The Ghost and the Darkness (DVD, 1998)

Great action. A mostly true story.

This is a very good movie. The characters are engaging and the action is good. The movie also is based on a true story; dramatized, of course. The Col. Patterson is based on the real man, while the "Remington" character is a combination of British and American big game hunters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Col. Patterson really killed the man eating lions himself with little or no help from anyone. I think "Remington"; played by Michael Douglas, is just to add to the drama, plus Douglas was the producer. I would definitely give this movie a " big thumbs up'.Read full review

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Good Movie Poorly Casted

Great historical drama, but the casting was all off. This is a part of British-African Colonial History. Why were two American actors starring in it or if they really were professional actors, why couldn't they have taken on British accents? Even good actors like Douglas and Kilmer can never fit in to a period movie without adapting to the culture. Also, the casting director erred in not switching the two to match their actual personalities, i.e., Kilmer should have been the crazy lion tamer. Some of the other minor characters (the wife) had the wrong accents also and not up to cinematic standards (just TV soap opera types). The limited budget was obvious because the same set was used for most ot the film.Read full review

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Great movie

I remembered seeing this movie and it was just one of those that I had to see you again. Seeing again was almost like for the first time. It is one of my many favorite movies still. I've always enjoyed Michael Douglas movies and I think Val Kilmer does a great job in this movie also.Read full review

great non-fiction movie

Most books and movies that are my favorites are based on non-fiction. Have watched it at least 4 times.....just as good each time. Would love to go to museum in Chicago and see the two lions .

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Chicago museum of NaturalHistory

Actually, one of these man eating lions is on display in the Chicago museum and was captured after devouring a 12 year old African boy. Of course, the contents of the lions stomach was completely cleaned out and the animal was prepared and stuffed for exhibit .
It’s really an exciting movie, very different from your normal adventure. Very scary and nail in biting in some scenes. It will have you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend watching this flick. You won’t be sorry. !!Read full review

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Unbelievable True Story

Seeing this 1996 movie but once long ago left an indelible impression which compelled us to order our own copy well over a decade later. Though the story, scenery, and acting are superb, it uses God’s name in vain on several occasions which is enough to cull it from our video collection and cause me to give it a 3-star rating. Read full review

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The Ghost and the Darkness

I love this movie but wouldn’t if it weren’t based on a true story. I’m very glad to now have this movie in my small and eclectic DVD library. One for me and one as a gift for a friend!

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I'll be watching this movie again (and again).

Movie was very entertaining with a great plot and fine actors.

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If you like Jungle pictures this is a must have.

Excellent music, story plot and photography.
It rates up there with "Out of Africa" and the 1950 movie "King Solomon's Mines."

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Endless excitement!!!!

The movie has really good actors and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat after the first 15-20 min......non stop ! Take your bathroom and munchies break early and enjoy this Great movie with Surprise to come at the end of the movie!!!!!Read full review

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