Peoples
Reviews For Anna and The king
Joeshmoe
score = 100
Tugleaer! Totally Awsome! Sweet! Beautiful Movie! Very Touching! Radical! Groovy Dude!
Far-Out! Groovy in a happin'n Kind a way!
Reuben
Cheah
score = 100
The score should be 1,000,000 over 100! The movie was really good! Couldn't have done
better! A very moving story of a Man's love for his family and a Kings love for his
country.
Katie
Rose
score = 90
I thought this film was beautifully made; the actors were amazing and it accurately
depicted the story of Anna and the King of Siam. It deserves more credit than it has
been given.
Rob
Barrett
score = 100
As stated by most, SPECTACULAR! I thought Chow Yun Fat WAS the King of Siam.
Great acting, great sets, great all around. As usual, the critics don't know a good
movie when they see one and unfortunately they will control this one right out of a well
deserved Oscar nom for Chow Yun Fat and Foster.
viewer68
score = 100
absolutely fantastic. couldn't be better. worth all the wait. outstanding performance by
Chow Yuen Fatt and Jodie Foster. also not forgetting Bai Ling, Tom Felton and of course
the local talent especially Keith Chin, Syed Alwi and Deanna Yusoff. many would compare
this movie with the Yul Bryner's King and I. my opinion don't do so. Anna and the King has
it's own beauty be it the story itself, but also it's script, costumes, locations and many
more. a really, really must see movie.
wilas@dpinet.com
score = 100
This is a wonderful family movie, and I am disappointed that the movie gets so-so reviews
from most professional movie critics. It's unfair to compare this version with
previous one. I'm from Thailand and I enjoyed the movie even though it's not entirely
accurate. Too bad the movie was not shot in Thailand otherwise it would have been more
beautiful. If you ask me, I'd say go see it.
John
I think the movie is superb. The story is very emotion. Yun-Fat
Chow is a smart, tough and patient Siam king. On the other hand, Anna
(Jodie Foster) is emotion, and never afraid of speaking her mind.
However, when they (Anna and the king) interact, the chemistry between two
intellect people tends to somehow complimented each other as they face
complicate issues such as politic, education and love etc... The movie
is a well make with beautiful settings. I highly recommand people to
go and see this movie.
Wes
score = 90
A must see movie!! Don't believe blindly and don't reject witout
investigation!! So, see it and judge it yourself, see the arting that this
movie deserves!! I love Jodie and Chow, they were just great!! Pay attention
to the setting and costumes, and finally the whole film was shot in my
beautiful country-Malaysia!!
suex
score = 100
The movie was fantastic. Chow Yun-fat and Jodie Foster had great
chemistry that made the movie incredible. Both Chow and Foster played
out their characters beautifully. This is a movie that viewers must
see. It will touch you deeply.
Ron
score = 100
I just saw the movie and really thought that it deserved alot more credit
than what it has recieved (A 52.25?!). However, what was of some concern to
me was that most of the actors in the movie didn't speak accurate Thai (I
would know b/c my dad's Thai and he criticized this). But what's even worse
was that the only one spoke accurate Thai was the traitor in the movie (the
general), which probably means that he was the only Thai person in the
movie! If this is true, then I'd find that to be very insulting. But either
than that, this is a very beautiful and enjoyable (though severely
underrated) movie.
Goh
score = 100
Great movie to watch! Jodie's best roles of all, she doesn't have to
hide her intelligent here, and she contributed a lot to this movie behind
the scene which I witnessed myself in Penang. Chow was great and the
children were lovely. Don't read the so call movie critics: Ebert of
Chicago-Sun Times was a racist, total no knowledge of King Mongkut
contribution to Siam. Andy Seiler of USA Today and Rene Rodriguez of
Heralb pretended they knew the British, but my Birtish friends said they
have never seen any American actresses who can speak English so well and
acted excellently. Kevin Maynard of Mr. Showbiz just stereotyped the
Thais. They are not qualified to give make review, just look at
people's reviews. Everyone just loved it, go and see this movie in big
screen, you'll love it too.
athaiviewer
score = 50
Splendid and amazing reproduction of the Bangkok grand palace. Charming and
talented performance by Chow-yun-fat. Jody Foster copied her act from what
she did in Somersby (with a potato in the mouth brit accent). Please, Please
do not ever think that this is the true story. In this film probably contain
less than 0.1% truth about the relationship between Anna and King Mongkut.
Anna Leonowens invented her story and Hollywood made her story even more
like cartoonish fiction !!!
Michele
I thoughly enjoyed this movie. I really felt as if I were there in Siam
during that time period. This movie is deffently worth seeing again.
moneypuppy
score = 100
I LOVED this movie! They make so many idiotic films, but Anna Has
romance, intelligence, and love. I don't care if it's not factual.
It's a movie! I never saw Jodie act before, but I will now!.
Chow - Well, I would have thrown over convention for him. I think the
king abdicates when his son is old enough, and he traces Anna to New York.
Why New York? They couldn't have done it in London! Tell the
reviewers to shut up. At the theater I was in, no one spoke or moved
throughout the entire film. I would like to see Jodie and Meryl make a
movie - with Mel!
sujinchinagirl13
score = 100
anna and the king was a very beautiful and touching movie. the entire cast
did an excellent job, and my favorite actress, bai ling, was splendid in her
role as tuptim. the film moved me to tears, and i went to see it twice. i
believe tuptim was bai lings greatest role ever.
CommDoc2000
score = 80
My husband and I both loved the movie. The acting, sets, costumes, all were
wonderful. Just one criticism, however. Why does Hollywood insist on having
at least one explosion in every so-called "blockbuster" movie? The
"action" line in the movie added nothing, and detracted from the
last 30 minutes or so. It could have remained strictly a romance and still
have been every bit as good.
kitae
purtell
score = 100
Today 12/28/99
I
went to see the Anna and the king.which was a very beautiful film and
wonderful customs it was.when i saw that movie it make me think how it was
in thailand.I love to place where my king #4 has lived,i believed that
you gyu who make the movie has a very good of makeing and such and wonderful
and real movie.It much take alot of time makeing this movie because i know
the goverment in thailand would not let you make the movie in they
country.But has did very well without doing in thai. The movie was sad i was
crying when the little girl dead,it was so sad.I don't konw what to say of
saying how beauitful the movie it is and very very very good story.when this
movie came out i just can wait to see it,but i did saw it.you have give more
story than the old movie so i very happy about because have i never see my
country so beautiful like this in 100 year ago.
thank for makeing such a geart movie
p.s. i think the littlt king number 5 was very cut i think you have pick a
good looking little king #5.Also jodie and yum-fat was a great actor and
actrres,i think you have pick a good cast .also i am from thailand and i am
14.good buy.
Vaishnavi
Lewis
score = 90
I loved this movie! Exquisitly beautiful, I loved spending 2 hours in
this place with these people. It was uplifting to my senses and kind to my
mind. I especially enjoyed the gentle, strong, compasionate and regal
portrayal of the king by Chow Yun-Fat.This telling of the story had
integrity and made me curious about the history of Siam, unlike the musical.
I find the critics reviews unduly harsh and can't relate to their experience
of this movie at all. I wonder if they have all lost there ability to simply
be entertained.
Vanessa
score = 100
This is an absolute must see. With a great plot, it touches you and
the intensity definitely keeps your attention. The actors were
magnificant, the sets stunning. Don't miss it.
badunia.home.com
score = None
This movie was great; it blends history, intreg, romance, comedy with
spectacular scenery. Well worth viewing. Today, it is rare to
see a film of this spectacular magnitude to take one into another time and
place.
cnbuquid@aol.com
score = 100
Chow Yun Fat was superb!! this movie just proved to the world that he is
indeed the coolest actor around and the perfect choice to play the king.
Jodie is as beautiful as ever. the so-called movie critics can say what they
like but the bottomline is that the moviegoers enjoyed watching this film
and it's not only because of Yun Fat or the locations but also because of
Jodie's consistent and heartfelt acting. I couldn't care less if the movie
is 180 degrees from actual fact, it's a movie for crying out loud! I watched
it twice and am not ashamed about it. i'm gonna watch it again!! the
rest of the cast were impressive especially, Bai Ling... she's one gifted
actress!! everybody did their part in making this movie a great experience.
there's a lot of touching scenes that will surely make a lump form in your
throat and tears fall from your eyes and the best thing about it is that in
most of those scenes.. nobody said anything. the background music and the
actors' facial expression were enough to trigger such emotions. my favorite
character though was the little princess Fay-ling(M. Campbell?).. the one
who gave Anna drawings. she's so sweet and adorable... she touched
everybody's hearts and made a lot of people cry inside the moviehouse. a
must see movie!! go and watch it people!! let's prove to the world
that there's still a place for really GOOD movies.
Linda
Belcher
score
= 100
Saw the film before going to Bangkok, loved it. After visiting Bangkok
and the Grand Palace have a greater appreciation of it. Thailand is a
wonderful place with the most polite people in all the world. Thanks
for the film.
Susan
score = 100
Please, don't listen to the "professional" critics; GO SEE THIS
WONDERFUL MOVIE! Our entire family loved it and think that "Anna
and the King" is one of the best movies of the year! Jodie Foster and
Chow Yun Fat's screen chemistry is pure magic. While the musical, "The
King and I," has its place in the canon of movie classics, "Anna
and the King" is another moving and inspriational version of the story
with added (and needed) complexity between characters and events.
Enjoy!
Joyce
score = 100
I went to see the movie the other day and can't stop talking about it.
I loved the "King and I" Yul Brynner was the "King" but
Chow comes close to topping Yul off his King pedastal. He was a great
choice to play the King. I have only seen him one other time in a
shoot'm up movie, this was an excellent removal from that. Two thumbs
up for Chow!!! The scenery was beautiful, the costumes were amazing
and may I say the elephants did a bang up job!!!! Jodie should have
left her British accent at home but I think she did a great job in the role.
My recommendation to see again and again.
Helen
Villasor
score = 100
As a widow myself, this movie brought reality to how a widow feels when she
loses her soul mate. Oddly enough when Anna (Ms. Foster does a
remarkable job) is asked how she has survived widowhood, I heard myself
echoed when Anna replied "One terrible day at a time."
Betty
score = 100
I haven't been to theathers for a long time, until this movie attracted me
twice to see it. It's so grand, so nice to watch in big screen.
I love the whole story and all the actors and actresses were great, everyone
played their parts well. Make me proud of my hometown heritage sites,
Penang--Malaysia, where well filmed in this movie. Don't get the
pirated VCDs, watch it in the cinema. You'll love it!
madie
score = 100
this movie was great!!!! i enjoyed it and it made me felt noticed...because
this movie was about culture and thailang history...i'm Hmong and this was
just a great movie..i can't seem to describe anymore than this...it was
really relaly good.. the countries in themovie mentioned sounded familiar to
me because it's always spoken by my parents and other relatives.. thailand
had beautiful sites and the movie made me thought about my old traditions
and my american traditions.^_^
Thai
guy living abroad
score = 60
01/02/2000:
I loved the attempt of building the Royal Thai palace scence and all the
well-design costumes but I was really disappointed by all those supporting
actors that should pay more attention on pronouncing Thai words which were
seldom used in the movie and even it was used in some scence with a very
short phrase. They should be trained by Thai to at least pronounce a bit
better to Thai to understand what they said esp. the actor who acted as
Prime Minister of Thailand at the time; I could not understand a word in
Thai that he was saying through out the film. However many thanks to Chow
that he probably had a chance to visit Thailand frequently i.e. he knows how
to pronounce Thai words in an understandable level. This flim would be
extremely great if they had hired Thais who are fluently in both English and
Thai to play as those supporting roles. Even though the movie is still
banned to be shown in Thailand but as a quality factor of using other
language should be considered too. Beside the story that had already been
mentioned by others Thai viewers here which I think it is just a matter of
movie or novel trying to make the story more interesting.
cynthia
breaux
score
= 100
I
thought the movie was excellent. Jodie Foster was fantastic.
Jack
score
= 10
Nice
costumes, lavish set, predictable plot, so-so acting, and definitely not
based on fact as the film claims - the real King Rama IV was +60 year old
when Anna was hired. But it should appeal to the mindless masses.
Unknown
score
= 90
Superb.
The best movie I've seen in five years. Jody Foster is at her best. She and
"the King" have taken romance to new, higher levels. This is a
multi-level movie that has something for everyone. I'm surprised it's not
Number One on everyone's list!
Kai
score
= 100
It's
funny how bad critics rate this show. It's like they have something against
it or something. Personally I love it. We all love it =) Never mind about
the historical accuracy, never mind about the relatively slow pace, go watch
it!
Svena
score = 100
I loved the fact that this was a love story without mush. I enjoyed
the musical, but after seeing the drama version I realized that this story
is meant for the boxoffice and not broadway. Good job Jodie Foster for
betraying a strong and indepentant woman without turning her into a
feelingless beast or a b----. Applause for the scenery and to Chow-Yun
Fat as well. Go see it, bring your hankie.
Gail
score = 100
The King and I with Yul Brenner is my most favorite movie. This movie
was great. I enjoyed it just as much. I thought Chow Yun-Fat's
acting was superb. He played the King impeccably. Jody Foster
was wonderful. This movie will also go down as a Classic
MacAddicG4@aol.com
score = 80
I agree with the critics that "Anna and the King" tends to be
historicaly inaccurate, politically flawed, and we've all seen far to much
of "The King and I." But who really cares-forget about all of that
for now. Movies aren't real; that's what makes them so appealing in the
first place. The film takes you back to a world of asthetic splendor and
cultures that are very different from our own. (Critics don't seem to
understand this fact) The visuals are spectacular, great sets, great
costumes! Chow Yun Fat delivers an amazing performance, and the movie is
intriging and emotionaly compelling. Granted, the film needed to be edited
better, but if you have bad thoughts about seeing it (i certainly did) -
don't because it's definitly better that could be expected. And no
"House of Uncle Thomas!" Thank goodness, no one deserves to have
to hear that one again :)
cnbuquid@aol.com
score = 100
Jodie Foster and Chow Yun Fat at their best!!! this is definitely the most
entertaining film i've watched last year. there's not a wasted scene in this
movie and the whole cast was given a chance to shine in this movie. i love
it so much i watched it twice in one day. i miss Princess Faying... i'm
gonna watch it again!!!
WLIU
Chow
Yun-Fat was magnificient: charismatic as he always is in his Hong Kong
movies. Jody Foster was very believing as the 18th century outspoken,
egalitarian English lady of her time. The sceneries are magnificient
with a cast of thousands.... a must see for the whole family.
k
squared
score = 100
this movies was awesome. It made you leave the theater feeling touched
and inspired to do something great of your own. Chow was incredible,
you could see every emotion in his eyes, very warm actor. Jodie was
incredible, as always. Beautiful story, scenery, not to much violence,
no tediouse action. muy bien
Megan
score = 100
I thought this was an amazing, fabulous, outstanding, spectacular film if
you catch my drift. I cannot believe the critics scoring. Hello did they
actually see the movie. Why is it critics always seem to rate high on the
rotten movies and low on the award winning ones. This was one of the best
films I have seen in a long, long time. I believe these critics may need to
find another career. No offense, please.
Uknown254
score
= 100
It's too bad the critics rate the movies with violence and killing higher
than a fantastic movie such as this. My husband & I found the acting
superb, scenery & costumes fabulous and the story line "refreshing".By
the way.....who picks these "professional" critcs.My sister &
I would love the job!
elck
score = 100
This the most incredible film I have ever seen in my life. The music,
the actors, the background, and everything are so incredible. Wow,
what else I can say about this film, well, the comment about this film is
can't be describe by my words, but all I can say about this film is, when
you starting to watch this film, you will love it. Especially the part
of the youngest princess died in her father's lap, (sop), I cried in the
theather. That's the most touching part, deep inside my heart.
Nothing else to say, just, you MUST watch this film!
Mdnight
score = 100
SUPERB movie! Chow Yun-Fat was spectacular in the role of King Mongkut
and he stole the show. Jodie played her part wonderfully as well. The
music was also wonderful. The day I saw it I went and bought the
soundtrack. If you've seen the movie you've GOT to get the sndtk.
It'll take you right back. The love story was also wonderfully acted.
Who cares if it's not 100% factual? It was a great movie, don't
believe the critics. Go see it!
Adrian
score = 80
The love between them are sad..... chow is doing a good job in acting as a
king who cant reveal his passion
Ninoska
Mórán Wilhelm
score = 100
Excelent film, Chow Yun-Fat, Wonderfull, love you, is cool, Jodie Foster the
best....from Venezuela Mil felicitaciones!!! una película impecable. mi
E-Mail: Ninomw@USA-NET
Caitlin
score = 100
Great Movie!!! A film I can see over again with the same stunning reaction.
One of the best, if not the BEST movie I've seen! A champagne toast to the
entire cast!!!
MARIE
score = 100
I LIKE THE MOVIE VERY MUCH IT MADE ME CRY,LAUGH,MAD ATB ALL MOVIE SCENES.IT
IS SELDOM LIKE A MOVIE WHEREIN A ASIA AND A HOLLYWOOD STAR ARE COMBINE TO
MAKE THIS MOVIE SO GREAT I WISH YOU CAN SENT ME LIKE A POSTCARD BEARING THE
PICTURE OF THE TWO MAIN STARS AGAIN IN LIKE AND LOVE THE MOVIE SO MUCH.
SINCERELY AND A GREAT FAN, MARIE ALVAREZ OF THE PHILIPPINES E-MAIL ADD:REAL94JAG@YAHOO.COM
nympha
score = 80
Great! Great! Great! I've never seen a tandem like this one with Mr.
Chow and Ms. Foster. What a chemistry! I'm dying to see both of
them in another movie. Hail to them....
csp
score = 100
I saw it with my 2 daughters, ages 12 and 13, they wanted to see it again
the next day. this is a must see and i will buy the movie.
jackiecat88
score = 100
It's the best movie! Everyone should go see it. I didn't think it would be
very good, but it was excellent! Chow Yun Fat was a great king and Jodie
Foster was pretty good too, though she could have improved her accent. The
scenery was beautiful and the song "How Can I Not Love You" was
great. All together it was a brilliant movie with great acting and an
excellent score!
Sunne_19
score = 100
This is the best film I've ever seen. The story, the costumes and the
actors, everything was excellent. I'm from Switzerland and saw the movie 3
times in 3 weeks. I love it. Chow Yun-Fat is a great actor. I love him.
Inga
Dóra Hauksdóttir
Anna and the King is one of the best movies i have seen. It is one of my
favorite moives. Jodie Foster and Chow Yun Fat wonderful as Anna and King
Mongkut. You must see this movie.
Shopgirl
score
= 100
Loved
it all the way. It just moved me
Gizem
score
= 100
point
over 100!!that's perfect!yun-fat was impressive and amazing as well..foster
is the most suitable woman for that role.. u ought to see it.."anna and
the king" was grateful!!!
gozde
score = 90
I LIKE IT VERY MUCH,I THINK IT IS WORTH TO SEE IT,ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE
INTERESTED A KIND OF LOVE WITH FULL OF WISDOM AND RESPECT
zack11
score = 90
The movie was great..though i had to watch it after 3 months of its
release..anyway, the whole story was amazingly done..with the props and
costumes..totally superb!..just to think that it was shot in my
country..makes me even prouder!anyway, i guess it is a GREAT movie and ppl
should watch it..its worth the money ur paying!..:) to all the actor and
actresses involved-they did one hell of a job..for both the international
and local ones..anyone should go and see it..and you'll definitely enjoy
it!!
tot
score = 100
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT! EVERYONE DID A WONDERFUL JOB.
LOVE JODIE AND CHOW. SPECTACULAR! FANTASTIC! COMPELLING! THANK YOU FOR
GIVING US MOVIEGOERS A GREAT FILM TO WATCH. I HAVEN'T SEEN ONE IN, LIKE, A
DECADE.
Joanne
score = 100
The movie's so GREAT. The scenery is so beautiful and the actors are
superb.The people in the moviehouse loved watching it.I definitely like Chow
and Foster together. They make an indomitable tandem. I
really,really,really,really,really,really,really,really,really,really,really,really,really,really,really,
LOVE the movie.IT'S TERRIFIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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