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
"Even ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
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 ...
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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 first ...
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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 ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
Advantages: excellent performance of Jodie Foster Disadvantages: film for girls
This is a classic film based upon a true story, unlike the musical the king and I, it gives you a much better insight into the historical background of the film. As you would expect Jodie Foster gives an excellent performance as the main character Anna. My only criticism of the film is that ot takes a little time to get going and is definately a film for women-a chick flick- a good film to rent for a girls night in with a takeaway and worth buying ...
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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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