Out of Africa

The Color Purple didn't win the Oscar, but this did? Huh? The movie is too long. The plot is dull. The characters are dull. Ms. Streep's performance is like ALL her performances, strained. She is one actress who is never really... Full review

incredible, outstanding performance from the two actors, redford and streep. real chemistry between the two on screen, although the story interpreted is a possible romance in real life, not only on screen. redford always plays the role of the strong, powerfull... Full review

This is probably the best motion picture ever made! Based on a true story, it captures the majestic nature of Africa while depicting the hardship of a remarkable woman whom ventures to Africa in the hope of “taming” a small bit... Full review

incredible, outstanding performance from the two actors, redford and streep. real chemistry between the two on screen, although the story interpreted is a possible romance in real life, not only on screen. redford always plays the role of the strong, powerfull... Full review

We spent the whole movie trying to figure out the plot and the point of the story and found the characters very boring and uninteresting. While the scenery was exciting and beautiful, Meryl Streep was just very boring, her character deserved... Full review

We spent the whole movie trying to figure out the plot and the point of the story and found the characters very boring and uninteresting. While the scenery was exciting and beautiful, Meryl Streep was just very boring, her character deserved... Full review

I love Meryl Streep movies, but this one was truly disappointing! The accents were so strong it was hard to follow the story line. From what I could understand the story was hard to stay focused on.... Full review

This is more a delightful story then "entertainment." If you are "a thinker" who often ponders life, places, human interactions, and life experiences, you'll get a lot from this movie. It is long (2:40) but it's pace works very well. It... Full review

This is more a delightful story then "entertainment." If you are "a thinker" who often ponders life, places, human interactions, and life experiences, you'll get a lot from this movie. It is long (2:40) but it's pace works very well. It... Full review

This is a very long movie with a plot that is very thin, very non-substantial. Meryl Streep is such a fantastic actress, so watching her is great. However, there is no substance to this storyline. She is a bored baroness who... Full review

Top Five Travel-Inspiring Films....Released in 1985, the romantic movie " Out of Africa " remains a top favorite travel-inspiring film, combining a romantic tale with beautiful Kenyan backdrops.....A classic film in its own right, " Out of Africa " mixes the awe-inspiring landscape of Africa with amazing acting and a beautiful soundtrack..... ... Full Review

Out of Africa , on the other hand, revels in its essential smallness.....There's nothing wrong with Out of Africa .....Simple human emotion gets lost in Out of Africa 's grandeur and pretentions of greatness.....But the lazy story is little more than an ordinary melodrama....The pairing of John Barry's lush score with David Watkin's poetic cinematography is worth the price of admission..... ... Full Review

His most successful film Out Of Africa , starring Redford and Meryl Streep, won seven Oscars. ... Full Review

used fast film for night and interior shots (for which slow film would normally be used) and slow film for exteriors..... ... Full Review

But the movie is not humorless. Unable to find a suitable partner, a wealthy Danish woman (Meryl Streep) packs her bags for Africa where she plans to marry her lover's brother Both Streep and Redford prove adept at withering, deadpan delivery. ... Full Review