Anna and the King
User Score
6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12

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  1. HariK.
    Jan 25, 2005
    1
    It is excellent in story narration, editing, photography.
  2. PatC.
    Dec 19, 2003
    4
    This show was about the tragic lovers who became victims of the legal system. The plot is oblivous to them, but comparatively Jodie & Chow are filler.
  3. Jeremy
    Sep 29, 2003
    6
    Chow Yun-Fat proves in theis movie the potential to be one great screen resource, and even though Jodie Foster doesn't pull her role off as much as we want her to, it's good enough to balance out the unnecesary length and moments that don't work.
  4. YoonC.
    Sep 13, 2003
    6
    At times spectacular and beautifully mounted but ultimately hollow and dull with a drama that sinks under the weight of cliches and action scenes that verge on the ludicrous. Jodie Foster is radiant and Chow has a smoldering charm but there's no chemistry between the two.
  5. AnelR.
    Mar 28, 2002
    10
    This film is romantic and fascinating.
  6. NedD.
    Sep 14, 2001
    5
    Well-made take on the oft-told tale. Great looking with fine performances, but you have to wonder whose idea it was to film this story YET AGAIN? I don't remember anyone asking.

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Metascore
56 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    75
    Will remind filmgoers that one of the chief pleasures of going to the movies is a good old-fashioned swoon
  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Lisa Alspector
    60
    A musical number or two might have balanced the overdetermined politics and spectacle in this version.
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  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    60
    Has the rambling pace of an episodic 1950s costume drama.
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