Review of Out of Africa (1985) by Matt E — 15 Jun 2008
A classic story of change, cultural difference, and love's many forms. director Sydney Pollack adapts the novel written by Meryl Streep's character into a masterpiece of a movie. The off-beat, deliberate pace will push away most mainstream viewers, but I thought it made it all the more compelling.
Robert Redford and Meryl Streep give unbeatable performances as a pair of very different lovers. Their adventures together provide the core of the movie, as well as Streep's effort to overcome social adversity even when she has more money than almost anyone in the region.
She learns that it is not money that gives you respect, and this powerful message carries the movie up to it's near-tragic ending. Had Pollack not been the vissonary he was, the ending would've made the movie fall on it's ass, but he takes it further.
The cinematogrophy of the African landscape is some of the best I've ever seen in the movie and really brings out the beauty of the region. All of these elements come together to deliver a true classic movie that no one should miss but many will.
This review of Out of Africa (1985) was written by Matt E on 15 Jun 2008.
Out of Africa has generally received positive reviews.
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