Review of The King and I (1956) by Ryan V — 19 Jun 2013
Anna (Deborah Kerr) is a widowed English governess who travels to Siam with her son in order to take a teaching position at the King's palace. Culture shock puts her at odds with the stubborn monarch (Yul Brynner), but eventually the duo learn to see past their differences and understand each other as human beings.
The King and I, which is a peak of Rodgers and Hammerstein's collaboration, contains evergreen standards such as "Getting To Know You", "Whistle A Happy Tune", and "We Kiss In A Shadow".
This sumptuous film adaptation possesses a myriad of gorgeous sets, but its principle asset is in the dynamic interplay between Kerr and Brynner.
This review of The King and I (1956) was written by Ryan V on 19 Jun 2013.
The King and I has generally received very positive reviews.
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