Has the rambling pace of an episodic 1950s costume drama.
58
Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam Arnold
Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam Arnold
It pales in comparison to its two classic predecessors, and also just generally feels like one too many trips to the well.
50
Miami HeraldRene Rodriguez
Miami HeraldRene Rodriguez
Chow Yun-Fat is the only reason to see Anna and the King -- the only thing you'll remember from this lavish, tastefully dull movie.
50
Village VoiceDennis Lim
Village VoiceDennis Lim
Dusted off for one more run-through, and for those who applauded "Titanic's" old-is-new ethos, the moth-eaten, barely breathing Anna and the King will serve as a slap in the face.
50
Portland OregonianDiana Abu-Jaber
Portland OregonianDiana Abu-Jaber
Leaves an unpleasant aftertaste: viewers will find that a musical can indeed help the medicine go down
50
VarietyEmanuel Levy
VarietyEmanuel Levy
Her (Foster's) performance is contained in a schmaltzy, ultra-elaborate, overly long production.