Anna and the King

  • 1999


MOVIE IS elaborate beautiful seductive pandering quirkily
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51 % Rotten
$ 113 Million
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Positive Reviews 21
Negative reviews 9
Average Rating 3.2/5
elaborate beautiful seductive pandering quirkily

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3.0
Yet Anna and the King isnt structured to bring this famous cross cultural attraction to a sumptuous romantic payoff. EW
2.5
Foster, I believe, sees right through this material and out the other side, and doesnt believe in a bit of it. At times we arent looking at a 19th cen .. Rogerebert
4.5
Draw your own sitcom identity mix up conclusions, but its quirkily adorable despite its stereotypical plot line. Austin Chronicle
2.0
The film is beautiful to look at, the camerawork of Caleb Deschanel (The Black Stallion, The Natural, The Right Stuff) includes sweeping vistas and lo ..
2.0
Handsome and well appointed ... but still one of the most boring films in recent memory. E Film Critic
4.5
Sometimes youd swear youre watching a live action version of one of Disneys animation spectaculars, with cloying material aimed squarely at preteens. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Wonderfully shot in all of its majestical glory, exquisite cinematography, lush locations with plenty of exotic flair and original costumes. JoBlo
4.5
Here is an old fashioned costume drama with sumptuous sets, stirring music, and beguiling landscapes. Spirituality And Practice
3.1
Like too many movies, this one cannot bear to end quietly and gracefully. ReelViews
3.0
Their cat Snowbell may prove to be his undoing however, because theres something odd about Stuart Little hes a mouse.
3.0
The movie tries to take the edge off of some of these imperialist dogmas, but doesnt entirely succeed. Lariat
1.5
Particularly ineffective is a subplot about a tragic romance involving one of the kings concubines (Bai Ling), which doesnt have the punch it deserves .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
Anna and the King needs something to make it compelling, and a few songs certainly wouldnt hurt. Internet Reviews
4.0
They both deserve material that doesnt send us off screaming in frustration. Internet Reviews
4.5
This is precisely the kind of cast of thousands extravaganza Hollywood rarely produces anymore and the movies seductive visuals, charismatic performan .. Internet Reviews
2.5
visually beautiful, richly detailed, terribly long, and oddly unaffecting Q Network
3.8
The film as a whole is an admirable and enjoyable one, highlighted by superb performances, in particular those of Delroy Lindo (as Homers superior at .. Mr Brown Movies
3.0
The problem with Anna and the King is that its caught halfway between then and now. Calendar Live
3.1
I cant decide if the great looking spectacle was enough to outweigh the pandering plot. Movie Habit
1.5
Chow Yun Fat has such a perpetually bemused expression, its as if he were waiting for the tough guys to show up and start the actual movie. Oregon Live
4.5
Yun Fat is charismatic, and Fosters comfortable in a British accent. E Online
3.8
Pictorially splendid, its largely large, epic and expansive. Its long, pack a lunch. Ross Anthony
4.5
But this is a minor point, and it doesnt significantly mar this otherwise excellent film. Film Quips Online
1.5
Whats missing, however, is the one element that would have made it work credible, developing romantic tension between Anna and the king. Denver Post
3.0
Beyond the potentially intriguing casting, the filmmakers have too obviously stretched the plot to justify a new interpretation. Rochester Goes Out
2.5
So unbelievably bloated that staring at Don Kings hair is likely to have a more plausible payoff. Cinema Phile
1.5
In his big bid for Hollywood stardom, Chow lacks what gave him star power to begin with: an intensely masculine soul of fire and ice. I Film
2.0
Still, just because Anna and the King is not accurate doesnt mean its not entertaining. About Film
1.5
The film never reaches the same heights emotionally that it does visually. Citysearch
3.0
Filmed in Malaysia, with an elaborate reconstruction of the original royal palace, its gorgeous enough to make you want to visit your travel agent rig .. Associated Press
2.0
Its great to look at, but the unforgiving precision doesnt allow the images to advance the story or tell you details about characters or situations.
4.4
The third major screen version of the story, has much to recommend it. Courier-Journal (Louisvill ..
4.5
Anna and the Kings most interesting aspect is the portrayal of the ritualistic world of the King and his royal family.
4.5
He has made full use of the magnificent sets, costumes and spectacle while never neglecting the human relationship that makes the Anna King saga so en .. Web Kitsapsun



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