Review of Out of Africa (1985) by Vanessa L — 01 Jun 2008

My favourite movie ever. "Emotionally satisfying" in my Africa.

This review of Out of Africa (1985) was written by Vanessa L on 01 Jun 2008.

Out of Africa has generally received positive reviews.

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Aside from the amazing cinematography of the African landscape, Robert Redford and Meryl Streep in their prime, and wonderfully written and…

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By Christian D (282) 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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By Cynthia H (75) on 25 May 2014

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