Rated PG13
Starring: Jodie Foster
and Chow Yun-Fat.
Written by Peter Krikes,
and Steve Meerson.
Directed by Andy Tennant.
Produced by Lawrence Bender,
and Ed Elbert.
Rating: 80%
It was a good effort. Now, the acting was good. I can't deny the
remarkable talent posessed by Ms. Foster and Mr. Yun-Fat. However,
I must say that I had expected something... epic. I expected some
classic tale about love, and this beautiful portrayal. However, it was
simply so predictable that all the magic that could have been created
just didn't shine through. There were definately emotional scenes however,
and THAT, along with the terrific acting, makes it a good movie, regardless
of the flaws, and potential.
A classic tale about an English woman and a king, the new version's
screenplay wasn't bad. It did create a kind of sluggish feeling as
the story unfolds, but it held to the original story with grandure.
Adapted from the musical "The King and I," "Anna and the King," is about
the King of Siam who wishes to train his children in the ways of the
west. (That's where Jodie Foster comes in... tehee). As a result,
he hires a young, strong willed Englsih woman who causes some conflict
even in the expositionary segment of the film. Nonetheless, woes come
to mend, and naturally, they "fall in love." Hence, the story unfolds,
and conflict occurs as a struggling power comes to rise.
In other words, it's "The King and I," in color. But honestly, it's
not a bad film. It did have some kinks, and I wouldn't necessarily
recommend it to the teenage populace, but the fact of the matter is,
parents seem to like it. So perhaps the cultural entrepreneurs will
find it absolutely delightful. It's definately no light hearted flick,
but if your in the mood for something not disturbing, not depressing,
not sad, but simply heavy hearted, this would probably be the film.
