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Romancing The Stone [1984] [DVD]

Michael Douglas , Kathleen Turner , Robert Zemeckis    Suitable for 12 years and over   DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Zack Norman, Alfonso Arau
  • Directors: Robert Zemeckis
  • Producers: Michael Douglas
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Ent.
  • DVD Release Date: 18 July 2005
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0009RB5AS
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,799 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Contact) had a hit with this 1984 comedy that first teamed Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito. Turner steals the show from the guys, however, playing a pushy romance novelist who gets stuck among some dangerous figures in Colombia and has only a rumpled guide (Michael Douglas) as an ally. The chemistry between the stars in Romancing the Stone is infectious (the trio went on to make a sequel, The Jewel of the Nile and then an interesting, dark comedy directed by DeVito, The War of the Roses). Zemeckis--whose speciality at the time was creating set pieces of raucous action (as in his Back to the Future)--keeps things hopping with lots of kinetic material. --Tom Keogh

Product Description

Romantic novelist Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) finds her stories coming to life when she enlists the help of mercenary Jack Colton (Michael Douglas) to find her sister missing in Columbia, and the priceless El Corazon jewel. As Joan has the only map leading to the treasure, the pair are relentlessly pursued through the jungle, where passion blooms. With Danny DeVito, Zack Norman and Mary Ellen Trainor.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure! Adventure! Adventure! 30 Dec 2005
Format:DVD
This film has been a family favourite for years. Without actually spoiling the plot I will say that its a adventure rom com set in Columbia with gorgeous scenery and fantastic characters. A favourite among kids and adults.

If you liked Indiana Jones or Sahara you will love this.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Romantic Adventure in Columbia 24 May 2008
By Mark Baker TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) is a famous romance novelist. A hopeless romantic, she is still single. She lives in New York City and is used to city life.

All that changes when her sister is kidnapped down in Columbia. She quickly takes off to ransom her, bringing the treasure map that the kidnappers demand. But when she gets on the wrong bus, she is stranded and meets up with Jack T. Colton (Michael Douglas), an American. Unfortunately, she is being followed by several goons. Can Jack keep her safe? Will Joan ever find true love? Who will get the treasure? And will Joan's sister be rescued?

This movie is obviously 80's fluff with plenty of cheese, and some of the effects show their age. But it is plenty of fun. After a slow start, the film quickly picks up speed and become quite addicting. There are several great action sequences. But there are also plenty of laughs between the one liners and the bumbling bad guy played by Danny DeVito. I felt the romance was rather forced most of the time, but by the end I bought into it.

The film is rated PG, but that is only because PG-13 hadn't been invented yet. The film is filled with bad language, mostly the "S" word, and there's plenty of violence to go around as well.

Mostly, this is a fun though dated adventure romance. It should please just about everyone who can enjoy the 80's feel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure entertainment 16 Jan 2011
By Elliott
Format:DVD
Great film. Great hero in Douglas and great legs from Turner. Even pint sized 'taxi' tv star Devito plays a quality part. If you want a fun filled film for family then this Gem ticks all the right boxes! Bring out on Blu Ray.
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4.0 out of 5 stars You're a man who takes money from stranded women!
Romancing the Stone is directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Diane Thomas. It stars Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny De Vito, Zack Norman, Alfonso Arau, Manuel Ojeda... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Spike Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars Along with Jewel of the Nile a brilliant double act
Having had Jewel of the Nile for ages we atually got around to getting Romancing the Stone and thoroughly enjoyed watching both together. Read more
Published 6 months ago by H. Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars Action and Advernture
Hi all
I teach Action and Advernture as a topic in GCSE media studies and this film has the lot.
I remember loving this movie as a kid and it is still great now. Read more
Published on 22 April 2011 by Mr Jones the media teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars thrilling jungle adventure
This film is entertainment all the way from beginning to end.
Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas are well-matched and the
unpredictable and humorous nature of their... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2011 by dan the fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Look at those snappers
As the story starts we are treated to a realistic western and look back at the cover to be sure we have the correct DVD. Yep it is the correct one. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2008 by bernie
5.0 out of 5 stars WOOOOO!!! Kathleen turner and creepy Michael Douglas!!!!
I absolutely ADORE this film. Its an absolute classic 80's adventure/romance with an absolutely perfect cast (Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas & Danny DeVito)

The basic... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2006 by Ms. Monique Philpott
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable spin-off from the Indiana Jones pictures.
Romancing the Stone is an enjoyable spin-off from the Indiana Jones pictures, with Turner, Douglas and DeVito all giving deft performances in a film with just about the right mix... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun, a real adventure to watch
This video classic brings in the three most popular genres: action, comedy and romance. The on-screen chemistry between Douglas and Turner is the source of its success, their... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2000 by louiseregan@hotmail.com
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant adventure movie
I wish they made more adventure movies like this one. It's such fun to watch, even on repeated viewings. All the actors are great in their roles, particularly De Vito. Read more
Published on 25 May 2000
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