Review of Out of Africa (1985) by Alexandra B — 17 Aug 2008

This movie is so beautiful in every aspect - scenery, plot, score, acting... and Meryl Streep is phenomenal. I want to be her character!!!

This review of Out of Africa (1985) was written by Alexandra B on 17 Aug 2008.

Out of Africa has generally received positive reviews.

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The beauty that people talk about after they have eaten their popcorn and blown their noses is a postcard beauty, and the ache they feel has…

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By Bill Y (32) on 14 Sep 2014

This is actually one of the more deserving Best Picture winners--beautifully produced, stylishly written and acted, with one of Meryl Streep's…

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Boring love story about a Barons love and sex starved wife. Streep gives a great performance sure, but the movie as a whole is a disaster…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 09 May 2017

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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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