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Out of Africa, a review by Rich

Academy Award Best Picture winner 1985

Out of Africa



Adapted from Isak Dinesen's novel, OUT OF AFRICA, this film plaintively tells the story of two troubled adults who meet and fall in love in the African wilderness. Karen Blixen-Flecke (Meryl Streep) is a modern woman, caught in the shortcomings of a practical marriage. Finch Hatton (Robert Redford) is a gallant British hunter, lonely, but unable to commit. As they two meet and begin a torrid affair, they set out on an epic adventure in the badlands of Africa--an adventure that real-life Karen Blixen-Flecke would later WRITE under the pen name Isak Dinesen. Sydney Pollack's opus, OUT OF AFRICA, is a full, visually compelling film. Its storyline evokes a plethora of emotions, ranging from fear and loathing to hope and the elation of love. Robert Redford and Meryl Streep are electric as the two damaged infidels in love. A key American film, OUT OF AFRICA is not to be missed.

Absorbing and fascinating true storyline based on an extraordinary and enchanting backdrop, with top-rate cinematography squeezing out amazing African scenes at every opportunity.
It is a warm romance, sad in places, and with the underlying message that you cannot change people how ever much you love them. It was overly long at nearly 3 hours, but the ending was worth waiting for. Streep is at her best in this role, but for me I felt there was a lack of chemistry between her and Redford.
Captivating, top rate musical accompiniment, and a glimpse at a bygone era, this I would recommended for those with a compassionate nature 



(From Riches Random Reviews on February 12th, 2009)

Rocky II, a review by addicted2dvd

Rocky II (1979/United States) Wikipedia |IMDb |Trailer | MGM Home Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Director: Sylvester Stallone Writing: Sylvester Stallone (Writer) Length: 119 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire as Adrian
Burt Young as Paulie
Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith as Mickey
Tony Burton as Apollo's Trainer

Plot:
It's the rematch of the century as Rocky Balboa takes on Apollo Creed in this powerful follow-up to one of the most acclaimed movies in film history. Writer-Director-Star Sylvester Stallone succeeds in creating a powerful feel-good movie hailed as "a stunning effort in every way" (Archer Winston, New York Post).

After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Stallone) goes the distance with the world heavyweight champion, boxing fans clamour for a rematch. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries in the bout, announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life for himself, Rocky realizes that he can't escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more, and the "Italian Stallion" must prepare for the fight of his life.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• Closed Captioned

I must say... I enjoyed this one just as much as the first one. Once again there is some slow parts but slow or not... it kept my attention. The final fight scenes were great in this one as well. This is another one that definitely is worth the time put in to watch it. You all probably won't be surprised... that my brother and I decided to continue on to Rocky III.



(From What Movies I Been Watching on February 11th, 2013)

Tru Calling Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

Guest Stars:
Benjamin Benitez as Gardez
Kristoffer Polaha as Mark Evans
Michael Trucco as Nick Kelly
Halie Zastre as Samantha
Jillian Fargey as Diane
Reece Thompson as Kevin

My Thoughts:
This is another episode I enjoyed.... pretty much just as much as I did the pilot episode. I am glad they separated Tru and he college professor early on into the series. I like her being single and open to a relationship better for some reason.

Bonus Features for this Episode:
- Deleted Scenes

My Rating:


(From Tru Calling Marathon on April 27th, 2010)