Review of I Dreamed of Africa (2000) by Teresa R — 12 Nov 2006

Based on a true story, hits too close to home for me. love this movie.

This review of I Dreamed of Africa (2000) was written by Teresa R on 12 Nov 2006.

I Dreamed of Africa has generally received mixed reviews.

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Far from a great movie, it nonetheless does its job as a family adventure and saga of a woman's personal growth…

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By Caleb P (109) on 26 Aug 2009

One of my favorite stories. Another mini biography of a woman's love and loss in the continent of Africa…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 22 Sep 2012

I dreamed of this movie ending, and at long last, it finally did…

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By Lauren L (276) on 31 Oct 2007

Very nice but the story is similar to the story of the movie Out of Africa…

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By Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 10 Dec 2012

Despite the movie's dramatic weaknesses, I was spellbound by the images…

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By Luc W (1) on 28 Mar 2013

Very sad and too long. I'd never stay in Africa after all if basinger's tragedies…

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By Antonio A (135) on 26 Oct 2007

Rounding out my African safari movie weekend…

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By Joe B (1,141) on 19 Feb 2012

Movie goes from one tragedy to another. Kim does a great job acting but not much to this. Don't waste your time…

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