The Man Who Would Be King

Rating: Null/10 (7 March 2009)

Hugely enjoyable adventure with two proper classic movie star performances from two proper classic movie stars.
Sean Connery and Michael Caine have exquisite chemistry - it's a crying shame they didn't make more films together - although I can't help but wonder what Newman and Redford could have done with the material. I guess because I didn't grow up with this film I'm able to make such blasphemous statements - but still, they're clearly having a blast and are great fun to watch.
The entire film is a feast for the eyes with stunning locations augmented by truly beautiful matte work, especially in the snowy mountain scenes. It's laugh-out-loud funny, tense, and tragic, filled with sublime moments - perfect Sunday afternoon fare.