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Originally Posted by alkytrio666

The African Queen (1951)

An exhilerating motion picture whose sense of adventure, humor and life are ageless. Revisiting the movie, I was pleasantly surprised at how many shots had been vividly engraved in my memory and at how exciting it was to see them again in all their glory. What I hadn't remembered, however, was just how magnificent the chemistry between stars Bogart and Hepburn was; he has probably never been finer and she brings an indescribable charm to the film. Their magic is made evident by Huston's brave direction. The film was shot on location in Africa, and there is obviously an indefinate amount of luscious environment that could have blanketed the movie in blinding exoticness; instead, he chooses to keep us within the boat to absorb everything about the relationship inside, and the bright jungle and deep river remain only scenery. A classic entertainer and an enduring screen romance full of warmth and grace.

Amazing turn by Robert Morley as well, as he watches his life's work collapsing around him...