Review of Out of Africa (1985) by Saumya S — 03 Nov 2009

Story of two intruiging characters Karen and Denys and their life in pre colonial Africa... Played very well by Meryl Streep and Robert Redford... Enchanting cinematography...

This review of Out of Africa (1985) was written by Saumya S on 03 Nov 2009.

Out of Africa has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ángel Fernández-Santos (5) for El Pais (Spain) (511) on 01 Mar 2018

Out of Africa is a melodrama, but in any case, it is an excellent one. [Full Review in Spanish]…

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By Becky T (285) on 31 Aug 2017

A film to marvel at brilliant acting skills and with a wonderful location, all with the knowledge of it being a true story, but its time length…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 02 Feb 2018

A sumptuous romantic drama that not only dazzles us with its gorgeous cinematography and art direction but sweeps us with the complexity of…

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By Zachary N (278) on 16 Jun 2014

Looks good with nice cinematography but that can't overshadow a blah storyline…

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 22 Nov 2021

This is a gentle, slow watch which features some lovely settings and (thus) quite pretty cinematography (including aerial photography), with…

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By Berni E (366) on 30 Dec 2014

Gorgeous scenery/beautiful actors. Amazing music. Hadn't seen it for years and thoroughly enjoyed it - again…

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 18 Feb 2015

Sydney Pollack's visually breathtaking recreation of early twentieth century Nairobi is enhanced by a sublime performance by Meryl Streep and…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 30 Jan 2015

Incredible in so many ways. Full review later…

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By Jamie B (987) on 18 Feb 2015

Sydney Pollack's visually breathtaking recreation of early twentieth century Nairobi is enhanced by a sublime performance by Meryl Streep and…

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By Sini K (40) on 30 Jul 2014

The cinematography is gorgeous and this is obviously a well made movie but it drags on for far too long and it tells the story of a romance…

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