I Dreamed Of Africa (2000) Movie Information:

I Dreamed Of Africa (2000) Directed by: Hugh Hudson I Dreamed Of Africa (2000) Written by: Paula Milne, Susan Shilliday I Dreamed Of Africa (2000) Cast: Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez, Liam Aiken, Garrett Strommen, Eva Saint, Daniel Craig, Lance Reddick, Connie Chiume, James Ngcobo, Joko Scott

I Dreamed Of Africa (2000) U.S. Distributor: Columbia Pictures I Dreamed Of Africa (2000) U.K. Distributor: Sony Pictures

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I Dreamed Of Africa (2000) Synopsis:

"I Dreamed of Africa" is inspired by the true story of the indomitable Kuki Gallmann, a beautiful, inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the wilds of Africa with her son Emanuele and her husband Paolo. Though first in awe of the incredible power of nature and sense of freedom in the wide open Kenyan countryside, Kuki soon discovers that life in rural Africa is not a fairy tale existence. Wild elephants and lions roam the land unhindered, devastating storms destroy all in their path and desperate poachers ruthlessly murder endangered animals. Yet through the most trying of setbacks, Kuki emerges as resilient, filled with the strength of desire to take on life lovingly and fearlessly.

I Dreamed Of Africa (2000) Movie Review:

So they call the Movie I Dreamed Of Africa. But was it a good dream or was it a nightmare ? Just like this Movie, a nightmare!

It is based on a true story of an Italian family in Africa. So because the family is Italian what nationality of people do they get to play them ? French and American. Yes, Hollywood again thinks we won't notice the subtle difference. Fair enough if they had gotten Italian Americans or Italian French then fair enough.

Choosing these two actors as the leads does not work well at all. They have zero chemistry , and considering the premise of the Movie is that they meet and fall in love, it makes it all a bit pointless.

After Kim Basinger's performance in LA Confidential you may have looked forward to her performance in this, but no it is pretty weak and extremely lacking in depth.

If you enjoy a Movie that is full of beautiful African scenery then you might enjoy this. On the other hand if you prefer a good interesting story then don't bother with this.

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I Dreamed Of Africa (2000) review written by: Gary Gray