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Romancing the Stone | 
| Director: Robert Zemeckis
Actors: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny Devito, Zack Norman, Alfonso Arau
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: Video
List Price: $6.98
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Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 13039
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 106 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6300247821
UPC: 086162135835
EAN: 9786300247826
ASIN: 6300247821
Theatrical Release Date: March 30, 1984
Release Date: August 26, 1997
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| Editorial Reviews:
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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 is infectious (the trio went on to make a sequel, Jewel of the Nile, and then an interesting, dark comedy directed by DeVito, The War of the Roses). Zemeckis--whose specialty 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 70 more reviews...
 Stone Romance January 7, 2009
Ralph D. Clark (Orange Park, FL USA)
Romancing the Stone is one of my all time favorites and a joy to watch each time I view it. I love Cathline Turner in this video and her interaction with Michael Douglas is great.
RickRocket December 23, 2008
R. Lockhart (RALEIGH, NC United States)
This movie was as good as the first time I saw it in 1984, but it looks great in 1080p.If you get the chance get it.
 One of my favorite movies of all time December 20, 2008
D. Krepak
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this movie and have watched in it seems a million times. I was excited when it came out in blu-ray. I was however disappointed the audio and video quality weren't better. It still is worth having instead of the standard dvd but I really wish they had done more to make this a better quality blu-ray.
The best Action Adventure Treasure Hunt Romantic Comedy Ever! December 9, 2008
Just Anonymous (Georgia, USA)
Romancing the Stone is a beautiful movie. Many compare it to Indiana Jones but it should be noted that the story for Romancing the Stone was written several years before Indiana Jones by the late Diane Thomas - The story is a classic.
This movie ranks up there with my top 10 favorite entertainment movies of all time. The story centers around Joan Wilder a novelist who writes romance novels. All of her stories feature Jessie, the rough tough male figure that saves the strong independent heroine at the end.
Just as the real Joan Wilder finishes writing her latest story, she (played wonderfully by Kathleen Turner) is called away to Colombia to save her sister who apparently is involved with some bad hombres down there in Colombia. Just as Joan is leaving for the airport, her publisher comments to her that Joan's novels do very well in those Macho countries and that Joan is entirely unprepared for such a trip.
As Joan lands in Colombia, se begins to get into deeper and deeper trouble and at some point she meets up with her real life Jessie - Jack T Colton - played by Michael Douglas. Both he and she fight off the secret Colombian police wonderfully played by Manuel Ojeda who creates one of the most convincing villains I have ever seen. Danny Devito also delivers a standup performance along with Alfonso Arau, Holland Taylor, and Zack Norman all deliver wonderful performances.
The special edition is remade in an interesting fashion. The usual feature lenght commentary's aren't found in these CDs but they do have some great interviews with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner that are worth seeing.
This DVD really pays homage to Diane Thomas, the real world writer of Romancing the Stone. I didn't know that Diane Thomas was working in a diner and served coffee to Michael Douglas and then pitched him the story Romancing the Stone. Sadly Diane died in a car crash a few years later. The real life story makes Romancing the Stone even more memorable and definitely sets it apart from the Indiana Jones franchises.
Many people compare this story to Indiana Jones another wonderful action adventure but Indiana Jones is Saturday Matinee serial stories - lots of action and adventure with a dash of comedy and a pinch of romance.
Romancing the Stone is a Treasure Hunt + Romance + heroine leaving her nest of NYC and spreading her wings + adventure + heroine finding her Jessie (Jack), finding her Man + exotic locale. The feel is very different from Indiana Jones.
Of note, most of this film was shot in Mexico because Colombia was deemed to dangerous - who knew Mexico had places as beautiful as those portrayed in the film!
Look at those snappers November 1, 2008
B. Chandler (Arlington, Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
A romance novelist, Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner of "Body Heat" 1981 fame) wants to fall in love with the type of hero she created in her novels. Fat chance she has hanging around her New York City apartment.
Perchance her sister Elaine (Mary Ellen Trainor), looking for the other body parts of Elaine's dismembered husband, is kidnapped and ransomed by ruthless people, (Danny DeVito and Zack Norman.)
This just happens to be in Columbia. It seems that there are other interested parties that are down right vicious.
Will Joan Wilder find the type of romance she writes about or just a snot?
Prepare for a great adventure.
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The movie was filmed in Mexico. I have not been to Columbia but I have seen several of the places in Mexico. It does not diminish the film what so ever.
I saw this film several times previous to the Blu-ray packaging and I really can not say if the resolution or jut big screen TV makes a difference. However looking at the extra footage make me feel that they did a good job of restoration.
The Blu-ray edition has several extras.
Danny explains why he likes to use the word "maricon!"
The deleted scenes are really alternate scenes.
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If you like juggle adventures with home bound people do not miss "Call Me Bwana" (1963) with Bob Hope
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