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Summary: "For we are not little men...."
Review: Set at the height of the British Empire in India, this is a story for the ages. It is the story of two soldiers who helped build the Empire, only to be declared "embarrassements" to that Empire by the ruling bureaucracy. A timeless tale no matter what "Empire" you are talking about.Yet these friends, and "sons of a widow", do not accept this ruling. They resolve to leave India because it has become too small for them and they are not "little men." Moreover, they go forth into unexplored territory not only to make their fortunes- but to become kings.... Michael Caine has stated that this film was the best thing that he ever did. I would fully agree- it is probably the best thing that I've ever seen Sean Connery do, too.
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Summary: "Honor" and loyalty as tragic flaws.
Review: If you haven't seen this movie, get it today. It is a terrific film. It can't be classified as either a guy or "chick" flick, because it is too good to be either. Above all, it has fantastic characters. I'm not a fan of either Michael Caine nor Sean Connery, but it was their acting and their characters that make the movie. Don't let the fact that one of them is named "Peachy" make ithe movie suspect. Each is charismatic and charming, warriorrs devoted to duty, upholding their own versions of noblity and honor (despite that they have become soldiers of fortune, determnied to ravage and plunder for their own gain). There is a lot to like, and a lot to take away from this movie.
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Summary: Some Movies Stand The Test Of Time
Review: Some movies due to the fashion and other elements grow rapidly out of date but this is not one of them. This movie was made in 1975 and you do get a sense that it is not up to the current Hollywood standard in terms of special effects, Dolby surround, computer animation, and things of that nature. Despite this the movie still stands the test of time because of excellent performances, a good storyline, and a healthy dose of humor. First off it is based off a story by Rudyard Kipling and takes place in the hinterlands of India. Two former English soldiers (Connery and Caine) who are basically scoundrels set out to set themselves up with fame and fortune. They set out to the where no white men have been seen before and convince he locals they are gods. But look out anything that is too good is probably too good to be true or to last! Connery and Caine complement one another in this film very well I thought and again this is not a special effects flick this is shot with real backgrounds etc for the most part. If you were ever curious to get a sense of Kipling without the book this might be a good film to check out! It is also not terribly inappropriate for younger viewers, for example they make a promise to one another not to drink or chase women while on their quest. It is a period piece set in the late 1800s and depicts the railroads and remote countryside of colonial India in a day when might made right and individual adventurers could achieve glory and fortune. Or so legend would have it....
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Summary: You wont see many more like this in the future.
Review: May 1, 2002 'The Man Who Would Be King' is probably the last American studio
film that could be properly be termed 'entertaining', 'adult' and
'male' at the same time. It is an unapologetic adventure movie
filmed by a hard-drinker with plenty of joie-de-vivre. If they made this film today . . . it would star much younger
stars. Let's say two hunky Aussies, like Hugh Jackman and Russel Crowe.
Almost certainly, one of those two (Crowe) would also be the Executive Producer. Most of Peachy and Danny's seemingly buffoonish character
traits would be transferred to supporting characters so that Hugh and
Russell might seem strong and taciturn. If they made this film today all those bald-headed priests
in the robes would've been slaughtered easily at the end of the movie. If they made this film today the action scenes would involve
our Aussie hunks largely defeating opposing armies through the strength
of their own tireless sinews. Said scenes would also be much bloodier
and, for some reason, shot in vertigo-inducing Cut-O-Vision! If they made this film today opening captions would explain
to modern audiences who Rudyard Kipling was and what stone masons
are. That is, if these elements made it to the final cut at all. If they made this film today the final credits would run
over an Aerosmith song. If they made this film today it would be 'The Count Of Monte Cristo',
or 'The Man In The Iron Mask', or 'Gladiator', or 'Robin Hood: Prince Of
Thieves', or 'The Mask Of Zorro', or 'The Three Musketeers', or . . . PEOPLE WHO'LL LIKE THIS MOVIE: men, mostly; fans of Michael Caine
before he turned into Hollywood's favorite British hooker for the duration
of the eighties, and Connery the nineties. PEOPLE WHO WONT LIKE THIS MOVIE: knee-jerks might lament
the portrayal of non-whites here; not much here for the ladies.
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Summary: One of the best films but one of worst DVDs
Review: Rates 5 stars for film. Rates 1 star for DVD quality. Read technical information section. It says it all. BTW this this is a filper that losses data when fliped.
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Summary: One of the BEST movies of all time
Review: Though this movie starts out slowly the all star cast quickly increases the pase. With breath taking landscapes of the middle east to a ancient story this film has it all. Sean Connery is here in one of his greatest roles along side of Michael Caine. The story is based on a Kipling story, and is about two fortune seeking soldiers who want to become kings. They go to an uncivilized country with the goal of aquiring fame and fortune, but they get more than they bargain for. This timeless classic is a must see, and for anyone who like adventure a must have.
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Summary: Fun Movie!!!
Review: Awesome & inspiring. I liked this film alot because it was fun,Caine & Connery are great,never a dull moment. Wonderful music too! Highly recommended. Check it out,it's fun I do think so.
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Summary: One of my all time favorites
Review: This film is great! It's a time and place in history that very few people know or understand. The plot is superb. The characters are excellent. A couple of English rogues... Connery and Caine.... I can watch this one over and over again....
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Summary: Like A Great Meal
Review: The Man Who Would Be King can be best described as being like a great meal...Something you savor over every morsal and regret once its finished. Michael Caine and Sean Connery represent the kind of screen chemistry not seen since Hope and Crosby teamed up for their Road series. The real genius behind this masterpiece is John Houston's uncanny ability to combine good old fashion swashbuckling action adventure with enough warmth and good humor, sweeping panoramas and amazing Edith Head costumes to create this marvelous fantasy. The story begins in Rudyard Kiplings newspaper office, The Northern Star, where he is confronted by one Peachy Carnaham, (Michael Caine). Peachy retells of the amazing journey undertaken by him and fellow free mason, Daniel Dravot, (Sean Connery). Their quest was to become kings of the remote land of Kifirastan, by fighting and conquering waring tribes. In the process they end up with more than they bargined for. Through chance Daniel is perceived to be a God, which proves to be their undoing. But the very idea of one of the characters of Kipling's story in a sense jumping off the pages and sucking him into the action and in the end revealing how Daniel came to his demise. Finally he presents Kipling, (Christopher Plummer) with a very real gold crown...proof that their amazing journey and epic tale really did take place. This story-within-a-story along with the Free Mason tie-in, that seems to guide them safely through countless danger, is another element that makes the story both incredulous and endearing. As I said up top, this is movie making to savor like a thick juicy poterhouse steak...And one that will undoubtably reward over many many viewings.
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Summary: Excellent. Rousing Entertainment
Review: Let me start out by saying that the guy that gave this film one star because he had to turn the "flawed" dvd over in the middle of the film should familiarize himself with DVD production standards. It is within the medium's specifications to have a two-sided disc. Now that that's out of the way, this film is great. Even at the time of its release people were saying "They don't make them like this anymore!" I guess that speaks for itself. A brilliant adaptation of the Kipling book. And Sean Connery and Michael Caine are their characters. You don't see them as actors. Kudos to them for an exceptional job.
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