Review of The King and I (1956) by Tru_Lie13 — 11 Jul 2020

Expiores a wealth of topics that are still relevant today. Great script and fantastic visuals.

This review of The King and I (1956) was written by Tru_Lie13 on 11 Jul 2020.

The King and I has generally received very positive reviews.

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Dude, I can't remember the last time I gave a film five stars. I loved this film, love, love, LOVE this film…

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Although The King and I is a very worthy story to be told, it is overlong and hasn't aged very well…

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