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List Price: $14.94 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 20404
Released: August 29, 2000 |
| Our Price: $6.00 |
| Used Price: $2.63 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
THE POWER OF A WOMAN'S SPIRIT AND THE LOVE FOR HER ADOPTEDHOMELAND ENABLE HER TO OVERCOME PERSONAL TRAGEDY. AS A CHILD, KUKI DISCOVERED THE MAGIC OF AFRICA. AS AN ADULT, SHE MOVES THERE WITH HER FAMILY. ALTHOUGH IT'S THE PLACE SHE WAITED FOR ALL HER LIFE, SHE NEVER DREAMED OF THE PAIN AND HARDSHIP.
Description of I Dreamed of Africa:
Based on the memoirs of party-girl-turned-conservationist Kuki Gallman, I Dreamed of Africa never comes close to living up to its title; the mood is more prosaic travelogue than oneiric wonderment. After a car accident warns Kuki of her mortality, she resolves to grow up, a process that mysteriously involves marrying a man she barely knows and moving with him and her young son to the wilds of South Africa. There she learns new beau Paolo is less reliable than she thought, but also that the sun-baked plains and roaming beasts of Africa speak to her in a way the nightlife of Italy did not. (We learn of her blossoming humanity because she introduces herself to the servants; a probing study of interpersonal relationships this isn't.) Kim Basinger obviously feels connected to the role--she can stride across a room with a majestic self-righteousness that the film should have drawn upon more--but she's defeated by a script composed of repetitive vignettes that have no cumulative effect and a director (Hugh Hudson) who keeps the film's emotional impact curiously flat and diffuse except for the crass, manipulative moments every 20 minutes or so. Sure the photography's lovely, but really, how hard is it to get a nice shot of flamingoes at dawn? --Bruce Reid
I Dreamed of Africa Reviews:
Good moving, very moving. 
2009-06-16 - I purchased this movie at a recommendation from my sister. Not being a Kim Basinger fan, I must admit that this movie is by-far one of the best performances of her career (my opinion). It was a very good movie and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good drama.
I dreamed of Africa review 
2009-05-24 - The movie has an inspirational tone and it tells a good story. Kuki Gallmann is a model for those of us who love Africa. She succeeded despite having to pay a very high price. And she never gave up on her dream. She did not run after Kenya claimed the life of her husband and son. When watching the movie, I sincerely realized, one more time, how lucky I really am.
Moreover, the movie raises awareness with respect to some of the pressing current events and challenges the Kenyan state faces: violence, poaching and lack of personal safety.
To read the whole review please visit:
http://codrinarsene.com/2009/05/i-dreamed-of-africa/
Love it
2008-12-06 - I love, love, love this film. I watch it and feel as if i am in Africa. I scenery is beautiful and it is a beautiful story. I cry everytime I see this film. Several times! I love Kim Baysinger and I wish she were in more movies. She is beautiful and very talented. I own this movie yet when it is on tv i watch it everytime I get a chance. To be able to live so freely. Nobody judging you and to live in such a peaceful place. Only so many can be so lucky. Well you must see this movie. I hope you loce it as much as I do. Shannon
Excellent!
2008-10-25 - My product arrived fast/on time. The DVD is in excellent condition, and the price was very reasonable.
Very Dramatic
2008-09-17 - A good look at Africa, but a hard, dramatic story line. I will only watch it once!
