Romancing the Stone
Plot
Romancing the Stone is an action-romantic comedy film released in 1984, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. The movie follows Joan Wilder (Turner), a successful romance novelist who has lost touch with her own romantic experiences. Joan's life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a mysterious package containing a map that supposedly leads to a priceless treasure buried deep within the jungle of South America. The package is accompanied by a cryptic message, which prompts Joan to embark on an adventure to uncover the truth behind the map. As Joan sets out on her journey, she meets rugged and charismatic big-game hunter Jack Colton (Douglas), who becomes entangled in her quest. Initially, their relationship is marked by bickering and disagreement, but as they navigate through the treacherous jungle terrain, they begin to develop a romantic connection. However, their adventure is not without its challenges. They must confront a ruthless treasure hunter named Henri Trudeau (Manuel de Oliveira), who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure for himself. Joan and Jack also face numerous obstacles, including treacherous landscapes, wild animals, and treacherous rival treasure hunters. Throughout the film, Joan's writing skills are put to the test as she finds herself in the midst of a real-life adventure that mirrors her own fictional romance stories. As the stakes rise, Joan must confront her own feelings and fears, and learn to trust Jack and themselves. Romancing the Stone is an exciting blend of action, adventure, and romance, with plenty of witty banter, clever plot twists, and memorable characters. The film's success can be attributed to the undeniable chemistry between Douglas and Turner, who brought their characters to life with charm and humor.
Reviews
Knox
The opening is brilliant.
Cayden
Released in '84, this film might be older than me, but it holds up remarkably well against modern adventure and treasure-hunting movies. While it skimps a bit on the finer details, like the origin of the treasure map and the identity of the one who buried the treasure, it hits all the right notes where it counts. The chemistry between the leads is fantastic, and you simply can't go wrong with a jungle adventure combined with a treasure hunt.
Layla
This character-driven action film thrives on the internal conflicts of its leads, allowing them to potentially become each other's mentors, absorbing new energy and demonstrating a more complete psychological identity. With a clear three-act structure, it seamlessly blends gunfights, car chases, wild animals, water battles, and gangster elements with romantic comedy, delivering both a thrilling pace and straightforward entertainment, ensuring that male and female audiences alike can find something to enjoy.
Margaret
A romance novelist, a bit ditzy and naive, stumbles into the South American jungle, runs into a still-handsome-and-not-yet-creaky Douglas, and has a brief encounter with llamas and parrots. Then a bunch of inexplicably idiotic thugs start chasing her with guns. Our hapless heroine screams and bumbles her way through it all, managing to mess up just about everything. It's not supposed to be fantasy, but you almost have to treat the details that way: Every time she struggles to reach some hidden location, a ton of villains suddenly appear (if you guys are so capable, why didn't you come and excavate it back in the old days?), the main characters are practically bulletproof, and then there's the casually disposing of a crocodile and its stolen treasure... Watched it with the wife.
Lola
Colombian drug lords with a soft spot for romance novels = =b
