rkm@afinitc.UUCP (Randy More) (04/09/84)
Over this past weekend I saw ROMANCING The STONE and found it to be quite enjoyable. It is very similiar in nature to RAIDERS of the LOST ARK, and it knows it. There is quite a bit of camp, and several holes in the plot, however there is a lot of action, romance, danger, and just the right amount of humor . If you liked RAIDERS, then you will probably enjoy this film. P.S. I really didn't think I would like Danny Divito, (Louie from TAXI) but his character fits him well, and he is really pretty good. Summary. -------- Harmless fun and vicarious adventure *** 1/2 (out of a possible 5) Randy More ..!ihnp4!afinitc!rkm
grw@fortune.UUCP (Glenn Wichman) (04/11/84)
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Romancing the Stone is way out of "Raiders..." league! This
movie is *good*. This is what Raiders could have been if it spent
more time on story & less on special effects. I give it a 12 on
a 12 scale. (I always use twelve-scales).
Buy the whey, the title comes from a term used by jewellers.
when they take a rough stone & cut it & polish it, etc., they are
said to be "romancing" the stone, according to Danny DeVito on
Carson. Of course, the movie is not about that, but it sounds
nice.
This is a movie that I would buy on laserdisc, and there aren't
many I'd do that for.
-Glenngjm@ihnp4.UUCP (Gary J. Murakami) (04/12/84)
As stated in a previous article by fortune!grw, "Romancing the Stone" is a term used by jewellers that refers to the process of cutting and polishing a rough stone to bring out its full value. The title fits the plot and story line, but much more important is the analogy of wall-flower heroine Joan (as a rough stone) who endures refining (or romancing) to blossom and display her full value (as a finished gem). Hope this helps to add value or insight to your viewing. See it and enjoy! Gary Murakami ihnp4!gjm