> Speaking of Kipling adaptations --- anyone watch "The Man Who Would
> Be King."
>
> Fantastic views of the rocky mountain territories of Afghanistan,
> great shot of ancient temples, crazed tribesmen warring with their
> neighbours at the drop of a hat, a hero who pretends to be a god but
> is not ... I fell a Hero Wars quest coming on
Me & Peachy are going to be kings of Kafristan...
One of my favorite movies. I particualrly like the "contrac" that they sign.
Unfortunately, there isn't the technological difference between the tribesmen and the soldiers that makes the whole thing work.
Roderick
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