Romancing the Stone

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Finn S Mar 16, 2019 One of the best movies ever.

Feb 2, 2019 The best thrilling comedy romance movie ever made!

George W Jan 13, 2019 Lively and entertaining adventure spoof, sparked by some good chemistry between Tuner and Douglas.

Harry P Oct 24, 2018 With one of the great fake-out openings, the movie starts out on clever, sly, fresh footing-but quickly slips into more generic fare, losing sight of the wink to the audience with which the movie started. The idea of a romance novelist getting swept up in the sort of adventure she would usually write about and being, at first at least, not up to the challenge at all, is smartly ironic, as is centering an Indiana-Jones-esque treasure hunt in a woman's perspective, but that angle more or less gives way once Douglas takes over and the movie shifts gears into a more straightforward romance. In that way, it is a genre send-up that wants to eat its cake and have it too, which ends up being wasteful instead of tasteful-just take the objet a itself, which serves as a vanishing mediator to fix together the standard heterosexual couple, but which nonetheless gets recovered in the end because the movie wants things both ways and so ends up not offering much in return. See more

Draco M Oct 14, 2018 Although the story is very slow (in my opinion), it is undoubtedly one of the best films of Robert Zemeckis and one of the greatest classics of the 80's, a film that entertains all the people of the world and that should be seen throughout We at least once. Highly recommend. See more

Draco L Sep 15, 2018 A classic romance adventure that holds up. Romancing the Stone (1984) is a delightful little adventure in Columbia. Director Robert Zemeckis pulls off a quick paced treasure hunt through the jungle. Zemeckis directs with a sure hand and plenty of clever shots and sequences. The romance elements are very sweet and sincere. The adventure is constantly exhilarating and unexpected. You will laugh at the great writing and charisma. The acting is the main draw here. Michael Douglas is a hilarious adventurer. His romantic lead is brash and brazen, while his comedic timing is impeccable. I found himself enjoying every moment he is on screen. This is iconic 1980's heroism at its finest. Playing a parody of Indiana Jones and Han Solo, Douglas portrays a likable, selfish guide with a biting wit. I love this role for Douglas. Kathleen Turner is so fun out of her element. You can tell she's really not having fun in the jungle heat, rain, and mud. She is funny in the fish out of water elements as well as the back and forth dialogues with Douglas' character. She is great as the unsuspecting heroine! Danny Devito plays an iconic comedy relief crook trying to get his own wealth. His misfortunes are the audience's joy. His is honestly hilarious with every line. Lastly, Manuel Odeja is frightening as the stalking corrupt officer Zolo. His facial gestures and intimidating presence are wonderful to watch. He makes himself known in every scene that he appears in with a fantastic flair! Romancing the Stone may be too sentimental for some, but I think most viewers will have a blast watching this one. Great filmmaking meets clever script writing and charismatic performances from the whole cast culminate in Romancing the Stone's timeless adventure. Kick back and enjoy this great movie. See more

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