Classic 80's Movie Reviews: Romancing the Stone (1984)
Starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny Devito
The premise of the movie: Lonely romance novelist Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) is drawn into a wild adventure when her sister is kidnapped. She travels to Cartagena, Columbia on a mission to rescue her sister, and in the process meets Jack Colton (Michael Douglas.) Romance and adventure ensue!
The thing I enjoyed most about this movie: watching Joan Wilder transform from frumpy lonesome writer into stunning romantic heroine. I also enjoyed the comedy, which is outstanding. Every scene in this movie is well-thought-out, and it is one that you can watch over and over. In fact, we own this movie, and we've laughed harder with each subsequent viewing.
A bonus: my husband likes Romancing the Stone as much as I do, which is rare considering that we have totally different taste in movies. If you ask me, Romancing the Stone is definitely a keeper. I am delighted to recommend it to others.
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9 Comments
Post a CommentI loved this movie. :)
I am a huge fan of 80's movies as well. Please check this out when you have time:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1404782/dream_a_little_dream_rescuing_an_80s.html?cat=40
great movie and nice review!
This is a great chick flick. You are lucky. There is no way my husband would ever watch this movie, yet alone like it. ;-)
I loved this movie! It's time to pop it in again!
Thanks for the comments, you guys. :) Rebecca, we didn't like the sequel either. Jewel of the Nile gets two thumbs down from this household. CJ, I suspect this movie is popular with female writers; we can all sympathize with the heroine of this story!
I was so fond of this movie - I always dreamed of me as the writer and meeting Michael Douglas woohoo.
After reading your review, I also want to go see this movie. I remember it a little from a long time ago. Thanks.
This may be a corny movie, but it ranks among my all-time favorite romantic comedies. (^;^) I just loved Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas in this film. The sequel is O.K. but I didn't like it as good as the original movie. I might add, Danny De Vito plays a strong supporting role bringing more humor to both films.