Hi, I'm ten years old, I think the king and I is a great Enjoyable film! It's about a Proper Lady from Europe comes to teach the King of Siam's children. She teaches him and them how to be kind and fair. In the beginning a young women is given as a present, but she really wants to be with her true love,she sneaks out and meets him but then they get caught he dies and she gets threated. At the end the king dies.
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The King and I
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A boisterous, big-costumed classic musical.
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for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The King and I
Parents need to know that this film characterizes the ancient Asian culture of Siam (now Thailand) as somewhat backwards and sexist. The king has dozens of wives and hundreds of children, which may bewilder kids. Also confusing, the roles of the main Thai characters are played by white and Latino Americans. But the story's music and enchanting characters are perfect for kids, who are likely to see the king's poor grasp of English as endearing and fun. But older children and adults may find the portrayal of the king rather racist.
Read our full review by Heather Boerner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Thai history and culture. Were the clothes, dance styles, and culture in the movie true to the culture? What do you think about movies that don't cast Asian actors in Asian roles? Can you think of other examples of that happening? Do you think you could play the role of someone of a different race fairly? Do you think the actors in this film were fair?
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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Enjoyable for ages 8+
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Good for everyone who likes singing!
One of the best musicals Ive ever seen!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Great Movie For All Ages
This movie is very good for everyone! Children that are used to watching family guy will find that this is much more amusing! One of my favorite movies of all time!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
A Decent Old-Fashoined Musical...
THE KING AND I isn't as grand as I remembered it. In fact, some parts make you want to fast forward very quickly. Some parts are rude (casting whites in Thai roles) and some parts are corny (the song between Tup-Tim and the slave guy), but it's impossible to give such a good-natured movie a bad rating. Some of the music is very good, like "Getting to Know You", "Shall We Dance" and "Hello Young Lovers". I wasn't impressed by Yul Brynner, but Gertrude Lawrence is very good. There is really no objectionable material at all. Kids may be saddened at (SPOILER) the king's death at the end of the film. The movie raises moral questions about slavery and the like, and the King is poised to whip a slave girl (he doesn't).
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