Review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) by Janet Maslin for The New York Times — 25 Sep 2012
The Ghost and the Darkness, a lion-hunting story set in 19th-century Africa, is the rare Hollywood action-adventure that becomes more surprising and exotic as it moves along. While it begins on an unpromisingly starchy note, the film soon picks up speed, color and nicely nonchalant humor as it tells a true story about near-mythic beasts.
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This review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) was written by Janet Maslin and published by The New York Times on 25 Sep 2012.
The Ghost and the Darkness has generally received positive reviews.
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