Best movie of this year hands down!

I love this movie so much

Highly Overrated But Still Good

Excellent but underrated film

...but , certainly, seductive. because it gives well known things in the best package. because the "chemistry" between Connery and Caine is the pillar of an exotic story about desire, myth , chance and fall. and the key for a show who seems unique. so, one of films who diserves be time by time. for many reasons. for different states. for humour and old stories about vanity. and, sure, for two remarkable actors. so, almost perfect.

It is said, quite often, that good cinema is like a good stew: it smells good but it tastes even better. I'm yet to chew into the DVD of The man who would be king -I'm not planning on doing so- but I've definitely caught its sniff. It's one I don't want to let go easily; on the contrary, I'd like it to keep it with me, to seep into my brain so it can cheer me up when I need it, or pull me together when I'm deep in the blue.And it is also said by specialists and cinema buffs alike that the adventure genre took a jump into a new era after the release of this film. And they're right. Today's adventure films are dominated by either blockbuster productions that special effects at the cost of a good plot or by action-packaged films in the line of Pacific Rim. The man who would be king is neither of these. Quite the opposite, in fact. A great, well-written and crammed with twists and turns adventure is the base of this flick. It is the story of two soldiers of the British Empire, as cheeky, greedy, and fun as the come, that have the pipe dream of becoming kings of Kifiristan, an unexplored region of the world.John Huston wanted to cast Bogart and Gable for the roles but, due to the death of the first, the roles went to Michael Caine and Sean Connery. The result couldn't have been better as they are a perfect fit for this story. And if you're asking yourself the question...yes, there is a moral at then end of the film. If I gave it away so easel y, I wouldn't be much of a reviewer, would I?

Saw quite a few movies in early 1976 and two of them stand out even after all these years: one is Barry Lyndon and the other is The Man Who Would Be King. So many people haven't heard of these films and I always recommend them. John Huston had been wanting to make this movie for years but wasn't able to until the 1970s. I think it was worth it, because he picked a great cast.It takes a while to get into The Man Who Would Be King, but once you're in, you're hooked. Danny & Peachy (brilliantly portrayed by Sean Connery & Michael Caine) are a couple of hell-raisers, stationed in India as part of the Queen's forces. They've done everything imaginable and are longing for a new adventure. They hear about a remote land beyond the mountains where no white man has gone since Alexander the Great. After almost killing themselves getting to this little place, they finally arrive--and, through a series of coincidences, Danny is crowned king. Who is he to tell the natives that they made a mistake? Danny & Peachy have a great time as the king & his consort (so to speak) until the natives find out that they've been hoodwinked; Danny is a mere mortal like everyone else. And they aren't too happy.I had to purchase the DVD because TV hardly ever showed this movie. But it's worth the price. John Huston directs a wonderful adventure story that stands the test of time.

The Man Who Would Be King is a great movie with a very well developed storyline and a terrific cast. It's a very entertaining adventure film that was made in a time when these type of films were rare, it was a risky at the time and required serious effort from the film makers, and it all shows here, it looks beautiful, the cinematography is stunning even for today's standards and it was clearly a very expensive production. The biggest flaw is that it's predictable, once the two main characters make it to India, everything from their can be told twenty minutes in advance, we knew what would end up happening to each character, there isn't any unexpected twist that takes the audience away, and it's predictability is the reason why I'm giving this an eight instead of a nine that it easily could have received. The cast is terrific, particularly Sean Connery and Michael Caine, of course, the chemistry between them is spectacular, they seemed very comfortable performing together and it's a pleasant experience to see these two movie icons in the same film. A swashbuckling adventure with stunning scenery and great acting, the Man Who Would Be King is worth the watch for anyone looking for a good adventure film. Two British soldiers in colonial India venture to uncharted realms in search of wealth and power. Best Performance: Michael Caine Worst Performance: Albert Moses