Review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) by Tony P — 05 Dec 2009
The Ghost and the Darkness in not as exhilerating and raw as I had anticipated. I imagined more hunting than incompetant trap-setting. The lion attacks, absurd in number, are repetitive and so predictable that supporting cast members may as well be wearing signs that read "Next to be Eaten.
" However, once Michael Douglas finally arrives, the film does pick up due to his firey energy. Race relations and desegration are hearty themes that are well explored using the bridge as a devoloping symbol, but the supernatural implications of the lions detract from the human struggle.
The lighting gives off an unfortunate made-for-TV glow, but the cinematography otherwise is quite excellent when its not copying Jaws and Predator. So it's a bit flat, but still suspenseful.
This review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) was written by Tony P on 05 Dec 2009.
The Ghost and the Darkness has generally received positive reviews.
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