Review of Mountains of the Moon (2013) by Gregory M — 03 Jun 2007
It is such a shame this film is dropping from our cultural memory, like a sisters ex boyfriend you don't see anymore. A film that should be mentioned in the same breath as the mission or perhaps the last of the mohicans.
The acting is good, the story told however is fascinating not only on the face of it, the opening up of the dark continent, but deeper in terms of the Speke/Burton relationship. I just think its a shame we need to get our fix of adventure from fictional characters when it seems in reality our historical heroes are far more interesting.
Kudos too goes to Rafelson for capturing some of the natural beauty that is the essence of Africa. If you liked Lawrence of Arabia this will not disappoint.
This review of Mountains of the Moon (2013) was written by Gregory M on 03 Jun 2007.
Mountains of the Moon has generally received mixed reviews.
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