Rodger and Hammerstein's The king and I (Zee Tay film review)

Film: The King and I
Year:1956
Director: Darryl F. Zanuck
Starring: Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner,  Rita Moreno, Martin Benson,  Terry Saunders, and Rex Thompson.

The King and I is set in the 19th century Siam which follows the story of a female English teacher Anna and her Son traveling to Siam to teach The King's children. It shows the relationship growing between them. But with a king who unwilling to change for the better, will Anna be able to convince him what right from wrong or will His unwillingness to change drive Anna back home to England.

This is one of the few classic I grew up watching, from a young age, and every time I watch it I always see something different in the movies.

This story now I am a 21 year old has a strong massive, that even though we are in the 21st century, there are still a few country very much like one of Siam in 1863.

Of a women in that time Anna was very brave to travel alone and entering one of which is Siam, but like the the opening song about whistling and you won't be afraid, has a great message about trying to not be afraid and face your fears.

It very educational Musical, that I totally recommend watching. The age group I would say would be 8+ as there is one scene which I feel any younger won't understand near the end.

Overall I give the movie a 5/5 stars.

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Movie Reviews: Cinderella 2015 (Zee Tay)

Title: Cinderella

Year of release: 2015

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Cast: Lily James, Helena Bonham Carter, Richard Madden, Care Blachett, Holiday Granger, Sophie McShera, Hayley Atwell, Ben Chaplin, Rob Brydon.

Plot: Cinderella follow the story of a young girl called Ella who is a kind hearted, brave, as she always remembered her promise to her mother to be kind and be brave. One day her father remarried, and with that she gained a step mother and two stepsister. One day her father got really Ill on travels and sadly passed away. Leaving poor Ella an orphan. Her stepmother and stepsister took fool advantage of her making her into a servant. One day she got sick and tried of how they was treating her so she ran away on her travel. She mat the prince. The prince fall in love and hoping to meet her again, hense he open the ball invitation to the whole kingdom. Hoping that we come.

Review:

I seen quite a few version of this classic Disney story, some of which are more Grimm then other. So in a way I am so thankful that this isn't grim. I really enjoy this version as it shows the relationship between the Prince and his father. I really enjoyed seeing that because we always forces on Cinderella family relationship. With watching a few other version of the story made me realise that even though it well put together, doesn't bring anything new to the table. It was like watching the animation but live action instead. 

Stars.

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