Mongut the king ...
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Advantages: Great storyline, fantastic acting and good action shots Disadvantages: Will not please die hard King and I fans
...Killers) - Jodie Foster as Anna Leonowens (Panic Room, Contact, Nell, Silence of the Lambs)
The Film is based on the diaries of Anna Leonowens, who died in Canada, Quebec from a stroke in 1915.
I think this is better than the original (King and I) despite my fondness of musicals. The acting is superb and there is a huge cast of extras.
I can't imagine how difficult this was to make a film with the costumes (that are superb) and locations involved.
... ...Fiesty teacher, recently widowed who travels to Siam to teach the children of King Mongkut. There she learns that Siam is very different from all that she knows back in England.
The film is set in the 1860s and the relationship between the Teacher and the King develops from a cold respect for each others values, into a love interest/ sparring contest.
Chow Yun-Fat is magnificent in the title role of the King and plays a philosophical Ruler with ...
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Actor(s): Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton, Syed Alwi, Keith Chin, Randall Duk Kim, Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling, Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson, Dianne Wiest, Harry Connick Jr., David Hyde Pierce, Scott Baio, Randy Quaid, Andrew Tennant, Chow Yun-Fat
Director(s): Andrew Tennant, Jonathan Demme, Michael Apted, Adrian Lyne
Genre: Drama - Period, Drama, Family
Classification: 12 years and over, 18 years and over, Universal
Plot: The romance between the King of Siam and a widowed English schoolteacher, Anna Leonowens, set during the 1860s., Two features. 'Anna And The King' tells the story of the romance between the King of Siam and a widowed English schoolteacher, Anna Leonowens, set during the 1860s. In 'Ever After' a young 16th Century woman has the courage to stand up to her stepmother and to help those around her in need., Based on a true story, ANNA AND THE KING is the tale of a recently widowed young mother who accepts employment as the governess for King of Siam
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment; Deluxe Video Service - Fox, 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT, ABBEY HOME MEDIA; ARVATO SERVICES
Producer: Lawrence Bender, Ed Elbert, Lawrence Bender, Tracey Trench, Mireille Soria, Ed Elbert
Author: Anna Leonowens
Costume Designer: Jenny Beavan
DVD Description
Based on the diary writings of English widow Anna Leonowens, who journeyed to Siam in 1862 to tutor the children of King Mongkut, this is a grand, epic motion picture that recalls the Hollywood days of yore (see 1946's ANNA AND THE KING OF SIAM and 1956's THE KING AND I for earlier screen adaptations). Yun Fat delivers a heartwarming performance that should finally earn him star status in America, and Foster is, as always, a magnetic screen presence. Their relationship, which is sparked by a just-beneath-the-surface romantic undercurrent, propels the story forward and provides it with its emotional core. As the film builds to its exciting climax, the relationship between the two is tested even further.
Special Features: Behind The Scenes Featurette, Directors Commentary, Music Video, Interactive Menus, Scene Access, Original Theatrical Trailer, Anna And The King Behind The Scenes Featurette, Anna And The King Directors Commentary, Music Video, Interactive Menus, Scene Access, Original Theatrical Trailer, Interactive menu
Review: "...Chow and Foster are perfect casting -- stars whose command of their craft and the camera remain all but unmatched anywhere in the world..." (Box Office, p.59, 01/02/2000)
"...[Chow Yung-Fat] is a class act - courtly and charming..." (Rolling Stone, p.63-4, 20/01/2000)
"...Undeniably gratifying....Foster moves gracefully in period costumes and commands the screen charismatically..." (Variety, p.83-4, 06/12/1999)
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